Jackson Middle School A Specialty School for Math and Science

Jackson Middle School's counseling program is committed to helping students reach their full academic, career, social, emotional and physical potential. Our counselors support and provide services that enable each student to meet their needs successfully through a caring environment that values uniqueness, diversity and personal development.

To contact your school counselor:

Please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail.  If you would like to schedule a specific time to meet in person,  please schedule through the link below each counselor's name.

Hennepin County Mobile Crisis - 24/7 612-348-2233

Free and Confidential 24/7 Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

Anger management, friendship/relationship, social skills, grief/loss, concerned persons, adolescent issues, and other groups as requested. 

A student and his or her counselor will work together to understand and act in relation to his/her individual uniqueness in academic pursuits, career goals, and personal/social development.

Counselors and student leaders will orient all new students to life at JMS at the time of their enrollment and on their first day attending JMS.

Students who have difficulty with class work have the opportunity to attend Academic Assistance Sessions after school with a teacher.

 

In the winter, 5th grade students attend an informational session at JMS regarding registration for 6th grade. In the spring a JMS counselor will visit each elementary school to inform future 6th graders about JMS and answer any questions students may have.

 

Counselor-parent conferences 

During teacher conferences, parents and students may schedule time with their counselor to discuss any concerns. Counselors are also available to meet with parents regarding student needs at any time during the school year.