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KJH Counseling Department

Welcome

School counselors at Kings Junior High implement a comprehensive counseling program to provide services for all students in grades 7 and 8.  At KJH, School Counselors:
  • Support students so that they can acheive academic, social-emotional and career goals
  • Assist with issues caused by typical stressors such as grief, relationships, and developmental challenges
  • Provide academic advising and intervention to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to be successful
  • Connect families and students with community and school resources to meet their needs
  • Explore student's interests, abilities and values to facilitate career development
  • Abide by the American School Counseling Association's Code of Ethics and rules of confidentiality
  • Assist students with personal concerns, problem-solving,  and healthy decision-making
  • Provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution and substance abuse prevention services
  • Support new students as they navigate KJH

New Students & Families

Welcome to Kings!  All new students first need to register and enroll in Kings Local Schools at our Central Registration Office.  Click here to learn more about the registration process.

After registration, your next step should be to call KJH and speak to your student's counselor to construct a class schedule.  Students and families can learn more about the courses offered at KJH through our course selection guide.  An updated copy is available on our district website.
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New student tours are available by appointment only.  Please contact the KJH office, or our counselors to set up a tour.
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Why Are So Many Teen Athletes Struggling With Depression?

The Atlantic // April 17, 2019

"The biggest problem is sleep loss - all these kids are sleep deprived," Mintz says, "and this becomes a major contributor to anxiety and depression."

WHY ANXIETY IS INCREASINGLY COMMON IN KIDS, EARLY WARNING SIGNS-AND THE GENTLE FIXES THAT HELP THEM THRIVE

kinstantly // September 18, 2016
"Experts aren’t sure why more kids than ever have anxiety disorders, though genetics and environment both have roles. One sure factor: Today’s kids have more to cope with (from the college chase to social media) at the same time they have fewer release valves (like downtime, nature, and practice developing coping skills). As busy school days amp up, there’s even more stress and fewer outlets for it."

TEACHING CHILDREN TO FAIL

 Carolynescorner // June 6, 2016
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
– Thomas A. Edison

​"We seem to have forgotten that without struggle, there can be never be any progress. That our children need to go through embarrassing moments, so they can develop the gift of empathy.
We need to let our children fail, so that they can succeed. How?"

How to Ruin Your Relationship With Your Teenager

Today Parenting Team  //  July 6, 2017

"All relationships take work, but your communications with your teenager can be lifesaving.  The largest problems can be solved when you have a good relationship, but even the smallest problems can cause disaster when your interactions are filled with tension."

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