Our School Mission Statement:

North Rowan Middle School values mutual respect and individual improvement among students, staff, and community.  We promote high expectations one child at a time in a nurturing, welcoming, and safe learning environment. 

Welcome back!  Hard to believe the school year is progressing quickly.  Second quarter is right around the corner.

Hello, my name is Mrs. MaiKo Yang, and I am one of the school counselors here.  I am excited to be a part of North Rowan Middle School and a part of your community. 

Rowan County Early College

It is that time of the year again when Rowan Early College will be taking applications for any students in 8th grade who is interested.  Applications will be available in the guidance department, and they will be due back to me no later than January 15, 2010.

Parent/Student Informational Meeting at Rowan Cabarrus Community College on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. OR 7:00 p.m.

Through the NC Standard Course of Study for the guidance curriculum, these are some of the services that are provided through the guidance department at North Rowan Middle School:

Individual Counseling

A student can make a request to see one of the counselors when he/she is having a bad day or having a conflict.  Teachers, parents, and/or school administrators can also make referrals to the counselors.

Group Counseling

Each fall and spring during the school year there are two groups, which are 9 weeks long.  Groups are determined by student needs through student surveys at the beginning of the school year.  Groups meet once a week during a non-academic class for 45 minutes.  There are 6-8 students in each group.  Referrals are made through students parents/guardians, teachers, or administrations.

Once a student completes a group, he/she may not attend the same group again because it uses the same curriculum.

Classroom Guidance

Mr. Austin and I go into all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classrooms twice a year (once in the fall; once in the spring) and teach students various topics such as setting goals, careers, social skills, or decision making.  Topics each year are determined by student needs through individual student surveys at the beginning of each school year. 

Peer Mediation Program

North Rowan Middle School has a Peer Mediation Program that has been in existence for the last four years.  Mr. Austin is in charge of our Peer Mediation Program.  Each year 10-12 students in grades 7th and 8th grade are recommended and selected by teachers and staff.  Selected students go through a rigorous training at the beginning of the school year before they can become Peer Mediators.  Once they successfully complete their training, then they are ready to take on the challenge.  A peer mediator's main job is to listen to students who are having conflicts with each other and help empower those students to come up with solutions.

Other services that I coordinate are:

Homebound Services

Homebound Services is for a student who has been absent from school for a length of time due to a medical reason.  A doctor's note must be obtained and be approved by the Student Services Department (central office) in order for this services to be utilized.  If approved, a teacher would go to the student's house to teach him/her.  This service is only for "regular ed students."  If your child receives Exceptional Children's Services, then homebound services must go through that department.

End-of Grade Test

Due to state budget cuts, the only test that is left for students to take is the End-of-Grade, which will be in May.  More information will be provided as the time gets closer.

The guidance department is always looking for parents/guardians who are interested in volunteering.  If you have a few hours to spare, please contact Ms. Huffman (guidance secretary) at 704-639-3018.

Thank you for visiting and have a great day :)

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