The mission of the Department of School Counseling is to provide a comprehensive and developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. We do this in developmentally appropriate ways that enable personal growth and academic success. Our efforts in these areas for our students are a part of a collaborative model that includes all stakeholders.
The K-8 school years are an exciting, yet challenging time for students, parents, and teachers. Staff perform many functions to assist students and their families as they navigate this important time for learning and experience. Staff work directly with students in various capacities to foster positive growth and change, while also offering support to parents, teachers, and other school staff in understanding the developmental needs of middle school students. Collaboration across support networks is a vital component of the school counseling program that contributes to student growth and success.
Transportation: American Renaissance School provides transportation services using satellite stops throughout Iredell County. Open registration to ride the bus is held at the beginning of each academic school year. For more details, please contact Tai McMiller, Director of School Counseling at [email protected]
The McKinney-Vento Act provides rights and services to children and youth experiencing homelessness, which includes those who are: sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; staying in motels, trailer parks, or camp grounds due to the lack of an adequate alternative; staying in shelters or transitional housing; or sleeping in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, or similar settings.
