Guidance Staff
Grade 6
Josh Meyer
jmeyer@udsd.org
Grade 7
Margie Scherzer
mscherze@udsd.org
Grade 8
Kathi Babin
kbabin@udsd.org
Tona Morrow
Secretary to the Guidance Office
215-576-3280 ext. 7220
Fax: 215-572-3886
Middle School Counseling
- Promotes social, emotional, and personal growth at each stage of development
- Aids in the development of decision making, problem-solving, and coping skills
- Helps with transitions and changes
- Assists all students to mature in understanding of themselves and others
- Offers crisis intervention and remediation services
- Supports students who are new to the school
- The school counselors meet with individuals and small groups to address various topics.
- Students can be referred by themselves or by their parents, teachers, or other staff members.
- Provide support for school-related issues and concerns interfering with school progress
Lessons
- Hidden Disabilities
- Mindfulness
- Cyber Safety and Bullying
- Careers/Naviance
- Transition and course selection for 9th grade
Consultation
- School counselors work with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students
- Serve as a resource
- Conference with parents and staff to promote a positive learning experience
- Provide information, materials, and referral assistance
- Gain understanding of students through observation and regular meetings
Additional Resources:
Abington Parent Resource Center
Montgomery County PA Mobile Crisis
