Edison Middle School
Student Services
What we do
Student Services provides support and guidance to students experiencing challenges that impact them at school. These issues may be:
Academic/Educational – At times, students have academic concerns in areas including study habits, expectations, time management, organizational skills. A Student Services staff person may assist students in exploring solutions to these and other academic problems.
Personal/Social Counseling – We assist students to develop skills to interact more effectively with others, identify personal values, talents and interests and support students through the transitions into and out of middle school. Staff may provide support and assistance to students and families in crisis and can provide referrals to outside agencies for more extensive assistance including counseling, evaluations or treatment.
Career/Vocational Counseling – A middle school counselor may assist students in the early stages of career exploration.
HOW DOES A STUDENT SEE SOMEONE IN STUDENT SERVICES?
Students should ask their teacher for permission to meet with someone in Student Services. Unless the student has an urgent need, the teacher may recommend a specific time for the student to leave class, so that the student does not miss too much important academic information. Additionally, a student is welcome to see someone in Student Services before or after school or during lunchtime, if the counselor is available.
Students must check in with the secretary in Student Services. If the Student Services staff member is not available, a pass will be sent for the student when they become available.
HOW DOES A PARENT/GUARDIAN MEET WITH SOMEONE IN STUDENT SERVICES?
Parents and guardians are welcome to meet with anyone in Student Services and are asked to make appointments in advance if possible. Parents and guardians are welcome to call or email to request an appointment or discuss any concerns they may have.
Confidentiality
Maintaining student confidentiality is key in the role that we play, however, there are limits to confidentiality pertaining to student safety.
Mental Health
We strive to prioritize the mental health needs of our students and recognize that in doing so, our students will achieve high levels of success at school.
Confidentiality Statement
Due to the nature of school counseling, please be reminded of our limits of confidentiality and concern for student safety. All educators, including school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists are mandated reporters. We are required by law to report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the proper local reporting agency. For immediate support if you or someone you know is in crisis, families should contact Family Services, Crisis Center at +1 (920)436-8888 which is open 24/7.