Shady Grove Middle School
School Counseling Program
Jennifer Sadara
School Counseling Department Chair
7th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor (N-Z)
[email protected]
Alison Brecher
6th Grade Counselor
8th Grade Counselor (A-M)
[email protected]
Kim Kochuba
School Counselor
Alternative 1 Students
[email protected]
Vanessa Ramos
School Counseling Secretary/Registrar
[email protected]
Shady Grove Counseling Office: 301-548-7540
Shady Grove School Counseling Vision & Mission:
Shady Grove Middle School’s counseling department will implement a comprehensive, consistent, and developmental
program for all students. The counseling department will support academic achievement and personal growth for all
students by advocating, collaborating, consulting and teaming with parents, community members and other educators.
The school counseling program will assist students in becoming college and career ready and will motivate students to
become productive and responsible individuals that will thrive in the 21st century.
Shady Grove Middle School counselors belong to the Shady Grove Middle student services team along with other
helping professionals such as the school nurse, pupil personnel worker, school psychologist, and administrators.
The mission of the Shady Grove Middle School Counseling Department is to support academic achievement, college and
career readiness, and personal growth for all students.
Counseling Department Services:
Middle school is a time of exploration, change and growth for students. Counselors are here to help students and their
families during this important stage of development. Counselors promote and enhance the academic, personal, social,
health and career development of all students and guide students and their families in making informed educational
decisions. School counselors at the middle school level support students as they transition from elementary school to
middle school and from middle school to high school.
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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
o Individual sessions for students to help with a variety of academic and social-emotional concerns. Help
students explore the issue and make an appropriate plan of action.
GROUP COUNSELING
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o Focus on topics such as study skills, organizational skills, friendship, self-esteem, etc.
REFERRAL
o Assist students and families in receiving assistance from other program and services inside the school
and also from outside agencies.
CONSULTATION & COLLABORATION
o Working together with teachers, staff, specialists, parents, and outside resources to plan appropriate
services for every student.
COORDINATION
o Organizing and implementing events and activities that will benefit all students.