We are all very excited to be working with your children during this transitional time in their education.
In this site you can find information regarding counseling groups, classroom lessons, community assistance, and other information that will be helpful for you throughout the year.
Heritage Middle School Counselors
HMS
Counseling Department
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Physical or sexual abuse that has not been previously reported. If you tell me that it has been reported, I will still need to verify that it was reported.
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Suicide threats, attempts, or thoughts, including thought of wanting to be dead. If you tell me that your parents know about the problem, I will still need to contatct them to verify this.
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Threats to your safety or the safety of others. This includes concerns about fighting, self-injury, substance abuse, and sexual activity. If you tell me that your parents know about the problem, I will still need to contact them to verify this.
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Unreported felony crimes.
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When a student meets "reasonable suspicion" of being under the influence of a controlled substance at school or has possession of a controlled substance at school.
As school counselors, we are required to report:
It's for your safety, because we care, AND, it's the law.