Vision Statement 

To maximize the potential of all our students, GCS counselors will coordinate and implement a comprehensive school counseling program which adheres to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and the North Carolina Guidance Essential Standards. 

Meeting the needs of our students, parents, staff, and community is our primary focus. Accentuating the importance of good citizenship and college/career readiness, we commit to assisting every student in becoming a 21st Century, lifelong learner. 

Mission Statement 

Professional School Counselors will strive to meet the needs of all students within our school community. We foster high achievement, good attendance, appropriate behavior, and safe and healthy choices for all students. A school counseling program uses a variety of delivery methods, which may include classroom guidance, small group meetings, and individualized student counseling. Our goals include the cognitive, career, and socio-emotional development of every student. We will use data and collaborate with our students, parents, staff, and community to continually improve our counseling program. 

Belief Statements 

All students have diverse, individual abilities and are capable of learning with support from family, community, and educators.
All students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and learn in a safe, supportive environment.
An ideal school counseling program:
Is comprehensive in scope
Reaches every student
Advocates for all students
Is proactive in design and developmental in nature
Is an integral part of a total educational program for student success as globally competitive learners
Is facilitated by a credentialed school counselor following ethical professional guidelines
Is conducted in collaboration with students and other educators using available community resources
Uses data to drive program decisions