MS Guidance
Welcome to MS Guidance!
Contact Information
Phone: 315-232-4532 | Fax: 315-232-4620
Guidance Office Staff:
Nicky Sech – School Counselor: nsech@spartanpride.org (Last Names A-L)
Jenna Gianfagna – School Counselor: jgianfagna@spartanpride.org (Last Names M-Z)
Ann Marie Crescent – School Social Worker: acrescent@spartanpride.org
Kelsey Whitaker – School Psychologist: kwhitaker@spartanpride.org
Students are assigned a school counselor by last name and will maintain the same counselor throughout middle school. Counselors provide individual, group, and classroom counseling to support the academic achievement and success of students. Additionally, counselors will communicate with teachers, parents, administrators, and outside agencies to work towards a common student-centered goal. Our school counselors are always available to assist you if you need help in dealing with any problems or concerns.
College and Careers
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Middle School is a great time to start to explore different careers and occupations. Below is a list of resources to help you connect your interests, strengths and skills with careers that could be a good fit for you.
Career Zone offers interest inventories that will connect your likes and skills with careers. It will give you descriptions of different occupations and the steps it takes to start that career. Additionally, you can set up a personal portfolio where you can save all your information. This is extremely useful especially when applying for colleges in the future.
This site allows you to explore the 16 different career clusters and has informational videos to help you better understand each cluster. Check out the Resources > Student Resources tab to take a Career Cluster Interest Survey, learn more about local colleges and see local job opportunities. This site is unique because it will connect you with jobs and information specifically in Upstate New York!
Find out more about the different programs you can start when you are in high school. Examples include: Arts, AV Technology and Communications; Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Hospitality and Tourism (Culinary Arts); Human Services (Cosmetology, Criminal Justice etc.) and many more! Please click here for more information on all programs.
Mental Health Resources in the Community
Jefferson County Crisis Response
315-782-2327 (Available 24/7)
Samaritan Emergency Deptartment
Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations
315-785-4102
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
Counseling Services:
Community Clinic
211 JB Wise Plaza
Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-7445
Samaritan Outpatient Psychiatry Services
1575 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
315-779-5060
Carthage Behavioral Health
3 Bridge St
Carthage, NY 13619
315-493-3300
Rubenzahl, Knudsen and Associates Psychological Services
531 Washington St
Watertown, NY 13601
315-788-3332-Watertown Office
315-376-5285-Lowville Office
Family Counseling Services of Northern NY
120 Washington St, Suite 510
Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-4483
Watertown Child and Adolescent Wellness Clinic
20104 NY 3
Watertown, NY 13601
315-779-7170
Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County
418 Washington St.
Watertown, NY 13601
315-782-1823
Citizen Advocates
650 State St.
Watertown, NY. 13601
315-755-1251
Single Point of Access (SPOA)
PO Box 6550
Watertown, NY 13601
315-777-9716