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​School Counseling Website!

Crabapple Middle School Counseling Department offers students a comprehensive range of services. These services are based on the developmental needs of students and address the intellectual, social, physical and emotional aspects of pre-adolescence and adolescence. Emphasizing life skills, students learn more about themselves, the world around them and the power of choices and consequences. In order to accomplish this goal, the Counseling Department focuses on the following: Academic Achievement, Career Awareness and Exploration and Personal and Social Development.
 
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - Counselors assist students to become independent learners. Academic responsibility is taught, encouraged and reinforced in a partnership between school and home. Aptitudes, interests and learning styles that relate to academic achievement are strengthened through this collaborative effort.
 
CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION - Counselors help students choose courses and activities to explore career opportunities. These experiences are designed to reflect the diversity of student backgrounds and promote positive life choices. 
 
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - Counselors encourage individual growth and a broader understanding of relationships with others. Students develop skills and knowledge to be lifelong learners, establish personal goals and become productive members of society. 
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Nurture Your Child’s Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Encouragement and Praise - Encouraging children develops a desire to explore and learn more about their surroundings, no matter their age. Be as active of a participant in their activities as you can while also giving them the appropriate amount of independence as they grow older. It is important to encourage your child to not only strive to do their best, but also to enjoy the process. Trying new activities teaches children about teamwork, self-esteem and new skills.
  • Set Realistic Goals - Children need realistic goals that match their ambitions with their abilities. With your help, older children can choose activities that test their abilities and increase their self-confidence.
  • Avoid Sarcastic Remarks - If a child loses a game or fails a test, find out how he/she feels about the situation. Your child may get discouraged and need a pep talk. Later, when they are ready, talk with them and offer that assurance.
  • Be Honest - Do not hide your failures from your children. It is important for them to know that we all make mistakes. It can be very re-assuring to know that adults close to them have had struggles that they have overcome and grown from.
 
If ever needed, text CMSHuskies to 1-844-201-9946. A licensed counselor will respond within five minutes. It is safe, anonymous and always available. Please see below.