School Counselors
Important School Counseling Updates:
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SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 14!
Welcome Back Cougars!
Chavez Middle School is a great place to be! We are so happy to be your School Counselors!
Need to talk about anything? Email us: nicole.wehrli@oside.us (A-L) & kathie.ketcham@oside.us (M-Z), fill out THIS FORM to schedule a meeting or come to Student Services and request to see us.
Your Friendly Chávez Middle School Counseling Department:
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited to have you as a part of the Oceanside Unified School District community and are looking forward to a great year together.
We view your mental health and well-being as a priority for your success at this school. In support of this, we have invested in several resources that you can access whenever you need help. Remember, you are not alone and it is a true act of bravery and strength to seek help.
We encourage you to visit the on-campus resources, and save the community resources so you can easily find them if you or someone you know needs help. Parents, please look at our community resources under Community Resource Guide English and Community Resource Guide Spanish.
School Counselors are here to support students in academics, social-emotional, and college and career readiness. We collaborate with teachers, parents, staff, and outside resources to help students succeed in middle school.
We are here to help you!
Exceptions to Confidentiality
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mediation
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1:1 counseling (short term)
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set academic and behavior goals
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monitor your grades and check on progress
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explore career options
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prepare you for college
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mediaciones
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consejeria 1:1 (plazo corto)
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establecer metas académicas y de comportamiento
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monitorear sus calificaciones y verificar el progreso
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explorar opciones profesionales prepararte para la universidad
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School year!
Contact us:
Last Names A - L
760-966-4926
Last Names M-Z
760-966-4927
Meet Murphy!
Murphy is a trained and certified AKC registered therapy dog. He is also a San Diego Humane Society Canine Ambassador. Murphy loves everyone he meets! He's wonderful at deescalating kids in distress, serves as a great motivator for kids and as a gentle therapy pet for them in times of stress or crisis. Come meet Murphy!
School Counseling Department Components:
School Counseling Vision Statement:
César Chávez Middle School students are global leaders who integrate integrity, empathy and dignity in their professional and personal relationships. César Chávez students advocate for their community and are driven by contributing to a diverse world where everyone has a voice and feels safe, seen and successful. César Chávez Middle School students learn beyond their academic standards, and are prepared and ready to contribute to college and passionate careers.
School Counseling. Mission Statement
The César Chávez Middle School Counseling Department ensures that every student has access to a comprehensive middle school counseling program where everyone feels safe, connected and valued. Data-informed Intervention and prevention strategies design and implement access for all students to receive enhanced student Academic; Social-Emotional; and College and Career outcomes to prepare all students to be ambitious future leaders and responsible global citizens. The César Chávez Middle School Counseling Department aligns with the ASCA National Model program components providing direct services, indirect services, program planning and school support to promote equity, reflect diverse perspectives and reduce disparities in student achievement, attendance and discipline.
School Counseling Department Annual Calendar: Always in Progress