Guidance
***Students may stop by the counselor’s office as needed***
Middle School Counselors help students succeed by:
*Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family, peers, and community.
*Working collaboratively with students, parents, and teachers to identify and remove barriers to learning.
*Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
*Counseling students regarding career planning and preparation.
*Counseling students in groups and individually, depending upon the nature of the concern.
*Implementing classroom guidance lessons that target the academic, career and personal/social development needs of middle aged learners.
*Providing transition activities between elementary and middle school and middle school and high school.
A Student May See the Counselor for the Following Reasons:
*Underachievement
*Being teased or bullied
*A new situation
*Family concerns or changes
*A conflict
*A peer relationship
*A learning problem
*A behavior concern
*A death or serious illness
*Schedule change
*Some positive extra attention
Helpful Hints for Parents:
*Talk to your child about what happens at school.
*Look at student work, letters, etc.
*Read the newsletter and notes sent home.
*Monitor your child’s completion of homework on a daily basis.
*Praise your child’s good work and success.
*Get to know your child’s teachers and communicate with them frequently.
*Call the school if you have concerns or a problem arises.
*Encourage your child to show respect and character.
*Allow and encourage your child to participate in school activities.
