Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Middle school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe, respectful learning environment whereby young adolescents can maximize personal and academic achievement.
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.
Direct Student Services include Individual Student Planning Small Group School counseling lessons
Indirect Counseling servicesare the collaboration between the school counselor, parents, teachers, stakeholder and any other professionals that may benefit the student.
Responsive services Crisis prevention and intervention Community based referrals
Shelby County School District SEL Support Live Support ~ 901.416.8484 ~ 9:00a-4:00p Information ~ 901.416.2266 ~ Hours: 24/7