What Does a School Counselor Do

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What Does a School Counselor Do?

• The Counseling Department is dedicated to
  assisting the students at MMS with their
  academic, career, and personal/social development
  before a challenge occurs. Preventative
  counseling is the key

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School Guidance Curriculum

• Organizational, study and test-taking skills
• Peer relationships and effective social skills
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making
  and conflict resolution
• Career awareness, exploration and planning
• Substance abuse education
• Multicultural/diversity awareness

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Individual Student Planning

• Education in understanding of self, including
  strengths and weaknesses
• Transition planning

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Responsive Services

• Individual and small group counseling
• Individual/family/school crisis intervention .
• Peer facilitation

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System Support

• Consultation, collaboration and teaming .
• Program management and operation .