CJH Counseling Center
Office Hours: 7:30am to 3:00pm
Phone: (253) 517-1600 Fax: (253) 517-1605
Vanessa Lindgren, School Counselor (last names A-K) Email: vlindgren@fifeschools.com
Deana Holmes, School Counselor (last names L-Z) Email: dholmes@fifeschools.com
Welcome to Columbia Junior High's Counseling Center homepage. The counseling program at CJH aims to address each student’s academic, personal, social, emotional and career needs, with a compassionate and student centered approach.
2023-24 scheduleS & Schedule corrections
We are looking forward to a great school year. Students’ can access their schedules via Skyward starting on August 29. Schedules are subject to change as we continue to enroll new students and balance classes.
If you believe your schedule is incorrect, please review the schedule correction infographic. If your request meets the criteria for a schedule correction, please complete the form (link below).
You do not need to email your counselor or the registrar. Corrections will be addressed in the order they are received through the form. Do not email your schedule correction. That will slow down the process.
SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH
If you or someone you know is battling depression, self harm, and/or thoughts of suicide - help is available. Your school counselors are here for you. Click here to make a counseling appointment.
Visit our Suicide Prevention and Awareness webpage for more resources.
world Mental Health Day - October 10th
Every year on October 10th, the World Health Organization recognizes this day as a time to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world. It's a day to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health, and how to get help if you are struggling. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues - help is available. Your school counselors are here for you. Click here to make a counseling appointment.
Visit our Mental Health Matters webpage for more resources.
world Language Testing
Fife School District offers World Language Competency Credits to students that can read, write, speak and understand languages other than English. Students in grades 8-12 who meet these requirements may take a proficiency test in that language and earn up to a maximum of 4 world language credits toward graduation and college entrance requirements. Students are assessed in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
To learn more about World Language Competency Credits and to determine if your child is eligible, visit the Fife Schools World Language Testing website. Test and practice information is also available on our website.
Eligible students are encouraged to contact their school counselor for upcoming testing dates.