7 - 12 Overview
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ponca Public School Guidance Program is to empower all students to reach their maximum potential in the areas of academics, career, and personal/social development.
Philosophy Statement
Every individual in our school system matters. Every individual has the potential for growth and development.
Beliefs
We believe that Ponca Public School's Guidance Program will:
*teach life skills for all students
*are for all students
*are proactive and preventative
*are competency based and goal directed
*provide a safe place for problem solving
*help children develop into successful adults
*are an integral part of a total school program
*understand and value student's capabilities
*facilitate and support the reciprocal integration of curriculum
*include career, academic, personal/social issues and are age-appropriate
*promote a healthy school culture which is supportive and collaborative among parents, students, and staff
We further believe that:
*learning is life-long
*all students can learn
*students who believe in themselves are more open to learning
*society as a whole benefits from a comprehensive school guidance program