Mission
As the Counseling Department at Lakelands Park Middle School, we are committed to supporting student achievement through effective communication, leadership, and advocacy. 

Vision

As the Counseling Department at Lakelands Park Middle School, our vision is to coordinate and be a part of an organized and positive environment where all stakeholders look to us as an effective, efficient resource, feel comfortable consulting us, and feel respected in their collaboration with us.  We will be mindful of our well being in order to run a model program and build an effective counseling team.
Core Values
We value a comprehensive and professional school counseling program that reaches all students through, respect,
care, trustworthiness, and honoring individuality.

How Does My Counselor Assist Me?

Help you be the best student you can be by:

o       Supporting academic achievement

o       Increasing career awareness

o       Assisting with personal development

 These successes can be achieved through:

o       Classroom lessons

o       Counseling groups

o       Individual Counseling

o       Registration and Scheduling

Don’t forget: The Counseling Department offers something for everyone!

How do I Contact my Counselor?

·        Tell a teacher and get a pass

·        Tell a parent

·        Fill out a referral at the Counseling Office

·        See my counselor during lunch

Before school, during lunch, and after school are the

best times to come to the Counseling Office

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I make an appointment to meet with my child's counselor?

Parents can call 301-670-1410 between the hours of 7:30 and 4:00 to arrange an appointment, or email the counselor directly.

How do I make an appointment with one of my child's teachers?

To meet with an individual teacher, please call the main office at 301-670-1400 and leave a message with the secretary or on the teachers’ voicemail. If you would like to arrange a time to meet with the team of teachers, please contact the appropriate counselor to make that appointment (301-670-1410)

What should I do when my child is absent from school?

1. Call the attendance secretary, Tracy Niro (301-670-1400) on the morning of the absence.

2. The child must bring a note signed by her/his parent to the attendance secretary when returning to school. The note must contain:

               -student’s full name

               -date(s) of absence

               -reason for absence

               -parent’s signature

How can I arrange to get work for my child when he/she is ill?

If your child will miss 1 or 2 days of school, they can get the assignments from a homework buddy in class or may arrange to get the make-up work from their teachers. If your child is going to miss 3 or more days of school, please call Nancy Green in the counseling office (301-670-1410) and arrange for work to be collected. Please allow 24 hours for collection before pickup.

How can my child receive Student Service Learning Hours?

Karen Luensman is the Student Service Coordinator at Lakelands Park Middle School. If you have any questions, she can be reached at 301-670-1410 or by email at Karen_E_Luensman@mcpsmd.org  Please reference the SSL homepage for pre-approved agencies and opportunities for students to complete SSL hours. http://www.mcpsssl.org