GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

SUMMARY OF SERVICES

Helping resolve problems that interfere with learning

Encouraging academic, social and personal potential

Academic

     Providing career exploration opportunities

     Overseeing all standardized testing

     Supporting students with special needs

     Consulting with teachers, administrators, and parents to support struggling students

Social/Interpersonal                                                   

     Educating students about conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

     Providing crisis intervention and prevention

     Planning and supporting Advisory program

     Transitioning students from Hampden Meadowsto BMS and from BMS to the high school

     Facilitating group meetings with students and their peers

Personal

     Helping students develop self-awareness

     Assisting in personal decision making