School counselors promote and enhance achievement with an annual comprehensive school counseling plan that ensures that every student receives school counseling services. Credentialed school counselors provide comprehensive counseling programs that incorporate prevention and intervention with continuous academic, career, and personal/development activities that will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse, changing world. These activities include classroom guidance, small groups for skill mastery, individual counseling for students with specific needs, and a variety of other proactive and innovative ways to support student performance. 

School counselors implement a program based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. They also provide resources to staff, students, families, and others to ensure that a family-friendly environment is established and ensure that students have access to a safe school climate necessary for academic and social/emotional growth.

Parents are always welcome to come in or call 754-323-8050 for assistance or advice.

The guidance and counseling program at BMV takes a proactive approach towards working with students to reach their highest potential as lifelong learners.

Our guidance program consists of four major components:

• Guidance Curriculum
• Individual Planning
• Systems Support
• Responsive Services

Social-emotional learning (SEL) – 5 competencies 

• Self Awareness 
• Self Management – knowing how to behave 
• Social Awareness – outside your own environment – how to fit in 
• Relationship Skills - getting along with others
• Responsible decision-making – making the right choices