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2014-15 MA MODEL INSTITUTE: MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Brighton High School |John Travers, |MISSION: Brighton High School is committed to providing a personal and engaging high |

|Brighton, MA 02135 |Academy Leader/Director of School |school experience, leading to life-long academic and civic excellence. By creating an|

|617 635-9877 |Counseling |inclusive community and offering challenging curricula, we empower our students to be|

| | |successful in their post-secondary education and beyond |

| | |VISION: WE AT BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL BELIEVE:  |

| | |Students are most academically engaged in environments that provide personalized |

| | |attention to their academic needs |

| | |Students need opportunities to explore their own educational interests |

| | |Students are most successful when an expectation of academic excellence is |

| | |communicated through a rigorous curriculum |

| | |Students are academically empowered when taught to critically read/evaluate |

| | |multicultural texts in both print and non-print format |

| | |Students will be prepared for a post-secondary education and beyond when they |

| | |practice the tenets of professionalism such as punctuality, self-discipline, personal|

| | |accountability, and self-advocacy |

|Page Hilltop Elem. School |Betsy Dolan |Page Hilltop School Counseling Vision Statement: |

|115 Washington Street, Ayer MA 01432 |School Counselor Grade 3,4,5 |To be school counselors who assist in creating a school environment that is welcoming|

| | |and safe and who help students acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills conducive|

|(Aye-Shirley Reg. Schools) | |to effective learning both in school and across their lifespan. |

| | |Page Hilltop School Counseling Mission Statement: |

| | |Page Hilltop School Counseling Department will assist in helping to provide a school |

| | |environment that helps students to recognize themselves as worthy and important |

| | |members of a school community that promotes an understanding of empathy and kindness |

| | |for each other while supporting student acquisition of developmental skills towards |

| | |a vision to promote post secondary readiness and lifelong learning. |

| | |Ayer Shirley Regional School District Vision and Mission |

| | |ASRSD Vision Statement |

| | |Our vision is to connect, engage, and inspire all students in the ASRSD to reach |

| | |academic excellence. We, the educators of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District, |

| | |will instill habits of reflection and inquiry to challenge our students in setting |

| | |ambitious academic and personal goals. Students will develop a strong voice to |

| | |express their thoughts and ideas in the community, and the confidence to showcase |

| | |their talents and successes in preparation for entry into college and the world of |

| | |work. (2014)                 |

| | |ASRSD Mission Statement |

| | |Learn~Grow~Explore~Connect~Collaborate~Communicate |

| | |The mission of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District is to educate - and to |

| | |graduate - all of our students, and to foster a safe and respectful environment where|

| | |each student develops the skills, character, and values needed to become a productive|

| | |member of the global society. (2011) |

|Fitchburg: |Margaret Daoust-Magennis, School |Mission Statement |

|Memorial MS |Counselor |The Memorial MS, School Counseling department partners with families, school and |

| |Suzanne Caron, School Adjustment |community, to support a rigorous education for ALL students, while helping them |

| |Counselor |acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective lifelong |

| | |learning.  Our ultimate goal is for students to master the competencies necessary to |

| | |make self-directed, realistic and responsible decisions to become successful |

| | |productive members of society. |

|Hopkins Academy, Hadley, MA |Angie Cullinan, |In partnership with the school community, the Hopkins Academy school counseling |

| |School Counselor |program advocates for a rigorous academic curriculum for all students, |

| | |while promoting lifelong learning and active citizenship within a safe, supportive |

| | |learning environment.   Through delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program|

| | |aligned with education standards, each student is encouraged to develop an |

| | |inquisitive and creative mind, sound body and strong moral character.    |

|Paul Nettle Middle School |Kara Melillo |Mission Statement |

|Haverhill Public Schools | |The mission of the Haverhill Public Schools School Counseling Program is to assist |

| | |students to become citizens with integrity, skills and the resources to be college |

| | |and career ready in the global community. School Counselors support and enhance all |

| | |student achievement in their individual growth and development through the academic, |

| | |career, and social /emotional domains. |

|Provincetown MS |John Hanlon |District Mission |

| | |Provincetown Public Schools provides challenging educational programs to meet the |

| | |diverse needs of all students in a safe, supportive environment and, in partnership |

| | |with families and the community, prepares students to become competent, creative and |

| | |contributing citizens in a global society. |

| | | |

| | |School Counseling Department mission |

| | |Provincetown Schools Guidance Department mission is to provide a comprehensive |

| | |counseling program, addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development |

| | |of all students. Student learning and personal development include health and |

| | |wellness, excellence in academics and instruction, responsible citizenship, and |

| | |career readiness. Provincetown Public Schools provides challenging educational |

| | |programs to meet the diverse needs of all students in a safe, supportive environment |

