OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the counselors of the West Branch Local Schools is to provide high quality, comprehensive school counseling services to all students. Our programs are designed to help all students develop and enhance their academic, social, career, and personal strengths in order to become responsible and productive citizens. There is a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of human potential. Through the skillful use of strategic, timely, and personal interventions, counselors customize educational experiences in order to enhance capabilities, close achievement gaps among high and low performing groups and support positive choices.
SCHOOL COUNSELING BELIEFS
The School Counseling program at West Branch Middle School is based upon the belief that:
All students can achieve success.
Every student is valuable and should be treated with dignity and respect.
All students will have access to high quality school counseling services provided by a full-time licensed, professional school counselor.
All students can expect that school is a safe and nurturing environment.
EXPLANATION OF SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Student Services
Individual & group counseling
Grief counseling
Crisis counseling
Peer mediation & conflict resolution
Classroom guidance
Goal setting & problem solving
Course scheduling
Transition counseling
Academic mentoring and monitoring
Orientation & support of new students
Post-secondary and career exploration
Resource distribution on topics such as study skills, alcohol and other drugs, depression, stress, etc.
Parent Services
Parent education workshops
Parent consultation with specific student questions or concerns
Academic planning
Response to Intervention Team (RtI)
Resource referrals: academic, community & mental health resources
Testing support, analysis, and interpretation
Referral Services
Schools Counselors consult with parents, guardians, colleagues, and community agencies regarding strategies to help students and families. School Counselors serve as student advocates. Referral sources are used to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, family difficulties, violence, abuse, and suicidal ideation. To refer yourself or a student, email Michael.D'Amico@westbranch.k12.oh.us