School Counseling

Mission

The ACS school counseling program’s mission is to support and advocate for all students in Arlington Community Schools by promoting academic achievement and growth, social and emotional well-being, and career and college readiness.

Vision

The ACS school counseling program’s vision is that all ACS students will thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In conjunction with other educational stakeholders, parents/families, and the students themselves, all school counselors, in their respective areas of expertise and school settings, will help students reach their postsecondary goals. This growth will extend beyond their years at ACS.

ACS School Counseling Services

Each ACS school is staffed with professional school counselors who can provide the following services – all based on the Tennessee Model for School Counseling:

Direct Student Services
Student Support Services
Program Management & School Support

Tennessee State Board of Education – School Counseling Model and Standards Policy

Arlington Community Schools follows the TSBOE School Counseling Model and Standards Policy. The framework and standards are available at this link:

TDOE School Counseling Model and Standards Policy Framework

Classroom Guidance Instruction

Classroom guidance instruction is provided to students in grades K-8 by ACS school counselors. In grades 9-12, grade level and college and career counselors are available to all students. Guidance instruction is provided to students to provide academic support, social and emotional support – as well as college and career support. School Counselors are responsible for addressing the standards in the Tennessee State Board of Education School Counseling Model & Standards Policy:

Academic Standards (AA1. - AE4.)
Social & Emotional Standards (SA1. - SE4.)
College & Career Standards (CA1. - CE6.)

Some examples of target lessons shared in classroom guidance are below:

Rules and Expectations
Goal Setting
Listening Skills
Organization
Emotion Management
Self-Regulation
Bullying
Study Skills/Test Taking Skills
Generosity
Career Exploration and Readiness
Kindness
Test-Taking Support
Conflict Resolution
Positive Support and Actions

Additional target lessons may be used depending on school/student need. Classroom guidance instruction lessons are always available for parent viewing by contacting the school’s assigned counselor.

Small Group Counseling/Individual Counseling (Responsive Services)

Small group counseling and individual counseling is available to all students based on academic, social/emotional, and college and career readiness needs. For any small group counseling/individual counseling, ACS school counselors will always gain consent from the parent involving either of these counseling support modules.

ACS Counseling Staff

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