Mission Statement: We will build a community of principled learners who are actively engaged in their education and value different approaches to learning in an atmosphere of respect that promotes independent, self-guided, self-directed, and life-long learning. Counselors, students, parents, and fellow educators will facilitate a program that will foster personal growth through a supportive, safe, nutruring and healthy learning environment."

Middle school is an exciting, yet challenging time for both students and parents. Our goal is to enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement, prepare students for secondary and post-secondary opportunities, and achieve optimal personal growth, to realize their full academic and personal potential. We offer help in areas such as: organizational, study and test-taking skills , education in understanding self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, goal-setting and conflict resolution, career awareness, exploration and planning, and many more as needed.

 THE ROLE OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING BY:

• Serving as an advocate for the student

• Promoting student academic success

• Collaborating with parents, teachers, administrators, and community resources

• Assisting students with transition

• Providing information and support for transfer students

• Planning academic and career pathways

• Promoting a positive learning environment

"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator with a mental health, emotional and social perspective. We are trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement." (ASCA, The Role of the Professional School Counselor). We work as a team with school administrators and staff, parents and the community to create a caring, and supportive climate whereby young adolescents can achieve academic success.

 Counselors are available from 9:00am - 4:15pm to speak to you and/or your student. Topics may include but are not limited to academic courses, program planning, and parental concerns related to social and emotional topics impacting their student's success. Counselors are available for appointments by e-mailing your student's counselor directly or by contacting our Counseling Administrative Assistant at (540)658-6420.