School Counseling

We are presently adjusting to staffing changes and collaborating with new building administration to develop a Comprehensive School Counseling Program in alignment with the ASCA National Model. Learn about WA Senate Bill 5030 and CSCP development at the Washington School Counselor Association website.

The Counseling Staff at CJSHS provides a variety of services to assist students with their high school and post high school academic planning, college applications, scholarship information, and any issues that may arise to support and ensure academic success.

Many helpful professionals are available through the Counseling & Career Center including a drug/alcohol counselor. Parents and students may confer with any member of the counseling team for further information on services available. 


Meet Your CJSHS Counseling Team

Sam Bonter, 7-12 School Counselor

Mrs. Bonter provides support for all students in 7th-12th grade. Her job is to remove barriers to student success and promote growth & development in 3 areas: academic success, college/career readiness, and social-emotional skills. This might look like: meeting with students individually, working with students in small groups, or teaching classroom lessons. Her office is a safe space for ALL students who may be visiting for a variety of reasons (e.g. credit checks, postgraduate planning, identifying community resources, learning new coping skills, or just having a caring adult to listen.) Mrs. Bonter is also a great resources for parents & guardians. Please call or email her anytime with questions or concerns.

Cindy Brown, Registrar + Administrative Assistant

Cindy works tirelessly to support families and students with new student registration, enrollment issues, grades, Skyward access, contact or family information updates, transcripts, graduation, and maintaining student records! If you have a student records-related question and aren’t sure where to start, she is a wonderful resource. 

Jerome Stevens, Student Assistant Professional

Jerome is contracted through Olympic Student Education District 114 to assist with Substance use/ Abuse intervention and prevention along with Mental health Support. He provides a safe place for students to learn and gain skills so they can become their best selves.  To improve external or internal barriers that may affect school performance, family relationships or peer relationships by providing group sessions and educational presentations. All of this is done without judgement, he understands that life can be hard at times and having a positive support person can make a difference. 


Megan Rea, School Psychologist

Megan serves students at all 3 schools in our district. She helps students better understand themselves so they can be successful at school, by looking at the unique ways that they learn, engage in the classroom, and socialize. She works on evaluations and collaborates with staff and parents on students who might need an individualized education plan. You may also see Megan leading groups and working 1:1 with students.