School Counselor's Role - Thomas Jefferson

Middle School Counselor

Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.

How Do We Support Our Students?

Academic

Setting, reflecting on, and reaching goals.
Developing a positive attitude toward learning.
Understanding individual learning styles.
Developing an educational plan.
Providing academic advising.
Improving study and test-taking skills.
Recognizing and utilizing academic strengths.

College and Career Readiness

Exploring college and career opportunities.
Developing skills in college and career decision-making.
Analyzing the interrelationships of interests and abilities.
Understanding college and career readiness.
Using college and career planning tools to determine postsecondary options.

Social and Emotional

Developing self-knowledge.
Making effective decisions.
Developing relationship skills.
Making healthy choices.
Resolving conflicts.