School Counselor

Our children live in a time of rapid growth and change. They face unique and diverse challenges that impact their self-concept, academic achievement, and social and emotional competence.
Through the guidance of the school counselor, Merritt Academy provides education, prevention and intervention services to promote academic achievement and character development. Our school counselor plays a pivotal role in student success and achievement by:
- Managing standardized testing
- Conducting classroom lessons for Second Step , a curriculum-based program published by the Committee for Children that supports our Character Education Program
- Conducting admissions screening tests and interviews
- Creating action plans for student success
- Observing student behavior and academic progress
- Assisting students to find strategies to help them become more successful or to manage behavior
Our school counselor is caring and nurturing. Students are welcome to meet with her individually or meet in small groups to:
- cope with events and transitions in their lives
- develop study skills
- develop social skills
- select career paths
- make healthy choices

Values are as important as learning and good manners will never go out of style.

Merritt Academy
8th Grade Student