Petersburg High School, Petersburg, WV

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PETERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL  (CODE 491-010)



​MRS. JEANNIE
​ BARTMESS CROWDER       
GRADES 10-12
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GRADES 7-9

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Potomac State College recruiter with students.
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Attendees of the 2017 College Fair in Moorefield.
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Fairmont State University recruiter with students during College and Career Exploration Week.

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the School Counseling Program at Petersburg High School is to assist students with their academic/learning development, career development/life planning, personal/social development, and global citizenship development to insure that every student becomes a socially and emotionally adjusted member of society. The school counselors will work with students, faculty, parents, and the community to provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning for all students. The school counselors will act as advocates for all students to insure that they receive a balanced quality education that prepares them to be productive members of their community.    

Petersburg High School’s School Counseling Mission Statement has been adapted from West Virginia Department of Education School Counseling Mission statement, the Mission statement of the American School Counseling Association, and the West Virginia School Counselor Performance Standards.  

Philosophy


  • Petersburg High School’s school counseling program supports Grant County School’s mission “Moving Forward Together”.
  • School counselors believe collaboration, reflection, and change are critical in an effort to continuously improve.
  • High expectations, positive climate, and lifelong learning are nurtured by example. 
  • The school counselors advocate for a data driven, preventative, and developmental comprehensive school counseling program.
  • School counselors advocate for safe schools and foster a nurturing school environment.
  • School counselors advocate for all students.
  • School counselors are knowledgeable about their school’s resources and programs.
  • School counselors collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all students academic/ learning development, career development/life planning, personal/social development, and global citizenship needs are met.
  • School counselor collaborate with others to support the mental health needs of students.
  • School counselors keep up to date with new and changing programs, research best practices, resources, curriculum, policy changes, and post secondary and work place changes.
  • School counselors attend local, state and national professional development opportunities to assure they remain highly qualified professionals.
  • School counselors follow ethical guidelines to assure the well-being of students, parents and school staff and the integrity of the school counseling program.
Petersburg High School’s School Counseling Philosophy has been adapted from the West Virginia Department of Education School Counseling’s Sample Philosophy Statement. The core beliefs of Grant County Schools have also been adopted.

Vision


The vision for the School Counselors at Petersburg High School aligns with the vision of all counselors in West Virginia, “that the training, support, skills, and knowledge that they provide will assist all West Virginia students to reach their fullest potential and successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, competent and productive citizens who respect themselves and others.”    The school counselors will address needs and concerns specific to current Petersburg High School students to assist all students in reaching their highest potential and becoming healthy and contributing members of society. 

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