Wayne Central Middle School

WCSD Counseling Mission Statement

The Wayne Central School District Counseling Department is comprised of certified, educational specialists who are uniquely trained in educational advisement and mental health counseling. Our purpose is to foster academic, personal/social, and career development without prejudice to person, character, belief, or practice.

WCSD's counseling program focuses on the needs, interests, and issues related to the states of student growth by providing experiences to develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills to become lifelong learners and contributing members of society.

We are committed to helping students attain personal goals and academic success based on New York State Learning Standards. Our expectation is that students will obtain a regents diploma upon graduation and continue on to post-secondary education.

Role of the School Counselor:

Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development, and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. You can learn more about the school counselor's role, especially at the middle school level and compare our programming with the American School Counseling Association standards and recommendations.

Services provided by our counselors include but are not limited to:

• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Peer Mediation
• Academic Review and Intervention
• Classroom Instruction

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT:

Individual counseling is, by nature, a personal and private interaction between the counselor and the student. Counselors work to establish trust and rapport and must respect the student's privacy so that they are free to explore issues, feelings, and behaviors. Counselors are, however, obligated by law and ethics to report behaviors that indicate a student's welfare may be in jeopardy. Counselors are forthcoming about these limitations in each session.