Eastern Middle School Counseling Office

Contact Information

Important Links

• FHPS Course Description Guides
• FHPS Student Handbooks
• Michigan’s Online Course Catalog
• Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program Brochure

The Role of a Counselor

In accordance with the Michigan School Counselors Association, the role of the middle school counselor in Forest Hills is to:

• Help children develop a better understanding and acceptance of themselves.
• Help children cope with family changes.
• Help children develop decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Help children develop socially and emotionally and to mature in their relationships with others.
• Help parents to understand their child’s emotions, behaviors and learning styles, and to assist them in meeting their child’s needs.
• Help school staff to understand and meet the needs of all students in intellectual, personal, social and emotional areas.
• Help parents and teachers create a positive learning environment.

Programs

Counselors present programs to students in large groups, small groups, and individually.

Classroom Guidance Lessons – Many students benefit from the skills and information presented in developmentally appropriate classroom guidance lessons.   Counselors provide activities which address the following topics:

• bullying & teasing behaviors
• career exploration
• cyber safety
• new student transition
• organizational & study skills

Individual Counseling–   Counselors are available for you privately to discuss a variety of topics including but not limited to:

• academic success
• emotional management
• friendship
• goal setting
• grief and loss

This is short term counseling typically resulting from a student, teacher or parent referral.