Charles E. Patterson Middle School

Charles E. Patterson MIDDLE SCHOOL

Principal: Christina Harris

Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/Patterson
Address: 8383 W. Trimmier Rd. Killeen, TX 76542
Phone: 254-336-7100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Charles-Patterson-Middle-School/100063714093790/
Twitter: https://x.com/KilleenISD_

PATTERSON’S MISSION

Charles Patterson Middle School aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who possess the skills needed to make an impact on society.

OUR BELIEFS

C avaliers

A lways

V alue

A cademics

L eadership

I ntegrity

E ffort

R esiliency

S ervice to Others

• Enrollment: 1020
• 504: 17.5%
• Special Education: 15.49%
• At-Risk: 57.16%
• English Language Learners (ELL): 12.55%
• Gifted and Talented: 5.98%
• Economically Disadvantaged: 56.76%
• McKinney-Vento: 0.88%

A middle school counselor plays a vital role in supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. They provide individual and group counseling, classroom guidance lessons, and crisis intervention. Counselors work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to identify and address students' needs, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence, develop healthy relationships, and build skills for academic success. They also assist with academic planning, career exploration, and transitions to high school, fostering a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive.

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Charles Patterson Middle School Counseling Department did not formerly apply for CREST for the 2023-2024 school year.

No Counseling Advisory Council (CAC) for the 2023-2024 school year.

The mission of our middle school counseling program is to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional well-being, and build meaningful relationships. We are committed to providing guidance that promotes resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth, ensuring that all students are equipped with the skills necessary to thrive in school and beyond. Through collaboration with families, educators, and the community, we aim to create a nurturing space where students feel valued, understood, and motivated to reach their fullest potential.

The Killeen ISD School Guidance Program is a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the academic, career, personal, and social needs of all students. It provides students with tools, resources, and support systems to help them succeed in post-secondary education, military service, or direct workforce entry. The program ensures that each student has the opportunity to explore multiple paths, including higher education, technical training, military enlistment, or career-focused employment.

The program’s balanced approach integrates academic planning, career exploration, and personal development. Students receive academic advising, career development opportunities, and personal support to help them develop essential life skills like conflict resolution, stress management, and decision-making. Additionally, the program is designed to meet the unique needs of each student, offering tailored guidance for those planning to attend college, pursue specialized training, enlist in the military, or enter the workforce.

Students gain valuable skills such as critical thinking, goal setting, communication, and career planning, which prepare them for their future endeavors. They are also guided through the processes of college applications, financial aid, and job-search strategies, while those interested in military service receive specialized support regarding career options and benefits.

School counselors play a key role in the success of the program by providing personalized support, monitoring academic progress, and helping students align their goals with appropriate career or educational pathways. They also offer resources on financial aid, scholarships, and social-emotional support, ensuring that students are well-equipped to achieve their aspirations.

The Charles Patterson Middle School counseling program holistically supports students' academic, social, and emotional growth by equipping them with interpersonal, intrapersonal, and life skills, including personal health, safety, and post-secondary planning. Our goal is to ensure students are not only prepared for success in school but are also equipped to navigate future challenges. By addressing the whole child, we create a nurturing environment where students can thrive, build connections, and grow within the school community.

Using a data-driven, comprehensive approach, counselors assess the unique needs of each student and implement evidence-based strategies tailored to their academic, emotional, and social development. Collaborating with families, staff, and community partners, the counseling team ensures students have access to a robust support network that fosters life skills, resilience, and readiness for future educational and career opportunities. Ultimately, the program aims to help students reach their full potential and prepare them for success in any path they choose.

1. Delivery System Components: The counseling program is based on a Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) that includes Guidance & Advising, Individual Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support to meet the diverse needs of all students.

2. Equitable Access: All students, parents, teachers, and community members have equal access to counseling services, promoting inclusivity and support.

3. Partnership with Parents: Parents are essential partners in the educational process, collaborating with educators to implement the counseling program effectively.

4. Unique Contributions of Counselors: Counselors significantly enhance the educational program and support students' academic and emotional growth through their specialized skills.

5. Administrative Support: School administrators must actively support the counseling program’s priorities, ensuring its effectiveness and sustainability.

6. Shared Responsibility Among Staff: All staff members share responsibility for the counseling program’s goals, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.

7. Positive Communication: Effective communication among all stakeholders is critical for building a cohesive school community and advancing the program’s objectives.

