Counseling Program

Counselors make themselves available to students on both an individual and group basis. We also work with teachers, parents, and outside agencies for the good of our students.  We want each student to have a successful school experience at Bernard Campbell. While schoolwork is the primary focus, students also need to be able to relate well with peers and adults.  

The following services are provided by BCMS Counseling Department:

Counseling Services

Counselors assist students in working through academic and life challenges. The following are a few reasons you might decide to talk with your counselor... 

• School-related problems with classwork, how to study or set up work/study schedules

• Getting along with others and resolving conflict

• Schedule planning for the next year of school

Making Appointments

• BCMS counselors are available during school hours.

• Students can request an appointment with their counselor as needed throughout the school year.

• Appointment requests should be made through Schoology or by emailing your counselor. 

Classroom Curriculum

• 6th Grade: Dignity & Belonging, Well-Being, Bully Prevention,  Conflict Resolution, Career Exploration and 7th Grade Planning

• 7th Grade:  Dignity & Belonging, Signs of Suicide, Bully Prevention, Conflict Resolution, and Careers and 8th Grade Planning

• 8th Grade:  Dignity & Belonging, Conflict Resolution, Bully Prevention, Signs of Suicide, Careers and High School Planning

Testing Programs
(Group standardized tests administered in middle school):

• All Grades: MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) is given in the spring

• All Grades: NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)

• 8th Grade: EOC (The End of Course Exam is given for students who take Algebra as an 8th grader.)

Enrollment Information

• All routine information concerning sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grade class offerings

Records

• Records kept by the Counseling Office are: the honor rolls, ineligibility lists, permanent record cumulative files (including transcripts, test scores and student data.)

• Students and parents may make individual appointments to view these records and receive an explanation of their content

Referrals

• Referrals are made to outside agencies when specialized help is required

Other Services

• As funds are made available through community grants, prevention services will be provided

• These services may include counseling for students with poor attendance and student assistance programs