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), it's recommended to have 1 School Counselor per 250 Students (K - 12)

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 Huskies BARK (Be Kind, Act Responsibly, Respect Others, Keep Safe)

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.  The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success 

• Students who have 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.
• Crisis Text Line- 988
• If you need help locating Resources, consider "We are Resourceful" 

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

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