Student Services / Counseling Department
The Mission of the Ionia Middle School Student Services Department is to facilitate all students to reach full Academic potential.
Mrs. Buxton
Personal Guidance and Counseling
(6th, 7th, and 8th Grades)
Student Last Names Beginning in A through L
Additional Duties
State Standardized Testing Building Coordinator
Section 504 Building Coordinator
Ms. Wilson
Personal Guidance and Counseling
(6th, 7th and, 8th Grades)
Students Last Names Beginning M through Z
Shared Duties
Assistance in Student and Family Referrals.
Serve as Agency/School Liaison.
6th Grade Orientation and Identification.
Plan, Implement and Evaluate Other Guidance Activities.
WHAT DO COUNSELORS DO?
- Listen to me.
- Help me with my problems and concerns.
- Help me communicate with my parents and teachers.
- Help me with my academic concerns.
HOW DO I GET TO SEE A COUNSELOR?
- I may ask for an appointment (or sign up in office).
- The counselor may invite me.
- My teacher or principal can send me.
- Parents can ask that I go.
- A school friend may refer me.
HOW WILL THE COUNSELOR HELP?
The counselor will help the student:
- identify the problem.
- explore possible ways to solve the problem.
- assess the best way to solve the problem and make a plan.
- work toward the solution of the problem, resolve the problem or learn to cope with the situation.