Counseling Department

8TH GRADE PARENT MEETING RESCHEDULED!
Anderson High School Counselors will present information to all 8th grade parents at 6:30 on January 24 at Murchison Middle School. Please plan to attend in order to help your student transition from middle school to high school.

8th Grade Students Save the Dates Update!

January 18 @ 9:30 AM: Anderson High School Course Fair for 8th Grade Students

January 18 @ 6:30 PM:  Anderson High School Open House for 8th Grade Students and Parents

(NEW!)January 23:  Anderson High School Counselors @ MMS assisting with completion of 9th Grade Course Request Contracts

(NEW!)January 23:  Signature Day!  (8th Grade Students get teacher signatures for 9th Grade pre-AP course requests.)

January 25 @ 6:30 PM:  8th Grade Parent Meeting at MMS presented by Anderson High School Counselors.

January 27:  Anderson High School Choice Sheets are due to the MMS Counseling Office!

 

Important Dates for 8th Grade Students!

January 18 @ 9:30 AM - 8th Grade to Anderson High School Course Fair.

January 18 @ 6:30 PM - 8th Grade Parent and Student Open House at Anderson High School.

January 24-25 - Anderson High School Counselors make team presentations of Course Request information through ELA classrooms.

 

January 25 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting presented by Anderson High School Counselors, 6:30 PM @ MMS.

January 27 - Anderson High School Course Requests due to counselor.

April (TBD) - Anderson High School Counselors assist with 4 year plans for course scheduling in NAVIANCE.

　

SAVE THE DATE, 1-25-12!!
Parents of 8th grade students, save the date, 1-25-12! Anderson High School's counselors will be at Murchison Middle School on January 25 from 6:00-7:30 to present an informational workshop for all parents of 8th grade students planning to attend Anderson High School next fall. Information presented will include graduation requirements and course request options. Since Anderson High School choice sheets are due January 27, you will not want to miss the opportunity to interact with your student's high school counselors in order to make the most informed choices possible!

McCallum Fine Arts Academy!

invites 8th graders
to a workshop with their faculty.
Music (Orchestra, Choir, Classical Guitar, Band*),
Art, Theatre, & Dance workshops: Dec. 10
*Band Workshop will be held Tuesday Dec 13
For Students: Valuable instruction in preparation for a
Fine Arts Academy audition (receive audition materials)
For Parents: A not-to-be-missed Information session in the cafeteria about MFAA’s advanced academic curriculum & creative learning environment, sports & clubs, diversity, unique educational opportunities, awards & recognitions, technology
Return Registration Form with $10 per workshop
Students may register for up to 2 different workshops
(Parent Session in the cafeteria during the student workshop is Free)
Return form with check made out to McCallum Fine Arts Academy; Postmark Deadline is Thanksgiving weekend
Mail form with check to
McCallum Fine Arts Academy
attention: Lanier Bayliss
5600 Sunshine Drive Austin, TX 78756
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM
Audition Workshops and Parent Information Sessions
Return this form with a check to:
Lanier Bayliss
McCallum Fine Arts Academy
5600 Sunshine Dr.
Austin, TX 78756
Parent: ______________________________________________________
Email:(please print) ____________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________ ZIP___________
Daytime Phone:________________ Hm Phone_____________________
Student: _______________________School: ______________Grade:____
Please register my student for the Dec. 10th workshop(s) listed below.
You may circle up to two Dec. 10th workshops ($10 each).
Workshop times will be assigned. (10:00 am – 11:30 or 12 noon – 1:30 pm)
ART DANCE CHOIR
THEATRE: My child’s interest is: ___Performance___Technical___Musical
ORCHESTRA: My child plays: __violin __viola __cello __bass
CLASSICAL GUITAR
Please register my student for the Dec 13th 4:30- 5:30 BAND workshop ($10)
Circle one: Woodwinds Brass Percussion
_____ Attached is a check in the amount of ______
(cost is $10 for each workshop session; parent sessions are free)
_____ I will mail check (DEADLINE: Must be postmarked by 11-26)

COIN Career Guidance System for MMS Students:

This year all students will be receiving information about how to use the COIN Career Guidance System. Students are encouraged to use COIN as a tool to guide them in setting long term and short term goals. Students can access COIN by typing in http://community.coin3.com and entering their student ID Number as the Username. The COIN password is the student's birthdate without zeros or slashes (March 2, 1996=321996). It is important to remember to enter the MMS site ID (TX15976). Once your student has completed all of the assessments, COIN exploration options include clicking on the COOL JOBS link to find out more about cool occupations; clicking on OCCUPATION SEARCH and exploring diffeent careers based on things that are important to them about an occupation; clicking on VIDEO LIBRARY to enjoy learning about different careers through videos; and clicking on COLLEGE SEARCH to explore options for higher education.

We are hopeful that you enjoy using COIN as a tool to keep open and honest communication with your child about the importance of setting goals and planning for the future. Please feel free to contact your child's grade level counselor for more information or to address questions or concerns.

Upcoming Events at Austin Child Guidance Center

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Happy New Year 2011-2012!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year!  The questions and concerns of our students and parents are our first priority.  Our counseling office is open to you. It is helpful, however, if you will will schedule an appointment in order to receive prompt attention.  A counselor is available during the hours of 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.  Please note that the counselors must be available for cafeteria monitoring during their respective lunch periods. 

Please feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, and reasons to celebrate your child's success!

Counselors' Secretary, Melissa Seaton (512-414-4524)

6th Grade Counselor, Emily Graves (512-414-4526)

7th Grade Counselor, Bob Bourdon (512-414-4525)

8th Grade Counselor, DeAnna Mahan (512-414-4527)

Bullying and Harassment Policy

Below is the policy and procedure to address bullying and harassment at Murchison Middle School. You will also find in the second attachment a report form that can be turned in to the counseling office. Please contact your grade level counselor if you have any questions.

Download Bullying and harassment policy and procedure

Download Bullying complaint form