Role of the School Counselor
The school counseling program at Quioccasin Middle School is designed to aid children in mastering the academic, social/emotional, and career tasks which are essential to the development of academic, technical, and life skills. School counselors help students understand the link between academics and future plans, develop skills in career exploration, acquire and maintain positive personal/social relationships, and ultimately become responsible and productive citizens.
Since the purpose of the school counseling program is help students succeed in school and in life, school counselors engage in activities with and for students that help them achieve student competencies identified by the American School Counselor Association National Standards. Student competencies define the knowledge, attitudes, and skills students should obtain and demonstrate in academic, career and social/emotional areas as a result of participating in a standards-based school counseling program.
21st century comprehensive school counseling:
- Ensures equitable access to educational and career exploration opportunities for all students
- Promotes a rigorous academic curriculum for all students
- Provides strategies for closing equity gaps
- Supports the development of skills to increase student success
- Fosters advocacy for all students
These program services are balanced between prevention and intervention and are based upon the needs of students
Program Delivery Services include:
- individual counseling
- small group counseling
- school counseling curriculum (classroom lessons)
- consultation with the important adults in children's lives
- coordination of the school-wide counseling program and services with community agencies
At Quioccasin Middle School, school counselors work with the same group of students as they progress through their middle school years. This allows school counselors to build strong relationships with students and families. School counselors provide meaningful lessons for students on a variety of topics including, but not limited to stress/anxiety management, conflict resolution, bullying prevention, decision-making, problem-solving, goal-setting, course planning, and career exploration.
The mission of the Quioccasin Middle School counseling program aligns with the mission statement of Quioccasin Middle School which is to foster opportunities, celebrate diversity, and empower one another to promote growth while building inclusive community. We strive to ensure that all students are finding ways to feel connected; all students are being challenged by new learning and experiences; and all students know that they have a champion they can turn to. School counselors provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program that addresses the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of all students. Together with students, staff, parents and community members, school counselors facilitate a positive, supportive and culturally sensitive program that ensures our school community has options and opportunities that meet the diverse needs and interests of our students.
Annual Master Calendar for 2023-2024
All students will be added to our QMS School Counseling Schoology Course - We will continue to post resources, tools, announcements, student-paced lessons, discussion questions, etc. to keep students and families informed, while also helping everyone navigate this school year!
School counselors can be reached by phone (804/750-2636) or through email between the hours of 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Our registrar, Mrs. Maramba, will manage our office phone. Students can request a meeting with their school counselor by using this link. The link will be monitored during school hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Student Needs to See Their School Counselor
For Assistance Outside of School Hours
Regular business hours for school counselors are Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM through the last day of school. Please note that School-Based Mental Health Teams are not available to provide guidance, resources, or intervention services for mental health emergencies outside of school hours.
If you or your child are experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
For additional mental health services, Henrico Area Mental Health may be accessed at the following numbers: 804-727-8515 (same day access) or 804-727-8484 (emergency).
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, please contact Child Protective Services at (804) 501-5437 (Mon.-Fri., 8-4 pm) or the VA Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline outside of business hours at 1-800-552-7096.
If you are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking, please contact Safe Harbor’s 24 hour helpline at (804) 612-6126.
