Counseling Office

Counselors from the counseling office believe that a smooth transition for 7th graders into the middle school is accomplished by getting to know all the students, listening to parents’ and teachers’ insights, and being available and transparent about the process. They visit classrooms and meet in small groups to get to know all of the students and to familiarize them with the supports our office has to provide.

They also visit 8th grade classes to reacquaint students with their services and to stress the importance to looking out for each other. In those visits, leadership and stewardship of their community is encouraged. The 8th grade year is a time to prepare for the future. The goal is to prepare students to become lifelong learners who are able to embrace challenges while becoming successful members of their communities.

All students are encouraged to come in during study halls, before or after school or during lunch/advisory time if they need help with something, need a break in their day, or just want to visit and say hello. Counselors will also reach out when a student is referred by a parent/caregiver, teacher or concerned peer. Several school-wide educational events take place over the course of the year to address relevant topics like bullying, social media etiquette, and making healthy choices.