Middle Division School Counseling Programs

Convocation presentations aimed to address current needs and trends of Middle Division students

Coordinate Middle Division fall and spring events to support division-wide bonding

Design and facilitate Self-Care Week prior to midterm and/or final exams, offering psychoeducation and science-backed stress management skills for students

Direct skill-building: conflict resolution, emotional regulation, social skills, perspective taking, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism

Sixth Grade Orientation: support with bonding activities, social-emotional skills, and self-advocacy skills

Gender-specific grade-level meetings at the beginning of the year, during Advisory, about common stressors to anticipate: language, expectations for behavior on campus, as well as social media concerns

Advisory program with emphasis on developmentally relevant character education, leadership skill-building, and social/emotional learning

Facilitate grade-level breakout groups with other Middle Division faculty members through Advisory to address ways students can be their best selves as members of the Middle Division community

Topics include bullying prevention, kindness, inclusion, stress-management, social media, peer pressure, boundaries, etc.

Design mental health lessons to be delivered through the seventh grade health curriculum

Navigate program: where students anonymously share concerns about self or others

Share information with parents through the Middle Division Newsletter, such as trending and relevant articles, books, and other resources, as well as tips to specifically support adolescents

Present at Middle Division grade-level Parent Coffees, New Student Orientation, and other events about anticipated and current developmental needs, trends, and experiences

Transitional meetings from Lower Division to Middle Division and Middle Division to Upper Division to ensure alignment of support, services, and needs of incoming students

Guidance and consultation with Middle Division faculty, staff, and families to support the varying social/emotional needs and development of students

Regular collaboration with grade-level Academic Deans and the Learning Support Specialist to provide all-around support to ensure personal and emotional success in and out of the classroom

Mental health professional development