JHS Guidance and Counseling Department Philosophy

We believe that the roles of the Professional School Counselor and the Graduation Coach are essential to education.

We believe every student can learn and is capable of achieving success in his/her academic studies.

We believe we are responsible for delivering a highly effective counseling program to all JHS students.

We believe we can provide every student with the skills and tools necessary for career, academic, social, and personal development. 

We believe that all faculty, staff, parents, students, and community members are key players in making the counseling program at JHS beneficial and successful.

We believe that we must identify the needs and risks of our students and that we must focus on providing preventive guidance, counseling and intervention.

We believe in the rules of confidentiality and pledge to adhere to these rules, and to perform our jobs ethically using the guidelines set by state and national professional organizations.