The Sikeston R-6 School District's comprehensive school counseling program provides important benefits to all students at all grade levels by addressing their social/emotional, academic and career development needs. Research indicates that a fully implemented comprehensive school counseling program has a positive impact on student achievement and has the potential to increase attendance, reduce discipline referrals and improve Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores. In support of the district's efforts to improve student achievement, the Board supports implementation of the Missouri Comprehensive School Counseling Program. School counseling program objectives will be aligned with the district's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and student performance data.