Counselors' Corner

Hi! Welcome to Counselors' Corner. Belton Middle School's guidance counselors are Jan Vinci and Jim Deeken.

What Does a School Counselor Do?

Develops a guidance plan and provides classroom guidance to all students
Counsels with students individually and/or in groups
Responds to student needs in crisis situations
Schedules classes and orients students to new school settings
Works with absentees, potential dropouts and other at-risk students
Participates actively in the referral process of students to special programs and/or services and agencies outside the school
Analyzes test results to provide information about abilities, achievement, interest and needs
Conducts conferences with parents
Consults with teachers, administrators and other professionals

Scheduling Parent Conferences

We encourage all parents to schedule and meet with their child's teachers throughout the school year. For your convenience, all of your child's academic teachers are available during a team conference time. Please call the counselor's secretary, Daryla Robinson at 215-2809 to schedule an appointment.

Jan Vinci

My phone number is (254) 215-2811. Deeken

Jim Deeken

My name is Jim Deeken, Belton Middle's school counselor for 6th grade and part of 7th grade. The role school counselors play in the school is as diverse as the students served. Students are faced with many issues that sometimes keep them from succeeding academically. Early intervention is essential with parents and guardians playing a vital role. I believe that the guidance program here provides these direct services and is a critical component of the Intermediate School’s prevention efforts. Please feel free to contact me as needed at (254)215-2810.