Student Supports
KCS Counseling Mission StatementThe mission of the Knox County School Counseling Program is to provide every student with a comprehensive school counseling program centered around an engaging curriculum that encourages the highest level of student achievement and excellence through their growth in academic, career and personal/social domains. In partnership with teachers, administrators, parents and a caring community, the school counselors will help every student to be a successful lifelong learner and problem solver.
Vision Statement
Knox County students are high-achieving learners who graduate college and career ready, well prepared to meet the challenges and high expectations of the 21st century. All students participate in rigorous curriculum and high-quality opportunities for self-directed personal growth supported by a comprehensive school counseling program that facilitates strategic partnerships between the school, family and community. As successful life-long learners and productive citizens, each of our students achieves excellence, making a positive difference in our schools and community.
Hello! We are your student's school counselors this year!
Mr. Jimmy Cannington - 6th Grade @ jimmy.cannington@knoxschools.org
Ms. Leanne Campbell - 7th Grade @ leanne.campbell@knoxschools.org
Mrs. Shelley Salter - 8th Grade @ shelley.salter@knoxschools.org
We are so excited to be in a position to provide:
* Academic,
* College & Career,
* and Social/Emotional support for your student.
Please feel free to contact us through our email addresses, by phone, or if you need to make a referral about a specific situation, use the Parental Referral Form; these forms are by grade level. We look forward to working with both you and your student in order to help him or her have the best year possible!!
Parents/Guardians may contact school counselors by referral forms, email, or by calling Bearden Middle (539-7839). Students may contact their grade-level school counselor through the online referral or see their teachers.
Use the buttons below to learn more about our school counseling and social work services.
Please view BMS School Counseling Lessons for grade level information.