Alison Dunn
I am available to answer any questions you may have and to assist parents and students in their journey through the middle school years. The Guidance Department offers the following services:
- individual counseling focusing on the middle school learner’s academic, social and emotional developmental needs
- student and family support in accessing community services (in the areas of parenting, mental health issues, chemical dependency, and social/community resource)
- goal setting and problem solving strategies
- testing and interpretation of results
- support in conflict resolution
- assisting students in developing positive relationships
- guidance in transitioning to high school (course selection at Portsmouth High School, applying to honors level programs at PHS, and application process to private secondary schools)
- coordinating 504 Plans for student
- new student orientation
- coordinating resources and efforts relating to leadership and community service
- Project Safeguard Coordinator / Parent Letter 2016_parent_letter_ps.docx