Alma Middle School Counselors work with students, parents, and teachers to aid in the development of each student's intellectual, social, and emotional skills in the domains of academics, career awareness and planning, and personal-social skills development. Other duties include testing and assessment programs, conflict mediation, AMS Career Day planning, new student orientation, academic advisement and career portfolio development.
Mrs. Dee Ann Harris -- Mrs. Harris received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Arkansas Tech University in 1976. She received her Masters Degree in School Counseling and Leadership from Arkansas Tech University in December 2005. Mrs. Harris has been with the Alma School System for 24 years, teaching a variety of subjects, including language arts, remedial reading, second grade, and kindergarten. She is married with two children. Her hobbies include singing, playing the piano, reading, gardening, and traveling.
Mrs. Becky Lowrey -- Mrs. Lowrey received her Bachelor of Science Degree in History from Lyon College in 1998. She received her Masters Degree in Counseling from John Brown University in December of 2005. She is currently working on her K-12 building level licensure in Educational Leadership. In the past, Mrs. Lowrey taught and coached at Fort Smith Christian School. She taught Social Studies at Alma Middle School before becoming a counselor. She is married and has one child. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, playing softball and working out.
Augmented Benchmark Exams - April 14 - 18
End-of-Course Algebra Exam - April 24 - 25
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Don't cram just before the test. Study a little each day for several weeks before the test. |
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Be sure you understand all the directions before you begin a test. Ask questions if you don't understand. |
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Be careful when you mark your answer in an answer row. Make sure you put your answer next to the right number or letter. |
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Work as quickly as you can during a test. Skip questions you do not understand and go back to them later. |
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Use key words, information, numbers, and/or figures to help you locate the answer. |
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When you are unsure of an answer, take your best guess. |
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For multiple choice questions, try to eliminate two answers. Then look for the best answer between the remaining two. |
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Show your work on the Benchmark. |
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If you finish early, check the items you were not sure about. Don't change an answer unless you are sure your new answer is correct. |
Click here to see Mrs. Harris' tips for making fewer mistakes.
AMS Career Day is an annual event to acquaint our students with a variety of career opportunities and allow them to listen to individuals from a variety of professions. These professionals share information about their jobs and what type of education was needed for their jobs. Students are released from 135 minutes of instructional time to attend their choice of six different presentations.
