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School Counseling
The Counseling Department at Spring Station Middle School supports the academic and personal development of all students. Counselors also help to coordinate programs such as orientation for new students and Career Fair. They aide with the transition to high school, and provide academic support. Middle school is an exciting time of growth and change and the counseling department can help parents and students adjust to the transitions that take place during these years. The counselors and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed in middle school and making the transition to high school. Please contact counselors or staff with concerns or questions.
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Vision Statement
The vision of Spring Station Middle School’s Counseling Department is for all students to depart empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their fullest potential as respectful, responsible citizens.Mission Statement
The mission of the Spring Station Middle School Counseling Department is to provide students with a comprehensive school counseling program that helps all students reach their maximum potential by delivering a program which promotes academic achievement, career development and social-emotional growth.Services
The school counseling program at Spring Station Middle School is a comprehensive developmental program that supports the school’s mission to prepare students to be lifelong learners and responsible members of society. In our proactive approach to meeting state school counseling and career guidance standards, we implement a classroom guidance curriculum, coordinate testing, and lead school-wide character education and anti-bullying efforts. The counselors are available to consult with parents and teachers to find ways to enhance student success. We frequently make referrals to the school social worker to help parents get connected to resources in the community. We also provide the responsive services listed below.
Services Provided at SSMS
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Classroom Guidance
This is an opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant to students’ academic, social, and emotional concerns. Some of the topics include learning styles, study skills, decision-making skills, resistance to peer pressure, career exploration, and high school registration.
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Individual Counseling
Counselors meet with students for confidential individual counseling to address academic, personal, and career concerns. Parents and teachers may refer students, but many students come in on their own. By helping students to identify their own personal strengths, we work with students on learning how to make decisions, set goals, overcome obstacles, and cope with challenges.
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JetPack Program
The JetPack Project is a backpack food program providing nutritious, non-perishable food to children each weekend, during the school year. If your family is in need of food assistance, please complete the JetPack Program Registration form
Each student who participates in the JetPack Project will receive a packet of food each Friday, containing basics for breakfast and lunch for the child to eat on Saturday and Sunday. Information collected on the registration form, as well as the names of the children participating, is kept confidential between The Well and the school. The food is provided at no cost to you or your child. -
RTI Referrals
If your child is having difficulty succeeding in the classroom, the first thing to do is contact his or her teachers. It may be helpful to set up a conference with them to discuss concerns and talk about ways to address the problem. If your child continues to struggle, you should contact your child’s counselor to discuss your concerns and to see if an RTI referral might be appropriate.
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Small Group Counseling
We offer small group counseling on a variety of topics as needed, such as study skills, friendship, stress and anxiety, transitioning to a new school, and family situations such as divorce and remarriage. Parents, teachers, and students should speak to a counselor to inquire about available groups. Small group counseling is also available through the STARS program at Spring Station Middle School.
