Why We Do

School Counseling Program

Vision

The vision of the school counseling program at Wamego Middle School is that all students graduate and passionately pursue aspirations as engaged, self-disciplined, and emotionally intelligent individuals who value their contribution to society. They are strong self-advocates who hold high expectations for themselves, while also valuing diversity and appreciate those around them. Our students are compassionate, hard-working individuals who purposefully embrace opportunities for cultural experiences that extend beyond local communities. They pursue postsecondary pathways representative of their unique skills, abilities, and beliefs that have been nurtured throughout our school counseling program, Utilizing community and school-wide support, our optimistic and resilient global learners make positive change in the world.

Mission

The school counseling program at Wamego Middle School delivers developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive large-group activities, small- group and individual counseling to all students to promote self-advocacy and self-discovery. We strive to abide by the highest ethical standards and to be a consistent sources of hope and encouragement. Through active coordination and communication with all of those who support out students' education, we provide and equitable, rigorous and holistic school experience. By ensuring that the individual student needs are recognized and met, out school counseling program supports the academic, social/emotional, and career success of all students.

Identifying Student Needs

SAEBRS

SAEBRS or Social, Academic, Emotional, Behaviors Risk Screener is a 19 question screener that is given to students and their teacher in the fall, winter and spring. The purpose of gathering this data is to identify students who may benefit from additional support in order to be successful in school. Parents will be notified if this screener identifies that your student may benefit from additional support. Teachers, counselors, or administration will reach out to get parent input and share with you what school support may be helpful before implementing anything based on information from this screener. Below is the list of behaviors that the screener will look at. 

Social Behavior 

Arguing

Cooperation with peers

Temper Outbursts

Disruptive Behaviors

Polite & socially appropriate

Impulsiveness

Academic Behavior

Interest in academic topics

Preparedness for instruction

Production of acceptable work

Difficulty working independently

Distractedness

Academic Engagement

Emotional Behavior

Sadness

Fearfulness

Adaptable to change

Positive Attitude

Worry

Difficulty rebounding from setbacks

Withdrawal

Kansas Communities that Care

Each year USD 320 participates in Kansas Communities that Care Survey which is a statewide survey for 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders across Kansas.  The purpose of this survey is to gather information needed to plan educational programming in the areas of social/emotional health of our students, school engagement, substance use, peer pressure, etc.  It also helps us judge the effectiveness of our current education and prevention efforts.  

This survey is completely voluntary and completely anonymous.  No names or identifying information will be collected and only group results will be seen.  There will be no individual results.  When you fill out enrollment paperwork for your child in the summer, there will be a permission form allowing your child to take this survey. An email will also be sent out to parents each year before the survey is adminstered. 

Counseling Needs Parent/Teacher Survey

At the beginning of each year the counselors will send out a Google form asking parents and teachers to identify the top needs of Wamego Middle School students. Results from these surveys help us ensure the school counseling program is supporting students on the topics most prevalent to our school population.

Please  feel free to email or call Mrs. Eilders or Mrs. Woofter any time throughout the year with concerns related to student safety and success that you feel are impacting all students or your child, specifically.