Chehalem Valley Middle School (CVMS) is committed to promoting and advocating for the academic, career, and social/emotional well-being of all students. We do this in accordance to the American School Counseling Association's (ASCA) guidelines on Professional Competencies, Ethical Standards and Student Standards for Mindsets and Behaviors.
We embrace and respect all members of our diverse community (students, families, and faculty) regardless of: LGBTQIA2S+, gender identity/expression, race, religious/spiritual practices, age, family type, immigration status, living situation, socio-economic status, ability/disability in determining confidentiality decision making and ethical practice.
We embrace and respect all members of our diverse community (students, families, and faculty) regardless of: LGBTQIA2S+, gender identity/expression, race, religious/spiritual practices, age, family type, immigration status, living situation, socio-economic status, ability/disability in determining confidentiality decision making and ethical practice.
What do School Counselors do?
School counselors work with students, families and teachers to help students grow and achieve academic, career, and social/emotion success. School Counselors do this through direct and indirect services facilitated through: small groups, individual counseling, classroom lessons using school counseling core curriculum standards, and creating and advocating for student supports in classrooms.
Here are some reasons students might want to talk to the School Counselor:
Here are some reasons parents might want to talk to the School Counselor:
- "I am having problems with one of my friends"
- "Some kids in my science class are talking about fighting after school."
- "My parents argue all the time and I don't know what to do."
- "My mom is really sick and I'm scared he's going to die."
- "My mom just had a baby and she doesn't have time for me anymore."
- "We're moving again!"
- "My dad wants me to be an engineer like him, but I want to be a pilot."
Here are some reasons parents might want to talk to the School Counselor:
- "This is John's third school this year, and he's having difficulty adjusting."
- "My husband is being deployed in two weeks and Carolyn may need some help coping with this change."
- "Sam used to be excited about school, but lately he doesn't seem to care."
- "My wife and I recently separated and our daughter could use some support at school."
- "My son seems to be the target of some teasing and bullying after school. Can you help?"