Counseling

2024-25 COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

8th Grade Course Selection 2025/26

9th Grade Course Selection 2025/26 - Live link   pdf

6th to 7th Grade Presentation:  - Live link   pdf

7th to 8th Grade Parent Presentation:  Live link   pdf

2025/26 Triton Camp Permission Slip:  pdf

ASB Application: 2025/26 - CLOSED

Yearbook: 2025/26 - CLOSED

LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TESTING

INCOMING students (students NEW to CdM) who are trying to place into a level 2 class or higher in Spanish, French, or Mandarin or for current CdM students not currently enrolled in a language, who are looking to begin a course of study above Level 1. Languages Placement Testing will be given on Wednesday, August 13 at 12:30-2:30pm. Students should check-in at the Main HS office and will wait to be taken over to the testing location as a group. Testing starts at 2:00pm and will last approximately 30 minutes.  

Please bring a #2 pencil. (NO TEST NECESSARY FOR LEVEL 1 courses.)  Please contact Elisa Ramirez at earamirez@nmusd.us to let us know you will be attending, what level you are testing into, or if you have any questions!

MATH PLACEMENT TESTING

The math placement test for new to district, incoming middle school students will be held on Tuesday, August 12th at 12:30 p.m. Please check in at the middle school office (parking lot off of Mar Vista next to the baseball field). Calculators will be provided. Please note, this placement test is for new middle school students coming to CDM from outside of NMUSD ONLY!   Please click here to REGISTER for the placement test.

CDM 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.  

Mental Health 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.--   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Free and confidential texting or phone calls can be made at anytime to 988.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit the Crisis Text Webpage. --Free 24/7 crisis text support

Teen Line: Teens Helping Teens: California Youth Crisis line for kids ages 12-24. 1-800-852-8336. Speak with another teen. 6pm-10pm. 

Care Solace: Care Solace is a platform provided by the NMUSD School District to help people in need of mental health services get set up with a provider. If your child is struggling, please, reach out to your School Counselor to help walk you and your child through the Care Solace platform. 

 

Independent Study

Short-term independent study allows a student to continue learning asynchronously under the supervision of their regularly assigned teacher when the student is unable to attend school for a limited period of time due to unique circumstances. Independent study is meant to provide temporary instruction.

The independent Study Education Contract must be submitted and signed prior to the first day of the planned absence. The planned absence must be for the duration of at least one school day. The reason for the request and the signatures of both the student and the Parent/Guardian are required before the application can be processed. The request must be approved by an administrator before the work can be assigned to the student. An Independent Study Contract will not be issued for the first two weeks of the school year.

Click HERE to access the form to request independent study.

After submitting your form you will receive a follow up email from Terry King (tking@nmusd.us) within 2 business days requesting your and your student's signature. Your Independent Studies Contract Request will not be approved without these signatures. Please reach out to Terry if you do not receive an email from her within 2 business days.

Если вам нужна копия формы Independent Studies на русском языке, нажмите  здесь и распечатайте её. Заполненную форму сдайте Терри Кинг в главном офисе школы Corona del Mar High School.  

 

Parent Resources

 

Parental Help for Defiant Teenagers

Is your teenager violent, depressed, abusing alcohol or drugs, or facing other problems? Here’s how to ease the stress at home and help your teen transition into a happy, successful adult. Please visit "Help Guide."

Talking to Teens

We know that talking to your teenage child may be daunting at times. Talking to Teens is a resource that can help.

Test Anxiety Resource for Parents

NMUSD Life Hacks for Test Anxiety

Teen Vaping Resources for Parents

Vaping is dangerous. E-Cigs are readily available. This Scholastic article explains the health risks of Vaping.

Contact Us

Middle School - School Counselor 

 

 

Counselors are generally available from 8:00am - 3:30pm. Please contact the counseling office if you would like to make an appointment. (Some appointments may be conducted by Zoom. )