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The Role of OVHS School Counselors
The Role of OVHS School Counselors
Orchard View High School counselors are masters level professionals with a mental health perspective who respond to the needs of a diverse student population. School counselors must graduate from an accredited school counseling masters degree program and be certified or licensed in the state of Michigan. OVHS Counselors adhere to the guiding principles of our governing organization, the American School Counselor Association.
OVHS counselors are assigned caseloads according to alphabet and support students in all grades 9-12. The role of the school counselor is complex with a wide range of job responsibilities. Much of the support provided to students and their families is through responsive services and delivery of relevant curriculum, required through the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).
Counseling Mission and Vision Statements
Counseling Mission and Vision Statements
Mission: Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment that encourages academic growth, responsible citizenship and lifelong learning for all students.
Vision: To prepare all students to meet the demands of an ever changing world.
Foundational Belief: Every child and adult can learn and grow.
OVHS Disclosure Statement
OVHS Disclosure Statement
The American Counseling Association and the American School counselor Association endorse a code of ethics for counselors which includes confidentiality of the counselor/counselee relationship. The school counselors respect the rights and responsibilities of parents for their children and try to establish a cooperative relationship with parents in the best interest of their children. Michigan law requires counselors to report to the appropriate parties (1) suspicion of child abuse or neglect and (2) indications that the student may be a danger to themselves or others.
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