Counselor

Counseling Mission

The mission of Hayes Middle School Counseling Department is to provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address students academic and career goals in addition to supporting their program and social needs. This is accomplished through a partnership with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to enable all students to become successful, productive citizens and lifelong learners in a diverse and changing world.

"As a professional school counselor, I work with students on an individual basis, small group, and in their classrooms. The focus of the counseling programs are on academic skills, career awareness, and personal/social skills and mindfulness. I also attend student success meetings as requested by student, staff, or parent." - Molina Valdez

Services Provided

• Mediation/Conflict resolution
• Health & Wellness Meetings
• Various classroom presentations based on school wide needs assessment data
• College and career readiness portfolio
• Attendance focused group
• Coaching sessions for goal setting and grade recovery

When a child is referred for counseling services, the counselor will contact the parents/guardians before counseling sessions begin. Please note school counselors do not do long term counseling/therapy.

Discussion Topics

• Friendships & Relationships
• Family changes
• Grief issues
• Mistreatment
• Mediation
• Safety concerns (for yourself or others)