Counseling Calendar

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    The DMS Counselors work Monday to Friday (7:45 am - 2:45 pm) collaborating with students/parents, teachers/staff, and the community to develop the best ways to support your loved ones at school. We've created an "open-door" culture within our site so that students feel free to get immediate support when needed.  Many times students can catch us during Break and Lunch, however, students can also reach the counselors by setting up an appointment so we can schedule a more appropriate time to meet.

    For a list of the DMS Counselor email addresses, click the About the Counselors tab. Students can also schedule an appointment using the Counseling Appointment Form tab by clicking HERE.
6th Grade Key's to Success Presentation Pic
What Are Counseling Working On During...

  • ...May/June 2023

    • Student End of Year Activity Eligibility and 8th Grade Promotion Review
    • CAASPP State testing Coordinating
    • Master Schedule
    • 8th Grade Finish Line Academic support group
    • 5th Grade and 8th Grade Transition meetings
    • Career Cafe Coordinating
    • Mental Health Awareness Month Activity
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - Facilitator
    • Defender 101 - 5th Grade Orientation -Collaboration w/ ASB
    • Student Leadership/ WEB training collaboration
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning Follow up Groups
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • District Counseling Collabration Meetings
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups- Motivation, Resiliency and Coping Skills group
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students

  • Other School Counseling Activities this past year...

    ...April 2023

    • CAASPP State testing Coordinating
    • 8th Grade CHS Course Selection Collection and Audits- Support
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - Facilitator
    • Defender 101 - 5th Grade Orientation Planning -Collaboration w/ ASB
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning Group
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring
    • Collaborate with SEL Counselor (SEL) Counseling groups- Last meeting for Motivation, Resiliency and Coping Skills group 1st semester
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students

    ...March 2023

    • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
    • Career Cafe Coordinating 
    • 8th Grade CHS Course Selection Collection - Support
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Tutoring Support - Facilitator
    • CADA Training and Presenting
    • High School Athletics Prep Workshop
    • 8th Grade TVHS Course Selection Collection and Audits- Support
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning - Small Counseling Groups
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • Parent / Teacher Conferences participation/support
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings

    ...FEBRUARY 2023

    • 8th Grade CHS Course Selection Presentation- Support
    • Wellness Week - Daily activities to support student Mental Health & Well-being
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - Facilitator
    • Schedules / Support for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning Group
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • CAASPP - Teacher training and assistance with Practice IAB, Classroom Viewing and helping new teachers become familiar with the program 

    ...JANUARY 2023

    • Staff Development
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - Facilitator
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning Group
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
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    ...December 2022

    • 8th Grade Promotion Presentation
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - FacilitatorSocial Emotional Learning Group
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Staff Development
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings

     

    ...November 2022

    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - FacilitatorSocial Emotional Learning Group
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Staff Development
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings

     

    ...OCTOBER 2022

    • College and Career Guidance Initiative
    • College Kick Off Month - Weekly Activities
    • Defender Triage- Work completion - Facilitator
    • Defender Academy After School Support - Facilitator
    • Social Emotional Learning Groups Begin
    • Schedules for New enrollments
    • Staff Development
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 meetings/implementation
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Parent / Teacher Conferences - Participation & Support
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings

    ...SEPTEMBER 2022

    • RCOE School Counselor Leadership Network
    • Schedules / Support for New enrollments
    • Social Emotional Learning Groups
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST) and 504 collaboration
    • IEP team member
    • Parent meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Collaborate with School Social Worker on SEL Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at risk students
    • DMS Basketball Club Advisor - weekly club meetings
    • DMS Sign Language Club Advisor - weekly club meetings

    ...August 2022

    • Transition into the Fall Semester
    • Defender 101 
    • Scheduling-ensuring all students are properly placed
    • Meeting and scheduling new students
    • "Armor Up!" Campaign -short Academic and Social/Personal skill lessons for school
    • Staff Development
    • Scheduling
    • Follow up with Student Study Team (SST)
    • IEP team member
    • Parent virtual meetings- social/emotional, academic planning, behavior contracts
    • 1-1 Student meeting social/emotional, academic support, college/high school/ career
    • Follow up with At Risk 6-8 (Social-Emotional, Academic and Behavioral) Daily/Weekly contacts
    • EL Progress Monitoring (Academics/Attendance/Behavior/SEL concerns)
    • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Counseling groups
    • Teacher Collaboration for at-risk students
    • District Middle School Counseling Collaboration
    • California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) development
    • Magnify The Middle (MTM) Development