School counselors are strategically positioned to help students in developing strategies to deal with educational, personal, and social challenges that may interfere with the educational process. To respond to the challenges of the DoDEA Strategic Plan, DoDEA is implementing a Competency-Based Counseling Program (CBCP) under the authority of DS 2946.1 in all schools. To meet the needs of all students today and tomorrow, the CBCP provides a balance of direct and indirect services and activities.
We provide a range of services for the benefit of students and families. These consist of direct and indirect services that involve the entire educational system, including the students, families, teachers, counselors, administrators, other school personnel, community agencies, and a variety of others. The primary intent of school psychological services is to promote mental and physical wellness and facilitate learning of students. School Psychologists collaborate with administrators and other school personnel in designing and providing services to address the academic,career, and social/personal development of students. The core services of the school psychologist include:individual psychological counseling with students; group counseling/skill development; consultation with parents, school staff, and community agencies; participation on the Student Support Team which helps develop interventions for at-risk students; psychological/educational assessment; serving on the special education Case Study Committee and providing IEP services when needed; providing training activities to school staff and parents; and assisting with program development, research, and evaluation.
The school nurse serves as the health service expert, providing health care to students/staff and implementing interventions that addresses both actual and potential health and safety conditions. The school nurse collaborates with the school administrator to promote the health and academic success of students and serves as the liaison between the school, community, and health care systems. This collaborative effort creates opportunities to build capacity for self-care, resilience, and learning.
There are a variety of school-sponsored after-school activities (3:30-4:45) offered to the students in 2nd-5th Grades from September through November. These clubs are sponsored not only for our US-Registered Students, but also for AFNORTH’s British, Canadian, and German students as well!
Parents are notified of activities and sign-up procedures soon after the start of school. These activities are scheduled throughout the week and activity buses are provided for students residing within the AFNORTH school-bus area. For US students living in Germany buses MAY be available on a space available basis through the DODEA Bus Office. Students will take the activity bus or be picked up promptly at the end of the activities (4:45).
In the past, club offerings have included: Board games, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Cheerleading, Maths, Art, Reading, Drama, Choir, Scratch, Hockey, Creative Writing, STEM, Exploring Cultures, Juggling, Strategic Games, and Beginning Band.
In addition, there are a variety of community activities Scouts and sports teams.
There are a variety of after-school activities (3:30-5:30) offered to the students throughout the year for the MHS:
Eligibility: Grade 9-12
Required Documents: Power of attorney, yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 1 F’s at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition.
Eligibility: Grade 9-12
Required Documents: Power of attorney, yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 1 F’s at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition unless participated and completed during Fall season.
Eligibility: Grade 9-12
Required Documents: Power of attorney, yearly physical and inherent risk form; must maintain a 2.0 GPA or above with no more than 1 F’s at any time; 10 practice dates before first competition unless participated and completed during Winter season.