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The middle school
counseling program serves as a most vital link in
the total educational process. The program is based
on the following objectives:
- Transition/Orientation
Program
- Crisis
Intervention
- Problem
Solving
- Individual
Counseling
- Small Group
Counseling
- Classroom
Developmental Counseling
- Parent/Family
Involvement
- Consultation/Collaboration
with School Staff, Parents, Mental Health
Professionals, and Community
The counselor assists the
students in the transition from the elementary to
the middle school through activities, classroom
presentations, and visits. This is continued as an
orientation program in the middle school through
classroom developmental counseling activities and
small group as well as individual
counseling.
The developmental
counseling program is delivered in a classroom
setting with specific themes, such as: respect for
self and others, conflict resolution, decision
making, bullying, study skills, and career
interests exploration. These lessons address the
personal, social, educational, and career interest
development of the middle school
student.
School counselors serve as
the liaison between the parent/family and the
school. An important role of the counselor is to
act as an advocate for the student in communicating
with teachers, staff, and others in the school
community. Additionally, counselors may provide
referrals to other school and community
professional services as needed. The counseling
program addresses the academic, social and
emotional developmental needs, and the school
counselors assist students, parents and teachers in
helping each child achieve his/her
potential.
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