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Counseling

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Amy Pierre-Johnson

School Counselor (5/6/7/8)

amy.pierre-johnson@adams12.org

720-972-6926

Welcome back Hulstrom students!

The Explore Test will be given to ALL 7th graders on Sept. 9th, 2010. The Explore test lets you know if you're on track for college, helps you find careers to match your interests and shows you the subjects you excell at as well as subjects you need to improve. Explore includes a test in English, math, reading and science. Students need to bring a reading book with them when they report for the test. Otherwise, pencils and calculators will be provided to the student.

Attention class of 2015!

High School Open House for incoming 9th graders is being sponsored by Adams 12 on the following dates:

11/4 (5-7pm @ the ESC) 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton, Co

11/9 (6-8pm @ Thornton Middle School) 9451 Hoffman Way, Thornton, CO

Learn about programs-Find out what academic, athletics, co -curricular and extra curricular programs are offered at each high school.

Meet with administration and counselors- Talk with staff from each of the High Schools.

Get your questions answered- Learn about opportunitieis for students.

Choice application deadline for the district is Jan 15th, 2010. You DO NOT need a choice application for the IB or L2K program. It is part of the application and acceptance process. However, you WILL need to fill out and turn in a choice form for the SOAR program at Horizon HS. Also, you will need to fill out a choice form if your are not attending your home high school. Forms can be found on the Adams 12 website under PARENT then click on FORMS. You can also pick up a copy of the form from Mrs. Pierre-Johnson. If you are unsure of your home high school, you may check the district website for more info under PARENT, POPULAR RESOURCES, then BOUNDARY LOCATOR. Choice is a decision made through the district and not at each individual school. Please contact Nancy Bunges at the ESC at 720-972-4055 with any choice questions or concerns.

Questions about Thorton IB program can be directed toward Michael Petteresch at 720-972-4839.

Questions about application decisions for the L2K program at Legacy HS can be directed to Andrew Hoffman at 720-972-6798 or andrew.hoffman@adams12.org.

Questions about the Horizon SOAR program can be directed to Cindy Blue at 720-972-4429 or cindy.blue@adams12.org. You must submit a choice application to the ESC by JAN. 15th if you ARE NOT within Horizon High Schools boundaries. The SOAR application is due by March 1st.

Middle School Students’ Developmental Needs

Middle school is an exciting, yet challenging time for students, their parents and teachers. During this passage from childhood to adolescence, middle school students are characterized by a need to explore a variety of interests, connecting their learning in the classroom to its practical application in life and work; high levels of activity coupled with frequent fatigue due to rapid growth; a search for their own unique identity as they begin turning more frequently to peers rather than parents for ideas and affirmation; extreme sensitivity to the comments from others; and heavy reliance on friends to provide comfort, understanding and approval.

Meeting the Challenge

Middle school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. Professional school counselors align with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This mission is accomplished through the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive, developmental and systematic school counseling program.

Middle School Counselors Implement the Counseling Program by Providing:

School Guidance Curriculum

Academic skills support

Organizational, study and test-taking skills

Education in understanding self and others

Coping strategies

Peer relationships and effective social skills

Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution

Career awareness, exploration and planning

Substance abuse education

Multicultural/diversity awareness

Individual Student Planning