Eichold-Mertz Magnet School's Comprehensive School Counseling Program
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Contact
Darlene Lewis Stradford,
Professional School Counselor
Eichold-Mertz Magnet School
Phone: (251) 251-221-1105
Email: dstradford@mcpss.com
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Biography
School Counseling Program Beliefs
- All students are entitled to a safe learning environment.
- All students are capable and deserving of learning and receiving a quality education that meets individual student needs.
- School counselors must work to actively engage students, families, educators, and community stakeholders, while helping everyone to grow as partners in the educational experience.
- All students have the right to participate in a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate school counseling program delivered by a professional school counselor.
School Counseling Program Vision Statement
The vision of Eichold-Mertz Magnet School Counseling Program is that students are an enthusiastic, creative community of learners who are prepared to continue their intellectual growth and development as productive members of society. Studentsare successful and aim for the highest levels of academic achievement. As a direct outcome of access to a quality education, students are productive and responsible learners, and display excellence and success in a global society as 21st century citizens.
School Counseling Program Mission Statement
The mission of Eichold-Mertz Magnet School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmentally age-appropriate, and progressive school counseling program for all students. Students will receive school counseling services that are equally accessible regardless of race, religion, and economic status to move forward with equity in achievement and success for all students. Professional school counselors of Eichold-Mertz Magnet School will lead and advocate for all students through collaboration with school leaders, educators, students, and parents to promote student achievement and academic excellence. Professional school counselors will prepare students to become lifelong learners who achieve success, while developing into contributing members of the 21st century global society.