Progress Report 1 is September 5, 2025
Kingsmen Counseling
Once a Kingsmen, Always A Kingsmen
Kingsmen Counseling Mission Statement
Kingsmen Counseling’s mission is to support, encourage, and empower students to achieve success through academics, social relationships, and effective decision-making in a structured but nurturing environment focused on equity, access, and success, while preparing them for high school and beyond. We value inclusion and celebrate diversity and strive for each member of our community to have a sense of belonging while at National City Middle.
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NCM Student & Parent Handbook
Kingsmen Families- our Parent and Student Handbook is now available electronically. It is packed with information about National City Middle, including bell schedules, dress guidelines, athletics, and schoolwide norms. Click on the handbook below.
Starting Strong
We hope everyone is enjoying their Summer break. We welcome our new students, and welcome back our Kingsmen from last year. As we prepare for our school year, let's focus on starting strong by staying on top of our schoolwork, making good choices, and meeting new friends.
Schedule Changes
Due to the unforeseen circumstances, many students' class schedules are changing. Counselors make every effort to minimally impact each student's schedule change, while considering the three elective choices submitted last year. Changes are made promptly, and with the intent of getting all students settled in as soon as possible.
Counselor Corner
School Counselors are here to support the growth and development of students, guided by three domains defined by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA):
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· Academic Development
· Social/Emotional Development
· Career Development
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These domains promote a growth mindset and behaviors that enhance the learning process and supports a positive and equitable culture of college and career readiness and success for all students.
Academic Development
Counselors assist in learning and implementing strategies and activiites to support and maximize each students' ability to learn. Counselors review academic progress, promote the district academic requirements as well as supports available when needed.
Social/Emotional Development
Counselors help students manage emotions and learn and apply interpersonal skills. Counselors address personal crisis situations with students and discuss coping skills and resources.
Career Development
Counselors help students understand the connection between school and the world or work, and plan for a successful transition from middle school to high school to postsecondary education/career.
The Role of a School Counselor
What do School Counselors do?
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Individual Student Conferences
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Academic Progress Reviews
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Conflict Mediation
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Social/Emotional Interventions
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Parent/Guardian Conferences
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Communication with Teachers/Staff to Provide Support
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Teach Coping Skills
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Class Schedules (all 6 classes are for the entire year)
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Connection to National City Family Resources Center
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Classroom Presentations