Middle School Counselors are experienced in working with early adolescents as they deal with the important transition from their preteen to early teen years. Counselors assist these students to achieve a happy and successful school year. 

• helping students make decisions about friends, relationships or other concerns;

• helping students develop positive self-esteem;

• helping students cope with the many challenges and personal problems they face on a day-to-day basis;

• helping students choose courses and levels to enhance their educational progress;

• motivating students by counseling and providing tips on study skills and organization;

• exploring career options.

• a chance to explore feelings about their concerns;

• a trusting, confidential environment to discuss problems;

• a time to think out loud;

• the opportunity to explore new ideas which might help them cope.

 

• failing courses;

• underachieving;

• behavioral problems in classes;

• difficulties with teachers;

• test-taking problems;

• placement in ability grouping.

• divorce/separation in the family;

• death/illness in the family;

• stress related to a family crisis;

• discipline in the home;

• family support for academic success.

• anything that creates stress;

• concerns about peers or peer groups;

• questions about alcohol, drugs, sex;

• feelings of depression/agitation