Mission Statement

At Piney Branch Elementary School, our school counseling department is committed to providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program that is designed to meet the social/emotional, academic, and career needs of all students. We strive to provide services that align with the ASCA National Model and evaluate our program accordingly. The counselors at Piney Branch provide an equitable and comprehensive program through an innovative and varied curriculum, to foster the growth of all students. The counselors develop partnerships with students, parents, educators, and members of the community to support student success. We are committed to preparing students to become resilient, productive, and responsible citizens.

Vision Statement

Every student will become lifelong learners in an environment that is supportive, challenging, and positive. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that demonstrate respect for others to create a thriving future for themselves and their community.

Beliefs and Philosophy

The Professional School Counselors at Piney Branch Elementary School believe:

• Every Student is unique, worthy of dignity and respect
• Every student shall have equal rights and opportunity to participate in the school counseling program
• Every student regardless of sex, class, socioeconomic status, cultural, racial and special needs is accommodated in the school counseling program
• Every student is capable of success

The Professional School Counselors at Piney Branch Elementary School will:

• Provide a safe learning environment for every student
• Provide services and support based on the needs of students and the school community gathered from data
• Structure the Comprehensive School Counseling Program based on the ASCA National Model to ensure that it is effective and needs are being met
• Advocate for students, teachers, parents/guardians, administrators, and the community so that every student will succeed
• Participate in training, enrichment and professional development activities to enhance the effectiveness of the counseling program