E. L. Ross School Counseling Philosophy

The Counselor at E. L. Ross...

...believes that all students can achieve

...believes that all students have dignity and worth

...believes that all students should have access to the counseling program

The Counseling Program at E.L. Ross...

...is based on developmental student competencies for grades 3-5 set by ASCA and the

state of TN

...will be an advocate for student needs

...will be planned and coordinated by the school counselor along with collaboration from other school personnel and parents

…will use data to drive programming decisions

...will be evaluated annually by the counselor and school principal

The Counselor at E.L. Ross...

...will follow counseling ethics set by ASCA and the state of TN

...will participate in professional development activities that will promote continued growth in the counseling program

E.L. Ross Counseling Mission

The mission at E. L. Ross school Counseling Program is to prepare students for the highes levels of success and excellence in the domains of personal/social, career, and academics as set by ASCA and the State of TN through school-wide events, classroom lessons, small group meetings, and individual counseling and planning as a result of collaborative efforts from school personnel, parents, students, and community agencies.