Our school counselor helps children to learn, work, and live in the 21st century.  A middle and high school counselor is available to assist students and parents with a wide range of academic and social concerns.  Counseling is available, if necessary in the elementary school by contacting the principal.  Our counselor works closely with parents, faculty, administration, and outside agencies.  Our school counselor facilitates success in school by helping students develop positive attitudes toward self, family and community.  Our counselor works to remove barriers to student achievement, and they support students as they develop plans for academic success.

The district also has a crisis response team made up of administrators, the school counselor, K-12 teachers, and support staff.  This team has been trained to respond should a crisis occur in the school community.  All staff members have received in-service and will continue to receive training on how to prevent and respond to any episodes of school violence.

 

Academic Testing Services

Academic testing is an ongoing process.  Standardized tests provide information and statistical data useful to administrators, teachers, counselors, parents, and students.  M-STEP tests are given in Grades 3-8 in addition, Breckenridge students may be offered opportunities to take the following:

Fall Testing:
MSTEP - 6th Graders, 7th Graders, & 8th Graders
PSAT 8 & 9 Test - 9th Graders
Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) - 10th Graders & 11th Graders

Fall, Winter, & Spring Testing:
NWEA (North-West Evaluation Association) - 6th Graders, 7th Graders, & 8th Graders

Spring Testing:
PSAT 8 & 9 Test - 8th Graders & 9th Graders
PSAT 10 Test - 10th Graders
SAT - 11th Graders
ACT Work Keys - 11th Graders
MSTEP - 11th Graders

Personal Curriculum

A personal curriculum (PC) modifies certain requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) which must be met for the awarding of a high school diploma in Michigan. A PC must be requested on an individual basis, and must meet certain conditions to be approved. For more information and/or application, see the high school principal.