Overview

Northwest Jackson Middle School
Professional School Counselors

PURPOSE
The purpose of the Jackson Public School District Office of Counseling Services is to educate the whole student socially, emotionally, and academically in preparation for being college and career-ready graduates prepared to succeed in a global society.

VISION
The vision of the Jackson Public School District Office of Counseling Services is to become a distinguished comprehensive counseling program aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) standards.

MISSION
The mission of Jackson Public School District Office of Counseling Services is to provide a proactive, comprehensive counseling program that addresses students’ academic, social, and emotional development. This will be accomplished through partnerships with all stakeholders to enable all students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners. 

OFFICE OF COUNSELING SERVICE GOALS

• ACADEMICS:
  • To provide resources that will aid in increasing the graduation rate to 80% by the year 2021.
• ATTENDANCE:
  • To communicate with stakeholders to develop and implement a plan that will support students’ attendance, leading to a 95% district-wide Average Daily Attendance (ADA).
• BEHAVIOR:
  • To utilize research-based practices to decrease the number of Office Discipline Referrals (ODR) by 10% district-wide.

 

Marion Counseling Services

Mrs. Jennifer Penick, MS, Therapist
Ms. Elaine Maye, MS, PCSS

Marion Counseling Services is the exclusive on-site provider of mental health services and case management for the Jackson Public School District. 

Students can be referred by family, Teachers, or administration

You may contact your child’s grade level counselor to discuss the referral process, or for further information, or you may contact Marion Counseling Services directly at 601-956-4816.