To guide and inspire every student to develop resilience, empathy, and a love of learning—equipping them to grow into self-sustaining learners and caring global citizens.

To challenge and empower our exceptional students to become self-sustaining learners and compassionate global citizens.

Knox County students are high-achieving learners who graduate college and career ready, well prepared to meet the challenges and high expectations of the 21st century. All students participate in rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities for self-directed personal growth supported by a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates strategic partnerships between the school, family and community. As successful life-long learners and productive citizens, each of our students achieves excellence, making a positive difference in our schools and community.

• All students have the ability to meet their full potential when provided a safe and supportive learning community.
• Education is a responsibility shared by students, parents, staff, and community and is based on an atmosphere of mutual respect.

• The school counseling program serves a central role in meeting students’ developmental needs through interventions in academic, career, and social/emotional domains.

• Student needs can be best met through a data-driven comprehensive school counseling program in collaboration with all stakeholders.

• A comprehensive school counseling program is tailored to meet students’ educational and developmental needs as identified through needs assessments that have been translated into attainable goals.   

• The American School Counselor Association ethical standards should guide the work of the school counseling program and school counselors.