Middle School Guidance

WELCOME TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

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Candace Panella
Middle School Counselor
724-658-4501, extension 2114
c_panella@union.k12.pa.us

MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Union Middle School Guidance Program is to provide every student with the resources and tools to promote and advocate for a positive learning environment in our school. My goal is to empower all students in their personal, social, academic, and career development. I believe that all students have the right to learn and all teachers have the right to teach. Through partnerships with teachers, parents, administrators, nurses, and other community stakeholders, students will be prepared as problem solvers, critical thinkers, and outstanding citizens of their community with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to succeed as life long learners.

The Union Middle School Counseling Program…

is available to every student.
is age-appropriate.
selects measurable student competencies in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social domains.
is preventative and responsive.
has an organized delivery system that includes individual, group, and classroom guidance
monitors student progress and following through.
seeks improvement each year based on results data.
shares successes with stakeholders.
is culturally sensitive.