| | |and, in partnership with families and the community, prepares students to become |

| | |competent, creative and contributing citizens in a global society. |

|Minnechaug Regional High School |Keith Poulin, Director |The Minnechaug Regional High School Counseling Center’s mission is to provide |

| | |comprehensive support to students in every aspect of their intellectual and social |

| | |development in preparation of college or career readiness. Our mission will be |

| | |accomplished through effective communication and relationship building with students,|

| | |teachers and parents; the delivery of pertinent developmental guidance curriculum and|

| | |appropriate referrals to professional support services. |

|South Shore Public |Mary Carter |School’s Vision Statement: |

|Charter School |Director of Guidance |Inspiring every student to excel in academics, service, and life. |

|100 Longwater Circle | |School Counseling Dept. Mission Statement: |

|Norwell, MA 02061 | |Through the developmental guidance process, each student is given individual |

|Ph 781-982-4202 x306 | |attention and encouragement to achieve his or her unique potential, toward becoming |

| | |a life-long learner and a contributing member of society. |

|Taunton High School |Paul Bachman, |Taunton HS Mission Statement |

| |Head Counselor |Our school counseling program is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive environment|

| |Jen Andrews-English teacher, |to foster the academic, career and personal development of all THS students in their |

| |Nat’l Honor Society Chair |post-secondary pursuits and their role as lifelong learners and productive citizens. |

| |Lucinda Rosenberg – | |

| |School counselor | |

|Turners Falls MS-HS |Maria Paoletti |Vision : |

|222 Turnpike Road |Karen Hidalgo |Empowering ALL students to be College and Career Ready |

|Montague, MA. 01351 |Beth Fortin | |

|413.863.7207 |Emily Krems |Mission Statement: Great Fall MS & Turners Falls HS |

|  | |The School Counseling Program’s shared mission is to deliver a comprehensive program |

| | |to ALL students that promotes lifelong learning and active citizenship for grades |

| | |6-12. In partnership with the school and greater community, we provide a safe and |

| | |supportive environment for students to discover their interests, pursue their goals, |

| | |succeed academically, explore postsecondary options, and develop and improve their |

| | |interpersonal and workplace readiness skills. |

| | |Our Beliefs: |

| | |ALL students are unique individuals with unique needs |

| | |ALL students have the capacity to achieve |

| | |ALL students need 21st century skills |

| | |ALL students have dignity and intrinsic value |

| | |Learning involves the education of the whole person and is a life-long process |

| | |All students should have access to a comprehensive school counseling program |

| | |delivered by state-certified, master’s-degree-level counselors |

| | |The School Counselor should: |

| | |Advocate for ALL students and be student-centered |

| | |Adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the American School Counselor |

| | |Association |

| | |Be proactive and data driven |

| | |Draw upon the knowledge of and collaborate with family, school, and community |

| | |partners |

| | |Utilize a team approach for planning and management purposes |

| | |Use technology to enhance program delivery |

| | |Participate regularly in professional development activities to remain up to date on |

| | |best practices. |

MISSION STATEMENTS: 2013 MA MODEL INSTITUTES:

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Adams-Cheshire |Loriann Moro |VISION STATEMENT |

|Reg. Schools |Megan Scott |Achieving personal excellence while becoming life-long learners and responsible |

| |Shannon Clark |community members |

| |Nicole Seyerlein |Perseverance conquers all challenges |

| | |Respect for each member of our learning team |

| | |Integrity in all choices we make |

| | |Dedication to learning and achievement |

| | |Excellence is a result of hard work and effort |

| | | |

| | |MISSION STATEMENT |

| | |To provide a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program of services |

| | |that promote the academic, social/emotional, and career potential of all students. |

| | |Through counseling, advocacy, collaboration, leadership, and systemic change, |

| | |counselors assist students to achieve personal excellence, to become life-long |

| | |learners, and to be responsible community members. |

|Cambridge |Clare Garman |Our Vision |

|Rindge School of Technical Arts | |The Rindge School of Technical Arts aims to provide the best technical education for |

| | |high school students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. |

| | | |

| | |In a high-tech environment we will deliver curriculum that connects knowledge |

| | |development with its application in the workplace. |

| | |Our Motto |

| | |Where Excellence is Part of Our New Tradition |

| | | |

| | |Our Mission |

| | |To meet our vision, the RSTA staff provides for students the highest quality |

| | |instructional resources and tools in an environment that is safe, healthy, and fully |

| | |modernized. We promote and encourage a climate of high expectations and a respect for|

| | |education. |

| | | |

| | |Our challenging curriculum provides all students with learning opportunities, and the|

| | |chance to continually improve and master skills that are taught by experienced |

| | |teachers. We provide an education that is relevant, modern and rigorous for all |

