Counseling

Welcome to Ordean East Middle School!

We have 3 School Counselors that service approximately 1100 students 6-8th grade. We strive to follow ASCA Standards as much as possible. 

According to ASCA (American School Counselor Association), there should be 1 School Counselor per 250 Students (K - 12)

The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development. The standards are based on a survey of research and best practices in student achievement from a wide array of educational standards and efforts.

OEMS School Counselors--> do their best to support OEMS students through

Teaching proactive classroom lessons (friendship skills, interpersonal skills, executive functional skills, community building)

Offer small groups (when possible and is variable based on numbers and need)

Offer Individual Counseling (Short term solution focused), help connect to community resources

 

ASCA- Who Are School Counselors?

ASCA- Essential Role of Middle School Counselors

 

OEMS Important Upcoming Information

August 31st 9am-->  New Student Mini Day Camp    (enrolled families will receive more information in summer mailing) all incoming 6th grade students, and any new 7th and 8th grade students are invited

August 31st--> Student Schedules available online via Infinite Campus by 3pm (schedules are subject to change)

September 5th--> First day of School

September 12th--> Open House Time to be determined (after school hours)

 

OEMS Student Summer Mental Health Fun

Mental Health Needs:

• School Counselors are trained to support the mental health needs of students and are required to hold a Masters Level Degree in Counseling.  They can address student needs at school as well as connect families to local services, as needed.  School Counselors are here to support students socially, emotionally, and academically.  

• Students on an IEP may also receive services from our School Social Worker

• Co-located mental health therapy is available through Arrowhead Psychological Clinic.  Contact Arrowhead Psychological directly.
• List of outside agencies. (Please let us know if you know one we should add)
• ISD 709 Mental Health Resources and Information
• Crisis Text Line

Second Step Social Emotional Curriculum- 2023-2024 School Year

Bully Prevention Month Video

Career Awareness

 

Parental Controls Tips

We highly recommend that Guardians install mirroring apps on their students devices, restrict settings to reflect their age, set all profiles to private settings. 

Common Sense Media