About Us
Counseling Services Available:
The Eastlake Middle School counseling team provides individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom presentations to students regarding academic, college/ career and personal/ social issues. The ELM counseling team meets with every 7th and 8th grade student through classroom presentations and small group counseling. We also meet with many students 1-1 regarding a variety of matters. If you would like us to schedule a 1-1 meeting with your student, please feel free to reach out to the counseling team. Some of the counseling team activities include:
Early college awareness and career exploration
Parent/ student conferences regarding academic & personal issues
10-Year Academic plan which prepares every student for a rigorous course of study
Transitioning to middle school and incoming 7th grade orientation
Academic monitoring and counseling
Crisis counseling and suicide prevention
Conflict resolution and conflict mediation
Orientation for newly enrolled students and their families
Referrals to community-based agencies for on-going counseling & support
Individual Counseling
Counselors meet with students in a one-on-one based on teacher referral or when the student or parent requests a meeting. These meetings are confidential (unless safety is a concern) and are to discuss issues such as grades, conflict management, college preparation, problem solving, goal setting, and other personal matters affecting school. Counseling sessions are generally brief but a counselor may make a referral to an outside agency if on-going counseling/ therapy is recommended. School counselors are not licensed therapists and therefore we do not provide long-term therapy.
Group Counseling
Group counseling is an effective, efficient and positive way to provide direct services to student regarding academic, college/ career and social/ emotional issues. Small groups are formed when a common need surfaces for a small group of students. Some examples include, resolving a conflict amongst a group of students, goal setting, selecting classes for 8th grade and high school, adjusting to middle school, anxiety, grief, etc. Participating in small groups can help students relate with other students who have similar needs.
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Eastlake Middle School counselors provide lessons in the classroom in the three core counseling areas: academic development, career development and personal/ social development. ELM counselors visit all classes several times per semester and provide the same information to parents. Many of our presentations are available at the following link. The following are some of the topics addressed in our classroom guidance lessons in 7th and 8th grade:
Transitioning to Middle School and Middle School Course Selection
10-Year Plan and 8th Grade Course Selection Presentation
Education Essentials: How to be successful in middle school and beyond
Early College Awareness and topics such as A-G Courses, GPA, community service, and AP/ Honors courses in high school
Career Exploration
Thrively.com and Discovering Student’s Strengths
Transitioning to High School and Meeting your High School Counselor
Here Now: Teen Suicide Prevention Program