Franklin’s school counselors support the academic growth of students by nurturing socioemotional learning, supporting cognitive development, and building college and career awareness. Our school counselors work with students on an individual basis, in small groups, and in classrooms.
Here are some reasons students might want to talk to a school counselor:
- Difficulties or conflicts with friends
- Safety concerns
- Conflicts with parents or family members
- Illness or death of a friend or family member
- Struggles with organization or time management
- Family changes
- Feelings of depression or anxiety
- Planning for life after high school
Middle School Counselor (grades 5-8): Jennifer Negron jnegron@thefsi.us
High School Counselor (grades 9-12): Mary Kinsey-Hyche (mkhyche@thefsi.us)
Free and Reduced Lunch
We offer free and reduced cost lunch to those who qualify, and we also offer a paid lunch option. Here’s how to apply to the Free and Reduced lunch program.
Students Experiencing Homelessness
Click here to learn about McKinney Vento Information
Crisis Recovery Team
The Crisis Recovery Team (CRT) is a team of counselors, social workers, and school mental health professionals from across local charter and private schools. These team members are specially trained to support students and staff dealing with crisis, grief, loss, and trauma. The CRT was developed to assist schools coping with crises such as community tragedies, student and teacher deaths, and vehicle accidents.
In response to a school crisis, services provided to students may include:
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CRT-monitored “safe room” for drop-in student support
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Brief Individual or group support/counseling
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Classroom assistance with announcement and discussing of the event
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Support materials and resources for grief and loss
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Assistance with memorializing a death
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Partnership with the school counselor to provide follow-up services and referrals as needed
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Support and coordination with families impacted by the event
Students and families will be notified of the availability of the CRT when a school crisis occurs. Parents, teachers, and administrators may request support for a student by contacting the school counselor.
Crisis and Community Resources
Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians
The North Carolina AG hosted a webinar series titled, “Protecting the Next Generation of North Carolinians” as resources for parents, caregivers, and those who work with youth. Please view this very impactful series here:
- Protecting Kids at School, Home, and in our Communities with Safe Gun Storage
- Protecting children from online crimes
- Youth substance use
- English and Spanish recordings of each of the full webinars can be found here.