| | |levels of students. |

| | | |

| | |Our advisory boards and outreach programs assure that the local community and our |

| | |students' families are welcomed to our program, and we count on their partnership to |

| | |support and strengthen all that we do. |

|Cambridge Rindge and Latin School | Lynn Williams, Director | |

| |Lorraine Davis | |

| |Michael A. Tubinis | |

| |Dan Weathersby | |

| |George Finn | |

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| | | |

| | |Vision Statement |

| | |Achievement for all students through opportunity, diversity and respect. |

| | |Mission Statement (10/17/13) |

| | |The mission of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Guidance Department is to foster|

| | |academic achievement, civic engagement, social development, individual responsibility|

| | |and sound decision making. Working in partnership with families and community |

| | |resources, CRLS Guidance help all students access educational and career |

| | |opportunities. |

|Lawrence |Melissa Melendez |Up Academy Mission Statement |

|Up Academy Leonard MS | |UP Academy will ensure that its students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength |

|60 Allen Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 | |of character necessary to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full |

| | |potential. |

| | |UAL Comprehensive School Counseling Program |

| | |Vision Statement |

| | |Imagine all that is possible. |

| | |Believe in yourself. |

| | |Achieve your dreams. |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission statement of Up Academy Leonard school counseling program is to provide a|

| | |comprehensive program focused on academic, personal, social, and college and career |

| | |development for all scholars while overcoming barriers that impede learning and |

| | |working towards closing the achievement gap. |

| | | |

| | |The goal of the Up Academy Leonard school counselor is to develop and implement a |

| | |standards-based comprehensive school counseling program that: |

| | |Includes a curriculum addressing the needs of all scholars in the domains of |

| | |academic, personal/social, and career development |

| | |Provides specialized interventions based on identified scholar needs |

| | |Assists scholars in acquiring appropriate attitudes, knowledge, and communication |

| | |skills to promote healthy relationships |

| | |Enhances the ability of scholars to identify and utilize the appropriatere sources |

| | |needed for post-secondary success |

| | |Creates positive relationships with scholars, families, and staff which foster |

| | |personal growth, |

| | |service to others, and academic achievement |

| | |Advocates for all scholars encouraging them to develop to their fullestpotential |

| | |Encourages consultation and collaboration with other educators, parents, and |

| | |community |

| | |Provide small group intervention for at-risk scholars |

| | |Foster positive school climate |

|Lee Middle/HS |Dan Korte |Vision Statement |

| | |The LMHS Guidance Department works collaboratively with school and district staff, |

| | |parents and/or guardians, community members, and service providers to provide |

| | |students with assistance with postsecondary educational planning, occupational |

| | |information, career information, academic planning, personal and social concerns, or |

| | |any other questions or concerns that arise. |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of the Lee Middle and High School Guidance Department is to prepare |

| | |students to become contributing members of society by supporting their academic, |

| | |career and personal/social development. |

|McCann Technical School |Sara Avery |Vision Statement |

|70 Hodges Cross Road |Chad O’Neil |The McCann School Counseling Department is committed to the development of a |

|North Adams, 01247 |Dawn Vadnais |comprehensive guidance curriculum to ensure our students are receiving the highest |

| | |quality academic and technical education. Our responsibility is to continually |

| | |improve our practice, knowledge, and vision |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of the McCann School Counseling Department is to work diligently to |

| | |prepare every student to develop college/career plans to meet the challenges of the |

| | |21st Century. We will work collaboratively with students, families, faculty and |

| | |staff to instill in our students the philosophy of a strong work ethic and the |

| | |importance of continuing education. Our goal is to educate, empower, and guide all |

| | |students to capitalize on their individual strengths and skills. . |

|Monument Mountain HS |Sean Flynn |The Monument Mountain Guidance Department is dedicated to knowing each student well |

|600 Stockbridge Rd |Mike Powell |in order to create their individualized academic program, honor their  personal |

|Great Barrington, 01230 |Marcie Velasco |growth, and guide them as they make informed decisions regarding post-secondary |

| | |plans. |

|Minnechaug Regional |Keith Poulin |The Minnechaug Regional High School Counseling Center’s mission is to provide |

| | |comprehensive support to students in every aspect of their intellectual and social |

| | |development in preparation of college or career readiness. Our mission will be |

| | |accomplished through effective communication and relationship building with students,|

| | |teachers and parents; the delivery of pertinent developmental guidance curriculum and|

| | |appropriate referrals to professional support services. |

2012 MA MODEL INSTITUTES: MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Easthampton |Christina Davidson |Mission Statement |

| |Chad McGuire |The mission of the Easthampton School Counseling Program is to advocate for the |

|Easthampton High School |Christine Soverow |provision of planned, data driven academic, career and personal/social experiences for |

