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AGAWAM MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNSELING SERVICES Secretary Ms. Stacy Wieners - 789.1400 x455
| Guidance Counselor |
Adjustment Counselor |
| Mrs. Jennifer Lapoint |
Mr. Richard Cowles |
| 413.789.1400 x455 |
413.789.1400 x491 |
Guidance Nights
Guidance Evening hours are by appointment only.
Please telephone no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of guidance evenings hours to schedule an appointment.
January 31, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
April 17, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
New Student Registration Please call the Guidance Office and schedule an appointment to register a new student. The following information is needed upon registration:
1. Medical Records – Physicals and Immunizations
2. Birth Certificate
3. Proof of address in Agawam – (see requirements)
4. Prior school records:
School Transfer/Sign-out with grades
Academic Transcript/most recent report card
Discipline Records/Reports
Any Special Education Information with copy of I.E.P.
5. Court/Legal guardianship/custody documents (if applicable)
6. Social Security Number
7. MCAS scores (if applicable)
8. SASID (if applicable)
Counseling Services Provided at the Middle School
- Aid students in course and subject selection.
- Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.
- Work to resolve students’ educational disabilities.
- Work to discover and develop special abilities of students.
- Work to prevent students from dropping out of school.
- Assist students in evaluating aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with students in evolving education and occupation plans in terms of such evaluation.
- Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
- Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
- Guide students in their participation in school and community activities.
- Obtain and disseminate occupational information to students and to classes studying occupations.
- Help student evaluate career interests and choices.
- Work with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to such problems as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
- Work with the Director of Special Education and other special education personnel to ensure that each student grows to his maximum potential.
- Confer with parents whenever necessary.
- Interpret the counseling program to the community.
- Advise administrators and faculty on the matters of student discipline
  
 
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