EPMS School

Counseling

Middle School is an exciting, yet challenging time for students, parents, and teachers! The school counselor at East Palestine Middle School performs many functions to assist students and their families as they navigate this important time for learning and experience. School counselors work directly with students in various capacities to foster positive growth and change, while also offering support to parents, teachers, and other school staff in understanding the developmental needs of middle school students. Collaboration across support networks is a vital component of the school counseling program that contributes to student growth and success.

East Palestine City School District

School Counselor: Mrs. Sherry East Palestine Middle School: Grades 5-8

Contact Information

320 West Grant Street

East Palestine, Ohio 44413

(330) 426-5464

liz.sherry@epschools.k12.oh.us

Educational Background

Westminster College Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education 1995

Westminster College Master’s of Education School Counseling 1999

State of Ohio Department of Education

K-12 Professional School Counselor License

K-8 Elementary License

Certifications

CPI: Crisis Prevention and Intervention

PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment

Psychological First Aid

Child Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE)

Future Planning:

Planning for High School:

Career and College: It is never too early to start planning for post high school!

Academics:

Autism Speaks - Autism resources
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
How to Study - Study skills
INFOhio - Educational resources for students of all ages
Khan Academy - Resources for subject content
Ohio Department of Education
Quizlet - Learning tools and flashcards
Test Anxiety Tips - Tips for beating test anxiety
What's your Learning Style? - Learning styles quiz

Social/Emotional:

Common Sense Media - Technology safety
Crisis Text Line - Crisis hotline via texting
Division of Adolescent and School Health: Healthy Kids - Development and health
Helpline Crisis Hotline - Crisis hotline and community resources
National Bullying Prevention Center - Bullying
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens - Substance abuse
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Crisis hotline
Stop Bullying - Bullying
Teaching Tolerance - Diversity
Teens Against Bullying - Bullying

Parenting:

Community Resources:

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Ohio-Education-Options/College-Credit-Plus

Kent State University Salem:

https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/ccp

Youngstown State University:

https://ysu.edu/ocat/college-credit-plus

College Credit Plus for Students & Families

Ohio’s College Credit Plus can help you earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees if you attend public school in the state of Ohio. If you choose to attend a private college or are homeschooled, you may have limited costs.

Your high school may have an agreement with a local college for specific courses, however, you can choose to take College Credit Plus courses from any college that offers a course that would benefit your future. This could include online courses.

Once you find the university or college you would like to attended for College Credit Plus, you can go to their website and complete the application—each school has their own process and procedures; as well as their own requirements to enroll in College Credit Plus.

As stated, College Credit Plus is free for all public school students who wish to attend a public Ohio university or college. There may be fees for homeschooled students, or students that wish to attend a private university of college.

If you need help completing the College Credit Plus application, we encourage you to reach out to your school’s guidance counselor for assistance with the process. To learn more about College Credit Plus, please visit the College Credit Plus webpage at Ohio Higher Education.