The middle school guidance program focuses on the rapidly
changing needs of pre-and young adolescents. It is especially
sensitive to the struggles of middle school students for identity
and for balancing the demands for academic, career and social
competence. The activities begun at the elementary level are
continued. However, they are adjusted to fit the special needs of
middle school students. In addition, school counselors work with
students to begin to develop education/career plans that cover
graduation requirements and beyond. The plan takes into account
students' interest, abilities and educational and career goals.
School counselors at all levels help students to understand and
deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems. These
counselors emphasize preventive and developmental counseling to
provide students with the life skills needed to deal with problems
before they worsen and to enhance students’ personal, social, and
academic growth. Counselors provide special services, including
alcohol and drug prevention programs and conflict resolution
classes. They also try to identify cases of domestic abuse and
other family problems that can affect a student’s development.
We interact with students individually, in small groups, or as an
entire class. They consult and collaborate with parents, teachers,
school administrators, school psychologists, medical professionals,
and social workers to develop and implement strategies to help
students succeed.
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Abby Lasater- All 7th Grade Students and 6th Grade students with last names beginning with letters A-K
[email protected]
Nichole Watts - All 8th Grade Students and 6th Grade students with last names beginning with letters L-Z
Phone: 636-456-6903
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