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Windsor Middle School

Counseling Services

WMS Counseling Services

Counselors help guide students through the middle school experience, and families and students are free to consult with a counselor as needs arise. Contact a counselor when: 

  • Family members/guardians want to schedule a teacher and/or counselor conference or discuss resources. 
  • Assistance with social/emotional issues, such as peer conflict. 
  • Students have questions or concerns regarding study skills, transitioning to high school, grades, and advice on support. 
  • Scheduling or program questions. 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

To help ensure academic success, students may not request to change a class until after the second week at the start of each semester.  Students with an incorrect placement or missing classes will be given preference for changes. Generally, requests for specific teachers will not be granted.  Please note that changes may not occur due to the impact of class size.

PROMOTION AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students who have a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 are not eligible to participate in extracurricular activities including sports, dances, and non-instructional field trips.  Students with more than 3 semester F’s during their 6th, 7th and 8th grade years are not eligible to participate in the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.  Students who do not qualify for participation in promotion may be placed on an Academic Contract that would require Saturday School attendance. Please contact your student's counselor for details. 

 

School Resources

After-School Homework Support

The After-School Homework Support program provides students with a quiet, structured environment to complete assignments, study, and receive additional academic assistance from a certificated teacher.

Program Schedule

  • Days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
  • Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Windsor Middle School Library

Participation

  • No advance registration is required.
  • Students may attend whenever they need:
    • Homework assistance
    • A quiet place to study
    • Additional academic support
    • Supervised time to complete school assignments

Participation in the program may also be used to help address attendance concerns when appropriate.

This program is provided at no cost to students and encourages the development of strong study habits and academic success.

Saturday School

Saturday School provides students with additional instructional time in a structured learning environment supervised by a certificated teacher.

Program Schedule

  • Frequency: Twice each month
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Student Participation

Students may be assigned to Saturday School for:

  • Behavior concerns
  • Excessive absences
  • Excessive tardies

Students who are not eligible to participate in the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony because they earned more than three semester F grades during middle school (grades 6–8) may also be placed on an Academic Contract that includes required Saturday School attendance.

Family Requests

Families may also request Saturday School if their student would benefit from:

  • Homework assistance
  • Additional academic support
  • Extra learning time

To request enrollment, contact:

Families may also contact their student's school counselor.

Please note: Space may be limited.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources

Many school counselors have shared free resources to support students and families with social-emotional learning. These activities can help students build resilience, emotional awareness, and coping skills.

Student Activities

Mindfulness Resources

The following resources help students and families practice mindfulness and stress management.

Doodling and Meditative Drawing

Creative drawing activities can help students relax, reduce stress, and improve focus.

Recommended resources include:

Calming Activities

The following resources provide strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being.

Counseling and Community Resources

The following community resources are available to support students, families, and community members.

Windsor Counseling Services

Alliance Medical Services

Sonoma County Counseling

Santa Rosa Counseling Services

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa

Sonoma County Behavioral Health Services

  • Phone: (707) 565-6900

Sutter Health Behavioral Health

Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic

Sonoma County Indian Health Project

Community Counseling Referrals

Beacon Health – (Search for providers that accept many major insurance plans.)

Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa

Support for Victims or Witnesses of Violence, Abuse, or Sexual Assault

Verity – Trauma counseling services

Family Justice Center of Sonoma County

Victim Witness Program

  • Phone: (707) 565-8250

LGBTQIA+ Support

Positive Images – LGBTQIA+ support groups and services

The Trevor Lifeline

24-hour crisis and suicide prevention hotline

  • Phone: 1-866-488-7386
  • Text START to 678-678

Parenting Resources

Child Parent Institute (CPI)

Mental Health Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Sonoma County

Domestic Violence Resources

NOVA – Nonviolent Alternatives

  • Phone: (707) 523-9361

YMCA Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Phone: (707) 546-1234

Drug and Alcohol Resources

Drug Abuse Alternatives Center (DAAC)

Kaiser Permanente Chemical Dependency Program

  • Phone: (707) 571-3835

Emergency and Crisis Services

If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Suicide Assessment and Crisis Services

Sonoma County Behavioral Health

24-hour Crisis Line

  • Phone: 1-800-746-8181

Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

  • Address: 2225 Challenger Way, Santa Rosa, CA
  • Phone: (707) 576-8181

Crisis Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or Text 988

Trevor Lifeline

24-hour support for LGBTQIA+ youth

  • Phone: 1-866-488-7386

Verity Crisis Line

Parenting Hotline and Teen Shelter

  • Phone: (707) 546-3432

California Youth Crisis Line

Self-Injury Hotline

  • Phone: 1-800-366-8288

SAY Teen Shelter Crisis Hotline

  • Phone: 1-888-729-0012

Boys Town National Hotline

  • Phone: 1-800-448-3000

YMCA Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Phone: (707) 546-1234

Mental Health and Crisis Services

Sonoma County Department of Health Services

The Access Team provides:

  • Mental health assessments
  • Information and referrals
  • Connections to services for children, teens, and adults

24-hour Access Line

  • (707) 565-6900
  • (800) 870-8786

24-hour Suicide Prevention Line

  • (855) 587-6373

Teen Line

Crisis counseling and referrals for teens.

  • Phone: (310) 855-4673
  • Text TEEN to 839863

Additional Community Resources

Youth Services

Advocacy, support, and referrals for families of children experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.

  • Phone: (707) 565-4810

Marijuana Anonymous

  • Phone: 1-800-766-6779

North Bay Regional Center

Services and resources for children with developmental disabilities.

  • Phone: (707) 569-2000

Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin

  • Phone: (707) 838-1959

Pregnancy Counseling Center

Provides pregnancy testing, counseling, referrals, and crisis support at no cost.

  • 24-hour Crisis Line: (707) 575-9000