Counseling

Counseling Department Mission Statement

Through our school wide, comprehensive counseling program, each student at Pacific Crest Middle School, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, language, ability, or socioeconomic status, will have access to academic, career, and personal/social development. All students will participate in opportunities to explore personal identity, foster healthy relationships, and engage in meaningful conversations that facilitate partnerships among school, family and community.

Counseling Department Vision

Our Pacific Crest Middle School students are empowered, creative thinkers and engaged members of society who will leave middle school with the vital tools necessary for college and career readiness in the 21st century. As successful lifelong learners and thriving citizens, our students will achieve their fullest potential, creating a positive impact in our school and community.

Prospective Families

For enrollment information, please contact our Registrar at 541-355-7850.

You can also use our new district online enrollment option by clicking this link: online enrollment

*the online enrollment option is only for families who are new to Bend-La Pine schools*

Meet Our Counselors!

Abigail Clark is the counselor for students with last name A-K.

Sarah Girard is the counselor for students with last names L-Z.

Why Middle School Counselors?

Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize their full academic potential.

Services We Provide:

FOR STUDENTS: Students may see the counselor for small group and individual counseling to assist with a variety of concerns and problems, including:

* Friendship

* Problem Solving

* Academic Improvement

* Divorce/Family Change

* Grief and Loss

* Self-Esteem/Body Image

FOR PARENTS: Parents are free to call or email the counseling office at any time for a meeting if you have academic, social, or personal concerns about your child. The counseling office will help to arrange small group or individual counseling, as well as outside referrals for intervention.

Making An Appointment

Parents or students may make appointments.

Students can see the counselor in any of the following ways:

* Self-referral

* Request of the counselor

* Parent referral

* Administrative referral

* Teacher or staff referral

* Referral by friend(s)

Students can click here to sign up for an appointment.

Parents may call or email to set up an appointment.

Social and Emotional Lessons

The Middle School Counseling Program is designed to address the academic and developmental needs of all students through classroom guidance lessons. These lessons include the following topics:

• Organization Skills

• Understanding Self and Others

• Coping Strategies

• Peer Relationships and Effective Social Skills

• Communication and Problem Solving

• College and Career Awareness

• Multiculturalism and Diversity

• Anxiety/Depression/Suicide

• Grade Level Transitions

• Mindfulness

Over the course of the year, students will receive lessons from our counseling team, covering a variety topics, split into six week sessions. Within each session, each grade will focus on that topic from a different lens. 6th grade will focus on Community, 7th Grade will focus on Relationships, and 8th Grade will focus on Identity Development.

Mental Health Resources

Deschutes County - Department of Health offers resources for those needing mental health support:

• Children and Family Program

• Suicide Prevention

Other Resources:

• Teen Health and Wellness