The Fairfax High School Student Services Department believes

• All students should have full and equal access to all educational and enrichment opportunities.
• All students have dignity and worth and are valued in the school counseling program.
• All students' ethnic, cultural, racial, sexual differences and special needs are considered in the planning and implementation of the school counseling program.
• All students have access to a full-time, state-certified, master's-degree-level school counselor to deliver the counseling program.

And that the Fairfax High School comprehensive school counseling program:

• Utilizes a professional learning community to establish best practices.
• Identifies specific goals and developmental competencies for all students.
• Uses data and accountability strategies to drive program development and evaluation.
• Plans and coordinates activities with other schools, staff, parent or guardian and community representatives.
• Actively monitors students' progress and analyzes data.
• Provides equitable opportunities for students and families to gain pertinent information regarding education and developmental needs.
• Provides collaborative networks for all students that include parents/guardians, community members and school stakeholders.
• Advocates and provides support for students to develop positive character traits and skills to become productive citizens and life-long learners.
• Is evaluated by a counseling supervisor on school-specific goals.

And that all counselors in Fairfax High School:

• Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselor Association.
• Participate in professional development activities essential to maintain a quality school counseling program.