Student Services

Counseling

We have two counselors in our school. Their job is to help students with personal problems, program selection, guidance and career education. Students may request help at any time. We encourage students to not wait  until big problems develop before seeking help.

Ms. Pastorchik at 604.795.5781 or chelsea_pastorchik@sd33.bc.ca

Ms. Pauls at 604.795.5781 or pauline_pauls@sd33.bc.ca

 

Child & Youth Care Workerstudernt services

Karey Rutherford: School Based child and youth care worker. She supports students within the school system with a wide variety of issues including social/emotional, academic struggles or who may be at risk of dropout or expulsion. Referrals can be made through teachers, staff, students or guardians. If you have any questions or concerns, Karey can be reached through e-mail karey_rutherford@sd33.bc.ca

 

Resource Teachers

We have two full-time Resource Teachers in our school.

Mr. Borseth for Grade 6 and half of Grade 7 at jason_borseth@sd33.bc.ca

Mrs. Kellie Valburg for Grade 8 and half of Grade 7 at kellie_valburg@sd33.bc.ca

 

Learning Assistance

We have three Learning Assistance Teachers in our school.   

Ms. Carpenter at bri_carpenter@sd33.bc.ca

Ms. Debbie Matheny at debbie_matheny@sd33.bc.ca

Ms. Karen Angelucci at karen_angelucci@sd33.bc.ca 

It is important to realize that students and parents may request help at any time. However, space is limited and admittance will be evaluated according to the severity of the student’s learning difficulties.

 

 D.E.N (Doing Everything Necessary) Program

  • Who? Where? What? The D.E.N Program is a program at Chilliwack Middle School for modified and adapted students. Students must have Ministry category or meet the criteria for a category to be entered into the program. All students are on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Goals on an IEP can include: behavior, life skills, social skills and academics. Goals are created to be achievable and measurable to promote students success.
  • Modified Students. In some cases programs need to be modified to suit student needs. D.E.N works as the stable environment where these students establish a routine. The materials and outcomes are modified to theme and needs. Students are provided with lessons in life skills and team building and are integrated into classrooms for important social skill development. Students become a vital part of the school by developing life skills through odd jobs such as laundry services, snack programs and light office tasks. There are EA’s in place to provide support for students and work with them in achieving their goals.
  • LD Students. D.E.N acts as an extra support for LD students to help bridge gaps in learning by teaching organizational skills, study skill, and how to use graphic organizers. Students have homework block to help them to succeed in academic classes. D.E.N will also provide help to teachers who need assistance in adapting materials by giving ideas or supplying adapted materials for LD and adapted students to help meet curriculum outcomes.