School counselors promote and enhance achievement with an annual comprehensive school counseling plan that ensures that every student receives school counseling services. Credentialed school counselors provide comprehensive counseling programs that incorporate prevention and intervention with continuous academic, career, and personal/development activities that will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse, changing world. These activities include classroom guidance, small groups for skill mastery, individual counseling for students with specific needs, and a variety of other proactive and innovative ways to support student performance. 

School counselors implement a program based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. They also provide resources to staff, students, families, and others to ensure that a family-friendly environment is established and ensure that students have access to a safe school climate necessary for academic and social/emotional growth.

Parents are always welcome to come in or call 754-322-3700 for assistance or advice.

The Middle School Counseling Program is designed to focus on improving school climate and increasing academic performance. School-wide programs focus on Bullying Prevention and Character Traits. Grade levels focus on career and college Awareness, Study Skills, Goal Setting, and Time Management.

Students may see a counselor for small group and individual counseling to assist with a variety of concerns and problems including:

• Friendship
• Problem-solving
• Academic improvement
• Divorce
• Grief and loss
• Crisis intervention

Parents can call the guidance office anytime for a meeting if you have academic, social, or personal concerns about your child. The Guidance Office will help to arrange parent-teacher conferences or if requested outside referrals for individual and family counseling. Please call (754) 322-3700 and ask for your grade level "Pride" office.