Long Beach Middle School

Guidance Department

The Guidance department includes (3) counselors: Mr. Robert Bajit, Ms. Ama Darkeh, and Mrs. Lynn Marcell. Each counselor will stay with an entire grade and follow the children to graduation in 8th grade.


Mr. ROBERT BAJIT GRADE 6 (771-3350)
MS. AMA DARKEH  GRADE 7 (897-2168)
MRS. LYNN MARCELL  GRADE 8 (897-2169)
 

As counselors we:

• Schedule and facilitate parent-team meetings.
• Schedule and facilitate parent-teacher meetings.
• Schedule and facilitate student-teacher meetings.
• Are conduits for specific information that might impact on your child's academic, social/emotional development.
• Participate in building and district meetings specifically for our students.
• Conduct workshops in the classrooms that assist with the character development of our students.
• Assist the facilitation of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade assessment testing.
• Meet with our youngsters individually to address their academic and social/emotional needs.
• Meet weekly with 3 teams each:

• Offer parents 5 after school-evening meetings in addition to parent/teacher conference nights. (Dates TBA)
• Available weekly after school from 2:54PM to 3:36PM one day a week to meet with either a student(s) or parent. (e.g. extra-help time)
• Assist in the scheduling process for grades:
  5 to 6, 6 to 7, 7 to 8, and 8 to 9 based on teacher recommendations.
• Assist in the day-to-day scheduling adjustments for our youngsters.
• Process all new entrants to Middle School or students re-entering our school. This includes review of records, testing, placement and scheduling.
• Facilitate the John Hopkins Talent Search Program.

Again, we welcome you to Middle School. Remember, we are here to help your child have a successful and productive year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office - 897-2167.