Penn MiddlE Guidance Department
Contact Info
Mrs. Schrinel
724-744-7877
schrinels@penntrafford.org
Hello! I am so happy to be here at Penn Middle School as your School Counselor. My role at the school is to support all students academically, socially/emotionally, and with career education. I do this through individual counseling, group counseling, classroom lessons, and many other programs that we provide at the school.
Please check out the rest of my website to see some of the programs and resources we provide here at Penn Middle.
Guidance Resources
Social Emotional
Career
Academic
Services
Scheduling
Resources
Career Education
Students grades 6th through 8th will receive Career Education lessons. These lessons will address a number of important topics geared towards career development and exploration.
Each lesson will have an assignment to go along with it. These assignments will be added to the students career portfolios and will travel with them from year to year. These lessons meet the criteria for the Future Ready Pa Index.
Additional aspects of the students portfolios will include:
Financial Reality Fair 8th Grade
JA BizTown
6th Grade
CWCTC Visit
7th & 8th Grade
High School Scheduling 8th Grade
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career
checklist
Sixth Grade
Interviews
All 6th grade students will be interviewed about their career interests
SmartFutures
Students will create an online career-planning portfolio to prepare for post-secondary success.
SmartFutures Activities:
- #3 Conflict Resolution
- #10 Career Acquisition Documents
- #12 Learning Style Survey
- #13 Changing Workplace
CWCTC Presentation
Students will have a presentation on CWCTC. Students will fill out a Google form Reflection.
JA Biztown
Students will have the opportunity to visit JA Biztown. They will get to work a selected job for the day and interact other businesses and occupations in the town.
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Seventh Grade
SmartFutures
Students will create an online career-planning portfolio to prepare for post-secondary success.
Career Plan and Goal Setting
Students will create academic, professional, and personal goals for their future.
SmartFutures Activities:
- #7 Knowledge Skill Ability Survey
- #8 Career Research
- #11 Goal Setting
- #16 Explore your CTC
CWCTC Presentation
Students will have a presentation on CWCTC. Students will fill out a Google form Reflection.
CWCTC Tour
Students will get to tour CWCTC
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eighth Grade
SmartFutures
Students will create an online career-planning portfolio to prepare for post-secondary success.
Career Plan and Goal Setting
Students will create academic, professional, and personal goals for their future.
SmartFutures Activities:
#1 Career Clusters and Pathways
#2 My Resume Activity
#4 Learning from Entrepreneurs
#5 My Interests Survey
#6 My Work Values Survey
#9 Budgeting
#15 Economics of Jobs
CWCTC Presentation
Students will have a presentation on CWCTC. Students will fill out a Google form Reflection.
Financial Reality Fair/Reflection
Students will attend the Financial Reality Fair and complete a reflection.
Social Emotional
Email or call if you are interested in these services for your student
Group Counseling
Throughout the year I meet with students in small groups. These groups are a great way for me to offer assistance to students with similar needs.
Individual Counseling and Check-in's
I am available to students as needed. I offer individual counseling and quick check-in's as needed. I can address students personal concerns, academics, and questions about career education.
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Academic
Extra Help
Penn Middle offers a variety of options to help students who may need some extra academic help. Please look at the services section for more information.
Progress Monitoring
Students are monitored academically on a bi-weekly basis. I focus on students who have D's or F's.
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Services
Student Assistance Program
After School Advantage
Academic Monitoring
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Contact the school for any questions about provided services
School Based Counseling
Scheduling Assistance
Individual/Group Counseling
After School Advantage
The After School Advantage program offers students the opportunity to stay after school for assistance with homework and missing assignments. The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3 PM to 4 PM. Students can work one-on-one or in small groups with a Penn Middle School teacher. They can be picked up by parents or take a bus home.
For More Information/Permission Slip
* A teacher should recommend that your student attend before enrolling in this program.
Scheduling
8th Grade Scheduling
Website
Penn Middle Scheduling
Presentation
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988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources; can be called or texted
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
text with a trained Crisis Counselor until you’re in a safe place
Westmoreland Crisis Hotline & Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-800-836-6010
provides assistance for individuals in crisis and provides face-to-face intervention during crisis situations
Excela Health Crisis Response Center: 724-832-4465
Crisis walk-in services are available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the corner of Depot and West Pittsburgh Street on the Westmoreland Hospital Campus
AdditionalResources
SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders
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Student Assistance Program
The Student Assistance Program is comprised of trained school professionals (counselors, teachers, and administrators) who receive referrals from parents, teachers, students, and other school staff. This team works closely and confidentially with outside agencies to help you access school and community services.
Do You see your child Showing any of these behaviors?
- Withdrawing from family, friends, and/or school
- Changing friends; no longer spends time with old friends
- Unexplained physical injuries
- Talking about suicide/depressed
- Defying authority, both at home and at school
- Acting aggressively or differently
- lying
- Sudden change in grades
- Experimenting with drugs or alcohol
CONTACT
Suzie Schrinel
724-744-7877
schrinels@penntrafford.org
Penn Middle School
1007 Penn Middle Way
Jeannette, Pa 15644
Our SAP Team
Mr. James Simpson, Principal
Mrs. Suzie Schrinel, School Counselor
Mr. Chad Waszo, Head Teacher
Mrs. Michelle Stukus, Nurse
Dr. Wendy Westwood, School Psychologist
Mr. Rick Steele, Teacher
Mrs. Lea Wentroble, Teacher
Mrs. Meredith Hodge, Teacher
Dr. Katie Datz, Teacher
Mrs. Sabrina Oberkofler, Teacher
Mrs. Maria Frontz, Teacher
Mrs. Kelly Podkul, Teacher
Ms. Angela Mateya, SAP Liaison
Are you concerned about your child's reaction to?
- Recent death
- Divorce of parents
- A relationship problem
- Other traumatic event
How does my child become involved in the sap program?
Penn Middle School's SAP team will help you find services and assistance within the school and, if needed, in the community. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your child for treatment. Rather, we will provide you with information; you make the choices. Remember, you are part of our team. Our goal is to help your child succeed in school.
Students come to the SAP team in different ways. Anyone can refer a student to the Student Assistance Program. Some students are referred by teachers and other school personnel. Any school staff member, a student's friend or family member can let the SAP team know they are worried about someone. The student themselves can even go directly to the SAP team to ask for help. However, the SAP team will not become involved unless we receive parent permission.
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To request help or Services for your student
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