Dianna Dark (Counselor for students A – K) at ext. 306 or e-mail
Heather Mitchell (Counselor for students L – Z) at ext. 308 or e-mail
From the Counselor office…….
Guidance
Department
Ms. Dark
Ms. Mitchell
Welcome to HHH Guidance Department
Dianna Dark (Counselor for students A – K) at ext. 306 or
e-mail
Heather Mitchell (Counselor for students L – Z) at ext. 308 or
e-mail
Guidance Counselors are responsible for
the following:
Academic Counseling
Personal Counseling
Advocating for students, parents, and teachers
Monitoring student academic progress
Assisting with transitions into and out of middle school
Facilitating Student Assistance Teams
Participation in Building Leadership Team Meetings
Coordinating parent/teacher conferences
Working with other school personnel to meet student needs
Implementation of Student Support Groups
Welcome to HHH Guidance Department
Middle school can be a difficult time for students. The ages
of 11 to 14 incur enormous developmental changes. The guidance department is
here to help any student who is struggling with academics and social or
emotional issues that relate to school.
In fact we encourage students to seek us out to help them resolve conflicts.
Conflicts can range from peer issues, heartbreak over a new crush, disagreement
with a teacher, eating disorders, bullying, and any and all issues that are
characteristic to middle school students. If we can help them find answers to
questions they have and assist in their problem solving skills, they will able
to return to class and focus appropriately on their academics.
We also often assist with social and personal issues that impede students' academic success.
Guidance Counselors are responsible for the following:
Leadership of PBIS Secondary Team
Participation in Building Leadership Team Meeting
Coordinating parent/teacher conferences
Collaborate with school personnel to meet student needs
Counselor Chats
Student Support/Counseling Groups
If you need to get hold of one of our counselors, just call or email today!
Dianna Dark (Counselor for students A – K) at ext. 306 or
e-mail
Types of Support/Counseling Groups
Bully Busters
A group for students who are being bullied
Chill Out
A group for students who struggle with managing their behavior when angry
Social Skills
A group for students who struggle with social interaction
Conflict Resolution
A group for students who struggle with appropriate ways to resolve disagreements
HOMEWORK WITHOUT THE HASSLE
We are beginning the second half of the year. Now, is an excellent time for parents to help their child continue to establish good homework habits.
Together with your child, choose a specific time and place for doing homework that is quiet.
Show interest in the homework. Know what is expected.
Utilize the Humphrey Homework Hotline and/or check the HHH Web Page to get a list of your child’s homework.
Organize the workspace with supplies close by – pencils, erasers, paper, dictionary, etc.
Don’t make your child sit for long stretches. Divide homework into 15 or 20 minute segments with 5 minute breaks
Consider letting your child earn video game or TV time by syncing it up with homework time. (For example, for every 15 minutes of homework, they can earn 15 minutes of fun time, etc.)
Give praise for good work and for steps in the right direction.