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Guidance Information
The school counselors at SHMS support our students in a number of ways, including academic, personal, and emotional needs. Middle school is an exciting time of growth and change and we are a welcoming and valuable resource that helps parents and students adjust to all of the transitions that take place during these years.
Our Counseling Team
Toshiro Goodman
School Counselor
Grades 7th - 8th Grades 5th - 6th
School Psychologist
Services Provided
The school counseling department at SHMS is a comprehensive developmental program that supports the school’s mission to empower and inspire all students to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become creative problem solvers, to achieve personal success, and to contribute responsibly to our society.
In our approach to meeting state school counseling and career guidance standards, our counselors help coordinate programs such as orientation for new students, Career Fair, transition to high school. Academic support, testing and screening for academic placement. The counselors are available to consult with parents and teachers to find ways to enhance student success.
Individual Counseling
We meet with students for confidential solution-focused counseling to address academic, personal, and career concerns. Parents and teachers may refer students; buy many students come in on their own. By helping students to identify their own personal strengths, we work with students on learning how to make decisions, set goals, overcome obstacles, and cope with challenges.
Small Group Counseling
Currently, CenterStone Counseling Services offer small group counseling. Sessions are offered on an “as needed” basis and could include study skills, friendship, stress and anxiety, transitioning to a new school, and family situations. Parents, teachers, and students should speak to a counselor to inquire about available groups.
RTI Referrals
If your child is having difficulty succeeding in the classroom, the first thing to do is contact his or her teacher. It may be helpful to set up a conference with them to discuss concerns and talk about ways to address the problem.
Spring Hill Middle School offers the STOP!T mobile app to our students to anonymously report
bullying, cyberbullying, inappropriate conduct, harassment, academic
dishonesty or any unsafe situation. The app also provides a way for students who are facing a
personal crisis to reach out for help.
The STOP!T app is a simple and fast tool that empowers students to
become upstanders and keep the culture of our school kind, safe and
welcoming.
Through the app, students can send photos, videos, screen shots
anonymously to our administration. We can have two-way communication
with students and the only way personally identifiable information will
be accessible is if a student voluntarily includes it within the content
of a report or message.
If you have any questions about the STOP!T app, please contact School Counselor . Here are FAQ.
Helpful Links
Bullying and Cyber-bullying Resources
www.cyberbullyinghelp.com
www.stopbullying.gov
Suicide Prevention
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 800-273-TALK
Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program
http://www.state.tn.us/education/students.shtml
Interest Inventory for 7th and 8th grade students
https://www.collegefortn.org/
Go to this site to take the Career Search and Skills Assessment. This site has great information on career, college, and financial aid.
Resources for Parents
CenterStone Counseling 888-291-4357
Mental Health Emergency-Mobile Crisis 866-791-9222
Suspected Child Abuse 877-237-0004