Counseling

CTMS Counselor Vision Statement:

The diverse students of Cross Timbers Middle School are positive contributors to society. They are resilient and responsible decision makers able to communicate effectively to make meaningful changes in their community. They are prepared to overcome challenges in an ever-changing world.

CTMS Counselor Mission Statement:

The mission of the Cross Timbers Middle School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, developmentally appropriate counseling program to address all students’ academic, career and personal/social needs.  Through an engaging and caring environment, school counselors will support students in identifying personal strengths that will allow them to thrive in a global society.  School counselors will collaborate with all stakeholders to foster students’ ability to reach their maximum potential.

Students, please click HERE to schedule an appointment. Parents and Guardians, please email or call for appointment.

New Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if  necessary.
https://988lifeline.org/

Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship

Bobby Bragan Scholarship
8th Grade Students:

Bobby Bragan, a former major league baseball player, manager and coach, established the Youth Foundation Scholarship in 1991 to encourage children to stay in school and pursue their educational and career dreams.

The scholarships awarded by the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation are presented to deserving students while they are in the 8th grade, just prior to their entrance into high school, at a critical juncture in their academic career. The scholarship program is open to 8th grade students in 22 school districts in North Texas with the intent to give every child the opportunity to include higher education in his or her future and to visualize it as within his or her reach.

CTMS 8th graders are encouraged to pick up the application in the Counseling Office. These applications/essays are due back NO LATER than Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 at 3:30. Two finalists will be selected from CTMS and go further to be considered for a $2500 scholarship. Please contact your counselor for more information.

Collegiate Academy Application

Collegiate Academy Application

Aplicacion de Collegiate Academy

Aplicacion de Collegiate Academy

Additional Resources: 

Friends For Life Hotline

817-469-8477

Have a friend in need?  Is someone you know the target of violence or bullying? Did you see or hear something? Say something! Make an anonymous call and get them help! It's okay to help a friend.

CALL: 817-469-TIPS (8477)

TEXT: "TIP117 PLUS YOUR MESSAGE" to 274637

VISIT: www.469tips.com