Counselor’s Corner

Parents, the press, administrators and the general public often wonder just what it is that school counselors do on a daily basis. Gone are the days of school counselors sitting in their office simply handing out college applications, making schedule changes for students who want to drop a class or meeting with the troublemakers in the school. Today’s school counselors are vital members of the education team. We help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow.

Students who want to meet with their counselor should schedule an appointment. Students are required to have a pass from their teacher to meet with their counselor during class time. Parents who would like to schedule an appointment with the counselors should call or e-mail the counselor assigned to serving their child.

We focus on preparing middle school students for college and career readiness through activities and programs, such as a career day or week, a parent/student night, scheduling for high school, transitions to and from middle school, classroom lessons and more.

Learning Outcomes
• Identify the importance in preparing middle school students for college and career readiness.
• Coordinate and implement college and career readiness activities and programs in the middle school setting.
• Utilize effective materials such as flyers, scheduling sheets, and student surveys in preparation for implementing middle school college and career readiness.

* Get some rest (6-8 hours of sleep each night)

* Fuel your body!  (Eat breakfast)

* Wear comfortable clothes (but within dress code)

* Be at school on time

* Show that you think education and homework are important

* Do homework at the same time daily

* Pick a specific place to do homework (kitchen table, desk, etc.)

* Remove distractions (turn off television and/or cell phone)

* Provide supplies and identify resources (dictionary, ruler, calculator, pencil sharpner, etc.)

* Set a good example (let student see you read, use math as in balancing a checkbook, measuring items, etc.)

* Be interested and involved in the school as much as possible

* Ask about the school’s homework policy

* Be available

* Look over completed assignments

* Monitor time spent viewing TV and playing video games

* Help your child get organized

* Use an agenda/planner

* Encourage good study habits

* Talk about the assignments

* Watch for frustration

* Give praise

* Talk to the teacher(s) about your concerns

* Work with the teacher

(Homework Tips provided from the U.S. Department of Education)