|70 Williston Ave., Easthampton, MA | |all students K-12. As a result of school counseling programs and services, all |

|01027 | |Easthampton youth will be challenged and supported in their development as they become |

| | |prepared, informed, responsible participants in an ever changing world. |

|Fairhaven |Ashley Garth |Vision Statement |

| |Doug Medeiros |Fairhaven School Counseling |

|Fairhaven HS | |Connecting. Supporting. Challenging. |

|12 Huddleston Ave. | |As YOU grow. |

|Fairhaven, MA 02719 | |Mission Statement |

| | |Counselors work together in partnership with the families and community at large to |

| | |promote the development of each student's academic, personal/social, and career |

| | |potential. The goal of counseling is to take a proactive and preventative approach when |

| | |possible, but also to work with students to resolve current issues that impact personal |

| | |growth and achievement. Through a comprehensive counseling program that is |

| | |developmentally appropriate, counselors assist all students in realizing their |

| | |abilities, interests, and goals as they transition through the educational process to |

| | |become successful members of society and life-long learners. |

|Framingham |Christine Luzi, Chair |Mission Statement |

| |Katie Dandurand |The mission of the School Counseling Department at Framingham High School is to promote |

|Framingham High School |Susan DeSimone |the academic, career and personal/social development of our diverse student body. |

|115 A Street |Kathleen Khazai |Counselors strive to meet student needs by delivering a comprehensive developmental |

|Framingham, MA 01701 |Linda MacDowell |curriculum to all students and by building individual counseling relationships with each|

| |Lindsey Monaco |student. |

| |Richard Walcek | |

|Framingham Middle Schools: |Stephanie Miller |Mission Statement |

|Walsh MS |Magaly Rivera |Through our comprehensive developmental guidance program, students will acquire skills |

|Fuller MS |Rebecca Harrington Carol A Brennan |addressing their academic, personal/social, and career/technical development. Our goal |

|Cameron Middle School |Eileen M Stark- |is for students to develop self-awareness of their abilities and interests in order to |

| |Glassman |explore post-secondary options and career pathways. Our department is committed to |

| | |supporting a safe and challenging learning environment. |

|Franklin |Shan Bishop |Mission Statement |

| | |Support and educate all students in their academic, career, personal, and social |

| | |learning endeavors |

|Haverhill |Kelly Hamilton |Vision Statement (motto) |

| | |Working on Your Future. |

|Whittier Reg.Voc,Tech | |Mission Statement |

|115 Amesbury Line Rd | |Our commitment is to enable students to be successful in their chosen technical pursuits|

|Haverhill, MA 01830 | |and to become productive members of society |

|Methuen |Kelly Shaffer | |

|Marsh Elementary School | |PRIDE: Pride, Respect, Integrity, Democracy, and Excellence. |

|309 Pelham St. | | |

|Methuen , MA 01844 | | |

|North Adams Public Schools (K-12 | |Mission Statement |

|initiative) |Drury HS: |School counselors work in partnership with students, parent/guardians, staff and the |

|Institute participants: |Kathryn Morgan, |community to create a safe, respectful and caring environment and to foster the |

| |Head Counselor |development of each student’s unique and full potential. This partnership strives to |

|Drury High School, |Jaime Hamilton, School |provide a comprehensive program that assists students in acquiring the values, knowledge|

|1130 So. Church St, North Adams, MA |Counselor |and skills needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers|

|01247 | |and lifelong learners. The school counseling program spans across all grades and |

| |Anne French, Team |addresses academic, career, and personal/social needs of all students. |

|Brayton Elem.School |Leader District SAC’s, | |

|20 Barbour St, | | |

|North Adams, MA 01247 |Nancy Gallagher, SAC | |

| |Brayton Elementary | |

|Rochester |Anne Spirlet |Vision Statement |

| |Sue Abaray |Dream! Believe! Achieve! |

|Old Colony RVTHS | |Mission Statement |

|476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA 02770 | |Old Colony’s High School Counseling Department will: |

| | |Ensure that all students graduate with the necessary academic/technical, workplace |

| | |readiness and personal/social knowledge and skills for school and future success. |

| | |Support high standards for all students as a means for eliminating the achievement gap |

| | |by having counselors attend to student’s developmental needs in ways that enable them to|

| | |achieve success in their endeavors in education, the workplace and society. |

| | |Empower the students to “believe” that they can “achieve” their “dreams”. |

|Webster |Kim Dobro |Vision Statement |

|Bartlett Jr./Sr.High School, | |“ A compass to guide students on a lifetime path of learning and growth” |

|52 Lake Parkway, Webster, MA 01570 | | |

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| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of the Bartlett Jr/Sr High School Counseling Department is to promote an |

