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The RCMS
Counseling Program is an integral part of the total education
program. It is comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and
preventive in nature. It promotes students' academic,
personal/social development and raises career awareness. It is
designed to meet the needs of all students.
Middle School Counselors
Provide direct
counseling services to students individually and in support
groups
Provide
education and support services to parents
Provide
assessment by helping students identify their skills, abilities,
achievements, and interests
Help students
to understand more about themselves during this transitional
period
Help students
manage and organize information
Help students
develop positive attitudes toward lifelong learning
Help student
explore career exploration activities
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What does a Counselor do? |
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Visits my classroom to help me understand
myself and others
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Works with small groups on study habits,
self-concept, divorce, conflict resolution, and
improving academic performance
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Meets new students to help them adjust to
school
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Explains test scores to parents and teachers
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Talks with parents and teachers
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When do I see a Counselor? |
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When I have good news to share...
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When I have trouble with my friends
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When I have trouble with my school work
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When I have problems with my brothers and
sisters
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When I have trouble getting along with others
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When I need to talk to someone
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How do I see a Counselor? |
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My teacher can ask the counselor to see me.
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My parents can ask the counselor to see me.
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I can ask my teacher if I can go to the
counselor's office.
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