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Counseling Center

Meet Your Counselors!

The Northwest Counseling Department is here to help!

The guidance and counseling center at Northwest Middle School is dedicated to providing a caring and safe environment. We are committed to focusing on the academic achievements of each student throughout the school year. The academic and personal growth of each student is our first priority. We provide a place where students may find assistance in making informed decisions about their educational experience and future.

Declaración de Misión del Centro de Orientación

El centro de orientación y consejería de la Escuela Secundaria Northwest ofrece un ambiente acogedor y seguro. Nos comprometemos a centrarnos en el rendimiento académico de cada estudiante durante todo el año escolar. El crecimiento académico y personal de cada estudiante es nuestra prioridad. Ofrecemos un espacio donde los estudiantes pueden encontrar apoyo para tomar decisiones informadas sobre su experiencia educativa y su futuro.

 

 

 

 

Consent to Counsel

English

 

Consentimiento para aconsejar

Spanish

 

Other languages on request.

 

2025-26 Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Schedule

Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program Calendar

 

Calendario del Programa Integral de Asesoramiento y Orientación

 

2026-2027 Registration

8th Grade Elective Course Descriptions 2026-2027

8th Grade Course Offerings 2026-2027   

 

Descripciones de cursos electivos de octavo grado 2026-2027

Hoja de selección de cursos de 8vo grado 2026-2027

 

2026-2027 Northwest Electives

 

 

Planning for College & Career Readiness (PCCR)

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  • A document in Spanish explaining what PCCR helps students navigate high school.

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  • A document with Spanish text: Career clusters group similar careers together so students can explore related pathways, classes, and skills.

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  • A white document titled 'Not Going to a Four-Year College?' lists alternative options.

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  • Document explains how classes work in high school, the number of required classes, what a credit is, and class sequence.

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  • A graduation checklist from West High School lists required credits and courses.

  • A checklist in Spanish for graduation requirements at West High School.

  • A table titled 'Career Clusters Overview' lists various career paths and related examples.

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  • YouScience is a career and aptitude assessment platform designed to help individuals—especially students—discover their natural talents, strengths, and interests. Unlike traditional tests that focus mainly on academics or personality, YouScience uses a combination of aptitude assessments, interest inventories, and career exploration tools to provide personalized career guidance.

    Key features include:

    • Aptitude Assessment: Measures natural abilities like problem-solving, mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and memory.
    • Interest Inventory: Identifies the types of careers and fields that align with your interests.
    • Career Matches: Suggests potential career paths based on your aptitudes and interests.
    • Education Planning: Helps students choose majors, courses, and training aligned with their strengths.
    • Interactive Reports: Provides clear visuals and insights about your abilities and career potential.

    YouScience

 

Mental Health Resources

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    Dear Parents:

    SafeUT (please click here to website) is a new tool designed to provide confidential two-way communication with SafeUT crisis counselors or school staff through the SafeUT Mobile App or Web.

    The SafeUT CrisisLine provides 24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support in any type of crisis.

    Students can call the Crisis Line and speak directly to a crisis counselor or start a CrisisChat through the mobile app or web. Students can also send non-crisis tips to school officials regarding topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, gang activity, drug and alcohol activity, and more.

    All tips are completely anonymous. SafeUT helps to provide students with a safe and secure school environment and it provides our school administration with the communication and management tools needed to help and mange on campus situations.

    Students will receive training on how to use the SafeUT Crisis & Tipline Services by their school administrators. The SafeUT Mobile App is available in the Apple and Google Play stores. Search “P3 Tips” and select “SafeUT”.

    Call:  833-372-3388

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    Estimados Padres:

    SafeUT (haga clic aquí para visitar el sitio web) es una nueva herramienta diseñada para proporcionar comunicación bidireccional confidencial con los asesores de crisis de SafeUT o el personal de la escuela a través de la aplicación móvil SafeUT o el sitio de Web.

    SafeUT CrisisLine ofrece intervención de crisis 24 horas durante los 7 días de la semana y apoyo emocional en cualquier tipo de crisis.

    Los estudiantes pueden llamar a la línea de crisis y hablar directamente con un consejero de crisis o iniciar una charla, CrisisChat, a través de la aplicación móvil o el sitio de web. Los estudiantes también pueden enviar consejos que no sean de crisis a los administradores de la escuela con respecto a los temas del acoso escolar, acoso cibernético, actividad de pandillas, actividad de drogas y alcohol, y más.

    Todos los consejos se mantienen completamente anónimos. SafeUT ayuda a proporcionar a los estudiantes un entorno escolar seguro y proporciona a nuestra administración escolar las herramientas de comunicación y gestión necesarias para ayudar y manejar situaciones en el campus.

    Los estudiantes recibirán capacitación sobre cómo usar los servicios de SafeUT Crisis & Tipline a través de los administradores de la escuela. La aplicación SafeUT Mobile está disponible en las tiendas de Apple y Google Play. Busque "P3 Tips" y seleccione "SafeUT".

    Call:  833-372-3388

  • www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living.

    By calling 

    you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

  • www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    No importa los problemas que les enfrentan, queremos ayudarles encontrar una razón para seguir viviendo.

    Llame

    1-800-273-TALK (8255)

    Estará conectado con un consejero capacitado y cualificado en el centro de crisis local, todos los días a la semana.

Family Resources

Parenting Resources

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    In today’s world, technology is everywhere. Children are exposed to technology in a multitude of forms throughout  each day: They text, email, use social media, Internet, watch television and movies, and the list goes on and on. In fact, for many children, technology is one of the main ways they interact with and learn about the world. Thus, it is important that they have some guidance as they negotiate this increasingly technological world.

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    En el mundo de hoy, la tecnología está en todas partes. Los niños están expuestos a la tecnología en una multitud de formas a lo largo de cada día: envían mensajes de texto, correos electrónicos, usan las redes sociales, Internet, miran televisión y películas, y la lista sigue y sigue. De hecho, para muchos niños, la tecnología es una de las principales formas en que interactúan y aprenden sobre el mundo. Por lo tanto, es importante que tengan alguna orientación mientras manejan este mundo cada vez más tecnológico.

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  • Uplift Families provides information, links, resources based on your students age and things you want to search for. Check it out!

  • Uplift Families prove información, enlaces, recursos basados a la edad de su estudiante y cosas que usted puede estar interesado en encontrar. ¡Revíselo!

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    Dear Parents and Guardians,

    Do you know how to protect your student against the harmful effects of vaping? What will you say when they claim that it is harmless?  Do you know the facts? Tobacco companies are targeting our youth and arming yourself and your student with the facts can help them stay away from this harmful and addictive product. 

    Click here for tips for talking to your teen about vaping.

     

  • Silhouette of a person wearing a cap, exhaling vapor.Estimados padres y tutores:

    ¿Saben cómo proteger a sus hijos adolescentes de los efectos nocivos del vapeo? ¿Qué dirán cuando afirmen que es inofensivo? ¿Conocen la realidad? Las tabacaleras se están enfocando en nuestros jóvenes, y contar con información puede ayudarles a mantenerse alejados de este producto dañino y adictivo.

    • Hagan clic aquí para obtener consejos para hablar con sus hijos adolescentes sobre el vapeo.

Archived Counseling Newsletters

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