Why Middle School Counselors?
Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth,
curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Through a
comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work
as a team member with school staff, parents and the community to create a
caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby young adolescents can
achieve academic success. Middle school counselors enhance the learning
process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs
are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire
positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and
realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing
members of the world community. The professional middle school counselor
holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school
counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional
development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing
today’s students. Professional association membership is encouraged as
it enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.