Ponaganset High School Counseling Department

School Counselor's Role:

School counselors at Ponaganset High School design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate, and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of ASCA and promote the development of the school counseling program based on the following areas of the ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage, and assess.


Vision:

The Ponaganset High School Counseling Department empowers graduates to reach their maximum academic, social/emotional, and career potential. They are effective communicators, active learners, creative thinkers, and continuously evolve as responsible and productive citizens in the 21st century.


Mission:

The mission of the school counseling department at Ponaganset High School is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program that ensures academic, career, and social/emotional development.  We design and implement a program that vigorously promotes achievement, opportunity, and success for all, providing support commensurate with their needs. In collaboration with other educators, parents, guardians, and the community, school counselors support a nurturing learning environment where our future-ready students are encouraged to Start Here and Go Big!