Mission

Our mission as Cumberland County School Counselors is helping students demonstrate a positive attitude towards self and others, gain career and life-planning skills, and develop responsible social skills.  The development of these skills will increase school and life success.

Focus

School counselors help students:

• to develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem
• to recognize and make the best use of their capabilities
• to feel worthwhile
• to give students an opportunity to talk about their educational, personal and social concerns
• to better adjust to their school and home environments
• to develop an awareness of the world of work
• in the decision-making process