BRMS Counseling
Our School Counseling Department at The Buena Regional Middle School is responsible for the academic and social development of our student population in the following activities:
- Make adjustments to original student rosters
- Individual academic, personal and social counseling
- Group counseling
- Crisis counseling and referrals
- Consultation with and referrals to the Child Study Team, to the social worker or to other specialists in district
- Tours and orientation for prospective students and families
- Maintenance of pupil records
- Coordination of homebound instruction
- Recommendation to parents of academic tutors and medical professionals
- Help, as needed, in preparing transcripts and recommendations
- Problem solving meetings with staff and parents
- Participation in parent/teacher(s) conferences
- Participation in other required meetings; and
- Participation in ongoing professional development programs
Resources
Accelerated Programs
Buena Regional Middle School offers students the opportunity to enroll in advanced courses in Language Arts (ELA) and Math beginning in 6th grade. Students can be placed in accelerated classes for ELA and/or Math. Accelerated ELA exposes students to a fast paced learning environment with increased rigor over three years. This opportunity will prepare students for honors level coursework in high school. Accelerated math in 6th grade begins with a rigorous curriculum that exposes students to advanced level skills at a faster pace. In 7th grade, accelerated students will enroll in Pre Algebra and follow with Algebra 1 in 8th grade. Students who are enrolled in Algebra 1 in 8th grade will take the Algebra 1 NJSLA Assessment and will be considered for Geometry upon entering high school. Students will be assessed based upon end of the year grades, benchmark assessments, and standardized assessments.
