EMS Guidance Counselors provide…

• Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:

  1. Understanding of self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills, career awareness and substance abuse.

  2. Classroom management strategies.

  3. Proactive/preventive programming.

  4. Individual and small group counseling.

  5. Positive leadership, encouraging a safe, nurturing environment.

  6. Consultations with parents, staff and community agencies.

EMS Guidance Counselors will also help when…

• Social, emotional and behavioral issues interfere with academic success.

• Family or community crises impact students and staff.

• Parents need information and support with the challenging job of raising children.

Students meet with their EMS counselors by…

• Teacher or staff referral

• Self-referral

• Parent referral

• Peer referral

• Counselor initiated referral

EMS Counselors offer individual and small group experiences dealing with…

• Social Skills

• Study Skills

• Self-Esteem

• Conflict Resolution

• Family Changes

• Behavior Modification

Career Exploration

Career Shadow Packet (PDF)

PSA Redefining Career Success (PDF)

Redefining Career Success (PDF)

Parent Community Resources

Student Assistance Program

SAP Referral

7th/8th Course Selection Guide

9th Grade Course Selection

Families Experiencing Homelessness

Ephrata Middle School
957 Hammon Avenue,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 721-1468
Fax: (717) 721-1469

Doors open: 7:50 AM
School in Session: 8:05 AM - 2:55 PM

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