| | |environment in which all students are encouraged to fulfill their unique potential. The |

| | |School Counseling Department is developmental by design, focusing on the needs, |

| | |interests, and issues related to the various stages of student growth in three key |

| | |domains: personal/social, academic, and career/postsecondary planning. By working with |

| | |the same group of students over their school careers each counselor seeks to develop |

| | |collaborative relationships with their counselees, their families, and staff. |

|Westport High School |Leslie Ruel |Vision Statement |

| |Marie Fallows |Responsible, Productive and Skilled Learners |

| |Cheryl Tutalo |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of the Westport High School Counseling Department is to provide a |

| | |comprehensive program that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge |

| | |and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive |

| | |workers and global learners. |

2011 MA MODEL INSTITUTE: MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

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|Everett School Counseling Department |Paul Enfanto, Director |Vision Statement |

| | | |

| | |Everett Schools are Everett’s Pride |

| | | |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The school counseling team fosters the school’s mission of encouraging each student to |

| | |develop the needed skills and sensitivity to achieve success. We strive to provide a |

| | |safe, diverse enjoyable environment, which promotes respect, consideration, a sense of |

| | |civic duty, and a love of learning. School counselors work together in a partnership |

| | |with staff and the community to enhance the development of each student’s academic, |

| | |social emotional, physical and career potential. We endorse all students to master the |

| | |needed skills and sensitivity for living effectively and responsibility. |

| | |PITTSFIELD SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT |

|Pittsfleld: |Ann Marie Mutz |Vision Statement |

| |Director of Guidance | |

|Pittsfield High School |Pittsfield High School | |

| |413-499-9541 ext. 2156 | |

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| |School Counselors: | |

| |Janice Barry            |Inspire |

| |Kristin Griffin        |Learn |

| |Marietta Rapetti Cawse    |Grow…Together |

| |Darlene McCauley        Records | |

| |Secretary | |

| |Kathy Valenti, |Mission Statement |

| |       Secretary | |

| |- - - - |In order to foster academic excellence, and inspire students to achieve personal goals |

| |Susan Pivero, |at the highest level, the Pittsfield High School Counseling Department focuses on |

|- - - - - |Director of Guidance |communicating to instill knowledge, confidence, and humanity, while providing a safe, |

| |Taconic High School |respectful and engaging environment in which all students can learn and grow. Together,|

|Pittsfield: |(413) 448-9602              Fax: |with families, teachers, administrators, and community members, our mission is to offer |

|Taconic High School |(413) 499-4835 |a comprehensive school counseling program of services that will empower all students to |

| |spivero@ |maximize his or her potential for success, by acquiring 21st century skills needed to |

| | |become productive students, responsible citizens and lifelong learners in a dynamic, |

| |School Counselors: |diverse world. |

| |Sarah Maddalena | |

| |Jessica Iorio | |

| |Christine Salvie | |

2010 MA MODEL INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS: MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Arlington High School |Linda Buckley |VISION STATEMENT: |

| | |Preparing. Supporting. Guiding. |

| | | |

| | |MISSION STATEMENT |

| | |In order to foster academic excellence and to help students achieve personal goals at |

| | |the highest level, the Arlington High School Counseling Department focuses on |

| | |teaching, connecting, and caring as a community while providing a safe, supportive, |

| | |and nurturing environment in which all students can learn and grow. Our mission is to|

| | |properly prepare and guide all students in acquiring the academic knowledge, skills, |

| | |personal values, and intellectual curiosity that will lead to life-long learning as |

| | |each child progresses through the 21st Century to the academic and workplace settings,|

| | |as responsible social beings in society and in the world itself. |

|Billerica Memorial HS |Kevin D. Sharkey |In process. |

|Cape Cod Reg. Voc Tech |Julie Gammon |VISION STATEMENT: |

| | |To empower all students to succeed in a changing world. |

| | | |

| | |MISSION STATEMENT |

| | |To empower all students to succeed in a changing world, through a comprehensive school|

| | |counseling program that addresses their academic, technical, workplace readiness and |

| | |personal/social needs. |

|Diman Regional Vocational Techncal H.S.|Julie Ferreira, |VISION STATEMENT |

| |Lois Miller |The vision of Diman RVTHS school counseling department is to implement a |

| |Tara Mancini, |standards-based school counseling program to ensure that all student have the |

| | |academic, vocational/technical, personal/social, and workplace competencies, that |

| | |will make them responsive to socioeconomic, technological, and environmental |

| | |challenges in a complex and changing society. |

| | | |

| | |MISSION STATEMENT |

| | |The mission of Diman RVTHS school counseling department is to develop and deliver a |

| | |data driven comprehensive school counseling program for all students. Through a |

