Willow Glen Middle
Counseling
WGMS Counseling Departments mission is to eliminate the opportunity gap and support students in getting the finest 21st century education. As a counseling department we work to inspire and prepare students to be successful in a global society. As a result students will:
- achieve to his/her maximum potential
- demonstrate academic, career, personal/social problem-solving skills
- recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences
- develop communication, citizenship and employability skills to make positive contributions to the community
- access human and technological resources for support and information
| Counselor Name | Support Assignment |
|---|---|
| Renya Hill 408-535-6277 ext. 55470 |
8th Grade Counselor |
| Vanessa Van 408-535-6277 ext. 55247 |
7th grade Counselor |
| Violeta Perez 408-535-6277 ext. 55363 |
6th grade Counselor |
| Anita Amador 408-535-6277 ext. 67627 |
Child Welfare & Attendance Counselor Student Support Services |
What to Expect
We believe our students can reach their personal and academic goals with proper preparation, planning, strategies, and support. Please make sure to reach out to your counselor with any questions! Here's a taste of how students experience different aspects of counseling:
- Individual Counseling - Work with a student in a safe, positive, and confidential setting to address issues that ‘get in the way’ of’ school achievement. Topics are based on the needs of the student and may include: changing families/divorce, grief, stress, social skills, academics, bullying, problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Small Group Counseling - A process where students sharing similar issues or concerns work together in a small group environment consisting of about 3-6 peers. Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include divorce or changing families, grief and loss, friendship and social skills, study skills, conflict resolution, anger management, self-esteem, and stress-management.
- Classroom guidance lessons - Develop and implement developmental level classroom curriculum driven by national and county school counseling outcomes. Classroom lessons address personal, social, academic, and career-related needs at the child’s developmental level. Topics may include conflict resolution, study skills, career awareness, responsibility, respect, and goal setting/decision-making.
Academic Counseling
You can reach your personal and academic goals with proper preparation, planning, strategies, and support. Let us help!