School Counseling Information

Student Request to See the School Counselor

Counselor Contact Information:

School Counselor Appointments

We are available to your students during the school day for any questions or concerns they may have.  If a parent would like to schedule a time to meet or talk with us, they can contact us via phone or e-mail. We are looking forward to getting to know the students better and supporting them socially, emotionally and academically throughout the year.

Mrs. Schroh: All 6^th grade and 8^th (Last names L-Z)

Mr. Mensalvas:  All 7^th Grade and 8^th grade (Last names A-K) 

Vikings Stand Together Against Bullying and Harassment!

Valley Middle school is committed to providing a safe, comfortable learning environment for all students.  Bullying and harassment  incidents can be reported to a trusted staff member at Valley or you may use this online form.

Please be mindful of your use of the following terms as you consider reporting an incident.  

• Rude- Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

• Mean- Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

• Bullying- Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that involves an imbalance of power. This can include verbal, physical or written electronic communication against another.

• Cyberbullying- The use of electronic communication to harm or harass others in a deliberate, repeated, and hostile manner.

• Harassment– Includes actual or perceived negative actions that often, ridicule, or demean another individual with regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion.

• Intimidation-  Subjecting an individual to intentional action that seriously threatens and induces a sense of fear and/or inferiority.  

After reading the above definitions, if you suspect that bullying has occurred, report it.  Click  HERE (Bullying Form) to fill out the online Bullying/Harassment Reporting Form.

1. Students are strongly encouraged to make an oral or written report to a teacher, staff member, or administrator whenever they feel that they or another student has been bullied.

2. All bullying complaints will be investigated and resolved by the Principal or designee.

3. State law and District regulations protect anyone who reports bullying or who participates in a bullying investigation from retaliation.

4. Anyone who is reporting a cyberbullying complaint should save and print any electronic or digital messages sent to them. These messages should be provided to the Principal or designee investigating the complaint.

Additional information on Bullying and Intimidation may be found in the Carlsbad Unified School District K-12 Student Handbook.

Mental Health Supports 

2025-26 INCOMING 6th Grade Elective Forms and Information

• 6th Grade Elective Descriptions - English
• Descripción de Materias Electivas del 6º Grado

2025-26 INCOMING 7th and 8th Grade Elective Forms and Information

• 7th Grade Elective Descriptions - English
• Descripción de Materias Electivas del 7º Grado 
• 8th Grade Elective Descriptions - English
• Descripción de Materias Electivas del 8º Grado

2025-26 Criteria for Math Placement

Click here for Math Placement for the school year:  CUSD Math Placement Criteria

2025-26 Criteria for English Placement

Click here for English Placement criteria for the school year:  CUSD English Placement Criteria
 

2025-26 Waivers for Math and English

• Click here for Math Waivers
• Click here for English Waivers

2025-26 Independent PE

• Independent PE Activity Log
• ISPE Application

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Counseling Department Mission Statement

Outside Resources for Parents and Students