CUSD Counseling Program

Mission Statement

The Mission of the school counseling program

 in Carmel Unified School District Community

is to ensure that all students

develop the academic, career and personal/social

knowledge, attitudes and skills

necessary to become lifelong learners who are prepared

for the challenges of continuing education, the workplace,

and their role as self-actualizing citizens

in an ever-changing global community.

Hello, and welcome to the River School Counseling web page!

Carmel River School is an incredible community of students, teachers, and staff. We have the gift of wonderful supportive families and an exquisite setting in which to do our work. As the counselor for River School, my role is to help students recognize and grow into their full potential. I have the privilege of consulting with teachers, parents, and children, all with the aim of navigating the bumps in the road and maximizing the inherent goodness and abilities within each child.

Recently our district-wide counseling program has shifted gears to align more closely with the American School Counselor Association's National Standards. This shift has led us to re-evaluate the nature of our work and to hone the direction of our program with an eye to maximizing positive effects for our students.  

Facets of the River School Counseling Program:

           * Individual and group counseling for identified children

           * Consultation with parents, teachers, and staff

           * Peer based Welcome Buddies program