8. Resource Allocation: Sufficient funding and resources are necessary for counselors to implement effective strategies and initiatives.

9. Parent Involvement: Engaged parents are vital for reinforcing the program’s initiatives and supporting their children’s development.

10. Student Engagement: Active participation in guidance activities is essential for students to benefit from the counseling program and take ownership of their growth.

The program goals for Charles Patterson Middle School's counseling program were developed through a comprehensive analysis of multiple data sources to ensure alignment with the unique needs of our student body and broader school community. Our campus improvement plan served as a foundational guide, providing strategic priorities that reflect our academic and developmental goals. This information was further enriched by insights from campus and counselor needs assessments, which identified specific areas where students require additional support in academic, social, emotional, and career readiness.

To gain a holistic perspective, feedback was collected from students, parents, and community members, offering valuable input into the program's direction and specific areas for growth. This collaborative feedback helped the counseling program address the practical needs and concerns of those most closely involved with students’ daily lives. Additionally, academic and behavioral data, including attendance, academic performance, and discipline records, provided targeted insights that enabled us to design initiatives that support academic success, personal growth, and well-being.

By synthesizing information from these varied sources, we established program goals that are responsive to our students’ evolving needs and that support their development as well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.

The evaluation process for the counseling program at Charles Patterson Middle School is structured to measure the program’s effectiveness in meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs while aligning with campus goals. This process begins with setting measurable objectives based on data from the campus improvement plan, needs assessments, and stakeholder feedback. Throughout the year, counselors collect both quantitative and qualitative data, including student academic performance, attendance, behavioral records, and participation in counseling activities, to gauge progress toward these objectives.

Periodic surveys and feedback sessions with students, parents, teachers, and community members provide additional insights into program impact and areas for refinement. Counselors also review individual and group counseling session outcomes to identify trends in student needs, evaluate the success of interventions, and adjust strategies as necessary.

At the end of the year, our counselors analyze cumulative data to assess how well the program met its objectives. A formal evaluation report is developed to highlight successes, identify areas for improvement, and inform program planning for the following year. This cyclical evaluation process ensures continuous improvement and alignment with the school’s mission and student needs.

Goal: Increase newsletter subscribers by 25% in six months.

Activities:

• Promote sign-up on social media.
• Offer incentives for referrals.
• Regularly share engaging content.

Goal: Achieve 95% positive survey feedback by year-end.
Activities:

• Implement monthly feedback sessions.
• Train staff on active listening.
• Recognize and celebrate diversity.

• Goal: Train 100 community members in skills by June.
  Activities:

  • Host workshops on relevant topics.
  • Create mentorship programs.
  • Provide resources for self-improvement.

Goal: Improve team collaboration scores by 20% in six months.
Activities:

• Organize bi-weekly team meetings.
• Launch team-building activities.
• Establish a recognition program for teamwork.

Reduction in Bullying Incidents

After implementing a comprehensive bullying prevention program, the counselor may report a reduction in the number of reported bullying incidents by the end of the semester. The activities could include school-wide assemblies, classroom lessons, and small group discussions on empathy, respect, and conflict resolution.

Outcome Metrics

• Objective: Reduce reported bullying incidents by 20% over the school year.
• Baseline Data: 30 reported bullying incidents in the previous school year (2022-2023).
• Post-Intervention Data: 20 reported bullying incidents in the current school year (2023-2024).

Data Visualization of Student Outcomes

Below is a bar chart showing the change in reported bullying incidents from the baseline (before intervention) to the post-intervention period.

Goal: Increase student attendance at school events by 30% over the semester.

Example: Organize a "Family Night" event that includes interactive workshops on student learning. Parents are invited to participate in activities that showcase curriculum goals and provide feedback.

Coordination with Community Partners:
Example: Partner with local businesses to sponsor the event, offering food and prizes. This engagement not only strengthens community ties but also encourages families to attend, ensuring they see the value of their participation in supporting student success.

July

All lessons cover one or more of the four content areas identified in the TEA Standards. They also include one or more of the ASCA National Standards. Both the TEA & ASCA Standards can be found in the KISD Elementary School Counselor Schoology Group, along with the KISD Elementary Curriculum.

The Four Content Areas:

· Interpersonal Effectiveness

· Intrapersonal Effectiveness

· Post-Secondary Education and Career Readiness

· Personal Health and Safety

· Plan staff development (suicide, child abuse, at-risk, etc.)

