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Deep Creek Middle School

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Counseling

The mission of the DCMS School Counseling Department is to provide a data-informed, student-focused comprehensive school counseling program that builds a foundation for lifelong learning with emphasis on academic, social-emotional, and career development through culturally sustaining instruction and interventions, appraisal and advisement, and counseling for all students. 

The DCMS School Counseling Department believes all students have the ability to learn and achieve when equitably supported in a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

Direct Services Include:

  • Instruction – teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused on topics such as stress management, social skills, personal safety, career development, and academic success
  • Appraisal and Advisement – working with students to identify their abilities and interests and to help them make decisions regarding their future academic and career pathways
  • Counseling – providing professional assistance and support to individual students or small groups of students during times of heightened stress, transition, or other situations impeding student success

Indirect Services Include:

  • Consultation – sharing strategies to support student achievement with families, teachers, other educators, and community organizations
  • Collaboration – working alongside other educators, families, and the community to support student achievement
  • Referrals – supporting the well being and success of students by connecting students and families to valuable school and community-based resources

*School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools; however, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and assist students and families in seeking resources.