Vision
The vision of the MCCS counseling department is to promote a positive school community in which scholars can become self-motivated/independent learners. 

Belief
All scholars are capable and unique learners that bring a special quality to our school community.

Mission
The mission of the MCCS counseling program is to provide a comprehensive and developmental program in areas that will address the academic, career, and personal/social development of scholars.  The counselor works with scholars and assists with removing emotional barriers, so scholars can be mindful learners.  School counselors are advocates for scholars who partner with parents and teachers to promote scholar growth and achievement.

Information regarding mental health resources can be found on the LCPS website: Resources for Families

*The school counselor is the first point of contact for initial student concerns.  The school counselor will collaborate and plan for supports with other school-based mental health team members (i.e., school psychologist, school social worker, student assistance specialist), as appropriate. 

Our Bullying Prevention Coordinator is Principal Stephen Robinson, Email Stephen Robinson. If you have any concerns regarding bullying, please contact Principal Robinson. 

Loudoun County Public Schools implement a county-wide bullying prevention program to teach students how to identify bullying behavior and appropriate ways to solve possible bullying concerns. LCPS School Counselors provide a Bullying Prevention curriculum (through Second Step) which is delivered to all students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This evidence-based program provides students with four bullying prevention lessons each year. The lesson focuses on 3R’s, and teaches students how to Recognize, Report, and Refuse bullying behavior.

Additional Resources for Parents/Guardians:

• Second Step Bullying Prevention Curriculum

• Committee for Children Captain Compassion 

• Kids Against Bullying (Pacer)

• National Crime Prevention Council 

• National Bullying Prevention Center (Pacer)

• PBIS Bullying Prevention 

• Committee for Children Bullying Prevention

• National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning 

• Stop Bullying.gov

• Common Sense Media Cyberbullying

Regular attendance and punctuality can promote student success!

MCCS students are encouraged to have regular attendance and start their day before the bell.  Students benefit from having time to unpack, say "hello" to classmates/friends, and listen to the morning announcements before academic instruction begins each day.  

How can your student help with punctuality:

• Select clothes the night before school.

• Pack your lunch and backpack the night before school.

• Set your own alarm.

• No need to skip breakfast if you are running late.  Take breakfast with you!

How can parents help with punctuality:

Reward children!  This can be for getting up on time, getting dressed on time, being cooperative, etc. 

Rewards might include:

• Child's choice for breakfast

• Child's choice of music in the car

• Dance party at home (5 minutes of dancing before leaving)

• Or you can make a menu of rewards and each child makes a selection when ready for school!

RESPECT - The 3 R's of MCCS - Character Assembly

SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks at Loudoun County Public Schools is accessible in Kindergarten through 12th grade by students and their parents. SchooLinks features are incredibly user-friendly and were designed to streamline the college and career readiness workflow for counselors and staff.

This platform is designed to meet the needs of our students as they make meaningful contributions to the world!

What Students and Families Can Do

• Access to K-5 platform with college and career exploration lessons and activities

• Portfolio building capabilities for K-12th grade students

• Access career interest, strength and mindset surveys

• Explore 2-year and 4-year colleges as well as take virtual reality college campus tours

• Search for scholarships and learn about financial aid

• Explore traditional, emerging and military career fields and internship/volunteer opportunities

• Create digital portfolios and resumes

• Build ACP and ACPP

• Communicate with counselors

• School business partnership portal

 LCPS School Counselors are currently undergoing training in SchooLinks, and while they learn more about the platform, we ask that questions about SchooLinks be directed to: Email SchooLinks Help.

• FAQ

• Support for Families

• Parent/Guardian Onboarding

• Scope and Sequence

• High School

• SchooLinks Video for Students

• SchooLinks Video for Parents

• SchooLinks Information Session Recording