La Joya ISD Guidance & Conseling Mission Statement
The mission of the La Joya ISD Guidance & Counseling Program is to foster the holistic growth of all students through a comprehensive Guidance and Counseling curriculum which addresses academic achievement, career, personal and social development. We will promote a desire for post secondary education in which all students challenge themselves to reach thier full potentinal. Students will be emplowered with a sense of responsibility to become contributing members of society.
La Joya ISD School Counselors are:
- Professionals with Master's Degrees in School Counseling
- Professionals with Teaching Certificates
- Professionals with a minimum of 3 Years Teaching Experience.
La Joya ISD School Counseling Programs Teach:
Academic Development
- Effective learning in school and across the lifespan
- Academic preparation for post-secondary options
- Relationship of academics to work, family and community life
Carreer Development
- Investigate the world of work to make informed decisions
- Strategies to achieve future carrer goals
- Relationship to personal qualities, education, training and the world of work
Personal & Social Development
- Interpersonal skills to respect self and others
- Decision making, setting goals and taking action to achieve goals
- Understanding everyday safety and survival skills