Middle Division Guidance and Counseling Department (grades 6-8)
Middle School is the transition into high school, college and the world of work as students begin separating from parents and exploring and defining their independence. Students are deciding who they are, what they do well, and what they will do when they graduate. During these adolescent years, students are evaluating their strengths, skills and abilities. The biggest influence is their peer group. They are searching for a place to belong and rely on peer acceptance and feedback. They face increased pressures regarding risk behaviors while exploring the boundaries of more acceptable behavior and mature, meaningful relationships.
Students need guidance in making concrete and complex decisions. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.
Together, we are an important part of an excellent school. I invite all students and parents to get fully involved in the academic and extracurricular aspects of Notre Dame Marist Academy – Middle Division. Be a contributing member of the school community and always strive for personal excellence.
Services
- Academic skills support
- Organizational, study and test-taking skills
- Education in understanding self and others, including strengths and weaknesses
- Peer relationships and effective social skills
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution
- Informal Presentations
- Student Interviews & Individual Mtgs.
- Crisis intervention
- Responsive Services
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Tutorial resources and referrals
- Collaboration with parents and staff
Middle Division Counselor
Jessica Yauch
jyauch@ndpma.org
M.A. Oakland University- Counseling with two Graduate Certifications School Counseling and Complementary Medicine and Wellness
B.A. Central Michigan University- Family Studies (Family Science Concentration)