Counseling
Mission Statement
The CDM counseling department’s vision is to help all students achieve their highest potential in academic, personal/social, and career development.
We believe:
- Students are our highest priority.
- In collaborating with students, educators, families, and community members to promote student achievement.
- All students have the right to a safe and nurturing environment.
- In the fundamental values of honesty, respect and responsibility and that every student has the right to be heard and treated with dignity.
- In providing all students the knowledge of resources and opportunities available at CDM.
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that:
- Serves all students.
- Assists students with healthy decision making.
- Is proactive and preventative in design.
- Provides intentional guidance curriculum that targets knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Role of the School Counselor
School Counselors work with students in three areas:
Academics, Social/Emotional and College and Career Readiness
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We must, at a minimum, hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling
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Meet state licensure/certification requirements
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Uphold the American School Counselor Association Ethics and Standards
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Work with students on supports in tiered intervention services in academic and social/emotional areas
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Classroom guidance lessons. Topics can include: signs of suicide, intervention Programs, college and career readiness , course registration, social/emotional supports and others
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Conduct 1:1 short term counseling
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Collaborate with parents, teachers and students to develop strategies for student success and refer students to more intensive supports when deemed necessary
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Work in tandem with School Social Workers, School Psychologists and Administration to build comprehensive supports for students
AP Information
AP Informational Meeting Calendar 2024-25 School Year
AP Literature and Composition 2024-25 Summer Study
Tutoring
National Honor Society (NHS) Peer Tutoring Google Form
2023-2024 504 Requests
We will accept 504 referrals and requests for the 2023-2024 school year until 5/22/24. Any submissions of requests or supporting documents beyond this date will be addressed in August.
Resources
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, please, call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
Other resources include:
The National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) or 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish) or chat with a live person now.--Free and confidential calls 24/7
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit the Crisis Text Webpage. --Free 24/7 crisis text support
Teen Line: California Youth Crisis line for kids ages 12-24. 1-800-852-8336. Speak with another teen. 6pm-10pm.
Contact Us
High School Counselors
Mrs. Rybaczyk
(Last Names A-Dav)
Mr. Oyas
(Last Names Daw-Hol)
Mr. De La Riva
(Last Names Hom-Moa)
Mrs. Martinez
(Last Names Mob-Sev)
Mrs. Nyeholt
(Last Names Sew-Z)
Middle School Counselors
College Programs Coordinator ROP Career Specialist
Mary Russell
Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Craft
Registrar/Records Office
Mrs. Zamora