Mrs. Crystal Varnon, the counselor at Rainbow Middle School partners with the students, parents, teachers, and community members to ensure everyone has access to and benefits from the Rainbow Middle School's Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program. A brief summary of the program's components are described below. To read the plan in its entirety, click here.
The 2020 - 2021 advisory committee listed below, utilized student, parent, and teacher surveys to collect data to determine the current needs of Rainbow Middle School’s diverse population.
Rainbow Middle School Advisory Committee
Principal Allison Lee
Assistant Principal Dr. Daniel Sigler
Counselor Crystal Varnon
Social Worker Cindy Kirkland
Contract Therapist Carol Costner
Faculty Amy Barron
Staff Joy Blankenship
Parent Robyn Driskell
Student Lola Phillips
Community Member Luke Parker
The data from the surveys has been analyzed to ensure the opportunities and activities that are implemented during the 2020-2021 school year are data driven and purposeful. You can view the data below.
Student Survey Results
Parent Survey Results
Teacher Survey Results
The counseling program’s components are geared toward achieving student success in academic, career, and personal/social development. Lessons are provided in a variety of ways such as Whole Group Lessons, Small Group Activities, and Individual Counseling Sessions.
Topics for curriculum activities are listed below in the annual/monthly counseling schedule. These topics are presented using research based resources such as the Thrive Way Peer Helpers Program, P.A.T.H. Curriculum and Why Try Resilience for Youth.
Rainbow Middle School
Counseling Plan
2020 - 2021
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August
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6th Grade: Spread Kindness, Not Germs
7th Grade: Spread Kindness, Not Germs
8th Grade: Spread Kindness, Not Germs
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September
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6th Grade: Bullying
7th Grade: Understanding Bullying
8th Grade: Recognizing Bullying
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October
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6th Grade: How Does My Character Look
7th Grade: Harmful Effects of Use and Abuse and Dependency and Getting Help
8th Grade: Peer Pressure
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November
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6th Grade: Keeping Safe
7th Grade: Witness
8th Grade: Types Of Abuse
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December
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6th Grade: My Life Events and Coping Skills
7th Grade: Understanding and Coping with Abuse
8th Grade: Effects of Abuse
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January
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6th Grade: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
7th Grade: Healthy Relationships and Refusal Skills
8th Grade: Healthy Relationships
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February
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6th Grade: My Go To People
7th Grade: Your Digital Footprint
8th Grade: Cyberbullying: The New Bathroom Wall
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March
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6th Grade: My Voice, My Actions
7th Grade: Health Includes Mental Health
8th Grade: Addiction: Spotlight Alcohol and Vaping
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April
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6th Grade: Out in Cyberspace
7th Grade: Self Harm and Healthier Coping Strategies
8th Grade: How We Think, Feel, and Act
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May
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6th Grade: Review Unit
7th Grade: Suicide, the Irreversible Act
8th Grade: Self Injury and Suicide
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Referral Sources
The Counselor uses referral sources to enhance the services provided through the school counseling and guidance program. These referral sources may include, but are not restricted to:
* Etowah County Social Workers
*Quality of Life Health Services
*Mental Health Agencies – CED Mental Health – Contract Counseling Services
*Family Success Center
*Big Oak Ranch
*Shepherd's Cove
*Juvenile Services
*Department of Human Resources - Social Services
*Etowah County Refocus Center
*Etowah County CARES Classroom
Rainbow Middle School's Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program seeks to prepare every student academically, socially and emotionally for present and future challenges.