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WCS Mission
To cultivate the ability,
intellect, and character of each student.
WCS Vision
The Williamson County
Schools is a student-centered, academically
enriching district that supports the collaborative
educational efforts of students, teachers, staff and
community.
What is school counseling?
School counseling is a developmental guidance program that is an
integral part of each school's total guidance program. It is
comprehensive in nature and includes sequential activities K-12.
They are organized and implemented by certified school counselors with
the active involvement and support of parents, students, teachers and
administrators. The program is designed to address the needs of all
students by helping them to acquire competencies in career planning and
exploration, knowledge of self and others, and academic
development.
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What do school counselors do?
Elementary School counselors: assist students to learn the
skills and attitudes necessary to be successful learners. They
emphasize with students that the classroom is their first workplace and
that communication, decision-making, interpersonal and career awareness
skills are important to their success.
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Role of the School Counselor
School counselors K-12 foster excellence by helping all students to
achieve their potential. They promote excellence through their
work in four program areas:
Responsive Services
Personal Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Small Groups ( study skills, divorce, grief, etc.)
Support Team and 504 services
Guidance Curriculum
Classroom Guidance
Large Group Activities
System Support
Parent Education
Character Under Construction
September - Respect
October - Responsibility
November - Perseverance
December - Caring
January - Courage
February - Citizenship
March - Trustworthiness
April - Cooperation
May - Fairness
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