OUR VALUES

School Counselors in Saint Paul Public Schools believe…

• Every student should have access to a premier and equitable educational experience.
• Every student should graduate from high school prepared for college, other post-secondary education, and/or employment.
• The effectiveness of school counseling programs should be measurable through SMART goals using process, perception and outcome data.
• School counseling programs promote and support academic achievement, personal and social development, and career planning for every student.
• Management of a school counseling program must be done in collaboration with administrators.

OUR MISSION

Licensed School Counselors empower students and families to access their premier Saint Paul Public Schools education through:

• Academic support.
• Social emotional support.
• College & career readiness.

OUR VISION

• All students are college and career ready.
• All students have the mindsets and behaviors needed to be successful.
• All students have advocacy skills.
• All students and families feel welcomed, respected and valued.
• All students have access to a Licensed School Counselor in their school.

OUR GOAL

• 100% of SPPS students will graduate with the skills necessary to access their college and/or career aspirations.