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.

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):

· Academic Development

· Social/Emotional Development

· Career Development

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?

Individual Student Conferences
Academic Progress Reviews
Conflict Mediation
Social/Emotional Interventions
Parent/Guardian Conferences
Communication with Teachers/Staff to Provide Support
Teach Coping Skills
Class Schedules (all 6 classes are for the entire year)
Connection to National City Family Resources Center
Classroom Presentations