Guidance Department
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
"Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle."
- Charles Glassman
Announcements
2018-2019 High School Information
Online Tutorials
Our Mission
To implement a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program which fosters student success through focusing on academic achievement, social/emotional development, and career exploration in a positive atmosphere.
School Counseling
School counselors are here to help support students and advocate for the equity, access, and success of every student. School counselors collaborate with classroom teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and community partners to maximize the development of educational, career, emotional, and social skills that students need to thrive as responsible citizens in a diverse and changing world.
School Counselors
Ms. Kaminski, 732.836.1327 x6543, 8th Grade
Ms. Martin, 732 836-1327 x6540, 6th Grade
Ms. Nolan, 732.836.1327 x6914, 7th Grade
Character Education Programs
Positive Paws Program
"Positive Paws Program identifies students that display the six pillars of character education: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship."
If at any time teachers, staff or administrators see a student demonstrating any of the six pillars of character, the student will get their name displayed on our school walls.
Kids with Character Program
The “Kids with Character” program recognizes MSS students who are volunteering for non‐profit agencies/volunteer services, and who complete ten (10) or more hours of volunteer service within a twelve (12) month period.
- Gianna Dowling 18 volunteer hours
- Cassidy Brennan 67.5 volunteer hours
- Ben Jarmon 25 volunteer hours
- Allison Quinn 119 volunteer hours
- Kate Paff 21 hours
- Ava DeCristofano 32 hours
- Lidhu Arakkal 150 hours
- Delaney Wiggins 38 hours
Volunteer Opportunities
Students of the Month
Congratulations to our Students of the Month. They have demonstrated "Husky Pride" by exemplifying the 6 Pillars of Character Education: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility. Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Students of the Month for May
Grade 8
- Team 8.1 Jaylene Mendez
- Team 8.2 Leah Pisciotta
- Team 8.3 Madison Piontek
Grade 7
- Team 7.1 Kaitlyn Tannenhaus
- Team 7.1 Lily Visaggio
- Team 7.2 Melida Toro
- Team 7.3 Ella DeRuiter
Grade 6
- Team 6.1 Amelia Moret
- Team 6.2 Scarlett Sampino
- Team 6.3 Veronica Raeihle
- Team 6.4 Patrick Fagan
Quarterly Topics of Interest
Resources Students in crisis can call or text 888-222-2228 at ANY TIME.
- 2NDFLOOR Youth Hotline
- Drug and Violence Prevention
- Internet Safety
- Freehold Regional High School District
- Monmouth County Vocational School District
- Freehold Family Health Center and Family Resources
- When Developmental Concerns Are Identified
Resources for Grief and Loss
- What Parents Can do.
- Signs of Grief children and Teens.
- How to talk to Children and Teens Grieving.
- Local Grief support centers
Anti-Bullying Resources
Guidance Links
Informative Websites
- New Jersey School Counselor Association: http://www.njsca.org
- American School Counselor Association: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
- Family Education Network: http://familyeducation.com