To view the ASCA article The Essential Role of Middle School Counselors, please click here
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Please note, school counselors do NOT provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools. However, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs by assisting in making referrals to local agencies and helping families access helpful resources.
Individual Meetings
Individual Meetings
We have indivudal meetings with students throughout the day. We priortize pulling students from study hall when their schedule allows. Students are able to request a meeting by using our QR code that can be found on purple sheets throughout the building.
Small Group Meetings
Small Group Meetings
Each year, we offer a range of groups tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. During our Minute Meetings, students have the opportunity to express interest in any groups they want to join. Staff and families may also refer students for small group participation. We will then meet with the students to explain the group details and give them an opt-out form to take home. Below, you'll find examples of groups we've facilitated for students in the past.
Grief
ROX
Stress/anxiety
To view American School Counseling Association (ASCA) rational for small group counseling, click here.
Classroom Lessons
Classroom Lessons
As part of our role, we design and deliver classroom lessons that are often taught by T-bolt teachers during T-bolt time. Each spring, we visit 8th-grade classes to guide students through their high school options and assist them with requesting courses for their Freshman year. Below, you will find examples of different lessons we have created for students.
Red Ribbon
Bullying Prevention
Kindness Week
Coping Skills
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Information discussed with students is confidential, with some possible exceptions required by law. Students are informed on these limits of confidentiality and if there is a need to share information with others. Below are the limits of confidentiality shared with students:
What you say in here stays in here, unless:
Someone is hurting you
You want to hurt someone.
You want to hurt yourself.
You tell me I can share.
To view the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) rational on confidentiality, click here.
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