Middle School Counseling Department 

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Meet Your School Counselors

Mrs. Debra Frain
School Counselor — Students A–K

Dr. Michelle Guers
School Counselor — Students L–Z

 

 

Our Counseling Mission

Blue Mountain School District counselors are advocates who empower students' academic, career, and personal/social development. Collaborating with families and the community, we provide comprehensive support and maximize potential, ensuring all students are prepared with the skills and knowledge to succeed as productive members of society.

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At Blue Mountain Middle School, the counseling program supports students throughout the unique transitions and challenges of the middle school years. Counselors work collaboratively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners to provide academic support, career exploration and planning, and social/emotional support. Our goal is to help every student develop the skills, confidence, and resources needed for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

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School Counseling Services

The Blue Mountain Middle School Counseling Department provides a variety of services and supports to promote students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development. Services include:

• Individual and small-group counseling

• Academic planning, monitoring, and support

• Career exploration and planning

• Social/emotional support

• Peer Tutoring Program

• Student Assistance Program (SAP)

• 504 Plan coordination and support

• Course selection and scheduling

• High school and Schuylkill Technology Center transition planning

• Crisis intervention and short-term support

• Coordination of standardized testing and accommodations

• Parent/guardian consultation and support

• Collaboration with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies

• Referrals to appropriate school and community resources

 

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Student Assistance Program (SAP)

Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process designed to identify and address barriers that may interfere with a student's learning and success in school. The primary goal of SAP is to help students overcome these barriers so they can achieve, advance, and remain in school.

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Blue Mountain Middle School SAP Team works collaboratively with students and families to identify appropriate services and supports available within the school. When additional assistance is needed, the team can also help connect families with resources and services available in the community.

SAP Brochure

SAP Permission Form

 

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Testing & Assessment

Blue Mountain Middle School students participate in state and district assessments throughout the school year.

 

PSSA Testing

Students in grades 6 and 7 participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.

 

Students in grade 8 participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.

 

Keystone Exam

Grade 8 students who are enrolled in an Algebra I course will participate in the Algebra I Keystone Exam.

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Firefly Testing

All students in grades 6–8 participate in Firefly assessments in November and February. These assessments provide information about student progress and help the school monitor academic growth. 

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