The comprehensive school counseling program at Waite Middle School is based on the American School Counseling Association Model and our district standards. It includes a variety of services for all students and is designed to assist with interests and issues related to the stages of student growth in the areas of academic, career, personal, emotional, and social development.  The following services will be offered for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Small group counseling sessions, with parent permission, for students focusing on: study skills, friendship/social skills, anxiety, and anger management. If you feel that your child needs assistance in any of these areas please let us know.

• Individual meetings to help students adjust to school or help with personal and or social issues on an as needed basis.

• Classroom and school-wide counseling lessons with emphasis on personal/social skills, bullying prevention, academic development (study skills), and college and career readiness.

• Ongoing parent workshops on a variety of topics.

• Resource and referral assistance to other programs and services in the community.  

• Monthly school counseling newsletter with information, updates, and upcoming events.