Kraemer Counseling Corner

The counseling program's success relies on developing and maintaining supportive relationships with students. Due to trust and rapport, along with evaluating data, such as academic, attendance, and discipline, counselors are able to identify needs and so effective interventions are implemented. Necessary interventions are driven to nurture academic skills, emotional needs, and essentially removing barriers to learning which is critical for overall student success and personal growth.

The end result of this work is reflected in improvement in academic, attendance and discipline outcomes related to academic development, college and career readiness and social emotional development. Our hopes are that students grow to become contributing citizen's in tomorrow's society while remaining genuine to self, and feel confident to thrive.

The delivery of services are designed to meet the unique needs of each student:

Direct Student Services

Instruction – teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.

What does that look like?

1. 1. 1. - Classroom lessons
      - Small Group
      - Individual Counseling (ex. emotional regulation skills, organization & planning etc.)
      - Gear Up
Appraisal and Advisement – assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future.

What does that look like?

1. 1. 1. - Interest surveys
      - Career exploration
      - Individual goals
      - Tier 2/Tier 3 Referrals & intervention
      - Academic Tracking
      - Support in High School registration & information
Counseling – providing professional assistance and support to a student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success. The counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools; however, are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources.

What does that look like?

Short-term Individual counseling
Small Group counseling
Psychoeducation
Crisis Screening & Response
Restorative Peer Solutions
Emotional Regulation

Indirect Student Services

Consultation – share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations

What does that look like?

- 1. - - Tier 2 weekly meetings
      - Parent meetings
      - 504 & SST meetings
Collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement

What does that look like?

Collaboration meetings with the counseling team
Co-Facilitating Parent Universities
Meetings with school district counselors
Attendance to webinars, conferences, etic.

Referrals – support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information

What does that look like?

Connect families with outside mental health resources
Collaboration with Community Laison
Support in student identification for supportive programs

Confidentiality

As counselors at Kraemer Middle School, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality to create a safe and trusting environment for our students. We respect the privacy of each individual and adhere to professional ethical guidelines.

All information shared with a counselor will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, except in situations where there is a risk of harm to the student or others, or when required by law. We recognize the importance of building trust with students, and we strive to create an atmosphere where they feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgment or breach of confidentiality.

We believe that trust is the foundation of effective counseling, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where students feel supported, valued, and secure. If you have any concerns or questions about confidentiality, we encourage you to discuss them with us. Together, we can work to create a positive and confidential counseling experience for all students.