Counseling Program
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Lux Counseling Program is to assist all students in becoming effective lifelong learners, responsible citizens and productive workers who have the ability to set and achieve personal goals which lead to increased personal satisfaction. The counseling program provides a system to anticipate and facilitate the educational development, career exploration and development, and personal/social development of Lux Middle School students.
Lux Counselors
The Lux counseling program is facilitated by three school counselors. The counselors provide consistency by moving with their assigned class of students through their three years at Lux. The counseling program has well defined curriculum with three methods of delivery: classroom lesson, small group facilitation, and individual guidance. Students may access their counselor by filling out a "Counselor Request Form" in each counselor's Google Classroom. Counselors also depend on administrators, teachers, and parents to share with them student concerns. Counselors meet with all instructional teams to which their students belong for the purpose of staying informed of students’ strengths and needs. The counselor serves as a liaison with school, home, and community to coordinate efforts for student success and achievement.
What School Programs Teach
Academic Development
Through the guidance curriculum and individual planning activities, middle school counselors guide students to be academically successful and to be prepared for high school and beyond. Students learn to:
Develop decision-making skills
Set present and future goals
Plan for advanced education
Build better study skills
See the relationship of academics, work, family, & community life
Career Development
Middle school counselors deliver a variety of career awareness activities. For example, students begin to complete a secondary school Career/Education Planning Portfolio. Students explore
Opportunities in a variety of careers
Career goals
The relationship of personal qualities, education, training & work
Personal & Social Development
Addressing the challenges of middle school and beyond, counselors work with students, families, and communities on issues of a personal/social nature. Students develop skills to
Respect self & others
Manage anger
Resolve conflict
Build interpersonal skills
Develop problem-solving skills
Maintain friendships
Request adult assistance with serious concerns
How to contact your Lux Middle School Counselor:
Jamie Kreikemeier | 402-436-1220| jkreik@lps.org
Click Here: 8th Grade Counselor Request Form; Mrs. Kreikemeier
Kimberly Staroscik | 402-436-1220| kstarosc@lps.org
Click Here: 7th Grade Counselor Request Form; Mrs. Staroscik
Nicole Wurtele | 402-436-1220 | nwurtele@lps.org
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