Counseling
Mrs. Bruinekool aka Mrs. Kool
TK - 8 Counselor
Email: mailto:rebecca_bruinekool@upland.k12.ca.us
Phone: (909) 949-7740 ext. 13119
CONFIDENTIALITY
As a professional school counselor, I take pride in my role within schools and working with students with a variety of concerns. Whether it is personal, social, academic, or career related. It is important that I provide students a safe, reliable space when they feel they need additional support from their school counselor. In agreeance with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Ethical Standards, it is my responsibility to keep topics/ issues discussed with students confidential, unless:
- the student reports they are hurting themselves or want to hurt themselves
- the student reports someone else is hurting them or has threatened to hurt them
- the student reports that they are going to cause harm to another person
Under these circumstances, I will make the professional decision to contact the appropriate support or authorities, including notifying parents/guardians. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
UUSD COUNSELOR MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Upland Unified School Counseling Program is to provide comprehensive support to assist students with academic, social/emotional, and college and career planning, while building relationships and meeting individual student needs. The counseling program will ensure all students feel confident in their future goals and are prepared to take ownership of their post-secondary plans. The counselors will collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure every student receives equitable services every day and are ready to be positive members of society.
ONLINE SAFETY
Cyberbullying is the use of technology - cell phones, texts, computers, blogs, emails, chats, apps, etc. - to make someone feel bad or unsafe. It can include sending mean or threatening messages, spreading rumors, purposely leaving people out, impersonating others to embarrass them, and more. It is EXTREMELY damaging and harmful with victims suffering from low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and depression. Please think about this when allowing your child access to these programs, devices, and sites. Below are a few websites to help you and your teen fully understand online safety, cyberbullying and how to protect themselves. Please know that our best advice, is to use at a minimum to protect yourself.
American School Counselor Association
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COUNSELOR CONNECTION NEWSLETTERS
Every month families will receive a Newsletter through Parent Square. Each newsletter is filled with helpful tools and resources for the whole family!
- IT'S OKAY TO BEE...NERVOUS
- BEE AWARE...OF APPS
- BEE...MORE CONNECTED
- HOW TO BEE...SUCCESSFUL
- BEE...KIND TO YOURSELF
- PRIORITIZE WELL-BEE-ING
- BEE...OPPORTUNISTIC
- BEE...YOUR BEST SELF
- BEE-LIEVE IN GROWTH
COUNSELING PROGRAM EVENTS/PRESENTATIONS/CLUBS
- Middle School Matters (6th, 7th, 8th)
- ACT: Acknowledge, Care, Tell: Signs of Suicide (7th & 8th)
- A-G Requirements (8th Grade)
- U-Ready: Prepare for the transition to high school (8th Grade)
- Bullying Prevention (all grades)
- Inclusion (all grades)
- Great Kindness Challenge (all grades)
- Random Acts of Kindness (all grades)
- Influencers (5th - 8th) / Super Scots (7th & 8th)
- CREW Lessons (Elective for 6th - 8th Grade)
- Girls Soccer (7th & 8th Grade)
- Talent Show Act: (5th - 8th Graders create an act to bring awareness to the challenges teens are facing).
- Growing Minds
- Restorative Conversations
- SEL Lessons (all grades)
- Summer Kick-Off: Getting excited for the transition to high school
- CAASPP Testing: Tools to relieve test anxiety
- College and Career Week
MAKING A REFERRAL
CRISIS SUPPORT
Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988 (24/7)
Text: HOME to 741741 (24/7)
LGBTQ Hotline: 866-488-7386 (24/7)
Text: START to 678678
UUSD Crisis Line: 909-921-7472.
"In the middle of difficulty is opportunity." -Albert Einstein
I am here for you, you are ENOUGH! -Mrs. Kool