Counseling Department Vision 

As professional school counselors at Lake Oswego High School, we are dedicated to empowering every student to achieve academic success, personal and social growth, career exploration, community involvement, and overall positive life balance.

 Counseling Department Mission

The Counselors at LOHS strive to develop the whole student by working to integrate equity and access for all students in a comprehensive guidance and counseling program that facilitates student growth and self-awareness by assisting them in:

Academics- "Learning to Learn"
Social and Emotional- "Learning to Live"
Career- "Learning to Work"
Community Involvement- "Learning to contribute"

 Counseling Department Beliefs

• All students can develop the skills necessary for academic success, personal growth, positive interpersonal relationships, career development and healthy choices.
• All students have a right to equitable treatment and access to opportunities and supports.
• School counseling is integral to a school system’s efforts to enhance educational attainment for all students.
• School counselors must work to design and implement programs that contribute to student success.