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Beaverton Schools

Counseling

Meet your School Counselor!

School Counselors advocate for students and support their academics and social-emotional wellness.

Get in touch with your counselor or the social worker by finding their email on ParentVUE, Canvas, or by contacting the office for their information.

 

 

School Counseling:

The Beaverton School District's Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Program is a data-driven systemic and developmental program that serves as an integral part of the total educational program in every school. The Comprehensive School Counseling Program assists every student in acquiring the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners. The district’s Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Program is aligned with Oregon’s Framework for School Counseling which includes the professional and ethical standards as set forth by the American School Counselor Association.

 

Mission Statement:

At FLEX Online School, our counselors advocate for an inclusive online learning environment which meets the diverse needs of all students. They support a flexible and comprehensive educational experience which aligns with Beaverton School District’s overall strategic plan to foster academic excellence and prepare students for post-secondary success. 

 

Student Support:

School Counselors provide all students with direct and indirect support.

Direct student supports include delivering school counseling core curriculum, academic advising, short-term counseling, small group activities, and crisis response.  

Indirect student supports include referrals for additional assistance, consultation and collaboration with teachers, parents, other educators and community organizations.

 

Heidi Lindner

K-8 Counselor

FLEX counselor 9-12 Eddy

Eddy Fernandez
 

9-12 (A - Ka) Counselor

Reka Mate

Reka Mate

9-12 (Ke - Z) Counselor

Counselor's Corner

Meet your School Social Worker!

School Social Workers educate others about mental wellness and help students, families, and staff to find needed resources.

Kurtis Carpenter
FLEX School Social Worker

 

SECONDARY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

This year all middle and high school students in the Beaverton School District are learning through the Character Strong Curriculum. This curriculum was created to support school communities as they engage in the work of preparing young people to thrive in the 21st century. The research supports the effectiveness of this content to increase student's academic success and college/career readiness. The lessons focus on developing skills and mindsets around building positive habits, understanding our emotions, improving teamwork and increasing empathy. 

CharacterStrong

ELEMENTARY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Our elementary school teachers are currently piloting a Character Strong product called "PurposeFull People". 

PurposeFullPeople

PurposeFull People has three main goals for students:

Be Kind, Be Strong and Be Well

  • Be Kind: Social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts and leadership.
    • These skills are taught alongside empathy, respect and cooperation.

 

  • Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized and set goals.
    • These skills are taught alongside responsibility, courage and perseverance. 

 

  • Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress. 
    • These skills are taught alongside gratitude, honesty and creativity 

Need help right now?

If you are in need of mental health support, please consider the following:

• Washington County 24 hr Crisis Line: (503) 291-9111

• Oregon Youth Line: 1-877-968-8491 text: teen2teen to 839863

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988   Also: an online chat option

• The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. 

For help, call 1-866-488-7386. Text and chat options are also available on their website.

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