School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-44

INSTRUCTION

Guidance and Counseling

The school division shall offer a comprehensive K-12 guidance and counseling program that is an integral part of each school’s total educational program designed to promote the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. No student shall be required to participate in any guidance and counseling program to which the student's parent/guardian object. Purposes and objectives of the program shall reflect the developmental needs of students and be developed by the coordinator of guidance services with an advisory committee consisting of level specific guidance counselors and shall include parents. All programs and services shall be in compliance with state regulations, Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools.

 

Legal References:

“Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public School.” Adopted in January 2004 by the Virginia State Board of Education

Virginia Board of Education Regulations Regarding School Guidance and Counseling Programs in Public Schools in Virginia 8 VAC 20-620-10, as amended.

 

Adopted by School Board:  June 18, 1996
Amended by School Board: June 6, 2006