Counselor's Corner

Ms. Rocio Mendiola, 7th Grade Counselor Contact: rmediola@vviewisd.net

Mrs. Carla DeWitt, 8th Grade Counselor Contact: cydewitt@vviewisd.net

Valley View Jr. High Counselors are available every day to assist students, parents, and school staff in a variety of ways.  The counselors’ doors are always open.  You may reach them by phone or email.

Counselors’ Activities:

  •      Assisting with personal issues individually and in group

  •      Support in academic areas: scheduling classes for individual needs, parent-teacher conferences, registration of new students, conferencing with students who are failing, and attendance concerns

  •      Topics covered Bullying Prevention, Career Awareness, Conflict Resolution and Substance Abuse.

Counselors' Tips:

  •     Make sure your child is at school and on time daily

  •     Provide a quiet place to study

  •     Set aside homework time

  •     Encourage your child to maintain a neat and organized binder for each subject area

  •     Encourage your child to seek extra help when needed

  •     Review all progress reports and report cards with student

  •     Maintain close contact with teachers

New Program Information:

Strengthening Families

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