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 sixth grade part-time as well. The 2007-2008 school year marks my third year as the school counselor and tenth year as a teacher. I truly enjoy working with students in the classroom, in small groups, or 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, and five-year-old daughter, Madelaine. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new baby due in early February.

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

Guidance

Attention Middle School Parents:

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

Wednesday, February 13th at 8:30 a.m. - CASA Sponsored Coffee Talk at The Pier

ALSO...

Take a look at the attached flyers - two ways to get involved!

The Courage to Speack - Courageous Parenting

Dr. Crossley - Impact of Street Drugs

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' EDP's 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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