| | |collaborative effort among family, school, and community, the counseling department |

| | |will assist each student in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve |

| | |their personal, academic, vocational and civic goals. |

|Ludlow |Emily Herring |DRAFT |

|Paul R. Baird Middle School | |The mission of the Paul R. Baird Middle School Counseling Department is to facilitate |

| | |the development and empowerment of all students to reach their potential in academic, |

| | |career, and personal-social areas through a comprehensive and developmental |

| | |curriculum. School Counselors, with the assistance of parents, teachers, |

| | |administrators and the community, encourage all students within the school to become |

| | |effective learners, responsible citizens, and contributing members of society. Paul R.|

| | |Baird Middle School supports the values of honesty, respect, resiliency, and |

| | |empowerment and works to exude those qualities in each and every student through a |

| | |safe and caring learning environment that encourages social responsibility and |

| | |lifelong learning. |

|Malden Public Schools: |Manjula N. Karamcheti |The mission of the Malden 5-8 School Counseling Department is to provide a |

|5-8 School Counseling Dept. |(Director) |comprehensive, developmental school counseling program which empowers ALL students to |

| |Marie Murray |attain academic, career, and social/emotional success. In collaboration with parents,|

| |Debra Moretti |staff, and the community, school counselors promote the importance of attaining 21st |

| |Robert McCarthy |century skills, becoming productive citizens, and the importance of being a life-long |

| |Rick Malatesta |learner in our diverse world. |

|Quabbin Regional MiddleSchool |Barbara Page |Vision Statement |

| | |Each day discover new possibilities, stretch and challenge yourself to be the best you|

| | |can be. |

| | | |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The school counseling department at Quabbin Regional Middle School is designed to help|

| | |all students reach their full potential and achieve academic, personal/social and |

| | |workplace readiness skills in a safe, respectful, engaging environment. We work |

| | |collaboratively with middle school and district staff, parents/guardians, community |

| | |members and service providers to empower all students to become lifelong learners and |

| | |successful, productive citizens in an ever changing, diverse society. |

|Monson High School |Elizabeth Reed |High School Mission Statement |

| | |The Monson High School experience is one that prepares its students for living, |

| | |learning and working in the 21st century. |

| | |Guidance Department Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of Guidance and Student Support Services at Monson Public Schools is to |

| | |enable students to acquire the educational, career and personal skills necessary to |

| | |function and contribute in a changing society. Through collaborative efforts with |

| | |school and district staff, parents/guardians, community members and service providers,|

| | |the counseling department works to provide a safe, respectful and engaging environment|

| | |that facilitates student development and well-being. |

|Wachusett Regional HS |Catherine A. Knowles | Vision Statement |

| |Assistant Principal, |All Wachusett Regional High School students will graduate prepared to successfully |

| |Director of Guidance Services |meet their post secondary goals in college and career. |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of Wachusett Regional High School Counseling Department is to instill |

| | |knowledge, confidence, and responsibility in all WRHS students in their pursuit of |

| | |post secondary goals. |

2009 MA MODEL INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS: MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Bourne High School |Sean Burke |Energized by a partnership with students, parents, the community, local businesses and |

| | |colleges, our mission is to provide a comprehensive guidance curriculum in grades 9-12 |

| | |that provides students with the tools necessary to meet the demands and opportunities of|

| | |an ever changing global society. |

|Dighton-Rehoboth Reg. HS |Jackie Tremblett |The mission of the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School Guidance Department is to |

| |Lisa Maidment |guide, support, and empower students to reach their own unique, talents, abilities, and |

| | |potential – in areas of Academic and Technical Achievement, Workplace Readiness/Career |

| | |Planning, and personal and social development. In partnership with parents and the |

| | |school community, we foster the values of integrity of character, confidence, and |

| | |resiliency, in an atmosphere that promotes respect, cooperation, social responsibility, |

| | |and the importance of lifelong learning. |

|Gordon W. Mitchell MS |Kristin Kallenberg |The mission of the Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School Counseling Department is to promote |

|East Bridgewater |Jon Fass |an age appropriate developmental program that will prepare students to be life-long |

| | |learners and contributing members of society. |

| | |    Our Program supports the academic, social/emotional and career growth of our |

| | |students.  Our Department is committed to helping each student feel safe and supported |

| | |in a positive and challenging learning environment. |

| | |    Our School Counselors work proactively with all students by delivering a |

| | |comprehensive counseling curriculum in an effort to maximize student potential and |

| | |achievement.  They are professional educators who advocate for equity, access and |

| | |success for all students by working collaboratively with other educators, |

| | |parents/guardians and the community |

|Granville Village School |Debra Cigal | The Professional School Counselor, in collaboration with other school professionals, |

|Granville | |supports and guides ALL students toward their full development and potential including |