· Help with registration

· HARP Interviews

· All New Counselor PLC July 30th

August

Empathy- Understand and feel the heart of another

School Counselor Orientation

School Counselor Introductory Lesson

Elem. SEL Topic Suggestions - Schoology:

School Expectations

Self-Respect

Respecting Others

Social Contracts

CKH Welcome Newsletter to Families

Begin CKH Engage Activities for Students

Character Trait Quotes

· Job-A-Like (Secondary August 2nd & Elementary August 7th)

· Supporting PD and staff training

· Wednesday, August 14th, first day for students

· School Counselor Orientation (Discuss your role as the school counselor to your staff)

· Counselor does quick introduction lesson with students

· SEL PLC August 23rd

September

Empathy- Understand and feel the heart of another

Pre-K – 12th

CKH Counselor Lessons

CKH SEL Lessons

CKH Parent Newsletter

Sandy Hook (Start with Hello)

Elem Suicide Prevention

Gizmo Pawesome

Mental Health Lessons

Sec Suicide Prevention

Jason Foundation Curriculum

YAM – TCHATT

Campus Activities

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC September 19th

· New Elem/Middle PLC September 24th

· New HS PLC

September 25th

· SEL PLC September 27th

· Comprehensive Needs Assessment Administration- September 9th-16th

· Freedom Walk September 11th

· Suicide Prevention Week 8th - 14th

· STUCO (Student Council) Elections

· Application for NPFH

October

Self-Direct- Lead yourself to who you want to be

Pre-K – 12th

SEL Topic Suggestions:

Good Citizenship

Bullying

Be An Upstander

Making Safe Decisions

CKH Counselor Lessons

CKH- October SEL Lessons, Posters, Newsletter, & Videos

October Character Quotes

CKH- Drug Awareness Lessons (Secondary)

Campus Activities

Sandy Hook (Start with Hello)

Elem Bullying Prevention

Nearpod

Everfi

Bullying Curriculum

Be An Upstander

Sec Bullying Prevention

Nearpod

Everfi

The Bullying Workbook for Teens

Bullying Prevention Lessons

Elem School Safety

Nearpod

Making Safe Decisions

Sec School Safety

Nearpod

Everfi

Elem Red Ribbon Week

Suggestions can be found in Schoology group

Sec Red Ribbon Week

Nearpod- Vaping

Nearpod- Drugs

Nearpod- Alcohol

Nearpod- Cigarettes

Everfi- Vaping

Everfi- Vaping Modules

Everfi- Prescription Drug Safety

Everfi- Alcohol

· NPFH Deadline October 20th

· National School Safety Week October 28th – November 1st

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC

October 24th

· New Elem/MS PLC October 30th

· New HS PLC October 31st

· Red Ribbon Week 23rd-31st

· Unity Day- October 31st (Wear Orange)

· At Risk Due

· Leaders R Us STUCO Conference

· Bully Prevention

November

Teamwork- Work together to reach a goal

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Gratitude

Self-Compassion

Mindfulness

Campus Activities

· No New Elem/MS/HS PLC

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC

November 14th

· SEL PLC November 8th

· HS Lead Mtg November 21st

· Thanksgiving Vacation

December

Responsibility- Own your thoughts words and actions

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Helping Others

Perspective Taking

Serving Others

Campus Activities

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC

December 3rd

· New Elem/MS PLC December 4th

· New HS PLC December 5th

· SEL PLC December 13th

· Christmas Vacation

January

Respect- Act with thoughtfulness

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions

Responsibility

Celebrating Diversity

Safety Week

Diversity

Campus Activities

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC

January 23rd

· New Elem/MS PLC January 29th

· New HS PLC January 30th

· SEL PLC January 31st

· School Safety Week

February

Kindness- Be friendly and compassionate

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Being Respectful

Kindness (RAK Week)

Freedom from Perfectionism

Campus Activities

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC February 6th

· New Elem/MS PLC February 18th

· New HS PLC

February 19th

· SEL PLC February 21st

· Middle School Registration Starts – Elementary counselors are required to distribute the middle school registration packets and hold a middle school orientation

