Mission Statement - The mission of Busch Middle School of Character Counseling Department is to inspire our students to value academic and personal growth through character education and to empower them to become contributing members of our global society. This will be done by providing all students access to a comprehensive counseling program that is data-inspired, student centered and prevention focused. The school counseling program will address student needs through academic, personal/social, and career counseling. Supporting all students’ mastery of challenging curricula by removing barriers to learning, and providing a safe, engaging and connected school environment. The school counseling department will collaborate with teachers, parents and community stakeholders to ensure all students are successful by advocating for access to diverse opportunities and equity in educational programming and interventions.

Vision Statement - As the Busch Middle School of Character Counseling Department, we aspire to supply a world-class education for all students by providing a safe and challenging environment where learners can achieve their fullest potential.  We will accomplilsh this vision by ensuring all students achieve academic success and are prepared for a rich, limitless future, including pursuing post-secondary education, entering the workforce and becoming world-class citizens. Our students will be college and career-ready members of a diverse society where their collaboration and cooperation is supported by a growth mindset and empathetic actions. This will allow them to achieve independent and collective goals, become supportive leaders and productive community members.