Provides individual/small group support for student or family concerns.
Monitors student progress.
Assists students to strengthen their self-perception and understanding and to seek knowledgeably the services they may need.
Mediates in areas of conflict resolution and implements school-wide prevention/intervention programs including the MVMS Peer Mediation Program.
Helps students to understand themselves better by discussing with them their needs, responsibilities, decision making, development, and choices.
Listens to students talk about their academic accomplishments and concerns.
Works with students to improve social interactions and foster emotional growth in students.
Helps students, parents, teachers, and administrators to deal with problems within the classroom and surrounding school community that may impair a student’s ability to take advantage of the school’s educational opportunities.
Is usually the student’s counselor for each of the middle school years, remains a constant in his/her school life and develops a relationship with the student that will enable the counselor to support the student’s comfort and success.
Team member of Special Education Team Meetings.
Team member of school SAT crisis team.
Chairs TAT meetings and oversees each student’s 504 Plan.