Welcome to the MVMS Counseling Department
MVMS Counseling Department Mission Statement:
The school counselor's mission is to foster a supportive atmosphere in which students can develop emotionally, educationally, behaviorally, and socially by implementing a developmentally appropriate school-wide guidance and counseling program.
Why Middle School Counselors and Social Workers?
Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, school counselors and social workers work as a team member with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby young adolescents can achieve academic success. Middle school counselors and social workers 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 full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community. The professional middle school counselor and social worker holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling and social work. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. Professional association membership is encouraged as it enhances the school counselor’s knowledge and effectiveness.
MEET THE COUNSELING STAFF
Mrs. Sara Martinez
School Counselor
Case Load:
Last Names M-Z
505-867-0711 ext. 57641
Mountain View Middle School Counseling Program
2023-2024
The MVMS School Counseling Departments goal is to foster a supportive atmosphere in which
students can develop emotionally, educationally, behaviorally, and socially by implementing a
developmentally appropriate school-wide guidance and counseling program.
The school counselors at MVMS adhere to the philosophy that all students can be successful
and that our program is an essential and integral part of our school.
It is the belief of the counselors that:
● Students can achieve their full potential by providing them with a safe and
supportive environment
● Proactive and preventative activities are essential
● Continuous evaluations are needed to ensure that desired outcomes are
being met as needs change
● We adhere to the ethical guidelines/standards set by the ASCA (American
School Counselor Association), ACA (American Counseling Association) and
NM Public Education Department
● Collaboration with parents, staff, and administrators is important to ensure
that effective strategies are employed to meet student success and
achievement
Counseling services are available to all students and are implemented upon need. Parents
and students may contact their counselor by phone or email.
A list of community counseling resources will be provided to parents for counseling concerns
that we are unable to address within the constraints of the school counseling setting.
Number of Students: 935 Number of Counselors: 2
Jaclyn Brooks All students with last name A-L Jaclyn.brooks@rrps.net
Jaime Chavez All students with last name M-Z Sara.Martinez@rrps.net
Counseling Services
Direct Services:
Instruction:
Individual Counseling
● Personal/Social and Behavioral
● Conflict Resolution
● Social Emotional Learning lessons will be covered through Homerooms and through
Ripple Effects
Group Counseling
● Small Groups will be conducted throughout the year on an as needed basis.
Classroom and School-Wide Presentations
● Presentations will be made on a variety of counseling and career topics to be
determined upon need. Topics may include but are not limited to:
o Harassment, Bullying, Grief, Career Awareness/Exploration, Conflict Resolution,
Academic Skills Support, Test taking/ Study skills, Substance use education, and
Multicultural/Diversity Awareness
Advisement
Academic Planning
● Goal setting/decision making
● Understanding individual barriers to learning and working with teachers, administrators,
and parents to support student needs
● Facilitate 504 and SAT supports with student collaboration
Career Education
● Work with all students on career exploration
● 8th grade utilizes Naviance for Next Step Plans: college and career exploration
Indirect Support
Collaboration/ Consultation/ Teaming/ Referrals
● Parent/student/teacher conferences
● Professional Development
● PBS - Positive Behavioral Support
● Assist with Functional Behavioral Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans
● Resource Information for community agencies and counseling centers
● Crisis Intervention
Scheduling
● Work with Administrators to create and implement a master schedule.
● Work with elementary/high school feeder schools to assist with course selection process
Mange and Define
● Program Management and operation
● Program goals
● Ongoing assessments/ Evaluations
● Adhere to ASCA Student mindsets and behaviors, ASCA professional and ethical
standards
Confidentiality:
● INFORMATION DISCUSSED WITH YOUR COUNSELOR IS PRIVATE UNLESS IT NEEDS
TO BE SHARED TO SUPPORT YOUR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OR PREVENT DANGER
TO YOU OR OTHERS.
● Counseling records are kept electronically and may be viewed by other school
counselors or administrators.
● Information that requires parent and/or administration involvement includes: harm to self
or others, breaking school policies, or property destruction.
● Your counselor will make every effort to let you know of the appropriate source (s) that
need to be contacted.
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