Abington Heights Middle School Guidance Department
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Middle School Counseling Services
Hello! The 2007 – 2008 school year is in full swing and we are excited to remind you of the services offered through the middle school counseling department. There are some exciting new things that we are offering as well…so be sure to check in with your child’s school counselor.
As always school counselors are available to meet with all of the students in the middle school from 7:25 AM until 2:00 PM. Students have been assigned to counselors according their last names.
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School Counselor |
Students with Last Names beginning with: |
Phone Number |
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Mrs. Ilene White |
A – F |
585.4338 |
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Mrs. Sarah Smith |
G – N |
585.4335 |
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Mrs. Stacey Bamford |
O – Z |
585.4316 |
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Mrs. Terri Winowich |
Guidance Secretary |
585.4328 |
Students may work with a school counselor in an individual session, mediation with other students, a small group setting or in the classroom. Some of the small groups that we are looking forward to running this year will focus on friendship skills, relaxation, stress management, organization, school success, divorce, and any other topics that we may see a need for as the year progresses. If you would like your student to see his or her counselor, please feel free to call us at the numbers above. We would also like you to contact us if you would like your child to be part of a group that may be offered.
How to contact the counselors?
We are available every day from 7:25 - 2:00. You can call the Middle School office at 586-1281 or the individual counselors at the above phone numbers. Students can see the counselor through self-referral, teacher referral or parent referral.
What are the guidance services at the Middle School?
Meet with students who are entering our School District for the first time.
Serve as a consultant to teachers and help students adjust to the classroom environment.
Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and community resources.
Coordinate efforts with other school specialists.
Meet with parents concerning the needs of their children.
Maintain confidentiality with students and parents.
Coordinate 8th grade high school planning.
Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and large group guidance when needed.
Provide resource materials for students, parents and teachers on a variety of topics related to adolescent development.
Work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to provide a positive learning environment
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