Counseling

The mission of the of school counselors is to promote healthy overall growth of all students through developmental guidance programs, small group interventions, and individual counsel.  The school counselors partner with parents, community members, administrators, and teachers to create and maintain a safe and enjoyable learning environment so students feel safe exploring their world.  

The counselor at SMS believes

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• All children are inherently worthy
• All children can learn
• All children have dignity and self-worth
• All children have the opportunity to participate in guidance programs
• All children will have support

The counseling program at SMS is designed to be preventative and developmental. Individual, group and classroom sessions increase students’ social and emotional awareness. These sessions address issues such as impulse control, empathy, anger management, bullying, honesty, friendship and problem solving.

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