School counselors, formerly known as guidance counselors, help set the tone and build the foundation for developing knowledge, attitudes, and skills for becoming healthy, confident, successful lifelong learners by assisting students in academic success, personal and social growth, and career and college exploration. The Comprehensive School Counseling program at Round Elementary School seeks to meet the needs of ALL students. To help meet student’s needs, it is important for counselors to collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and most importantly, students. Our Comprehensive program provides education, prevention, and intervention services to our students. It is our hope that parents and students feel free to utilize these services. We look forward to working with you! 

School Counseling Mission Statement

    The school counseling department at Round Elementary strives to meet the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of every student. We are dedicated to providing students with a safe, supportive, and student centered learning environment where each student has a sense of connection and belonging. We believe all students have the right to a quality education that will promote self-confidence, resilience, and equity in outcomes for all students.

School Counseling Vision Statement

     The vision of the George C. Round Counseling program is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the acadmic, career and social and emotional needs of all students. Through leadership, collaboration and advocacy, school counselors will help create an environment where students discover their strenghts, while increasing their maximum potential and resiliency. In partnership with all stakeholders, the George C. Round counselors facilitate and coordinate a multi-tiered support system to ensure all students are prepared and have access to the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful, lifelong learners. 

School Counselors Believe

M 1. Every student can learn, and every student can succeed.
M 2. Every student should have access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.
M 3. Every student should graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities.
M 4. Every student should have access to a comprehensive school counseling program.
M 5. Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, other school staff and education stakeholders.
M 6. School counselors are leaders in the school, district, state and nation.
M 7. Comprehensive school counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career and social/emotional outcomes