School Counseling
Program
Embedded Files
School Counseling Program's Mission:
Teach skills and attitudes and nurture relationships that create a welcoming and supportive school community where all students, families, and staff want to come every day.
Buckman's Mission Statement
Buckman's Mission Statement
Provide education through a rigorous arts-integrated curriculum designed to engage, excite and empower students. Buckman Elementary School is committed to fostering an inclusive, creative, inquisitive and respectful community of learners.
School Counseling Vision Statement
The Buckman School Counseling Team is committed to fostering a community of compassionate and empathetic critical thinkers, able to collaborate and solve problems and be prepared to lead a more socially just and racially equitable world. Our vision is that our families and students feel honored and seen in our community, and that we provide a school counseling program to engage all students.
For families that might want more information about various topics:
For families that might want more information about various topics:
Your school counselor can support you with:
ACADEMIC
study skills – test-taking tips – organization – setting goals – time management – discovering learning style – creating successful learning habits – critical thinking skills
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
fostering a positive attitude – adapting a growth mindset – identifying strengths – problem-solving skills – coping skills – handling peer pressure – healthy expression of feelings – managing stress – self identity
CAREER/COLLEGE
sharing career information – exploring career paths - developing a strong work ethic – learning about colleges/career – creating personal career goals – mapping a pathway for your future
* Please note that the school counselor does not provide “therapy”. The counseling that takes place in school is brief and solution-focused. Referrals for outside counseling services are available for additional support.
Community services
The following information about mental health services is independent of PPS. Referrals are provided as a convenience and do not imply endorsement. PPS is not responsible for services provided and does not guarantee specific results.
Mental Health Crisis Services
Mental Health Crisis Services
Multnomah County Crisis Services Call Center/Crisis Line: (503) 988-4888
Urgent Walk-In Clinic: 4212 SE Division (503) 963-2575 (Like Zoom Care for Mental Health) DAILY 7am-10:30pm - OHP, insurance is not a barrier
Kaiser Crisis Line: (503) 331-642
Family Supports
Family Supports
Online Resources for Students
Online Resources for Students
"The Trevor Project" Resources - mental health support for LGBTQ+
Children's National - how to talk to kids about stress, coping skills, and traumatic events
Contact Information
Heidi Ongbongan Sofi Fulmer
Mon, Tues, Wed 8:00-2:00 Mon, Wed, Fri 1:30-2:30
Tues, Thurs 10:30-2:30 Tues, Thurs 7:45-11:45
Hongbongan@pps.net Sfulmer@pps.net
School Information
School Information
Buckman Arts Focus Elementary
320 SE 16th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 916-6230
Sofi Fulmer School Counselor
Heidi Ongbongan School Counselor
Dan McNicholas Morrison School Based Program
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