The A.L. Corbett Middle School Counseling Department is made up of one counselor.  Who works with students, parents, the community, and faculty/staff to provide a safe, nurturing environment where all students can learn.  Please use the "School Counselor Referral Form" if you know a student who may need to talk to a school counselor.

Counseling Program Mission

The mission of the school counseling program is to help students develop their educational, social, career, and personal goals. There is a commitment to help each student grow to his or her highest potential at school with preparation for his/her next grade level and to become a productive citizen of the community.

Description of Counseling Services

The school counselor and career specialist work with all students, parents, staff, administration, and community members to support the school’s mission; make services available to all students; and provide knowledge and skills that are developmentally appropriate for all students.

ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College and Career Readiness Student Standards

• Category 1: Mindset Standard

  • Category 2: Behavior Standards—Learning Strategies, Self-Management, and Social Skills

Curriculum

Everfi (SEL), provides students with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and the community.

System Supports

• Small Success Group Counseling –problem-solving, anger management, study skills, bullying, self-esteem building, test-taking, character development, social skills, goal-setting, peer mediation, violence prevention, and conflict resolution

• Collaboration with teachers, parents, students, and administrators.

• Refer students to other programs.

• Academic Advisement

• School-Wide Advisory/Mentor Program 6,7,8

• Student-parent conferences, Individual Graduation Plans (Grade 8)

• PSAT, Junior Scholars

• Fifth and Eighth Grade Transition Orientation

• Eighth Grade Parent Night at WSHS

• Fifth Grade Parent Night at ALC

• Anti-Bullying Awareness

• New Student Orientation

• Volunteer Training Program

• Red Ribbon Week

• ACPSD Virtual School

• Pantry/Packs for middle school

• SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program

• ACPSD CTE Tour