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COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY
The mission of the West Coffee Middle School counseling program is to meet the academic, social, emotional, physical and cultural needs of all students. Counselors meet with students individually, through classroom guidance, and special programs. Students will be encouraged, enabled, and empowered to make decisions and become involved in their school and community. As they learn and grow they will discover their uniqueness, sharpen their abilities and gain a sense of belonging by becoming contributors in their learning.
School Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
The primary purpose of these sessions is to help students explore their concerns, make appropriate plans of action, and be successful in following through with their plans.
Group Counseling
Group counseling allows students to share ideas about specific issues such as problem solving, career choices, educational planning, and peer relations. Students learn from one another with leadership from the counselor.
Classroom Guidance
Classroom guidance involves the counselor going into the classroom to share information and listen to student concerns about a specific topic.
Consultation
Counseling consultations are available to teachers, parents and other appropriate agencies. Parents and teachers are vital resources able to recognize the needs of students.
Coordination of Other Activities
School Counselors effectively coordinate a wide range of student services. The following is a list of additional services provided by the counselors at West Coffee Middle School.
Career Center
Character Education Program
Hospital/Homebound
Outside Agency Intervention
Post-Secondary Readiness Education Program
Preparation for High School
Red Ribbon Week
State Wide Testing
Student Orientation
Student Registration
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