The South Valley Junior High
Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program

Guidance and counseling is a Board-approved educational program in Gilbert Public Schools. It is developmental by design and includes sequential activities 7-12, organized and implemented by certified school counselors in close collaboration with parents, teachers, and administrators. 
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As a developmental program it addresses the guidance and counseling needs of all students in the District by facilitating and enhancing their academic, career, and personal and social development as well as helping to create positive and safe learning environments. At the same time, the program assists students as they face issues and resolve problems that may hinder their healthy development

Our Mission

​The South Valley Junior High Counseling Department seeks to remove barriers to learning and provide opportunities and supports to empower all students to embrace their full 21st Century learning potential and to achieve their educational, social/emotional and career goals.

​The South Valley Junior High Counseling Department will implement a comprehensive, K-12 guidance and counseling program providing all students access to developmental and preventative activities and services delivered through the four interrelated program components of guidance curriculum, individual student planning, responsive services, and system support.

​South Valley Junior High counselors have a Master's degree or higher in school counseling and have been certified as Professional School Counselors by the Arizona Department of Education. They are professional educators with specialized training in academic, career and social development as well as mental health. In partnership with the family, school and community, SVJHS counselors advocate for the needs and interests of all students.