Guidance Staff

Grade 6
Kathi Babin
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Grade 7
Josh Meyer
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Grade 8
Margie Scherzer
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Tona Morrow
Secretary to the Guidance Office
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215-576-3280 ext. 7020
Fax: 215-572-3886

Middle School Counseling

• Promotes social, emotional, and personal growth at each stage of development

• Aids in the development of decision making, problem-solving, and coping skills

• Helps with transitions and changes

• Assists all students to mature in understanding of themselves and others

• Offers crisis intervention and remediation services

• Supports students who are new to the school

• The school counselors meet with individuals and small groups to address various topics.

• Students can be referred by themselves or by their parents, teachers, or other staff members.

• Provide support for school-related issues and concerns interfering with school progress

Lessons

• Hidden Disabilities

• Mindfulness

• Cyber Safety and Bullying

• Careers/Naviance

• Transition and course selection for 9th grade

Consultation

• School counselors work with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students

• Serve as a resource

• Conference with parents and staff to promote a positive learning experience

• Provide information, materials, and referral assistance

• Gain understanding of students through observation and regular meetings

Additional Resources:

• Abington Parent Resource Center

• General Parenting Information

• ADD Helpline

• Teaching Tolerance

• Montgomery County PA Mobile Crisis 

• Youth/Teen Suicide Hotline

• Student Assistance Program (SAP) Referral