Pizitz Counselors
Pizitz Counseling Team:
Ms. Payne - 8th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Evans - 7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Poe - 6th Grade Counselor
From Left to Right: Ms. Payne, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Nall, & Mrs. Poe
MISSION STATEMENT
To present a sequential program based on the developmental needs of the middle school student. We strive to prepare every student socially, academically, and emotionally for present and future challenges. Students are provided with opportunities to gain an understanding of self and others, to achieve academic success, and to participate in career exploration in an environment that is safe, caring and encouraging.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that student support is provided by a team which is all-inclusive, and that all stakeholders have an integral part in ensuring a student’s success. As counselors we support the connectedness of everyone: school system administrators, principals, counselors, faculty, support staff, community members, parents and the students themselves - all working together to provide students with the opportunity to develop their fullest potential. To produce leaders in learning for tomorrow’s world is the vision of Pizitz Middle School, and the primary goal of the Pizitz Middle School Counseling Program is to promote and enhance our students’ learning.
What is a School Counselor?
School counselors are certified/licensed educators with the minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling and are uniquely qualified to address the developmental needs of all students through a comprehensive school counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.
Counseling Standards for Middle School:
Academic Development
Standard A
-Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute toeffective learning in school and across the life span.
Standard B
-Students will complete school with academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post secondary options, including college.
Standard C
-Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
Career Development
Standard A-
Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
Standard B
-Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
Standard C
-Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training, and the world of work.
Personal/Social Development
Standard A-
Students will acquire the knowledge,attitudes,and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
Standard B
-Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
Standard C
-Students will understand safety and survival skills.