Belvidere Central Middle School Counselors

	Laurie Ramboldt 7^th grade Trailblazers and Pathfinders and Pioneers 8^th grade Team Quest 544-0190, X3207
	Sheila Repka 6^th grade Crusaders and Voyagers and Explorers 8^th grade Navigators and Traveling Navigators 544-0190, X3201
How may we help? Our goal is to help students with emotional / social, career, and academic needs
1. Individual Counseling Contact your child’s counselor if your child has specific needs in which we should be aware.
2. Group Counseling Groups help students deal with issues such as Grief and Loss, Self Esteem, and other issues in a small group setting. Call your child’s counselor if you would like your child in a group.
3. Conflict Resolution Counselors are available to perform mediations for students experiencing conflict.
4. Teacher/Student Assistance Team Teachers, counselors, and parents work together to help students who are struggling.
5. Liaison between Community Agencies and BCMS Contact your child’s counselor for information about many agencies in Boone County.
6. Transition Counseling Transitions students between Elementary/Middle School and Middle/High School.
7. ISAT and Explore Tests 6th grade-ISAT 7^th grade-ISAT 8^th grade-ISAT and Explore
8. Registration/Orientation See your child’s counselor if you are new to the district or for information regarding registration for the next year.
9. Student/Staff Mentoring Program Mentors are adult role models who meet with your child on a regular basis. Contact your child’s counselor if you’d like your child to have a BCMS mentor.
10. Peer Tutoring Program Students may receive peer tutoring during Homework Club.
The BCMS Counseling Program aims to meet the needs of all students by helping them acquire and apply knowledge of self and others, develop competencies in life planning, and achieve educational success.