Our school counselors, Mrs.Galasso and Ms. Sutton are available 5 days a week to assist students/parents/families with any social/emotional issues if they are impeding academic achievement.  Counseling can take place for issues ranging from poor motivation and low self-esteem to grief, divorce, and eating disorders.  Discussion between counselors and students remain confidential.  If you feel your son/daughter needs to talk to someone, please contact us.

This mandatory intervention is put in place for 9th grade students who are receiving 2 or more F's at the 6 week grading period.  Students will be required to attend this workshop during their 'student choice' tutorial period, once per week for 8 weeks.  Topics to be dicussed are time management, navigating School Loop, self-esteem, behavior, study skills, etc. 

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The CUSD Family Resource Center offers families access to classes ranging from anger management to parenting classes; and classes for children ranging from conflict resolution to improving one's self esteem.  The center can also assist families in application to government assistance programs such as medical and financial assistance.

The CUSD Family Resource Center is located at Las Palmas Elementary School in portable 38.  The address is 1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA 92672; (949) 234-5597

Please see the attached comprehensive list of resources covering many areas of need including but not limited to CUSD resources, hotlines, shelters, counseling centers, basic needs, and substance abuse asisstance.

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Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!   By Dr. Michael Bradley  www.yesyourteeniscrazy.com

Yes, Your Parents are Crazy!  By Dr. Michael Bradley (companion to the above book).  www.yourparentsarecrazy.com

Up Parents: The Teenager's Handbook  by Alex J. Packer (check out an excerpt on amazon.com)

How Rude!  The Teenager's Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior and Not Grossing People Out!  by Alex J. Packer (check out an excerpt on amazon.com)

Life Strategies for Teens  by Jay McGraw

Life Strategies for Teens Workbook: Exercises and Self-Tests to Help You Change Your Life  by Jay McGraw

Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together  by Jay McGraw

http://mvparents.com  MV Parents is a trusted, research-based resource with tips, ideas and strategies for raising smart, strong, responsible kids.

http://www.search-Institute.org  Search Institute is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.  To accompllsh this mission, the institute generates and communicates new knowledge, and brings together community, state and national leaders.  At the heart of the institute's work is the frameword of 40 Developmental Assets, which are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up health, caring and responsible.