What School Counselors Do

Middle school is a time of rapid growth, discovery, and transition. Our school counseling department works alongside students, families, and staff to support every student’s academic success, social-emotional well-being, and future planning.

How Counselors Support Our Students

School counselors deliver comprehensive services through classroom guidance, small group sessions, and individual check-ins.

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                              │    School Counseling Program     │
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│    Academic Support      │     │ Social-Emotional Growth  │     │   College & Career Prep   │
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│ • Study & organizational │     │ • Peer relationships.    |     | • Career exploration      │
│   skills                 │     │ • Emotional regulation   │     | • High school planning    │
│ • Schedule adjustments   │     │ • Conflict resolution    │     | • Goal setting            │
│ • Academic goal setting  │     │ • Crisis support         │     | • Interest inventories    │
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Core Counseling Services

• Academic Advising: We assist students with course selection, time management strategies, executive function skills, and academic interventions when challenges arise.

• Social-Emotional Support: Counselors offer a safe space for students to work through anxiety, friendship dynamics, self-esteem, family changes, and emotional regulation.

• Career Exploration & Future Planning: Through interactive activities, we help students identify their strengths and interests, connect classroom learning to real-world careers, and prepare for the transition to high school.

• Classroom Guidance Lessons: Counselors regularly visit classrooms to teach essential life skills such as digital citizenship, conflict resolution, stress management, and anti-bullying awareness.

• Parent & Staff Collaboration: We serve as a bridge between home and school—partnering with parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure every student has the resources they need to thrive.

How Students Can See Their Counselor

Students can connect with a counselor in several easy ways:

1. Fill out a Counselor Request Form: Submit a request online via the button or school counselor referral.

2. Teacher or Parent Referral: Teachers, parents, or guardians can reach out directly to request a check-in for a student by the referral link, email, phone, or ParentSquare.

3. Drop-in (Urgent Needs): If a student is experiencing an immediate crisis or emotional distress during the school day, a staff member can send or bring them to the front office to contact one of us.

Note on Confidentiality: What a student shares with a counselor stays confidential, except in cases where a student's safety or the safety of others is at risk, or as required by law.