Mustangs Curriculum and Counseling
Meet Our School Counselors
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Jacqueline Sanders |
Tina Duncan 7th Grade Counselor [email protected] |
Melissa Preston 8th Grade Counselor [email protected] |
Michelle Willis |
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M.S. in School Counseling from Liberty University
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B.S. in Psychology, Murray State University M.S. in School Counseling, Austin Peay State University
My goal as a school counselor is to develop a relationship with all of my students and help them reach their fullest potential. |
B.A. in Psychology from Le Moyne College M. Ed. in School Counseling from West Chester University of Pennsylvania Ed. S. in Counselor Education from The University of Alabama
I am passionate about empowering students to achieve their full potential. My expertise is in developing and implementing data-driven, comprehensive school counseling programs that supports student success. |
Small Group Counseling Topics Include:
If interested in small group counseling:
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Services We Provide
- Direct Services
- Whole Group Instruction: We create advisory period lessons for the school. We are open to suggestions; just talk to your counselor.
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- College/Career Exploration: We give aptitude tests and exposure to various careers. This is done through YouScience and Pathful Explore.
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- Social/Emotional Lessons: Developed around empathy, kindness, friendship skills, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and more!
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- Academic Lessons: Developed around academic motivation, attendance awareness, academic belonging, academic resiliency, and more!
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- Small Group Counseling- This is done by invitation only.
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- Individual Counseling- The students can request individual counseling as needed through our referral system.
- Indirect Services
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- Consultation with Staff
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- Provide Referrals for Mental Health Services
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- Collaboration with Stakeholders
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- Collaborative Behavior Team Members
How to Put in a Counseling Referral
You can privately request to see a counselor. If you do not have a laptop, any teacher can put in a referral for you, too. Ask the teacher to assist you. Typically, we respond to students within a day or two. This can be longer depending on the volume of counseling referrals.
Step-by-step Guide
- Open Classlink
- Choose the Counseling Referrals Icon
- Select your school counselor
- Type a brief reason for the referral
- Submit
8th Grade Transition/High School Preparation
Viking Voyage
Viking Voyage is held after Winter Break and supports 8th grade students as they register for high school and acclimate to the expectations of high school. Learn more about high school graduation requirements here.
Academies of CMCSS
To learn more about the Academies of CMCSS, visit their website.
Career & Technical Education
Community and Crisis Resources
