Worcester East Middle School guidance counselors visit 6th grade classes in March to schedule students for middle school.

• 6 grade teacher recommendations

  • We value the teacher's input because they know your strengths and weaknesses, work ethic and academic performance

• Your family's input

You will either be placed in all college-level classes or all honors-level classes. If you are placed in a college level class, but have shown exceptional motivation, hard work and dedication, your teachers may recommend you enter Honors Classes for 8 grade.

College level classes are the basic curriculum from Worcester Public Schools. Students who take these classes will gain the necessary skills it takes to be successful in college. Students in college level classes will receive the support and reinforcement that will lead to success in a challenging environment.

Honors level classes are for self-motivated learners who will work independently on a variety of assignments and long-term projects. To take these classes, students must have shown that they have a positive attitude, are hard workers and believe that they can succeed no matter the challenge.

To find your counselor, please visit the School Counseling Staff page.

• Work with all students to encourage a safe, trusting and respectful school climate

• Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff and administration

• Help students who are struggling to make positive behavior choices

• Deliver classroom lessons for Naviance

• Provide education and information about students' social-emotional needs

• Adjust schedules as needed

• Work with only special education students or "problem students"

• Assign grades or teach academic lessons

• Meet with students to facilitate mental health counseling

• Handle discipline or assign consequences

• Share information about students nor their families

• Tell teachers how to run their classrooms

Your Guidance Counselor and School Adjustment Counselors are here to help with:

• Problems in class

• Help studying

• Difficulty with grades

• Social problems

There are many ways in which you can have a successful year. Here are a few tips on how you can be successful at Worcester East Middle School:

• Listen and pay attention in class

• Be respectful of others

• Complete your homework

• Contact your school guidance counselors if you need assistance