COUNSELING

    phone: 240-740-3350
    fax: 301-840-4679

     

     

    		 Marissa McLaughlin
    Resource Counselor
    8th Grade Counselor (A-H)

    Kellie Graham
    7th Grade Counselor

    		  
     

    Steffen Clarke-Jones
    6th Grade Counselor

    Chrisshon Porter
    8th Grade 
    Counselor

    		  
     

    Gianna Tober
    Counseling Secretary
    Registrar

    Support is here!

    Counseling Services  
    The Counseling Program at Ridgeview Middle School focuses on student development in two major areas:

    • Academic Achievement
      Career and Educational Decision-Making
    • Personal and Social Development

    The Counseling Department supports Ridgeview Middle School’s academic program by providing guidance to students in their academic, career, and personal and social development. School counselors collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators and others to promote learning and help students establish and achieve their education, career, and personal goals. School counselors provide leadership to ensure that students benefit from effective strategies and services aligned with Montgomery County Public Schools.

    Counselors deliver the program in a variety of ways. Responsive counseling services are provided in individual and group settings when students need help in any of the three areas of emphasis. The student, parent, or member of staff who sees the need for a particular issue to be addressed may initiate these services.

    Counselors support the overall program by designing and coordinating activities necessary for the effective implementation of the school’s counseling program. Each counselor participates on interdisciplinary teams to help determine academic placement, strategic academic interventions and initiation of special services.   

     

    Helpful Links

    Please call the counseling department at 240-740-3350 for an appointment to enroll your child.  

    Forms: 
    Quick Guide to Enrollment, 560-24b
    New Student Information, 560-24  
    Student Emergency Information, 565-1   
    Shared Housing, 335-75  
    Change of School Assignment, 335-45  
    Registration Webpage
    High School Magnet Application Programs
    NAVIANCE Family Connection

    Additional Resources

    Implementation of the Signs of Suicide (S.O.S.) Prevention Program

    Please click the link below for more information regarding the SOS program and to access resources for students and parents. The information is in English and Spanish.

    Haga clic en el enlace abajo para obtener más información sobre el programa SOS y para acceder a recursos para estudiantes y padres. La información está en inglés y español.

    Link to resources

    MORE THAN JUST "THE BLUES"
     Mental Health Resources for Montgomery County Residents  

    Maryland Youth Crisis Hotlines Online Chat

    Youth Crisis Hotline of Montgomery County -301-738-9697
    Someone to listen 24 hours a day. Calls are confidential.

     

    Montgomery County Crisis Center – 240-777-4000
    Free and immediate response to crisis situations (telephone/walk in)

     

    Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline – 240-777-4417
    This program investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect to ensure the safety of children and help families stay together.