Counseling Department

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School Counseling Office Hours: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Phone Number: 571-298-0049
Fax: 703-580-1126

Gar-Field High School Mission Statement
At Gar-Field High School, we develop reflective, open-minded, critical thinkers who demonstrate independence of thought while embracing collaboration in an evolving world.  Learners engage in rigorous educational opportunities and rise to high expectations while exhibiting integrity and respect for themselves and for others.  Through diverse and authentic learning experiences, we empower students to become internationally-minded citizens who take pride in and contribute to their local, national and global communities.
 
School Counseling Department Vision Statement
Gar-Field High School Counselors are dedicated to preparing our students to be innovators and visionaries by creating and supporting a student-centered, culturally inclusive learning environment. Our Professional School Counselors ensure that all students are provided with tools to cultivate personal success, expand their potential, and become well-rounded, responsible, productive citizens. Counselors meet the needs of each student, with equity, by providing academic, personal/social, and career counseling while fostering supportive partnerships with parents, faculty, and community members.
 
School Counseling Department Belief Statement
  • Gar-Field School Counselors will abide by the American School Counseling Association’s professional school counseling ethical and professional standards to provide appropriate service for the safety and success of all students.
  • Gar-Field School Counselors are school leaders; advocating for all students by collaborating with key stakeholders is critical to removing barriers to student learning by closing achievement and opportunity gaps and promoting the achievement of students’ academic, personal/social, and career goals.
  • Gar-Field School Counselors believe Diversity is to be respected and appreciated as we foster unity among our students, faculty, staff, and community through effective collaboration, communication, and service.