The School Counseling Department of Cramer Junior High school envisions a future where learners are successful in the pursuit of intellectually, socially, and emotionally fulfilling lives. The school counseling program develops leaders who are equipped with growth mindsets as well as the skills and compassion to advocate for individual growth and the needs within their community. The school counselor collaborates with stakeholders to meet learners’ identified needs, deliver interventions using researched-based methods, and analyze data and programs to continually improve. As a result, learners will be empowered to develop, grow and achieve as productive citizens.
The School Counseling Department of Cramer Junior High school envisions a future where learners are successful in the pursuit of intellectually, socially, and emotionally fulfilling lives. The school counseling program develops leaders who are equipped with growth mindsets as well as the skills and compassion to advocate for individual growth and the needs within their community. The school counselor collaborates with stakeholders to meet learners’ identified needs, deliver interventions using researched-based methods, and analyze data and programs to continually improve. As a result, learners will be empowered to develop, grow and achieve as productive citizens.
WHY WOULD A STUDENT SEE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR?
The school counselor can help students with academic, social-emotional concerns, and career/college planning. A. Academic/Educational Counseling – Students sometimes have academic problems in areas including study habits, expectations, time management, organizational skills, and the level of the curriculum. A counselor may assist students in exploring solutions to these and other academic problems. B. Personal/Social Counseling – A counselor may assist students to develop skills to overcome obstacles, talking about healthy relationships, learning communication skills, working on self-esteem and transition into and out of middle school. The counselor will also provide support and assistance to students and families in crisis and can provide referrals to outside agencies for more extensive assistance including counseling, evaluations or treatment. C. Career/Vocational Counseling – A school counselor may assist students in the early stages of career exploration. Discussing career interests, looking at college requirements, creating a plan for high school goals, and looking at careers. Should you wish for me to speak with your student, please do not hesitate to either call or email. Please be aware that there may be a time when I may talk with your student due to a self-referral, student referral, teacher/staff referral, agency referral, or administrative referral. HOW DOES A STUDENT SEE THE COUNSELOR? We have an open door policy for students and will see them immediately whenever possible. If we are not available there is a drop box outside of the counseling office for students to request to speak with someone. We strive to be immediately available to meet with any student in crisis. Every attempt is made to not interrupt core academic classes (Math, Science, English, and Social Studies) whenever possible for non-emergency situations. Additionally, a student is welcome to see the counselor during lunchtime. The CJH Counseling Office is a Safe Space where ALL students are welcome. HOW DOES A PARENT/GUARDIAN SEE A COUNSELOR? Parents and guardians are welcome to meet with counselors and are asked to make appointments in advance, to ensure that the counselor will be available. You may call or email the counselor to set-up a meeting. We maintain a brief list of local private counseling services for referral purposes for parents interested in private counseling for their student. Click Here for the list. This referral list is not a recommendation for any provider of private counseling services. Should a parent request that his/her student meet with the school counselor regularly for an extended amount of time, a referral to an outside agency/therapist would be made. If your child is resistant to seeing a therapist, please click here for helpful information. |
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