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Students are supported by the Richards
Middle School team of school counselors who work
together to encourage academic, career and personal/social development.
*The following
information is taken from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA),
National Standards for Students, Competencies and Indicators
Academic Development support to assist students with the following areas:
- Developing "...the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to
effective learning in school and across the life span" (p. 5).
- Completing "...school with the academic preparation essential to
choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including
college" (p. 6).
- Understanding "...the relationship of academics to the world of work
and to life at home and in the community" (p. 6).
Career Development support to assist students with the following areas:
- Developing "...the skills to investigate the world of work in
relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions" (p. 7).
- Employing "...strategies to achieve future career goals with success
and satisfaction" (p. 8).
- Understanding "...the relationship between personal qualities,
education, training and the world of work" (p. 8).
Personal/Social Development support to assist students with the following
areas:
- Acquiring "...the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to
help them understand and respect self and others" (p. 9).
- Making decisions, setting goals, and taking necessary action to
achieve goals.
- Understanding "...safety and survival skills" (p. 10).
*American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA National Standards for
Students. Alexandria, VA: Author. |