Counseling Center
Announcements
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Happy Summer!
Congratulations on finishing the school year and extra congratulations to all of our Mount Si seniors who are graduating and are off on their next adventure! We hope you all are ready for a break and well-deserved rest this summer.
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Each quarter, the counseling office sends out a newsletter focused on academics, college and career readiness, and social and emotional support. We aim to provide information on community resources, upcoming events for families, and ways the counseling department can help support you in these three important areas.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, and many suicides are preventable. There are two upcoming suicide prevention trainings for students -- one geared toward all MSHS students and another just for 9th graders.
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Students in grades 7-12 can receive up to four high school credits for a language they already know. Sign up for free testing by Dec. 15.
Coping with stress will make you and the people you care about stronger. Click above for resources to help you through this stressful time.
Contact
Administrative Assistant :
Amy Bush
Phone: 425.831.8150
Fax: 425.831.8223
*Counselors are accepting meetings with current high school students only. Eighth grade students and parents should not request appointments with high school counselors. Please contact your middle school counselor with questions.
School Counselors
Assigned to student by last name, with the exception of full time Running Start.
Full Time Running Start: Stacey Zachau
Email | Book an Appointment
A - Che: Rick Dempsey
Email | Book an Appointment
Chi - Gl: Christian McKone / Long Term Sub Heather Kitterman
Email | Book an Appointment
Gm - Ko: Steve Crane
|Email | Book an Appointment
Kp - Od: Carissa Thomas
Email | Book an Appointment
Oe - Si: Elaine Maimon
Email | Book an Appointment
Sj - Z: Sloan Westerman
Email | Book an Appointment
Career Center
Administrative Assistant:
Julie Silverman
Phone: 425-831-0232
Career Center
Counselor: Stacey Zachau
Email | Book an Appointment
Registrars
Amy Pangborn
Michelle Larson
Mission
Our mission is to foster academic growth, enhance personal social development and increase knowledge in the areas of college, career and citizenship. In collaboration with other educators, parents/guardians and the community, we seek to build on student strengths and provide support so that each student will flourish and lead a successful life.
Support and Services
- School Counseling Core Curriculum: classroom instruction and group activities that promote academic, career, and social/emotional development
- Individual Student Planning: activities that assist students in establishing personal goals and developing future plans
- Responsive Services: activities that meet the immediate needs and concerns of students via individual or small-group counseling, crisis response, consultation/collaboration, or referrals
- System Support: schoolwide program planning and activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the counseling program