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Counselors

  
Melinda Kerr                                          Lauren Brown
A~L                                                             M~Z
mkerr@lubbockisd.org                                laurenbrown@lubbockisd.org
766-0774                                                        766-0773

A Message to Parents

Middle school is a very interesting and significant transition time in your student’s life.  It is not a big elementary and it is not a little high school.  It is a world in itself.  Middle school is set up to take care of kids according to where they are developmentally.

Sometimes this age can be a challenge for parents.  As your child goes through early adolescence their focal point will move from parents to friends.  They will do a “come close/no get away” dance with you.  They are trying to seek independence but will need supervision more than ever.  They want freedom but need structure.

We encourage you to stay involved in their lives, ask questions, come to school and know their friends.  It is a very important time to stay connected!  We are here because we love working with middle school age kids and helping them through this awkward stage of life.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us.


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READISTEP
ReadiStep can help students and their parents understand which skills need work as students make the important transition into high school. In addition, ReadiStep lets students see how their skill levels compare to those of other students in their district and across the nation.
Planning for High School
We will be working with each 8th grader helping them to develop a 4 year plan for high school.  Ask your child about logging into his/her portfolio to see the progress.
Choices Explorer at BRIDGES.COM

Start Planning for college now at Bridges.com! Here are some of the cool features you’ll find in Choices Explorer….MORE...
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Bullying


Bullying can be a real problem for kids in middle school.  A main characteristic of a bully is his or her need to gain control over another.  Bullies can gain control over others through physical force or threats, verbal teasing, and exclusion from peers.  MORE...

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Grief Group
GRIEF GROUP
If your child is having a difficult time due to a loss and could benefit from a grief group please call and let one of us know.  We are in the process of scheduling a grief group that would meet once a week.

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