LRMS School Counseling Department
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Supporting and Encouraging Student Success
The School Counseling Office is an integral part of what students need to become well rounded, physically as well as mentally healthy adults. In a collaborative effort between home and school, students will receive personal/social, academic and career development through the delivery of guidance and counseling activities.
Recent ActivityCounseling Office Staff:
Rebecca Young- Counseling Director/6th Grade Counselor
Alyssa Enrico- 7th Grade Counselor
Kara Proctor-Dunn- 8th Grade Counselor
Susan Wessolleck- Secretary/Registrar
Rebecca Young- Counseling Director/6th Grade Counselor
Alyssa Enrico- 7th Grade Counselor
Kara Proctor-Dunn- 8th Grade Counselor
Susan Wessolleck- Secretary/Registrar
Slogan
Supporting and Encouraging Student Success
Mission Statement
The School Counseling Office is an integral part of what students need to become well rounded, physically as well as mentally healthy adults. In a collaborative effort between home and school, students will receive personal/social, academic and career development through the delivery of guidance and counseling activities.
Our goal is to motivate and inspire students to thrive and learn that they have a purpose in life that only needs to be discovered. Given the appropriate support and resources students learn to understand themselves, make responsible decisions, develop coping skills, and respect others as they work toward becoming life long learners and successful 21st century citizens.
Philosophy
The counselors at Lake Ridge Middle School believe:
- All students can learn and should be supported academically.
- Learning requires the active participation, mutual respect, and individual accountability of students, teachers, staff, parents, and the community.
- Learning is a lifelong process.
The school counseling program should:
- Be planned and coordinated using specific goals and developmental student competencies that address the needs of all students.
- Ensure that all students have equal access to a comprehensive school counseling program.
- Use data to drive program development and will use this data to analyze and improve the program on an annual basis.
- Base classroom lessons and activities on the Prince William County Guidance Curriculum which incorporates the personal, social, academic and career domains and will include activities that address closing the achievement gap.
All school counselors at Lake Ridge Middle School will:
- Adhere to ethical standards as advocated by the American School Counselor Association.
- Continually assess their individual activities & programs to ensure the goals of the school and the goals of the school counseling program are being met.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, & staff to assist with student’s developmental needs.
- Participate in professional development activities
An appointment is required to register students
In order to register your child/children for school you need to have very specific documents and information. Please visit
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/students_parents/student_enrollment.shtml for more information and to ensure a quick and smooth registration appointment.
Department Announcements Midterm Exam ScheduleExam Schedule-January 2012
If we have a snow day on the exam day all exams will be moved to the next school day.
Thursday- 1.19th : Blue day
Spanish II- Engman- 9:45-11:45-E1 lunch at 11:45
Friday- 1.20th : White day
French II- Maynard-9:45-11:45- E2 lunch at 11:45
French II-DeFusco- 11:00-1:00- E15 lunch at 10:20 (Arrive 10:45)
French I (white day students)- DeFusco 8:20 – 10:20 - E15
Spanish I- Garcia’s 1st & 3rd block white day students- 8:15-10:15- cafeteria
Spanish II- Engman- 12:40-2:40- E1- lunch at 12:15
Monday- 1.23rd : Blue day
French I-(blue day students) Defusco- 8:20 – 10:20 E15
Spanish I-Garcia’s 1st & 3rd block blue day students- 8:15-10:15-cafeteria
Spanish I- Engman- 12:40-2:40- E1- lunch at 12:15
Wednesday- 1.25th & Thursday 1.26th
Algebra I and Geometry during normal class periods
vArrangements for make-ups will need to be made between the student and the individual teacher. High School Course Catalog AvailableThe high school course catalog for the 2012-13 school year is now available online. Rising freshman will learn about the sceduling process and their options for 9th grade courses from their couselor. They should share the information with their parents over the next couple of months. In February students will then select their courses for next year. The catalog provides information about available courses and support services, and can serve as a resource throughout the school year. The catalog can be accessed on the School Division’s Web site at www.pwcs.edu. Select the drop-down menu under “Students,” then choose “High School Course Catalog.” Specialty Program ApplicationsHigh School Specialty Program Application are now available online. There are no longer paper applications to pick up at schools all you need to do is visit the link below and enter all of the appropriate information for each specialty program.
WSHS Parent CoffeeAt 9:00AM on January 21, 2012, WSHS will host an important meeting in the auditorium regarding High School Graduation Requirements, WSHS Specialty Programs, the Course Selection Process, and Post High School Planning. Please RSVP by January 19, 2012, by e-mailing wrightpr@pwcs.edu or by calling 703.497.8132. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, please check the WSHS website at www.woodbridge.hs.groupfusion.net for a reschedule date.
Specialty Program Information DatesSpecialty Program Information Meeting Dates
January 5, 2012: Potomac High School- Cambridge Program, Welding, and Navy JROTC
January 10, 2012: Forest Park High School- The Center for Information Technology
January 11, 2012: Osbourn Park High School- The Biotechnology Center
Woodbridge High School- Fine and Performing Arts Center, Project Lead the Way and Advanced Placement Scholars
January 12, 2012: Hylton High School- The Center for International Studies and Languages and Television Production
January 17, 2012: Gar-Field High School-International Baccalaureate Programme
January 19, 2012: Freedom High School-Center for Environmental and Natural Science
More information can be found on each school’s program at www.pwcs.edu under Specialty Programs. Thomas Jefferson Applications Available 8th graders who applied to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology please see below:
Semifinalist Pool notification mailed: 1.20.12 Final notification mailed: 3.20.12 Preview night for admitted students:4.11.12 National Heritage MonthsHere at Lake Ridge Middle School we appreciate and value our diverse school community.
We want to recognize and learn about all of the different cultures that help to make LRMS the wonderful school that it is today. Please make note of the National Heritage Months that are celebrated throughout the year and if you have any information that you would like to share bring it to Mrs. Proctor-Dunn in the School Counseling office. September 15- October 15: Hispanic Heritage October: Czech Heritage, German American Heritage, Iatlian American Heritage, and Polish American Heritage November: American Indian Heritage February: African American History March: Irish American Heritage, Greek American Heriatge and National Women's History May: Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage and Jewish American Heriatge Options for Education after High School4-Year Colleges- Students earn a degree once they have completed a program of study. They usually offer a bachelor's dregree in the arts (e.g. English, history, drama) or sciences (e.g. biology, computer science, psychology, engineering).
2-Year Colleges- Students earn an associate degree once a they have completed a two-year course of study. Some colleges award certificates to students who have met course requirements and are ready to practice in their career fields. Some students start at a two-year college then transfer to a four-year college due to financial issues or to improve their gradesbefore going to a four-year college. Vocational or Technical Schools- They usually offer programs that are two years or less. The schools provide students with hands-on experience related to their future career interests. Students typically earn a certificate for the particular skill or trade upon completion of the program. Keys to having a successful school yearTHINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER:
Get involved:
Get an adequate amount of sleep Eat healthy well balanced meals everyday Pay attention and take notes in classes Write down assignments and make sure to plan ahead of time for up coming due dates Complete and turn in all assignments Read for pleasure everyday You want to make sure that you allow for some independence as your children are growing up and need to learn how to be responsible for themselves in order for them to be successful, positive contributors to our society. College admission requirements get more challenging every year. So thinking ahead will help open many doors and allow them to have more opportunities and options available to them. Approach each day with a positive attitude Department Contacts
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