| | |academic, social/emotional and career success. |

| | |We strive to accomplish this through a comprehensive, developmental school counseling |

| | |program that includes: |

| | |Working in alliance with the school’s mission statements and school improvement plans. |

| | |Administration teachers, staff, parents and the community as vital components to |

| | |success. |

| | |A commitment to personalized interaction with each student, in all grades, having access|

| | |to the counseling program through |

| | |staff. parent pr sellf-referral |

| | |developmental classroom lessons, meetings and interventions |

| | |individual/group counseling |

| | |Experience that provide opportunities to increase awareness and connection to our school|

| | |community and the diverse world outside the school/community environment |

| | |Supporting student and families’ needs in an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust and |

| | |open communication. |

|Hampshire Regional HS |Patti Richmond, |The School Counseling Department at HRHS is committed to assist all students in |

|Westhampton, MA |School Counselor |acquiring the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become effective students, |

| | |responsible citizens, productive workers, lifelong learners, and individuals who |

| | |demonstrate the person/social skills needed to relate effectively to self and others. |

| | |The comprehensive school counseling program is an integral part of the school's total |

| | |mission providing opportunities to all students to reach their maximum potential in the |

| | |personal, social, academic, and career competencies necessary to function and contribute|

| | |in a multicultural and changing society. We believe that these ideals can be |

| | |accomplished through the combined efforts of students, counselors, staff, |

| | |parents/guardians, and community working together. |

|Samoset Middle School |Donna Pierce, Principal | |

|Leominster, MA 01453 | | |

|Malden High School |Manjula N. Karamcheti |The mission of the Malden High School Counseling Department is to empower ALL students |

| |(Director) |to reach their full potential through a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling |

| |Erin Craven |program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development. |

| |Susan Lessard | |

| |Ann Martinson   |In collaboration with staff, parents, and the community: |

| |Victoria Lipinski |Students will develop the skills needed to be healthy, responsible, resilient, empathic |

| | |and pro-active citizens. |

| | |School Counselors will promote self-worth, respect, empathy, resiliency, citizenship, |

| | |and the importance of college and career readiness. |

|Maynard High School |Elizabeth Schuster |Vision Statement: |

| | |All Students Achieve Their Full Potential |

| | |Mission Statement |

| | |The mission of the school counseling department at Maynard High School is to assist |

| | |students in achieving their goals through life-long learning and providing a |

| | |comprehensive program that will assist students in acquiring 21st century skills. Our |

| | |program addresses the academic, career, and personal/social needs of all of our students|

| | |enabling them to become productive citizens. We embrace individual differences and |

| | |insure that all students are valued and respected. We uphold high ethical standards and|

| | |affirm the principles of democracy, equality, and justice. |

|Nantucket HS |Jim Dalzell | |

|Newton North HS |Darby Verre |The mission of the Newton North High School Counseling Department is to support and |

| | |enhance the educational process for all students by helping each student develop an |

| | |accurate self image, take personal responsibility, and learn to make informed, healthy |

| | |decisions. The Counseling Program is developmental by design, focusing on needs, |

| | |interests, and issues related to the various stages of student growth in four domains: |

| | |personal/social, academic, creative/technical arts, and career/postsecondary planning. |

|Michael E. Smith Middle School I, South|Karen Walsh Pio |The mission of the Guidance Department at the Michael E. Smith Middle School is to serve|

|Hadley | |all students in a comprehensive developmental program that addresses student need in |

| | |order to succeed academically, grow socially, and build personal competency and |

| | |career/college awareness. The Guidance Department counselors seek to empower all |

| | |students to achieve. |

|Scituate Public Schools |Tammy A. Rundle |[pic] |

| |Sharon Mohr |The mission of the Scituate Public School’s School Counseling Department is to provide a|

| | |comprehensive and developmental school counseling program of services that promotes the |

| | |academic, social/emotional, and career potential of all students. Through counseling, |

| | |advocacy, collaboration, leadership, and systemic change, counselors navigate students |

| | |to become life-long learners, responsible community members, and achieve personal |

| | |excellence. (draft) |

|Margaret Neary School |Elizabeth Sobol |It is the Mission of the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough to maximize |

|Southborough, MA 01772 | |academic achievement, social responsibility, and lifelong learning by attending to the |

| | |intellectual and developmental needs of individual students in supportive classroom |

| | |environments. |

| | |As school counselors our mission is to support students and staff in their ongoing |

| | |efforts to acquire and practice the skills, knowledge and attitudes which will promote |

| | |the goals and mission of the schools. |

|North Central Charter |Lyndsie Gallo |School Vision Statement: * Think *Care *Act ^ |

|Essential School | |NCCES is a public school where students are known personally, challenged intellectually|

