September 2011
October 2011
November 2011
December 2011
January 2012
February 2012
2011 - 2012 Tentative Schedule of Events and Lessons
Topics:
- Bullying
- Careers
- Friendship/Relational Behavior
- Study Skills
- Character Education
Events:
- Red Ribbon Week
- Career Week
*Testing weeks i.e. PSAT, Explore, ELDA, PASS, MAP, Benchmark, EOC, SAT (not administered at MCMS)
All students can learn. A student who is troubled, however, cannot learn as easily. School counselors are here to help! Divorce, substance abuse, child abuse, poverty, violence, and suicidal thoughts are among the social stressors placing numerous students at-risk of educational failure and dropping out of school. Early intervention is essential, and your parents or guardians play a vital role.
As a parent, your past experiences with a school counselor may be vastly different than what your child will have. Today, school counselors are certified, specially trained mental health professionals who focus on prevention and wellness through a counseling program that meets the needs of all the students. Our counseling program addresses three critical areas: academic, career, and personal/social awareness. The school counselors advocate, mediate, coordinate, consult, lead and collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students become sucessful in and outside of school.
Here’s a list of just some of the services we offer as a team to MCMS:
Counseling for Students
- Personal
- Social
- Academic
- Career
1. Individual Counseling:
- Student self-referral via drop-in visit, email or counselor boxes
- Teacher/staff referral
- Parent referral
2. Small Group Counseling
- Topics based on Needs Assessment(TBD)
3. Crisis Intervention Counseling
- Student/Family Crisis
- Grief/Bereavement
- School/Community Crisis
Consultation:
· Support staff
· Administration
· Parents
· Outside Agencies-i.e. mental health counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers
Transitions:
Elementary to Middle:
- Visits/consults with all 8 Newberry County Elementary Schools
- Assistance with registration/placement process
Middle to High School:
- Visits/consult to Mid-Carolina High School
- Visit/consult to Newberry Middle School
- Assistance with registration process
Programs and Initiatives:
- Anti-Bullying Initiatives
- Personal Wellness
- Other Special Interest Groups TBD
Additional Services:
- Section 504 Coordinator (Ms. Mann)
- SIP – Student Intervention Planning (Mr. Ganzel)
- Special Education Evaluation Team
- Student Support Team
- Tutor referrals
- Counselor referrals
- Home School Development Process
- Career Center Consultations
- ALA (Infinity) Alternative School Placement
If you have any questions feel free to call our office (803) 364-3634.
