The guidance program addresses the unique concerns of middle school students.  Services are designed to respond to the personal/social, career and educational needs of all students.  Students and parents are encouraged to discuss school progress, adjustment and career/academic goals with the counselors.

Middle School Counselors:

• Serve as consultants to teachers and parents by providing information that assists in meeting student academic and emotional needs.
• Provide transition activities between elementary and middle school and middle and high school.
• Counsel students individually and in groups, depending upon the nature of the concern.
• Participate with school staff as members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Implement appropriate classroom lessons, which target the academic, career and personal/social development needs of middle school students.
• Serve as liaisons between the school and community resources.
• Review educational records and plan appropriate student academic programs.
• Conduct classroom guidance activities.
• Make appropriate referrals for social services within the school and community.
• Distribute information to parents/guardians via individual conferences, large group meetings and newsletters.