The counselors at Harpers Ferry Middle School believe:

• All students have rights and worth to those in the school counseling program.
• All students possess specific skills and talents that are unique to them and allow them to achieve goals.
• All students, regardless of ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, race and/or special need will be valued by the department and accommodated for during the planning process.
• All students grades 6-8 will have access to a full time, state certified, masters degree level school counselor to deliver the counseling program.

The Harpers Ferry Middle School's comprehensive school counseling program should:

• Be driven by the standards and goals set forth by the West Virginia School Counseling Programs' curriculum.
• Receive input from community members, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding performance.
• Be developed by a team consisting of school colleagues with input from other schools and board office personnel.
• Build partnerships with local community businesses and volunteers to aide in student development and delivery of programs.
• Have all outcomes and endeavors be verified and supported by data.

All Counselors at Harpers Ferry Middle School:

• Follow and adhere to the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the West Virginia Department of Education and the American School Counseling Association.
• Participate in professional development and stay in good standing with professional certification boards.
• Have curriculum reviewed by administration/advisory board for approval and input.