The counseling department at the Middle School of the Kennebunks is comprised of 2 Guidance Counselors, 1 Social Worker, and 1 Secretary. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for all of the students at MSK to overcome the barriers they face to academic success. This is achieved through a combination of services and opportunities, including individual and group counseling, consultation with teachers and staff, communication and support to parents, and working with outside resources to coordinate services. In addition to these responsibilities, the department also coordinates standardized testing within the school, works with families to complete applications for private schools, and is involved in school transition activities, parent evenings and the class scheduling process. The counselors also play active roles in our Bullying Prevention Program, MSK's Incident Command Team, MSK's Civil Rights Team, and the various "special" days (Culteral Immersion Day, Drug and Alcohol Awareness Day, Wellness Day, and Career Day).