Support Services

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SAMS Counselors	School Nurse
Counseling Services	System Wide Testing
Course Selection

SAMS Counseling Services

School counselors are here for students. They also work with teachers and administrators to assist students in acquiring the skills necessary to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Students may see their counselor for academic and personal concerns and for educational testing. A sign-up sheet is provided in the counselor’s office. Class time can be made available for students to visit the counselor when appropriate arrangements have been made.

Course Selection

Counselors assist students in developing the programs which will best suit students’ individual needs. Students should be aware that once they are enrolled in a course, that course might only be dropped for valid reasons determined by and with the recommendation of a staff member, the placement committee, a parent, or the administration. Final approval rests with the principal.

System-Wide Testing Program

Students at Seoul American Middle School participate in the DoDDS System-Wide Testing Program each school year. Copies of test results are mailed to parents. Data obtained from these tests allow parents, students, and staff to better understand each student’s progress by providing a comparison with students throughout the United States. Counselors and teachers use this information to recommend student placement and course selection, and for referrals to the talented and gifted, reading improvement, and learning resource programs.

Additional Counseling Services and Support

School Psychologist

Dr. Spencer Walton is the Child Psychologist for both SAMS and the high school. Along with the many special programs he works with at the schools he is available assist your child with a plethora of concerns. Please feel free to call his office at SAHS 738-4298.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Services

Ruth Hines is the ASACS counselor. Ms. Hines works with many programs to include the Red Ribbon Day. Parents and students are encouraged to call her for youth drug and alcohol questions or concerns. Her number is: 738-6815

Family Advocacy Program

The Family Advocacy program is not specific to SAMS but again students and parents who have concerns over general family discord please feel free to contact their office at: 738-8861

School Nurse

Primary responsibility for a student's health belongs to the parents. Students who are ill or injured should remain at home, or if necessary be taken to the hospital. They should not be sent to school with instructions to go to the school nurse. Students who are ill cannot learn effectively, and they spread infection to other students. The school nurse provides services for students who become ill or injured during the school day. Students who are ill or injured should get a pass from their teacher. The nurse will contact the sponsor if the student should be taken home or to the hospital. It is expected that parents will make every effort to pick students up as soon as possible. If it is not possible to reach the parents or designated emergency contact, the sponsor’s unit will be asked to provide assistance. All prescription drugs are to be kept by the nurse (See Medication.) 

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