Counseling & Wellbeing

In the Middle School, our counseling team works with students to support their overall well-being. The counseling team consists of one counselor for each grade level as well as a school psychologist. Together the team supports students academically, socially, and emotionally during this important and exciting stage of their lives. Counselors interact with students daily through homerooms, conversations in the hallways, running Student Wellness Action Groups, and teaching classes. Counselors are also easily accessible to students through email or drop-in visits to the counseling office.

The Middle School years are a time of significant growth and change, which can be difficult for students and those who support them. Both students and parents benefit from a supportive school environment. The counselors work closely with parents, faculty, and administration, helping each student be their best self. Counselors also work closely with colleagues in the lower and upper schools in order to ensure smooth transitions from one division to the next. In addition, the counselors pay special attention to students transitioning into and out of TAS, including directing the student ambassador program that provides students who are new to TAS with a “buddy” to help them settle in. 

The counselors are readily available contacts for students and parents if questions or concerns arise anytime during the year. In compliance with Taiwan law and the child protection policy, the School is required to report cases of suspected child abuse or neglect. Students and families may be referred to outside counselors or agencies when appropriate. Any member of the school community who is concerned about someone, including one’s self, should reach out to a counselor.

Contact the Middle School Counseling Team Lead Here

Within the Middle School student support services (SSS) department, there is a counselor and an academic support teacher for each grade level. In addition, there is a speech/language pathologist and a psychologist who specifically serve middle school students. The members of the department meet regularly, with each other and with grade level teachers, to discuss and evaluate the learning needs of middle school students. Student support classes are available to students who manifest mild learning differences and have been reviewed by the SSS team. There is a clear system of referral and intervention.