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Counselors

Counseling at Scott Middle School

Beginning a new school year can be a bit overwhelming for both student and parent. We're here to make the transition to middle school as easy as possible for you and your child. Our job is to assist your child in finding success at SMS. We offer individual counseling, academic counseling, group counseling, and mediation. We also work on schedule changes, STAAR test administration, and community outreach. If you have a question, please don't hesitate to email or telephone so that we an address your concerns. 

SMS School Counselor Mission Statement

The mission of the Scott Middle School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that supports the academic, career, personal, and social growth of all students. Our goal is to create a safe and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential, develop resiliency, and prepare for success in high school, postsecondary opportunities, and life. Through collaboration with educators, families, and the community, the counseling program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become responsible, productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.

Kally Branson
8th Grade Counselor 
Phone 903-462-7231
Brooke Morrison
7th Grade Counselor 
Phone 903-462-7968
Payton Huse
Scott MS Registrar
(903)462-7977

SMS Course Guide

Beginning in the ’26-’27 year, SMS will have a 8 class period day.  All students will have 8 periods on their schedules, as well as a 35 minute Jacket Time. Jacket Time will be 5th period for all students.  Classes are scheduled according to choice sheets and need for intervention.  Intervention classes (Reading Connections) are added to student schedules in place of electives based on a student’s demonstrated need for extra intervention in Reading.

VIEW THE COURSE GUIDE

 

State Assessments

  •  7th Grade
  •  STAAR Math
  •  STAAR Reading​
  •  STAAR Alt 2 (Resource students only)
  •  TELPAS (ELL students only)
  • 8th Grade
  •  STAAR Math
  •  STAAR Reading
  •  STAAR Science
  •  STAAR Social Studies
  • STAAR Retest (Math & Reading)
  •  EOC (Algebra I)
  •  STAAR Alt 2 (Resource students only)
  •  TELPAS (ELL students only)

 

Parental Option For Students

Parental Option For Students The 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session passed Senate Bill (SB) 1697, which amends state law to allow parents and guardians to elect for a student to repeat a grade or retake a high school course, per Texas Education Code (TEC) §28.02124. VIEW THE POLICY

STATE ASSESSMENTS

 

 

Saving For College In Texas

If college is part of your child’s future, we’ve got a plan to help save for it. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund® allows you to lock in current undergraduate tuition rates and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities, excluding medical and dental institutions. Tuition units purchased in the plan may be used for all or a portion of these costs,
and our flexible payment options fit almost any budget.
 
It’s easy to open a Texas Tuition Promise Fund account.
And, the sooner you start, the more affordable a college education could be.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://www.texastuitionpromisefund.com/
SAVING FOR COLLEGE IN TEXAS