School Counseling and Social Work
Westfield Middle School
Mrs. Reich and Mrs. Zagotta
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Westfield's Social Work and School Counseling Department offers a variety of services to meet students' needs. These offerings are available to all students. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you feel your child could benefit from any of the following services. Contact Mrs. Zagotta at (630) 529-6211 ext. 5310 or szagotta@sd13.org Contact Mrs. Reich at (630)529-6211 ext. 5352 or dreich@sd13.org |
| Study Skills |  |
Study Skills is a class for students who are receiving an F or have at least two D's in any of their classes. The Study Skills class teaches students the skills they need to be more successful with their academics. Some of the topics covered are organization, prioritizing, time management, note taking, listening, memorization strategies and motivation. Study Skills takes place during the student's lunch and social period and is offered to all students.
| Counseling |  |
Individual counseling
and social work services are available for all students. Students can
be referred by parents, teachers, and administrators. Students receive
individual counseling for a number of reasons including coping with divorce,
help with social skills, anxiety, coping with life stressors, and assistance
with study skills.
| Peer Mediation |  |
Westfield's Peer Mediation
program consists of kids helping kids resolve conflict. Peer mediators
are students specially trained to help their peers problem-solve when conflicts
arise. Peer mediation usually takes place during students' social time.
Students are most often referred for peer mediation by teachers or administrators.
Click on the link below to see a sample of a Peer Mediation Referral Form.
| Social Skills Groups |  |
The social skills
groups meet once a week during the students' lunch and social periods.
It is a time for students to meet with their peers to learn and practice appropriate
socialization skills. The groups consist of students who may have a difficult
time with social skills, making friends or peer issues. All are welcome
to join.
Girls Groups
These groups are
just for girls who want to talk about whatever is on their minds--from fashion,
music, boys, and friends, to school issues. This is a place where girls
can help each other problem-solve, or just kick back and have fun talking about
girl things. Groups are held for girls at each grade level and meet once
a week. All girls are welcome!
Mentor Program
The Mentor Program at Westfield Middle School is provided by AIMS (Adults Involved in Mentoring Students). AIMS is an established local organization that connects mentors with students to help children to become mature and responsible citizens. The mentor visits with one child each week at school during their lunch period or after school. They will talk, play and listen to the child. Mentors are made up of staff, teachers, administrators and adults from the community. Click on the link below to view the AIMS program official web site.