Harbor Springs Middle School

800 State Rd.
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Phone 231-526-4700
Fax 231-526-4760
Attendance 231-526-4770

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Welcome to Harbor Springs Middle School Counseling Office

Let me start by telling you a little bit about myself...

After graduating from Central Michigan Univeristy in 1998, I made the big move to Harbor Springs to be a sixth grade teacher. In 2004, I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling from CMU. The following school year, I became the part-time middle school counselor and continued to teach part-time as well. The 2009-2010 school year marks my fifth year as the school counselor and twelfth year as a teacher. I truly enjoy working with students in the classroom, in small groups, and individually. The middle school years are such a time of growth and change that I never know what the day will bring. When I am not at school working, I spend time with my husband, Scott, seven-year-old daughter, Madelaine, and nineteen-month-old son, Benjamin. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby #3 in early December.

Please feel free to contact me at 526-4756 or email me at mmcshannock@harborps.org. Also, my office is located in the Middle School's main office, and the best time to reach me is in the morning since I teach two classes in the afternoon. I look forward to assisting you in any way possible to make your student's middle school years a success and positive experience.

Sincerely,

Megan McShannock

Attention Middle School Parents:

C.A.S.A.

(CommunityAlternatives to Substance Abuse) is looking for middle school parents...if you are interested, please contact the middle school at 526-4700.

The 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. - C.A.S.A Sponsored Parent Coffee Talk at The Pier

October 14: Parenting Styles: What Works?

NOvember 11: Different Ages, Different Parenting Strategies (Joanie St. John, Megan McShannock, & Shelby Richardson)

December 9: The Paradox of Privilege and Poverty in Raising Healthy Children

January 13: Discipline and Encouragement for Parents

February 10: What is a Healthy "Self" For Kids?

March 10: Protecting Your Children from Addiction

April 14: Communication: Frustrations and Joys

May 12: Summer Time: Where is the Time for Family?

Midwest Academic Talent Search - Informational Letter Coming Soon (sent home with mid-marking period grades)

is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) that offers above grade-level testing for academically talented students in grades 3 through 9. Students are given the opportunity to take the EXPLORE, ACT, and/or SAT tests. Informational packets can be picked up in the middle school office.

ALL 8th GRADERS WILL TAKE THE ACT EXPLORE TEST IN JANUARY...more information regarding the test will be coming soon.

What is happening during the middle school years...

I have attached a power point that addresses the changes and needs of your middle school student during this unique time of his or her life as well as provides suggestions and resources for parents.

The Middle School Years

Throughout the school year, all 7th and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to use Career Cruising.

In seventh grade, the students will complete Career Matchmaker which consists of a series of questions about their interests, skills, likes, and dislikes. After answering the questions, the students are provided with a list of 40 careers.
In eighth grade, the students will begin to input information into their EDP (Educational Development Plan). They will complete Career Matchmaker, Activities & Abilities, Education Plan (high school courses), and various career research activities. The students' EDPs are transferred electronically up to the high school at the end of the 8th grade year.
If you would like to explore the Career Cruising website, please click on the link below.
username - hspringsms/password - rams

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