SCHOOL COUNSELING AT HAW CREEK ELEMENTARY

VISION: Inspire students to be self-advocates and independent problem solvers in all areas, to achieve life-long success. 

MISSION: The school counseling program at Haw Creek Elementary is dedicated to providing a supportive school environment, where students are able to build strong relationships and a sense of self, that teaches the key competencies in the areas of social/emotional, academic and career/college to ensure each student reaches their fullest potential.

A comprehensive school counseling program:

• serves all students
• includes large and small group counseling 
• incorporates short-term individual counseling
• works with all stakeholders: parents, teachers, and community

A school counselor is an educator who:

• Is an advocate for students at school.
• Works with teachers and parents to provide helpful suggestions and support for student needs.
• Provides Classroom Lessons for every class.
• Helps in identifying academic and social/emotional needs of children.
• Helps children understand themselves and others.
• Provides parents with resources and information

Haw Creek's Counseling Program follows the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) program guidelines and ethical standards. Check out the Essential Role of Elementary Counselors to learn more.