VISION
The students at Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School are motivated, lifelong learners and problem-solvers who are well prepared to reach their fullest potential at the secondary school level and beyond. With the support of the comprehensive school counseling program, all students develop the resiliency and skills necessary to meet the challenges and high expectations of a diverse, ever-changing world. As empathetic, respectful, and responsible citizens, our students strive to make a positive difference in our school and community.
Approved by the 2014-2015 Gravely Elementary School Counseling Advisory Council.
MISSION
The mission of the Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School Counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career awareness, and personal/social development of all students. Gravely School Counselors are committed to partnering with the educators, family members, and community to create a positive learning environment and ensure success for quality staff and students, now and in the future.
Approved by the 2014-2015 Gravely Elementary School Counseling Advisory Council.
PHILOSOPHY AND BELIEFS
The professional school counselors serving Gravely Elementary School believe:
- All
students can achieve and deserve equitable access to resources and a rigorous
curriculum to maximize their future options
- All
students’ dignity and culture is respected and valued
- All
students will have access to a comprehensive, developmental school counseling
program
- The
school counselors will proactively act as advocates for all students, including
collaborating with stakeholders for needed systemic change
- The
school counselors will lead a collaborative effort to design, implement,
assess, and continuously improve the comprehensive data driven school
counseling program
- The
school counselor will collaborate with families, staff, and community resources
to assist with student development and success
- Assertive
communication is paramount in relationship building
- The
school counselors will abide by the American School Counselor Association’s
professional school counseling standards and ethics (ASCA, 2004a)
- The
school counselors will regularly engage in professional development activities
to further enhance knowledge, skills, and competence
[adapted from the
following sources: Virginia School Counselor Association (2008). Virginia
professional school counselor program manual. Yorktown, VA: Author, and the
ASCA National Model (ASCA, 2005a).]
Approved by the
2014-2015 Gravely Elementary School Counseling Advisory Council.