Our mission is to provide a data driven and equitable comprehensive school counseling program through the standards of the American school counselor association (ASCA) in order to support the personal, social-emotional, academic and career development for all students in an ever changing world.
VMMS comprehensive school counseling program supports all students and encourages them to grow as emotionally intelligent, resilient and progressive problem solvers that utilize healthy coping skills to navigate the world around them. Our students are prepared to advocate for themselves, and be culturally competent in a diverse community with the ability to think critically and problem solve.
VMMS counselors empower all students to build confidence, independence and resiliency to be able to navigate these delicate years. We do this by helping students with identifying their individual strengths, and teaching positive coping skills, kindness, and empathy. Our purpose is to cultivate a positive school climate where all students feel safe and accepted. We support students through academic goal-setting, fostering social/emotional skills, and continue to encourage students to explore college & career pathways.
Parents are welcome to contact their student's counselor with concerns that impact school learning. If you need to speak with a counselor, please call us, email us or make an appointment.
With love, your School Counselors:
Ms. Andrade, Mrs. Carrio and Ms. Ward
Ms. Ward
Alpha [A-Go]
(760) 726-5766 ext. 61041
laurenward@vistausd.org
Mrs. Carrio -Hablo Español
Alpha [Gr-O]
(760) 726-5766 ext. 61043
yennycarrio@vistausd.org
Ms. Andrade -Hablo Español
Alpha [P-Z]
(760) 726-5766 ext. 61040
krystinaandrade@vistausd.org
Counseling sessions are confidential unless:
1. Someone is hurting you
2. You want to hurt someone
3. You are or want to hurt yourself
School counselors are ethically obligated to keep student information confidential unless required by law or school policy. They must also protect a student's confidentiality if it's necessary to prevent serious harm to the student or others.
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