American School Counseling Association Vision and Mission Statements 

Mrs. Pesce, School Counselor, Underwood Elementary

SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT: 

The Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School Counseling Department is guided by a commitment to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the unique developmental needs of children. The goal is to collaborate with staff, stakeholders, and the community in order to ensure that each student is accepted, supported, and treated equitably, so that we can provide the best academic and social-emotional foundation for all students. 

SCHOOL VISION STATEMENT:

We challenge each child to develop individual talents and to demonstrate academic, creative, and social growth in order to become a productive, responsible citizen.

DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT:

All Wake County Public School System students will be prepared to reach their full potential and lead productive lives in a complex and changing world. 

VISION REFLECTION

The vision supports the mindset ASCA standards because it:

1. Supports the commitment that the Underwood Counseling Program has to the importance of support, equity, acceptance and inclusion for all students;
2. Focuses energy into the importance of children developing their whole selves; and
3. Supports the belief that children can use their abilities to their fullest to help prepare them for life. 

The Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School Counseling Department is guided by a commitment to provide a safe, healthy, positive and nurturing environment for the unique developmental needs and abilities of children. The goal is to collaborate with staff, stakeholders, and the community in order to ensure that each student is accepted, supported, and treated equitably, so that we can provide the best academic and social-emotional foundation for all students to grow their self-confidence and use their abilities to the fullest. 

M 1. Belief in the development of the whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment.

M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.

SCHOOL COUNSELING MISSION STATEMENT:

The Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary Counseling Department's mission is to provide a comprehensive developmental program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The goal is to reduce barriers and provide equitable access so that students can grow in their academic, social-emotional and career exploration/development. The mission is to inspire each student to develop their potential so they can be college and career ready. 

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:

Underwood Elementary will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers. 

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers. 

MISSION REFLECTION:

HOW THE SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM ADDRESSES EQUITY AND ACCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT

The Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary Counseling Department's mission is to provide a comprehensive developmental program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The goals are to remove or reduce barriers and provide equitable access so that students can grow in their academic, social-emotional and career exploration/development. The mission is to inspire each student to develop their potential with a positive attitude toward work and learning so they can be college and career ready.

Our Fall and Spring Needs Assessments

Our school counseling program addresses equity and access by utilizing our fall and spring Needs Assessments. We contact all of our families to assess their needs and to determine families who are able to provide extra support to others.   

Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Program

In addition, the Second Step classroom counseling program is research-based, equitable and accessed by every grade level in the school. The program helps all students perform at the same level and meet children's individual needs, which will help them succeed in school and in the future.

The UCares Team

Comprised of multi-disciplinary staff, the team meets every other week to review data, current and future student needs and how to address them, and what our school and staff need in order to best meet the needs of all of our students equitably.

The Student Support Services Professional Learning Community

Comprised of the school counselor, school psychologist and school social worker, this PLC meets every other week to collaborate, consult, to streamline services, and to provide wrap-around support.