Julie Taylor8th Grade Guidance Counselor
Lisa Looney-SquireSchool Social Worker
Welcome to the Junior High School Guidance Department
The Role of the School Counselor
The primary role of the Guidance Counselor or School Social Worker is to provide emotional and behavioral intervention and support to students in order to overcome barriers or obstacles to their academic growth. Through counseling, case management, behavioral support, and skill development, students are provided with services that allow for greater success in school on an as needed basis.
Life presents us with many challenges and we are aware that there are numerous stressors that children and families experience on a regular basis. Loss of a family member, divorce, social stressors, medical issues and other crises can impact students’ daily performance in school. Our goal is to be a resource for families when these situations impact a student’s ability to be successful in school.
Guidance Services
Academic Advising
Study skills instruction
Organization support
Coordination/collaboration with outside counselors
Individual or Group counseling to deal with crisis management or problem solving.
Referrals for ongoing, individualized counseling services.
High school advising
Career exploration
In grade 7 we aim to help students answer the questions, “Who am I, how do I learn and what are the strategies that can help me?”
In grade 8 we aim to help students answer the questions, “What can I do in the future and how do I get there?”