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Social and Emotional wellness is key to academic success. Our job is to support your child in this need so that they can be their best self, both academically and socially. We do so in numerous ways. These include:
Social and Emotional wellness is key to academic success. Our job is to support your child in this need so that they can be their best self, both academically and socially. We do so in numerous ways. These include:
- One on one or small group counseling targeting social, academic, or emotional issues
- Identify at risk students and work with teachers, administrators and parents to improve
- Recognize and reward students for academic achievements
- Assist students with developing their academic strengths and improving their weaknesses
- Refer students and parents on an “as needs” basis to outside resources
- Assist students as they navigate various post secondary and career options
Middle School Counselors Collaborate With:
Middle School Counselors Collaborate With:
Parents
Parent information night
Communication/networking
Academic planning programs
One-on-one parent conferencing
Assessment results interpretation
Resource referrals
College/career exploration
Teachers
Assistance with students’ academic plans
Classroom lesson activities
Academic support, learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically
At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success
Parent communication/education
Administrators
School climate
Behavioral management plans
School-wide needs assessment
Student data and results
Student assistance team building
Leadership
Students
Peer education
Peer support
Academic support
School climate
Leadership development
Community
Service learning
Crisis interventions
Referrals
Support groups
Career education
~From the American School Counselor Association
School counselors will not go beyond the scope of their professional training in regards to counseling techniques. School counselors will assist with referrals to outside services.
FTBMS Counseling Program Confidentiality Policy
The information our students share with us is confidential and will not be discussed with others with the following exceptions:
Child neglect or abuse
Danger to oneself or others
Emergency situations
Report abuse