Counseling

The Middle School Counseling program is designed to help students develop holistically as they move through the different levels of Middle School. This is accomplished by providing consultation and support through individual and group counseling, grade-level initiatives, crisis intervention and facilitation of communication among students, parents, teachers and administrators. 

There are four Counselors in the Middle School and one counselor is dedicated to each of the four grade levels. The counseling model is a developmentally responsive partnership between Grades 5 and 6, as well as Grades 7 and 8. Each Counselor will rotate up with a given cohort as they move from Grade 5 to Grade 6 or from Grade 7 to Grade 8 to ensure continuity in their social-emotional development.  After working with a cohort for a two-year cycle, they will return to the younger grade level.

The following services are provided by our Counselors:

• Welcome of new students and their families to ISM, by facilitating the orientation programs which include academic scheduling and other transition support.

• Provide confidential personal and small-group counseling services.

• Offer parent workshops throughout the year which address various issues that relate to adolescent students.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators and other educators to discuss, design and implement specific interventions based on students' individual needs.

• Represent student's well-being in school-wide program planning in collaboration with the Middle School Administration.

• Work with Grade Level Leaders to provide specific guidance lessons or initiatives through the Advisory program.

• Encourage leadership development through programs such as Student Council and Student Ambassadors.

• Connect families with additional internal and external trusted providers for therapeutic, psychoeducational, and related support services.
   

Availability - Appointments can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM by calling 8840.8555,  or simply stopping by. You can also schedule an appointment with the Middle School Counseling Office by filling out this Contact Us Form.