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Our Student Support Team:
6th Grade - Ms. Dahm
7th Grade - Ms. Alli
8th Grade - Ms. Libby
School Counselor All Grades - Ms. Jeannette Phone Extension 6135, email schorfheidej@msd19.org (Please send all SCHEDULE CHANGES AND SCHEDULE QUESTIONS to Ms. Jeannette.)
Our student support services department provides help related to students’ social, emotional, and adjustment needs that impact their ability to thrive and learn within the school setting.
There are a variety of groups offered throughout the school year such as social skills and emotional regulation groups. In addition, groups can be formed based on the student's needs. Student support services also provides conflict resolution and crisis intervention to students as needed.
All students will be provided the opportunity for social-emotional learning lessons during WIN time every Monday.
When school is in session students have the ability to access counseling services by using our student services link to request an appointment. Parents can also reach us by phone or email if they would like to discuss any specific concerns regarding their child. Our support staff will meet with students to inquire about the students’ needs. If the student or parent request appears to be a significant need that may be ongoing, our social work and counseling staff is able to provide a list of community based resources. That list could provide ongoing support services that could better meet the level of need the student may have.
Need to speak to someone? Fill out the Request to See Social Worker/Counselor Form:
New students may register Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am-2:00pm. All new students are required to schedule an appointment with the counselor.
Expectations for Transition to Middle School
Expectations for Transition to Middle School
What can I expect from my child during the middle school years?
What can I expect from my child during the middle school years?
Middle school is a time of dramatic changes for your youth. At no other time of their lives will they grow more socially, emotionally, and physically than during the middle school years. This is a time of contradictions, challenges, and great rewards. During this time you might expect the following from your middle schooler:
SOCIALLY
Develop loyalties to peer groups
Strong need to feel connected to others
Worry about fitting in
Challenges authority figures, including parents and teachers
Begin to develop meaningful relationships
EMOTIONALLY
Trying to identify their individual uniqueness
Continual hormonal growth triggers mood swings
Extremely self conscious and vulnerable to episodes of low self esteem
Feelings are intensified and they tend to take things personally
PHYSICALLY
Dramatic physical growth
Great appetites
Bones grow faster than muscles
Erratic growth often results in lack of coordination
Acute awareness of physical development
Physical growth occurs before social and emotional maturity
INTELLECTUALLY
Intense curiosity
Learn best when actively involved in the learning experience
Learn best when they see the activity as real and relevant to them
Develop a sense of humor
Put academics second to their social and emotional concerns
Mental Health Diagnosis in Children and Adolescents
Mental Health Diagnosis in Children and Adolescents
Challenges Facing Students
Challenges Facing Students
Local Support
Local Support
1-888-644-5886 (Youth-staffed crisis line every day after 4:00pm)
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