School Counseling Department
The School Counseling Department designs and delivers a comprehensive school counseling program. It is a pro-active, prevention-based program that serves all students and is a collaborative effort between the school counselor, parents and other educators to create an environment that promotes student achievement. It is an integral component of the Junior High School’s academic mission and is driven by student data and is based on standards in academic, career and personal/social development. Students and parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with their child’s school counselor at any time to discuss these areas and to answer any questions and concerns. The School Counseling Department may specifically assist a student in the following ways:
Academic
- individual student academic program planning
- ongoing evaluation of student’s academic progress and success
- academic counseling for at risk students
- analyze and utilize school and student data
- tutoring resources
- academic programs based on student needs
Careers
- career counseling and exploration
- development and clarification of career interests and goals
- exploration of career resources
- planning of appropriate courses to meet graduation requirements and future goals
- career programs based on student needs
Personal/Social
- parent, peer, teacher relationships
- referral and collaboration with social agencies and private counseling services
- assist at risk students based on individual needs
- personal/social programs based on student needs
Crisis Text Line: TEXT PA to 741741 or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or visit https://www.thetrevorproject.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 https://www.translifeline.org
Office Hours
6:45 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. during school year
7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m during summer break
School Counseling Department Secretaries
Kattie Kinsella ext. 18010
Donna Burger ext. 18009
Contact number:(570) 424-4848 ext. #3