Section IV

Four Service Delivery Components

Guidance Curriculum SMART Goal

By the first week in September, the counselors will present a guidance lesson introducing the counseling team and its purpose. Students will understand that a counselor's role is to provide confidential academic and social support to help all students succeed in school and life without judgment.

Activities

Career Day
No Place for Hate
Talk Line Presentation
Small Group Lessons Based on Needs Student Assessment
Red Ribbon Week
Unity Day Orange Out
Mix It Up Day
Social Emotional Learning/Profile of a Graduate Lesson

Anti-Victimization/Bullying Prevention Lesson
Culture of Kindness Lesson
PSAT 8/9 Lesson
Daily Project Wisdom Character Education Announcements
Honor Roll Celebrations
Perfect Attendance Recognitions
Student of the Month Recognitions
Students Obtaining Academic Recognition End of Year Award Ceremony

Responsive Services SMART Goal

By October, counselors will develop groups identified by Naviance Needs Assessment, teacher, and/or parent referral experiencing difficulties in transitioning to the middle school setting. Groups will focus on time management, organization, grade monitoring, and effective communication in order to be a successful middle school student.

Activities

Restorative Circles
Crisis Response Meetings
Grief Counseling
Transition Meetings for Students Returning from Alternative Placements
Counseling Referrals to Outside Resources
Threat Assessment Meetings

McKinney-Vento and Foster Student Counseling
Tier Behavior Intervention
How To Middle School Groups
Liaison Between Community Resources and Families in Need
Truancy Attendance Intervention

Individual Planning SMART Goal

Counselors will hold Individual Conferences with all students by May. During the conference students will create and discuss academic and personal goals. The objective is to foster positive attitudes about learning, promote awareness of the learning process, and encourage cognitive engagement while creating academic goals.

Activities

Cougar Reviews (Student Failure Meetings)
Course Selection
4 Year Planning
Endorsement Selection
Academy Recruitment and Application Process Assistance
PSAT Score Interpretation
Review Test Results

Career Exploration
Academic Smart Goal Setting
Parent Teacher Conferences
Student Needs Assessment
Individual Conferences

System Support SMART Goal

Counselors will train staff members on Section 504 laws and responsibilities by August during the beginning of the school year. As Section 504 coordinators, counselors will hold initial, review, failure, and transfer 504 meetings. Also, counselors will distribute 504 service plans and collect 504 teacher accommodation logs concluding in May.

Activities

504 Meetings and Preparation Support
5th Grade Parent Night
PSAT and High School Transition Parent Meeting
Elementary Campus Visits
Leadership Team Meetings
Suicidal Risk and Assessment Training
Parent Engagement Meetings with MCMS Parent Center
Gifted and Talented Testing
Counselor's Staff Appreciation Day Wassail
Connect with Community Partners
Field Trip Chaperone

Emotional Backpack Staff Training
New Enrollments and Scheduling
SSI Meetings
Summer School Enrollments
Facilitate Counseling Advisory Council
Daily Morning Duty Check and Connect with Students
Teacher and Staff Consultations
Attend Professional Development
STAAR Test Support

A Responsive Service With A Focus On

Conflict Resolution

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, full of hope and the expectation of great accomplishments! The beginning of school can also bring certain levels of stress and/or irritation for some students who are getting to know new people with different personalities, uncommon interests, and from various backgrounds. MCMS experienced higher levels of office visits that stem from minor disagreements and/or negative social interactions resulting in major disruptions in classrooms and in the hallway during passing periods. In response, the counseling team implemented restorative circles to combat the increased levels of aggression. During the restorative circles, counselors guide students to calmly listen, clearly communicate their thoughts, openly express their concerns, and discuss ways to resolve the issue at hand in a respectful manner. By modeling positive conflict resolutions skills and strategies, MCMS began to see a reduction in the number and frequency of disruptions.

Office Referrals

by Six Week Reporting Period

Final Chart for Referrals

Community Partner Collaboration

MCMS Counselors work together to collaborate with our community partner City Rise Missouri City Community Ministries. We work to improve student outcomes through the facilitation of school-family-community partnerships. School-family-community partnerships have helped our students improve academically and socially. In fostering partnerships, we worked with our National Junior Honor Society members to serve as volunteers at City Rise - Missouri City's Mistletoe Warehouse. At this event, students served their community by setting up and manning the gift/clothing tables, wrapping presents, watching children while their parents shop, and assisting shoppers with carrying items to their car. They did a marvelous job of serving the community well and exhibiting Cougar Pride.

MCMS Year At A Glance

Final MCMS Calendar of Events- Year at a Glance.docx