• Middle School Counselors

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Middle School life can be exciting and challenging time for some students. This is a developmental period where students are exploring their self-identity, discovering interests, and maturing into adolescence. The middle school years are growing years. It is a rewarding experience to be able to see the growth of students as they mature from a young child into a young adolescent.

Middle School Counselors help students achieve in their education by enhancing the learning process and promoting academic achievement. Through a comprehensive counseling program counselors provide services that address emotional, social, personal and career planning.

Roles of a Middle School Counselor include:
Academic Support
Personal/Social/Emotional issues
Career Education
Transitional planning from Elementary and into High School
Individual and small group counseling
Peer relationships
Conflict resolution
Crisis Intervention
Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
Coping Strategies
Collaboration with parents, teachers, and community resources

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