The Maury County School System Counselors, along with their supervisor have suggested a monthly focus for the district starting in August. You will also see district-wide awareness campaigns in parentheses. This focused effort will enable our county to be more aligned and consistent throughout the year.  

Monthly Character Trait Focus – Counseling Lessons 

•  August:          Respect/Growth-mindset 
• September:    Responsibility (Suicide Prevention) 
• October:         Courage (Bullying Prevention / Drug Awareness) 
• November:    Citizenship / Gratitude 
• December:     Caring / Compassion / Empathy 
• January:         Fairness/ Tolerance / Forgiveness / Diversity (Martin Luther King Day) 
• February:      Self Control / Trustworthy / Integrity (Black History Month) 
• March:           Honesty (Test Anxiety) 
• April:             Perseverance / Grit (Abuse Prevention Month) 
• May:               Self-Advocacy / Cooperation

NEXT Middle School Guide- Parents and Students, check out this guide to help students plan and prepare to move from middle school and into high school and beyond.