Welcome to the Lower Cape May Regional High School Guidance Department. We are proud to serve the needs of all members of the LCMRHS community. The school counseling program is designed to address the needs of all students by helping them acquire competencies in academic development (learning), career development (earning), and personal/social development (living). The program incorporates and supports the philosophies of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Cross Content Workplace Readiness Standards, as well as the national standards for school counseling programs developed by the American School Counselors Association.
Guidance Mission Statement
The mission of the Lower Cape May Regional School District School Counseling Department is to provide a developmental program of services to all students and the school community. As counseling professionals, we recognize the uniqueness and personal worth of each student. Our 7 – 12 Developmental Counseling Program focuses on each student’s potential for success in personal, social, academic, and career development, through school, home and our community.
The Role of the School Counselor
- Teach student goals and competencies
- Focus on life skills instruction
- Conduct transitional programs
- Facilitate the group process
- Offer student and family outreach
- Introduce programs based on the needs of students, schools, and society
- Build strong community and business partnerships
- Consult with teaching and administrative staff
- To read more about the school counselors’ role and responsibilities click on the following link…
Counselors’ Role and Responsibilities
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