Assist students in their adjustment to middle school and later in high school

Be accessible to the needs of middle school students during this period of growth and change

Support student’s personal and social development

Assist students in academic achievement and educational growth

Help students establish and maintain positive interpersonal and peer relationships

Encourage and guide students as they explore career interests

Provide a safe, positive emotional and physical climate that enhances student confidence and learning

Counsel individual students and lead small groups regarding their personal, social, and  educational needs

Consult with parents, teachers, administrators and other support personnel

Present and discuss Character Education lessons in the classroom

Orient new students and parents to Memorial Middle School

Collaborate with area businesses to enhance community involvement with the school

Refer students and families with additional needs to outside agencies

Participate on school-based intervention teams

Create and edit student schedules

Printing of progress reports every 3 weeks and report cards every 9 weeks

Coordinate College awareness Activities throughout the school year

Implement the school wide Anti-Bullying Program

Counselor Request:  The counselor may request to meet with a student to address a specific concern.

Teacher/Staff Referral: A student may be sent or accompanied to the counselor when immediate attention is needed.

Parent Referral:  A parent or guardian may request that the counselor meet with his or her child.

Self-Referral:  Students wishing to see their counselor may ask their teacher for a hall pass to the Counselor’s office.