JH Counselor
About Mrs. Hall
I am Melissa Hall, and I am proud to serve Chandler Junior High School students and their families. I graduated in 2001 from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I have been an educator for more than twenty years, teaching at the elementary level for nineteen years and at the high school and junior high levels for three years. I received my Master's of Education in School Counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in May 2025.
I look forward to serving our students and families to achieve a knowledge of self and others, building relationships that foster personal growth. Together, we will set goals and standards for academic achievement, social/emotional development, and college and career readiness. My hope is that all students feel valued and understood as individuals while working toward academic, social/emotional, and postsecondary goals.
Message from the Counselor
As a school counselor, my goal for the year is to assist in the development and success of all the students at Chandler. This is achieved through the many services provided by our school counseling program, including:
- Classroom guidance lessons
- Individual and small group counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Community partnerships
- Collaboration with administration, teachers, and parents.
- Referrals for additional services
To see the school counselor, a student just needs to ask, and I will see them at my earliest convenience at a time that also works well with their school schedule. Students may also be referred to me by other school staff, or you may reach out if you think seeing the school counselor would benefit your student. As a school counselor, I am ethically obligated to confidentiality, except in certain circumstances. These include:
- Thoughts of self-harm or harming others
- Suspected child abuse or neglect
- The student gives me permission to share
Topics covered by the school counseling program are wide and suited to the needs of the school and students, both as a whole and individually. All counseling and guidance lessons are done in an age-appropriate manner that will help them develop life skills as they grow throughout the year. Topics include:
- Bullying and conflict resolution
- Friendship and social skills
- Personal safety (internet use, drug and alcohol prevention, etc.)
- Study and organizational skills
- Identifying and regulating emotions
Melissa Hall
melissa.hall@chandlerlions.org
405-258-1828
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What is meant by the term “homeless children and youth?”
The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children and youth as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The term includes:
Children and youth who are:
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Sharing the housing of others due to Loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason (sometimes referred to as doubled-up);
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Living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;
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Living in emergency or transitional shelters;
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Abandoned in hospitals;
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Children and youth who have a Primary nighttime residence that is a Public or private place that is not designed for, or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
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Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings;
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Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are living in circumstances described above.
Under the McKinney-Vento Act, eligible children and youth have the right to:
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Attend their school of origin, if this is in the student’s best interest, or the local attendance area school. The school of origin is the school the student attended before losing housing or the school the student last attended.
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Enroll in the new local school immediately, even if lacking documentation normally required for enrollment, such as previous school records, immunization or medical records, birth certificate, proof of residency, or proof of guardianship, or other documents.
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The terms “enroll” and “enrollment” includes attending classes and participating fully in all school activities.
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Have access to the same programs and services that are available to all other students, including transportation, before and after school programs, counseling services, Title I programs, special education services if the child has a disability, bilingual, vocational, gifted and talented programs, free school breakfast and lunch.
Student Residency Form McKinney Vento Assistance Act Liaison Responsibilities Community Agencies
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Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
At the heart of our school lies a commitment to purpose, guided by a clear mission, an inspiring vision for the future, and core values that define who we are and drive everything we do.
The mission of the Chandler Junior High School Counseling Department is to advocate for a secure, positive learning environment where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation have equitable and accessible opportunities to reach their full potential in academic, social/emotional, and career development. In collaboration with all stakeholders, the school counseling program will establish a foundation for students to develop skills to become lifelong learners, with the confidence and perseverance to attain goals for college and career readiness.
The vision of the Chandler Junior High School Counseling Department is to assist students in recognizing their value and worth, believing in their ability to develop empathy for others, appreciate diversity, commit to life-long learning, accept the challenges of short- and long-term goals, and confidently make decisions about their present and future, transforming them into productive citizens of society.
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The mission of the Chandler Junior High School Counseling Department is to advocate for a secure, positive learning environment where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, gender, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation have equitable and accessible opportunities to reach their full potential in academic, social/emotional, and career development. In collaboration with all stakeholders, the school counseling program will establish a foundation for students to develop skills to become lifelong learners, with the confidence and perseverance to attain goals for college and career readiness.
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The vision of the Chandler Junior High School Counseling Department is to assist students in recognizing their value and worth, believing in their ability to develop empathy for others, appreciate diversity, commit to life-long learning, accept the challenges of short- and long-term goals, and confidently make decisions about their present and future, transforming them into productive citizens of society.