· National School Counseling Week 3rd – 7th

· Random Acts of Kindness- February 17th

March

Courage- Develop strength to face something difficult

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Positive Communication

Conflict Resolution

Cooperation

Anxiety & Worry

Campus Activities

· No KISD Counseling Dept PLC

· No New Elem/MS/HS PLC

· SEL PLC March 28th

· Middle School Registration Ends

· Spring Break

· STUCO (Student Council) award applications due

April

Perseverance- Give extra effort to make it through to the end

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Growth Mindset

Perseverance

My Bright Future

Waiting & Having Patience

Campus Activities

· KISD Counseling Dept PLC April 24th

· SEL PLC April 11th

· New Elem/MS PLC April 16th

· New HS PLC April 17th

· STAAR Testing

· NPFH Lessons Due (No Place for Hate), if applicable

· Military Child Month

· Child Abuse Prevention

· Autism Awareness

May

Integrity- Live with honesty and excellence

Pre-K – 12th

Additional SEL Topic Suggestions:

Test Anxiety

Self-Control

Following Directions

Campus Activities

· No KISD Counseling Dept PLC

· No New Elem/MS/HS PLC

· SEL PLC May 16th

· STAAR Testing

· Teacher Appreciation Week

At Charles Patterson Middle School, the counseling program emphasizes Interpersonal Effectiveness to equip students with the skills to build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and manage social challenges.

Interpersonal Effectiveness includes skills like empathy, conflict resolution, effective communication, and teamwork. The counseling program at Charles Patterson Middle School focuses on these areas through structured interventions, consistent classroom instruction, and engaging school-wide activities.

Classroom Guidance Lessons

Counselors conduct classroom guidance lessons quarterly to all grade levels. Topics focus on empathy, active listening, anti-bullying, respectful communication, and collaborative problem-solving. For example, lessons may include role-playing scenarios to help students practice expressing themselves assertively and listening to peers.

Activities

School-wide lesson/door decorating contest

Weekly parent newsletter containing conversation starters for home

Campus-wide Guidance lesson on conflict resolution & successful peer interactions.

To design an anti-bullying and conflict resolution lesson in the interpersonal effectiveness content area, we gathered data from multiple sources, including bullying incident reports, feedback from students, and observations from teachers and administrators. This data highlighted specific trends in the nature of conflicts contributing to bullying incidents, such as cliques, group exclusion, cyberbullying within group chats, rumors, gossip, and challenges students faced in managing these interactions effectively. We also identified a noticeable need for resilience-building, as many students struggled with conflict resolution skills, leading to misunderstandings and escalating tensions.

This lesson directly aligns with our counseling program goal of promoting a safe and supportive school climate by enhancing students’ interpersonal skills and resilience. By addressing the specific sources of conflict identified in the data, the lesson aimed to equip students with strategies for managing peer relationships and resolving disputes constructively. Incorporating skills like active listening, empathy, and self-regulation, the lesson supported the broader counseling objective of fostering positive, healthy peer interactions, thereby reducing the frequency of bullying and conflict within the school environment.

School counselors at Charles Patterson Middle School collaborate closely with students, parents, teachers, campus leadership and community partners to ensure that core areas of development—interpersonal effectiveness, intrapersonal effectiveness, personal health and safety, and postsecondary education and career readiness—are well-supported. For interpersonal and intrapersonal effectiveness, counselors conduct group sessions and workshops focused on social skills, emotional awareness, and self-management, empowering students to develop positive relationships and personal resilience. To support personal health and safety, counselors work with health professionals and local organizations to provide education on wellness, anti-bullying strategies, and safe behavior practices. Finally, for postsecondary and career readiness, counselors organize career exploration activities and provide guidance on goal-setting and academic planning. By involving parents in workshops and keeping teachers informed, counselors ensure a holistic, supportive network around each student’s growth and success.

The learning outcomes from the anti-bullying and conflict resolution lesson were evaluated through a combination of pre- and post-lesson surveys, scenario-based assessments, and teacher observations. For example, students completed a brief pre-lesson survey to assess their initial knowledge and confidence in handling conflicts, such as how to respond to rumors or cyberbullying. After the lesson, they filled out a post-lesson survey with similar questions to measure any shifts in their understanding and comfort with conflict resolution skills.

Additionally, students were presented with scenarios involving typical conflict situations (e.g., receiving a mean comment online or managing peer exclusion) and asked to identify appropriate responses. Their answers were reviewed to assess whether they could apply the strategies taught. Lastly, teachers and campus leadership observed students’ interactions over the following weeks, looking for a decrease in reports of peer conflicts and bullying related to issues like rumors or exclusion, which provided insights into the lesson's real-world impact on student behavior.