"We are no longer 'guidance counselors' only focused on graduation and course selection for students. We are professional school counselors who focus on the academic success, college and career readiness, and social-emotional development of all students.”  (Mindy Willard, ASCA 2013 School Counselor of the Year)

Middle school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students. They implement a comprehensive school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period. The program provides education, prevention and intervention activities, which are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. The program teaches knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to acquire in academic, career and social/emotional development, which serve as the foundation for future success.

ASCA Position

School counselors design and implement school counseling programs that improve a range of student learning and behavioral outcomes. “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” outlines the components of a school counseling program and brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, creating unity and focus towards improving student achievement and supporting student development.

Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development.  They implement a school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period.  Counselors lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting the school counseling program to the school's academic vision, mission and school improvement plan.

At Western Guilford Middle School, counselors develop guidance lesson curricula, small groups and individual lessons as needed to best meet the academic, social/emotional, and career needs of our students.  

Referral to the Counselor

Students can always request to speak with a counselor.  There are counseling request forms located in each classroom.  Students (and parents) can also click the link below or scan the QR code to quickly access the forms.  Please allow up to 24 hours for your counselor to respond.

https://forms.office.com/r/z9e1mKKAgW