Welcome to Columbia Middle School Counseling
Michelle McBean is here to assist you in any way she can to help you have a successful middle school experience and to prepare you for high school and beyond. If you would like to set up an appointment, please contact Michelle through the CMS office at (517) 592-2181.

Helpful Info for Students and Parents
• Parent Involvement - Student Success (Pdf)
• Parent Involvement in Children's Education (Pdf)
• Middle School EduGuide - Your Roadmap to Student Success (Pdf)
• Making the Most of High School (Pdf) - Great article for parents of 8th grade children
• Parent Involvement = Student Achievement (Website)
• Kids Health (Website) - Great website on many topics relevant to teens
• Transition to Middle School Tips (Website)
• Transition to High School Tips (Website)

→ Additional information and tools are available on this CSD website in the upper link area called Parent/Student.

Test Prep
The following links are ACT/SAT test prep programs and study guides available to students. Many are free.
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html
http://www.number2.com/
http://www.testprepreview.com/
http://www.4tests.com/
http://www.testpreppractice.net/ACT/Free-Online-ACT-Practice-Tests.aspx
http://www.studyguidezone.com/
http://www.actstudent.org/explore/ - Helps 8th graders plan high school courses, prepare for the ACT & choose a career direction.