SMMS School Counseling
The Smart’s Mill Counseling Department provides a Comprehensive Developmental Program that meets the needs of ALL students. Counselors are able to assist in individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance while consulting with teachers, administrators, and parents. School counselors offer assistance in academic, personal, social, and career areas of the school environment. Following the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model, we provide both direct and indirect services to better support our students.
Direct Student Services:
Instruction – teaching the school counseling curriculum to students focused through the lens of selected student standards from the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success (i.e. Bullying Prevention Lessons, Course Selections Lessons)
Appraisal and Advisement – assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future (i.e. Academic and Career planning, scheduling)
Counseling – providing professional assistance and support provided to an individual or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success. School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools; however, school counselors are prepared to recognize and respond to student mental health needs and to assist students and families seeking resources.
Indirect Student Services:
Consultation – share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations (i.e. Parent Coffee Talks)
Collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement (Parent meetings, Return to Learn meetings)
Referrals – support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.
Students may see their counselor by filling out an appointment form (linked below) or through our School Counseling Schoology group. Parents are able to call Smart’s Mill at (571) 252-2030 to schedule an appointment during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30p.m.
2024-2025 School Counseling Team
6th Grade Counselor/Lead Counselor: Dr. Whitehead (EMAIL)
7th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Cassette (EMAIL)
8th Grade Counselor: Miss. Cannon (EMAIL)
