Pleasant Union Elementary Counseling program is a Recognized American School Association Program (RAMP).
The mission of Pleasant Union Elementary School is to make every child a
success story.
Philosophical Statement
Wake County School district believes that:
· All students should have access to a counselor who is full time,
state certified, and masters degree level
· That counselors should spend a majority of their time working directly
with students in the three domains of academic, personal/social and
career
· Schools are a microcosm of society reflecting a culture characterized
by diversity, complexity and changing values in the home, school and
community
· The counselors’ program should be aligned with district and school
goals
The counselor at Pleasant Union Elementary school believes:
· All students are fully capable of becoming success stories
· All students should have equitable access to the school counseling
program
· All students have intrinsic worth and specific rights
· All students, teachers, and parents should have access to counseling
services
· All students can learn and it is the responsibility of the school to
create a system of interventions to assist students who are having
difficulties
· The counselor should be a strong advocate for all students as they
progress through their normal developmental stages
· The counselor is a member of the educational team who helps students
meet their developmental and achievement needs
· The counselor demonstrates professional growth and participates in
professional growth activities
· The counselor uses data to determine program success and to monitor
student achievement
And that the Pleasant Union Elementary counseling program should:
· Be a developmental, balanced and comprehensive program where all
students can achieve success
· Be one that addresses the needs of the school and continuously
evaluates outcomes
· Be one that adheres to ethical standards of the state and national
school counselor associations
· Be proactive in assisting students in effectively adapting to their
ever changing world
· Be collaborative in nature and guided by support from staff, students
and parents
· Be aligned with the goals of both the Wake County Public School
System and Pleasant Union Elementary School