How to talk to your child about e-cigarettes/vaping - https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdf
CDC Fact Sheet - https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/2016_SGR_Fact_Sheet_508.pdf
Welcome to the Middle School Clinicians and Guidance Counselors
Guidance Office Main Number: 845 -353 -7220 / 845- 353- 7221
Liz Battista, Grade 7 School Counselor , 353-7225, lbattista@nyackschools.org
Dr. Laverne Campbell-Lodge, School Psychologist, 353-7226, lcampbell@nyackschools.org
Francesca Falvo, Grade 8 School Counselor , 353-7223, ffalvo@nyackschools.org
Edgar Lambert, Grade 6 School Counselor , 353-7224, elambert@nyackschools.org
Wanda Octaviano, Family Resource Center Coordinator, 353-7214, woctaviano@nyackschools.org
Jeanine Rufo, School Social Worker, 353-7238, jrufo@nyackschools.org
Secretaries
Theresa Holland, 353-7220, tholland@nyackschools.org
Eileen McGee, 353-7221, emcgee@nyackschools.org
Nyack School District's Comprehensive Guidance Plan: K - 12 Nyack School District Guidance Plan 2019-2020.
Prevention Corner
The Prevention Corner is newly developed to keep you aware of trends, encourage you to stay connected and to understand where to get help.
School Prevention newsletter written by Dornzella Milligan, Student Support Services Prevention Coordinator: June 2019 Newsletter.
JAN 2019 Newsletter.pdf , Anxiety info Handout.pdf
Additional information about vaping: Whats-In-The-Mist-OCADA compressed.pdf
Helpful resources for parents on the dangers of E- Cigarette use among youth:
Additional Resources for parents:
Guidance Department Announcements
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Naviance Student is available for middle school students!
Middle school is an important time to start thinking about colleges and a career. We will be focusing on career exploration through a program called Naviance Student formally called Family Connection. This wonderful web based tool will help you and your child begin to identify learning styles, research career opportunities and start to develop post graduation plans. For instructions on how to utilize this program see below.
Guidance & School Counseling Office
College planning tips for Middle School students and parents
No matter what grade you are in, it's never too early to begin planning and preparing for College. Middle School is important for building a academic foundation.
- Form strong study habits by being prepared, studying and doing your homework every night.
- Stay focused , set academic and personal goals and work towards achieving those milestones.
- Get organized, develop a calendar, to keep track of important test dates and assignment and project due dates.
- Get and stay involved in extracurricular clubs - getting involved in different clubs and activities helps to develop your interests and you will feel more engaged in your school experience.
- Visit a nearby college campus
- Browse through the resources available to you in the Naviance program. Begin to develop a resume. Search colleges. Complete a Career Cluster Finder, or Strength Explorer.
- Meet with your school counselor. Your counselor is a valuable resource for you.
8 to 9th grade transition information
High School Program of Studies: Program of Studies 2019-2020.pdf
8th grade parent orientation is scheduled for January 22, 2020 at 7pm at the High School.
Students will attend a Elective Assembly on January 7, 2020 at the Middle School, and will receive a program of studies, plus a elective sheet and worksheet.
Program of Studies worksheet: Your high school Plan of Studies worksheet.
What's Happening in 2019- 20 !
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Start With Hello week at middle school
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Start with Hello Week at the middle school
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Start with Hello Week
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Start with Hello Week
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Middle School celebrates National Bullying Prevention Day.
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Students at Nyack Middle School Join in celebration of Blue Shirt Day: National Bullying Prevention Day.
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Nyack Middle School students STOMPS OUT Bullying, during our annual STOMP OUT Bullying Day.
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Middle School Counseling Office celebrates Halloween.
