Welcome

Welcome to the Legacy Middle School Counseling Program.

Middle school is a time of tremendous growth, change, and discovery. Students are learning not only academic skills but also how to build healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, overcome challenges, and prepare for their futures.

The Legacy Middle School Counseling Program exists to ensure that every student feels supported, connected, and empowered throughout these important years.

Through engaging classroom lessons, small-group counseling, individual support, collaboration with families and staff, and schoolwide initiatives, our goal is to help every student recognize their strengths, develop resilience, and become positive contributors to their school and community.

At Legacy, we believe that every student has the ability to leave a positive legacy.

Because...

Legacy Starts With You.

Mission

Empower every Legacy Middle School student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

Vision

Every Legacy student feels connected, respected, supported, and prepared to lead with character both in middle school and beyond.

Our Core Beliefs

We believe:

❤️ Every student matters.

🌱 Growth is possible for every learner.

🤝 Healthy relationships are essential for success.

🧠 Mental wellness supports academic achievement.

💬 Asking for help demonstrates strength.

⭐ Every student has the ability to positively influence others.

🏫 Schools become stronger when everyone contributes.

Confidentiality

As professional school counselors, we are committed to supporting every student's academic, social, emotional, and personal growth. Conversations with a school counselor are kept confidential whenever possible to promote a safe and trusting relationship.

However, confidentiality has legal and ethical limits. In accordance with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards, counselors must share information when it is necessary to protect a student or others from harm or when required by law.

Examples include concerns involving:

• Abuse or neglect

• Thoughts of self-harm or suicide

• Threats to harm others

• Unreported sexual assault

For more information, please refer to the ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors.

Program Components

The Legacy Middle School Counseling Program is a comprehensive, developmental program designed to support every student's academic, social, emotional, and college/career readiness.

Our program is built on four key components:

Guidance Curriculum
Provides classroom lessons that help students develop essential life skills, including healthy relationships, decision-making, personal safety, career awareness, and academic success.

Responsive Services
Offers individual and small-group counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, and referrals to support students experiencing immediate academic, social, emotional, or personal concerns.

Individual Planning
Guides students in setting goals, monitoring progress, exploring careers, selecting courses, and preparing for future educational opportunities.

System Support
Includes program planning, collaboration with families and staff, professional development, data analysis, and community partnerships to ensure a high-quality counseling program for all students.

Small Group Counseling

Small group counseling provides students with a supportive environment to develop new skills, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and learn healthy ways to navigate life's challenges. Groups are designed for students with similar needs and are formed based on campus data and individual student needs.

Possible Group Topics Include:

• Organization & Goal Setting

• Managing Emotions

• Adjusting to Change

• Friendship & Social Skills

• Self-Esteem

• Grief & Loss

• Family Changes

Students may be referred by a parent, teacher, counselor, or administrator, or they may self-refer. All students participate in a brief screening to ensure the group is an appropriate fit. If a small group is not the best intervention, the school counselor will work with the student through individual responsive services or recommend additional supports as needed.