Counselor - Amy Barrett

Amy Barrett

SERVICES PROVIDED:

The counseling program at ACA Middle School supports students in their academic, career, and personal development through the following services:

Guidance: Ms. Barrett can provide guidance to benefit students’ academic skills, career planning, and social/emotional growth. She is only able to do this if Consent has been given per Senate Bill 12.

Individual Planning and Counseling: Academic, career, and personal counseling are available to all students at ACA Middle School. Sessions are kept confidential unless students disclose that they are being hurt, are hurting someone else, or want to hurt themselves. Please note that school counselors provide brief individual counseling. If in depth therapy is desired, Ms. Barrett is available to provide appropriate resources. She is only able to do this if Consent has been given per Senate Bill 12.

Ms. Barrett is available to meet with students regarding:

Academics:

· New student registration and orientation

· Transition to High School Educational planning

· Support for special needs

· Identifying post-secondary options consistent with interests and aptitudes Personal and Social

  Concerns:

· Peer difficulties

· Student crisis and conflicts

· School adjustment concerns

· Academic pressures

· Family concerns

· Information on community services and agencies

Career:

· Information on community service activities

· Developing career awareness through Xello