Counseling
JTC Counselor Vision
All students will be motivated to pursue a productive future.
JTC Counselor Mission
JTC Counselors will:
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embrace, celebrate and promote differences creating an environment of tolerance in which each student student can achieve his/her potential
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empower students by encouraging school safety, accountability for actions, and building character and leadership skills
Course selection
Please use the links below to view Course Descriptions.
- 2020-2021 Middle School Course Descriptions
- GISD Website School Course Description
- GISD Website School Course Description
Student resources
Get to know your counselor
| Name and Email | Assignment | Extension | Photo |
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| Mrs. Crouse | 6th grade Counselor | 51028 |
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| Ms. White | 7th grade Counselor | 51008 |
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| Mrs. Maxey | 8th grade Counselor | 51007 |
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The Jackson Counseling Team is here to assist and help with your progress through middle school. Make an appointment to see your counselor. Main Office: 972-494-8362
Jackson counselors have many helpful pamphlets and forms available. Please let us know what you need more information about. Call and leave your email or mailing address and we will happily send the information to you.
Don't miss out on your chance to help
JTC would like to invite you to partner with our school in an effort to expose our students to the many different businesses that surround our community; we realize that one of the best ways to improve our school is to have community support at our campus We would like the pleasure to benefit from your expertise, specific skills, or place of business. If you know anyone, or yourself, that would be willing to support our school or would like more information please contact Stephanie James, Counselor.
Responsive Services Program
Learn more about our counselors and how GISD meets the social emotional health of our students by visiting GISD Responsive Services program.
College and career activities
- Magnet program electives in Forensics, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, AV/Tech
- AVID program
- Explore UT-Austin
- Redistep Testing
- DUKE Scholars Program
- College Themed Hallways
- College of the Month Spotlight and announcements
- Friday College Spirit Days
- College Night
What can my counselor do for me?
Counselors will help you by:
- reviewing your choice of subjects each spring during registration (February - April)
- helping solve academic scheduling problems
- providing study skills and academic information
- providing career and college information
- helping in teacher/student relationships
- helping cope with family issues
- listening to concerns about friends, etc.
- giving you information about life and decision-making skills
- referring you to people or places outside of school for help if necessary
- being your advocate – counselors are here for you!
Counselors for each campus are certified by the state of Texas in School Counseling, have a Master's Degree, and previous teaching experience. Each middle school has two guidance counselors to help ensure that adequate support for helping students to succeed and meet their goals is available.
Visit the district website for more information about the GISD Guidance & Counseling and Responsive Services programs.
What students disclose in the Counseling Offices will be kept confidential, unless students confide that they are being abused or neglected, considering hurting themselves, or planning on hurting someone else.
Request accommodations for testing
Students with documented disabilities have the opportunity to request assistance for their tests in the form of an accommodation.
See the PSAT and SAT page on the district website for more information.
Bullying
No student should be subjected to bullying or harassment that interferes with their ability to learn or their safety.
Visit the Bullying Prevention and Investigation page on the district website for more information and resources.
Anonymous Alerts®
You can use the Anonymous Alerts® webform or mobile app to quickly, easily and anonymously report bullying, cyberbullying and other sensitive topics to school officials.
Anonymous Alerts® is monitored by GISD Security 24-hours daily and should only be used for serious and urgent matters. In the event of an emergency or life-threatening event, always call 911.
Download the app
To place a report from a mobile device, first download the free Anonymous Alerts® app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then open the app and enter activation code garlandisd.