Program Information

LMS Counseling Plan 

Number of Students: 848 

Number of Counselors: 2 

Lincoln Middle School’s counseling department is committed to implementing a comprehensive guidance and support program designed to serve all students. The counselors work closely with parents, staff, and administrators to ensure that effective strategies are employed to meet student success and achievement. 

Counseling Goals 

The counselors at Lincoln Middle School will: 

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive counseling program focused on the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and vocational growth of the students based on the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Standards 

2. Coordinate activities in the counseling program. 

3. Provide individual and small group counseling. 

4. Provide information related to the developmental and psychosocial needs of middle school students. 

5. Facilitate counseling activities for students, staff, and parents. 

6. Serve as a consultant to the school and community. 

7. Uphold the standards of the counseling profession (American School Counseling   Association and American Counseling Association Standards Code of Ethics). 

Expected Student Outcomes 

Students will have the opportunities to: 

1. Develop a sense of belonging in the school setting and an appreciation of educational opportunities available in this learning environment. 

2. Learn to balance the need for being a student and a social being. 

3. Begin to develop an understanding of how personal goals can influence decisions. 4. Acquire interpersonal and academic skills needed for life. 

5. Participate in counseling activities that support personal growth and maturation. 

6. Practice interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to enhance effective communication with others. 

Confidentiality 

● Information discussed the counselors is private unless it needs 

to be shared to support the educational success of students or prevent danger 

to self or others. 

● Counseling records are kept electronically and may be viewed by other school counselors or administrators. 

● Information that requires parent and/or administration involvement includes: harm to self or others, breaking school policies, or property destruction. 

● Counselors will make every effort to let students know of the appropriate source (s) that need to be contacted. 

● School Counselors primary responsibility is to our students, but we also acknowledge parents' rights to be informed. 

Counseling Activities 

Direct Services 

Individual Counseling 

● Career and Academic 

● Scheduling/Records 

● Psycho-social issues (family, interpersonal, or as needed) 

● Crisis Intervention 

● Conflict Resolution 

Group Counseling 

● When appropriate, small groups/ seminars will be conducted throughout the year on an as needed basis. 

● Classroom and School-Wide Presentations 

○ Classroom and school-wide presentations will be made on a variety of counseling topics upon request of teachers or administration. Such topics have included Trauma Informed Instruction, Sexual Harassment, Anti-Bullying, Life/Coping Skills, Grief/Loss, Career Assessment, Cyber Safety, Supporting a Growth Mindset, 

Regulatory Skills Building, Healthy LifeStyle, Conflict Resolution, and 

Signs of Suicide. 

Student Advocacy Issues 

● Parent/student/teacher conferences 

● Teacher/student conferences 

● Resource information for community agencies and counseling centers 

● PBIS - Positive Behavioral Support framework 

● Minute Meetings with students- goal: once a semester

● Assist with Functional Behavioral Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans 

● Section 504 Plan Coordinators 

● Consultation with staff, parents, and community on student issues/needs

● Crisis team 

● Student mediation 

● Supporting students and families in need- McKinney Vento Screening 

Indirect Services 

Community/ School Connectedness 

● Counseling website and announcements updated as needed 

● Support family and curriculum nights 

● 6th Grade Jumpstart 

● Annual career development activities 

● Awareness Activities 

● GSA Club support 

● Staff support and guidance 

● Classroom lessons/ guidances such as Level All and SOS 

● Distribution of weekend snack boxes 

Master Scheduling 

● Helps Leadership Team develop and implement master schedule 

● Input all master schedule data 

● Create/ modify student schedules 

Registration 

● Assists with registration/ course selection of incoming 6th graders and all current students 

● Coordinates registration for RRHS and CHS 

● Ongoing new student registration 

504 Coordinator Duties 

● Schedule and run all individual student 504 meetings 

● Distribute student 504 plans to teachers 

Committee Memberships 

PBIS 

LMS Leadership Team  

Health and Wellness School Safety Team 

SOS

Student Assistance Team 

Parent Engagement 

Crisis Team