| | |and expected to participate actively in their learning. Guided by its commitment to |

| | |diversity and inclusiveness, the school seeks to send graduates into the world who think|

| | |for themselves, care about others and active creatively and responsibly. |

2008 MA MODEL INSTITUTE PARTICIPANT:MISSION STATEMENTS

|SCHOOL/DISTRICT |PARTICIPANTS |MISSION STATEMENT |

|Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical |Megan McGraw |Student Services Department Bristol-Plymouth adheres to the mission statement of the MA |

|High School |Marjorie Magny-Black |Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs. Our professional school counselors |

| | |will develop and deliver counseling programs and services that provide all students with|

|940 County St., | |the requisite knowledge and skills for success in the academic/technical, workplace |

|Taunton, MA 02780 | |readiness, and personal/social domains. Counselors, in collaboration with faculty, |

| | |parents and the community work to empower our students to become successful, productive |

| | |members of an evolving, multicultural society. |

|Overlook Middle School |Julie Gagnon |The Overlook Middle School counseling program works to create a safe, welcoming, and |

|10 Oakmont Drive |Cathy Keene |nurturing environment to support all students. Our mission is to provide a |

|Ahburnham, MA 01430 | |comprehensive program that cultivates each student’s academic, career and |

| | |personal/social growth. Counselors collaborate with students, teachers, parents, |

|978-827-1425 | |administrators and community members to promote the value of positive citizenship and |

| | |lifelong learning. |

|Essex Agricultural & Technical High |Jennifer Skane |The Mission of the Essex Agricultural & Technical High School Guidance Department is to |

|School |Wendy Fajardo |provide all students with the guidance and support necessary to acquire the knowledge |

|PO. 362 | |and skills for success in academic, vocational, personal and social domains. Our staff |

|Hawthorne, MA 01937 | |of professional school counselors strives to advocate for all students, and to |

| | |collaborate with parents, teachers, and leaders of business and industry, in order to |

| | |assist each student to reach their full potential and personal success. |

|Everett Public Schools |Melanie Shaw |School Guidance Counseling Department |

|Everett HS |Samantha Horsfeld |It is our commitment to guide and support all students and work collaboratively with all|

|Everett, MA 02149 | |parents. As students acquire the personal, social, emotional, academic, and |

|617-544-6930 | |career/workplace skills needed to realize their fullest potential, it is our goal to |

| | |eliminate barriers and create pathways to success. We aim to provide students with the |

| | |life skills for preparedness in the ever-changing workplace and world. |

|Rockland High School |Janet Cann |The counseling program strives to develop and deliver programs and services that provide|

| | |all students with the requisite knowledge and skills for success in the |

| | |academic/technical, workplace readiness and personal/social/emotional domains. The |

| | |Guidance program encourages students in developing a postsecondary plan of action that |

| | |optimizes his or her individual strengths and abilities. |

|North Shore Technical High School |Vera Skinner |The school counseling team at North Shore Technical High School is committed to |

|30 Log Bridge Rd. |Julie Montague |providing a comprehensive school counseling program as a vehicle to assist all students |

|Middleton, MA 01949 |Kristin Doherty |in acquiring and using life-long learning skills. We challenge each student to reach his|

| | |or her potential and become productive citizens in our technological, diverse, and |

| | |global community. |

|Norton High School |Lynn Ito |The Norton High School Guidance and Counseling Department is dedicated to the school’s |

| | |mission of helping students to reach their full potential through collaboration with |

|66 West Main St. | |parents/guardians, faculty, staff and community. Our comprehensive program provides a |

|Norton, Massachusetts 02766 | |range of pro-active, responsive and adaptive services to address students’ academic and |

| | |career goals as well as personal and social needs. Counselors, as advocates, provide |

| | |students opportunities to acquire educational and social competencies that contribute to|

| | |their growth toward lifelong learning and success as effective and responsible citizens |

| | |in a diverse and changing world. |

|Swansea | |The guidance department at Joseph Case Junior High strives to impart a sense of security|

|Joseph Case Jr. High |Linda Reidy |and an awareness of self to each student. Our purpose is to provide the guidance |

|195 Main St. | |curriculum and the academic, social, and/or personnel counseling and support that will |

|Swansea MA 02777 | |foster the success of all students at the junior high. The direction, support and |

| | |counseling of the department will manifest itself in each student’s achievement of their|

| | |fullest potential and development into responsible, productive, and moral citizens in |

| | |our community. |

|West Springfield HS |Kathy Jachym |In conjunction with parent/guardians, teachers, administrators and community, the West |

| |Dina Sibilia |Springfield High School Guidance and Counseling Department strives to provide a |

| | |comprehensive support system for all students by supplementing regular classroom |

| | |instruction and administrative activities. |

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