Pacific Beach Middle School

PACIFIC BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL
COUNSELING CENTER

Counseling Center Mission Statement

The mission of the Pacific Beach Middle School Counseling Center is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that incorporates prevention and intervention activities to help students achieve success, become global thinkers, and develop skills in three personal competency areas: personal/social development, academic and career.

The counseling staff at Pacific Beach Middle School would like to welcome you to Pacific Beach Middle School. Our Counseling Center is located above the main office and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please feel free to contact us for any reason:

Amiee McDearmon, Counselor
Last names A-L
(858) 273-9070 ext. 2215
amcdearmonATsandi.net

Paulette Blankenbeckler, Head Counselor
Last names M-Z
(858) 273-9070 ext. 2214
pblankenbecklerATsandi.net

Bev McElravy, Counseling Secretary and Registrar
(858)273-9070 ext. 2213
bmcelravyATsandi.net

Yvett McKany, Gear-Up Counselor
Grades 6 and 7
(858) 273-9070 ext. 2362
yjamooATsandi.net

Sadako Felix, Gear-Up Coordinator
Grades 6 and 7
(858) 273-9070 ext. 2291
schinenATucsd.edu

WAYS COUNSELORS SUPPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

As counselors, our goal is provide academic and social support to all PBMS students in order to improve student academic achievement. We provide guidance through classroom guidance lessons, small group sessions and to individual students.

If you DO NOT want your student to participate in these types of academic and social support systems, please download the pdf files below, complete the forms and return them to the Counseling Center at your earliest convenience.

Support Group Form (English letter)
Support Group Form (Spanish letter)

Respect Classroom Guidance Lessons for 7th graders Form (English letter)
Respect Classroom Guidance Lessons for 7th graders Form (Spanish letter)

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RESOURCES for PBMS PARENTS and Students

Listed below you will find websites and resources that may assist you in the areas of personal / social, academic, career development and parenting tips.

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Stress of Natural Disasters - How to cope with change and stress

The following links provide information for helping students and parents cope with the stress of natural disasters:
PBS Parents - Communication Pointers <http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/> (Source: PBS)

Learn how to calm kids' fears, stimulate their minds, and encourage them to think about their place in today's world.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/stress.html (Source: KidsHealth)

Learn how to minimize stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable.
Article: Recovering From the Wildfireshttp://www.sandi.net/staff/news/fires/recovering_from_the_wildfires.pdf (Source: APA Help center)

Article: 15 Ways to Help Your Child Through Crisis http://www.kidspeace.org/pdf/15_ways_parent_008_0010_flier.pdf> (Source: KidsPeace)

For additional information, please see our district’s website:
SDUSD Web Resource Links For Parents, Staff and Students http://sandi.net/news/news_releases/2007/crisis_management_resources.html

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PERSONAL / SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Self Esteem
http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com/dsef/index.asp

Making Friends
http://www.shykids.com/shykidsfriends.htm

Moving to Middle School
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/school/middle_school.html

Middle School: What's Different?
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/school/middleschool/article2.html

Bullying
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp

Grief and Loss
http://www.hospicenet.org/html/teenager.html

American Psychological Association - Help Center
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/

****Health Related Topics****

Drug Facts
http://www.freevibe.com/

Drug and Alcohol Resource Center
http://www.drugandalcoholrehab.net/

Children's Hospital San Diego, Information for Kids and Teens
http://www.chsd.org/body.cfm?id=228

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD
http://www.sandiegoadhd.org/

Center for Young Women's Health
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/

HOT TOPICS - PBMS Counseling Center Fact Sheets

Listed below are FACT SHEETS that will assist you and your student during the teenage years. Please click on the FACT SHEET to download information about this HOT TOPIC. (Each Fact Sheet is a PDF file.)

Internet Safety

Tips for Improving Attendance

Teens and Divorce

Teens and Alcohol

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use

Teens and Eating Disorders

Teens and Depression

Teens and Self-Injury

Teens and Suicidal Ideations

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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Live Homework Help - Click here to download information on how to get support for your homework.

Access UCSD - Homework Hotline - Click here to download information on how to get support for your homework from UCSD.

Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com

Homework Help
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/bjpinchbeck/