The SMART Goal and Mission Statements

District Mission statement

The mission statement of Saint Louis Public School's counseling department is to provide comprehensive counseling and academic services that give all students access to education and opportunities for success. The department also assists every student with any obstacle that is preventing them from achieving their full potential. This can only be done with collaboration from the community and parent involvement. 

School Mission Statement

To develop students through rigorous educational and co-curricular programs into critical, reflective thinkers with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively, to integrate technology for learning, and to contribute to an ever-changing, diverse community.

Mission statement

The mission statement of Saint Louis Public School's counseling department is to provide comprehensive counseling and academic services that give all students access to education and opportunities for success. The department also assists every student with any obstacle that is preventing them from achieving their full potential. This can only be done with collaboration from the community and parent involvement. 

Vision Statement

The vision of the Saint Louis Public Schools (SLPS) counseling department is equitable access, so all students can achieve academic and future success. In addition, Counselors will build partnerships with the SLPS community and parents, so that each student will have multiple tiers of support. Finally, SLPS provides a world-class counseling department that is nationally recognized for its student achievement and highly qualified counselors. 

Based on https://www.slps.org/domain/4

District 

St. Louis Public Schools 

By the end of the 2025-2026 academic year, the counseling department at Long Middle School will establish a Parent Engagement Program with the objective of enhancing parental involvement in students education and fostering a cooperative partnership between families and the school community by 30%. The program will include a series of workshops and informational sessions that are tailored to the needs of the school. Success will be measured by attendance and surveys at after-school events and parent-teacher conferences.

Specific: The Long Middle School counseling department will establish a Parent Engagement Program by the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. This program will aim to increase parental involvement in student education and foster a collaborative partnership between families and the school community by 30%.

Measurable:

·       Track the number of parents attending workshops and informational sessions.

·       Conduct surveys at after-school events and parent-teacher conferences to assess parental perception of their involvement and collaboration with the school.

Attainable: A 30% increase in parental involvement is ambitious but achievable with a well-planned program and effective outreach strategies.

Relevant: Increased parental involvement is linked to improved student academic achievement, behavior, and overall well-being.

Time-bound: This program will be established and implemented within the 2024-2025 academic year.

How this Supports MSIP and District Improvement Plans:

This SMART Goal aligns with national best practices and supports MSIP and district improvement plans in several ways:

·       MSIP (Multi-Tiered System of Supports): Increased parental involvement strengthens Tier 1 supports by creating a strong home-school connection, which can improve student behavior, attendance, and overall academic performance.

·       Academic Improvement: Studies show that engaged parents have a positive impact on their children's academic achievement.

·       Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Increased communication and collaboration between parents and teachers can foster a more positive school climate that supports students' social-emotional well-being.

·       Student Success: When parents are actively involved in their child's education, it creates a more supportive environment that can lead to improved student success in all areas – academic, social, emotional, and career-related.