Atlee High School (AHS) has been named a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). AHS is the second high school and fourth overall in Hanover to be recognized as a RAMP school.
The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary comprehensive school counseling program and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with criteria outlined in the ASCA national model, a framework for a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling so all students can achieve success.
AHS School Counseling Director Rachel Wheeler said, “Our school counseling team could not be prouder of this accomplishment. We are thrilled to receive this recognition, not only for our program, but also for our school and our community. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that our program meets the needs of all students where they are and that it is aligned with ASCA counseling standards and state guidelines.”
AHS Principal Dr. John Wheeler added, “I could not be prouder of our school counseling team for achieving such prestigious recognition. All of the credit goes to our school counseling team for their hard work and dedication in collecting the applicable data points and implementing the appropriate strategies to enhance the experiences for all students here at Atlee High School. I would also like to commend our Director of School Counseling Rachel Wheeler for her leadership and dedication to detail while pursuing RAMP designation.”
Karla Allen, coordinator of counseling services, praised the effort. “Receiving this recognition for Atlee High School is an affirmation that the school counselors are running a comprehensive counseling program that meets the needs of students in the area of academics, careers, and social-emotional domains. This designation shows that they are striving to meet the needs of all students, as this is a data-driven process that examines every aspect of their program. I am so proud that they are doing their very best work in serving the Atlee community.”
AHS will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s annual conference in Seattle, Washington in June for making an exemplary commitment to comprehensive school counseling programs.