Guidance and Counseling Program
Philosophy
April, 2008
Consistent with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards, the District Mission Statement and the National Standards of School Counselors, Delaware Township School is committed to addressing the social, academic and career domains for all students through our Guidance and Counseling program.
This program is an integral part of the school’s educational program and through it we seek to establish a collaborative partnership with all school families and community organizations. The program is designed to be proactive, preventative and responsive. We are committed to eliminating the social, emotional and physical barriers to success that a student may experience, thus maximizing each child’s potential and possibilities for excellence.
Delaware Township School strives to provide students with the motivation, knowledge and skills to be successful and to thrive in these three domains. Our guidance and counseling program is implemented in three separate units, addressing grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. It is encompasses the use of many modalities of presentation including one-on-one talks, small group activities, large group discussions, and in-class lessons.
DTS promotes a philosophy of life long learning and our guidance and counseling program utilizes both cognitive and problem solving skills and encourages critical thinking. Through the program we also seek to:
· Enhance self management and emotional development,
· Develop self awareness,
· Promote good citizenship and the development of good character and
· Enable students to become adults who function responsibly in society.
We seek to develop students who are prepared to make healthy life choices, be responsible for themselves, to have a strong capacity for resiliency, a strong sense of self, and a compassion and empathy for others in the face of diverse life issues.