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Bethlehem Central Middle School. Welcome. Counseling Center. Mrs. Young – Patroon 1 Counselor Mr. Lenhardt – Patroon 2 Counselor Mrs. Smith – Mohawk 1 Counselor Mr. Farnan – Mohawk 2 Counselor Ms. Lavigne – Student Assistance Counselor Mrs. Amiri – Counseling Secretary
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Bethlehem Central Middle School Welcome
Counseling Center • Mrs. Young – Patroon 1 Counselor • Mr. Lenhardt – Patroon 2 Counselor • Mrs. Smith – Mohawk 1 Counselor • Mr. Farnan – Mohawk 2 Counselor • Ms. Lavigne – Student Assistance Counselor • Mrs. Amiri – Counseling Secretary • Mrs. Kohler – Counseling Secretary • Stephanie Townsend – Counseling Intern
Role of a School Counselor • Certified educator trained in school counseling. • Address the needs of students through a comprehensive, standards-based, developmental school counseling program. • School counselors work with all students, including those who are considered at-risk and those with special needs.
Comprehensive School Counseling Program • Preventive in design • Developmental in nature • Integral part of the total educational program
Delivery System Addresses how the program will be implemented
Individual Student Planning Counselors Coordinate ongoing systemic activities designed to assist the individual student in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
Responsive Services Activities to meet students immediate needs. These needs may require counseling, consultation, referral, or information
System Support Consists of professional development, consultation, collaboration and teaming • Counselors are involved in updating their leadership and advocacy skills • Professional association membership (ASCA) • Post-graduate education • Work with teachers, staff and parents regularly to address student needs
Counseling Curriculum Structured and developmental classroom/group lessons designed to assist students in achieving academic, career and personal, social success. The purpose is to provide all students the knowledge and skills appropriate for their developmental level
6th Grade Guidance Curriculum • Bully Prevention – Becoming an Ally • Character Education • Stress Management and Transition to the Middle School
Student Assistance Counselor • Assist students via group and individual process in an effort to make their middle school years successful and enjoyable • Coordinate several groups that give students opportunities to discuss issues important to them. • Liaison with middle school counselors, teachers, and administrators to create a happy, safe, and healthy atmosphere for all students.
New Student Transition Friendship Socialization Anger Management Grief Divorce/ Separation Careers Stress/Anxiety Self-Esteem ***Groups dependant on student population needs each year Student Groups
Role of School Counseling Intern Complete an entire range of activities & functions: • Individual counseling sessions • Small group counseling: • New Students Transition Group • Girls Group • Large group presentations: • Coping with Stress • Character
Communication • District Calendar • BC@Home • SNN • Web Page – http://bcsd.k12.ny.us • Daily Announcements • Curriculum Handbook, Guide to Student Activities, Student and Parent Handbook, Assignment Notebook • Telephone • 5-Week Reports & Report Cards
5 week Reports The 5th week of the quarter ends on these dates and the reports are on BC@Home a week later. October 9 (16) December 11 (18) March 12 (19) May 14 (21)
Report CardsThe Marking period Ends: November 13 February 1* April 16 June 23
Report Cards Posted on BC@Home November 20 February 5 April 23 July 5
Sign up for the School News Notifier on http://bcsd.k12.ny.us • SNN sends up-to-date news and information from school to your E-mail. • Receive information about emergency closings ad dismissals, special events….at work or home! • SNN will remind you to check BC@Home for 5-week reports and report cards!!!