Beliefs
The counselors in the Hall County School System believe the following:
That the counseling program includes all students regardless of their individual differences.
That all students can learn and become successful contributes to society.
That all students deserve the opportunity to learn in a mutually respectful environment.
That family is the primary influence in a student's life.
That student success is enhanced when the professional school counseling program is integrated into the school curriculum.
The hall county comprehensive school counseling program should include the following:
Counseling, consulting, coordinating, and collaborating
The use of data to create developmentally appropriate programs to enhance the academic environment
School/family/community partnerships that build effective environments that reduce barriers to leaning
All counselors in the Hall County School System:
Are state certified in school counseling
Participate in professional opportunities and abide by the professional school counseling code of ethics.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Hall County counseling and Guidance Department is to provide for all students a proactive, comprehensive, developmental program that:
Removes learning barriers;
Enhances academic, career, and personal/social development; and
Fosters responsible citizenship