Our School
Contact Info
Terri Becker - UMS Counselor for Students with Last Names A-K
Danielle Travis - UMS Counselor for Students with Last Names L-Z
Christy Baker - District At-Risk and Lead Counselor
Guidance Documents
School Counseling
Students may stop by the counselor’s office as needed
Middle school counselors help students succeed by:
Promoting positive attitudes among students toward self, family, peers, and community.
Working collaboratively with students, parents, and teachers to identify and remove barriers to learning.
Assisting students in learning how school performance relates to future opportunities.
Counseling students regarding career planning and preparation.
Counseling students in groups and individually, depending upon the nature of the concern.
Implementing classroom guidance lessons that target the academic, career and personal/social development needs of middle aged learners.
Providing transition activities between elementary and middle school and middle school and high school.
A student may see the counselor for the following reasons:
Underachievement
Being teased or bullied
A new situation
Family concerns or changes
A conflict
A peer relationship
A learning problem
A behavior concern
A death or serious illness
Schedule change
Some positive extra attention
Helpful hints for parents:
Talk to your child about what happens at school
Look at student work, letters, etc
Read the newsletter and notes sent home
Monitor your child’s completion of homework on a daily basis
Praise your child’s good work and success
Get to know your child’s teachers and communicate with them frequently
Call the school if you have concerns or a problem arises
Encourage your child to show respect and character
Allow and encourage your child to participate in school activities