The mission of the Counseling Program at Sutton Middle School is to provide the support necessary to foster the development of the students’ academic, social/emotional and career achievement.  We focus on the immediate, as well as future needs of the child, and help them to most effectively navigate through society-- socially, emotionally and academically.  There is a strong commitment to bringing out the maximum potential in all students.

Sutton Middle School feeder elementary schools are: Bolton Academy, Morris Brandon Elementary School, Garden Hills Elementary School, Warren T. Jackson Elementary School, E. Rivers Elementary School, and Sarah Smith Elementary School.

All Sutton Middle School students are zoned to attend North Atlanta High School.

CRISIS INTERVENTION The counseling staff is ready to implement the crisis intervention plan when needed. Services include counseling, media communications and outside referrals.


GROUP COUNSELING Small group counseling sessions are provided according to need. Some topics can include anger management, friendship groups, healthy behaviors, etc.

INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES Counselors conference with individual students when referred by teachers, administrators, parents or self-referral. 

PARENT CONFERENCES The counselors are available, by appointment, to conference with parents concerning their student. The conference may be individual, include the student, or involve the teachers.


SCHOOL TRANSITION Elementary to middle school and middle to high school transition activities give parents and students the opportunity to become acquainted with the new school environments. Students gain knowledge through school visitations and presentations. From welcoming rising 6th grade students to saying "good-bye" to the 8th grade students as they move to high school, these activities help promote success at the next level.

STANDARDIZED TESTING Counselors assist in coordinating the standardized testing program and interpretation of the results. The statewide testing program includes the Eighth Grade Writing Assessment for 8th grade and the Criterion Referenced Competency Test for grades 6, 7, and 8.