Academic and Career Planning
Hello South Falcon Families! Below you will find some important information about academic and career planning for your students and preparing them for high school. Please take some time to watch the videos and if you have any questions, please email me at 
mpolzer@ecasd.us

2023-24 8th Grade Academic & Career Planning Seminar

The link below will take you to the information page about the Business Management Academy. Please take some time to look at this page if you think your student is interested in this program. The courses listed here would be the electives the would take each year and possibly in the summer if accepted into the program.
https://www.cvtc.edu/admissions/college-credit-opportunities-in-high-school/hs-academies/660/business-management-associate-degree-academy-virtual

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Introduction to ECASD Academic and Career Planning

ECASD Programs of Study

Career Clusters Pathways

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AVID-Recruitment-letter-20242024-2025 Registration Information
Grade 6 Academic Planning Guide 
Grade 6 Registration Form
 
January 10 - Mr. Polzer presents to grade 6 about registering for 7th grade during science classes.

January 17 - Mr. Polzer registers 6th graders for 7th grade during science classes.

Grade 7 Academic Planning Guide
Grade 7 Registration Form
Grade 7 Registration Form Chinese
Grade 7 Registration Form Spanish

January 11 - Ms. Kostka presents to grade 7 about registering for 8th grade during social studies classes.

January 18 - Ms. Kostka registers 7th graders for 8th grade during social studies classes.

Grade 8 Academic Planning Guide
Grade 8 Registration Form
Grade 8 Registration Form Arabic
Grade 8 Registration Form Spanish
Grade 8 Registration Form Chinese

January 5 - MHS counselors come to SMS to talke to 8th graders about registering for high school classes during Falcon Tim.

January 8 - There will be an adult registration information night at MHS auditorium at 6PM followed by Open House.

January 12 -  MSH Counselors come to SMS to register 8th graders for high school classes during science class.
 

6th Grade Parent Night PowerPoint and Handouts 
Tips for Middle School
Tips for Middle School- Spanish
Immunization Fact Sheet
SMS Parent Volunteer Opportunities
SMS Parent Volunteer Opportunities -Spanish



 

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UPWARD BOUND

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Welcome to Student Services

Vision Statement

The South Counseling Department is committed to developing core values in all students we serve by promoting academic success, personal growth, career exploration, student involvement, parent collaboration, and community connections. Students can stop in the counseling office to schedule an appointment with their counselor.
Parents/Guardians who wish to schedule an appointment should contact the counseling office.

Office
Hours: Monday-Friday
7:00 am-3:30 pm
Secretary: Laura Stevens
715-852-5203

 Counselors

Maggie Kison
Grade 6
Email
715-852-5216


Mike Polzer
Grade 7
Email
715-852-5218


Roberta Kostka
Grade 8
Email
715-852-5219

 

Psychologist

Emily Prissel
Email
715-852-5200

Social Worker

Austin Kruger
Email: akruger@ecasd.us
715-852-13417

Eau Claire County Resource Directory
Community Resources Holiday
Community Resources Holiday - Spanish

Callier Clinic: 715-836-0064
Center for Awarness of Sexual Assult (CASA) 715-836-4357
Children's Service Society: 715-835-5915
Clearwater Counseling and Professional Growth Center: 715-832-4060
First Things First: 715-832-8432
Freedom Counseling and Psychological Services: 715-552-7350
Marriage and Family Health Services: 715-832-0238
Marshfield Behavioral Health Clinic: 715-858-4850
The Healing Place (grief and loss issues): 715-717-6028
 

ECASD American Indian Coordinator
715-852-3106

ECASD HOMELESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dani Graham
715-852-3044
Homeless Program Resource Guide

ECASD Hmong School/Community Liaison
Blia Schwan
715-852-6764

ECASD Special Education
Parent Facilitator
Lauri Malnory
715-852-3075

CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with the counselor's code of ethics, information disclosed in counseling sessions will be held in confidence. This means information shared by the student will remain private, unless there is a safety concern,  or the student has given permission for the information to be disclosed to another party.