Welcome to the Counseling Center
Van Antwerp Middle School
All counseling center staff can be reached by calling 370-1243, choice #2, or through email:
Kevin McFerran |
Anne-Marie Hughes |
Grade 6: ALL |
Grade 7: Last names A-L |
Grade 7: Last names M-Z |
Grade 8: ALL |
RESOURCES CORNER |
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6th Grade Transition Is your child struggling with the loss of a pet or relative? Try these sites: |
What do counselors do?
- Help students deal with issues brought into school from home and outside the classroom
- Serve as a source of knowledge on student's developmental needs for parents, teachers and administrators
- Provide guidance to students for academics, career and social/emotional issues
- Work to promote positive relationships and learning environments
- Offer a variety of programs to help students in their adjustment and positive feelings about themselves: Banana Splits, Web, Career Day, Drama Club, Lunch Group, Homework Help, Spelling Bee
- Help students transition to middle school and high school
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Ideas for Parents |
*******If you are experiencing financial hardship this year and are having trouble buying school supplies or paying for student field trips, please contact the school counselor to help to work it out.******** |
If you have questions about the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth Program, more information is available at www.cty.jhu.edu/discover
Counseling Center News
The Albany Devil's were unable to make it to our Career Day this year, so we made arrangements for them to come during an advocacy period. Click on the article!
devilsdifference.pdf
Wondering what to do this summer? Check out these opportunities:
- Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults at Siena College. For more information call 1-800-978-9596
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's four residential environmental education camps. For more information visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html or email edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us or call 518-402-8014
- Summer Enrichment Programs for Middle and High School Students at RPI. For more information visit summer.rpi.edu
- Check out this website where you can search by interest or by college campus for summer activities: http://www.summeroncampus.com/Index.html
Looking for a summer job? First come in to the Counseling Center to get your working papers if you are at least 14 years old. Then, check out the Town of Colonie's website with a great list to search for teen jobs:
We just completed a very successful Career Day for all 7th graders. Check out some of our professionals:
Congratulations to our own Kevin McFerran on achieving National Board Certification!
Ms. Hughes welcomes our friends at King Magnet School in Schenectady for a visit as part of the Study Circles program
Halloween!!!
The first (6th grade) dance of the year was a huge success! Check out some pictures from the event:
63 and 66 students were helped by their parents and WEB leaders in opening and decorating their lockers. Thanks to all of our helpers!
