
The Conflict Management Program at Smedberg:
Helping
guide students make healthy and safe decisions is an important part of
what we do as counselors. Learning to solve problems in a respectful,
appropriate way is a important life tool. At Smedberg, the conflict
management program offers a safe and respectful way to solve problems
with peers. Students have to mutually agree to participate in conflict
management. The process is facilitated by trained peer mediators or
counselors. The goal is to peacefully resolve a conflict so both
students feel comfortable with the solution.

Alcoholics Anonymous
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916-454-1100
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Narcotics Anonymous
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916-732-2299
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Alateen / Al-Anon
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916-334-2970
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Elk Grove Creekside Counseling
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916-685-5258
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Catholic Social Services
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916-452-4781
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Family Service Agency
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916-368-3080
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La Familia Counseling Center
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916-452-3601
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People Reaching Out
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916-546-3300
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Heart and Soul
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916-988-5945
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Samaritan Counseling Center
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916-442-8112
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Save our Youth, Inc
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916-944-1845
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South Sacramento Counseling Center
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916-427-5208
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CA Smokers Helpline
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1-800-7NO-BUTTS
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Diogenes Youth & Family Services
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916-369-5447
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California Youth Crisis Line
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1-800-843-5200
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Children’s Protective Services
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1-916-875-5437
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Diogenes Youth Services
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1-916-363-0063
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National Runaway Hotline
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1-800-231-6946
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Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment Center
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1- 916-732-3637
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Victims of Crime Resource Center
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1-800-VICTIMS
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WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment)
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1-916-920-2952
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Suicide Prevention
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1-916-368-3111
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Sacramento County Sheriff’s Child Abuse Bureau
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1-916-874-5191
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Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center- Family Shelter
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1-916-455-2160
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Wind Youth Services
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1-916-443-8333
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Our Counseling Mission:
The
Counseling department is committed to enhancing the academic growth of
students. Members within the department strive to develop comprehensive
programs and services that contribute to a positive learning environment
by involving students and their parents or guardians in the counseling
process.
Counselor |
Student Last Name |
Cheryl Stark |
A - L |
Angela Keel |
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Maggie Wade
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Yer Gutierrez |
M - Z |
What Smedberg students can expect from their counselor:

Academic Counseling:
Counselors ensure that each student at Smedberg is enrolled in their
appropriate classes. Scheduling is major part of our job, and we strive
to make sure each child is in the appropriate class so they can succeed.
Counselors will review grades each progress report and term. In
addition, counselors will meet with students who are struggling to set
up a plan for success. Counselors will notify parents at term grades if a
student fails a course. If you are concerned, at any time, for your
child’s academic success please contact their counselor. We strive to
help each student at Smedberg achieve their best. Counselors can
coordinate meeting with teachers to discuss academic concerns, and meet
with parents to discuss any academic issues and create plans for
academic success. Smedberg counselors also work with the counselors at
Sheldon High School to help ease the transition to grade 9. Sheldon High
School counselors visit 8th grade Language Arts classes
during term 3. At this meeting they discuss high school course
requirements, life at high school, and review course registration with
the 8th graders.
Social / Personal Counseling:
Middle school is a time of transition and change for many students.
Learning to adjust to a larger school, meeting new people, and
establishing new peer relationships can be difficult. Counselors are
here to helps students navigating this new path. Counselors can help
students with difficulties at school, at home, or personally. Supporting
the needs of our students to help them succeed academically is crucial.
College/ Career Counseling:
Middle school is a time when we want students to begin thinking about
their future. Helping students understand life after high school in
middle school, will help them understand how important the academic
decisions they make now are for their future. Counselors will visit 7th
grade students and begin the discussion of college with them. Students
will learn about types of colleges and do an activity that begins to
explore their skills and careers they are interested in. During the 8th
grade year students will work with counselors to explore colleges and
careers they are interested in. Students will work on computers to
investigate careers and the training necessary for certain careers.
Students are also given the opportunity to take the PSAT exam at
Smedberg Middle School. This is a practice test for the SAT (most
colleges require this exam.) Students will be able to see what the
questions are like and be able to begin a student profile on My College
Quick Start via the College Board website. More information can be found
at: http://www.collegeboard.org/
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Synergy is an important tool in your child’s academic success. Synergy helps you monitor your child’s academic progress,
communicate with teachers, and connect with information at your child’s
school. We recommend all parents sign up for Synergy.
Smedberg Middle School strives to be a place where all students feel safe and welcome. Counselors are here to work with students to help them feel safe, empowered and strong about their middle school experience. Unfortunate, bullying is present in all schools. We work to teach our students to show respect, and to stand against bullying. If you feel your child is being bullied, either at school or via social media please contact your child’s counselor. We will work with you and your student to make school a safe place they look forward to coming to. For more information on bullying please visit:
http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/
Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School

Middle school is big change for our 7thgraders. Students encounter new people, larger campus, new activities, and multiple teachers, changing classrooms, more homework and the loss of recess. Sometimes this can be very difficult for students. Counselors are here to help with the transition. We are happy to meet with you and your child to help ease the transition to middle school. If you notice your child exhibiting anxiety about school please contact your child’s counselor to set up a meeting.
Are you and your student thinking about college? There is a great college and career website available for students and parents.. Please keep in mind it is never too early to think about the future and begin to consider options and start to set goals to fulfill ones dreams. Below is the link to California Colleges.
https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/
If you have questions about the site or about college in general please contact your students counselor.
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