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Counseling 

Cascade's model for guidance and counseling is patterned after the America School Counselor Association (ASCA) model. This comprehensive approach includes a sincere regard for each individual and concentrates on student advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic change infused throughout CMS students, staff and parents.

Counseling Department Goals for CMS:
~ Understanding school environment
~ School success skills
~ Career awareness and educational planning
~ Understanding self and others
~ Understanding attitudes and behaviors
~ Decision making and problem solving
~ Interpersonal and commuication skills
~ Community pride and involvement

  • Mr. Arnold will be using a web portal designed by the University of Oregon called Oregon Career Information System or Oregon CIS. As 8th graders prepare for High School and Post Secondary Education, they will be encouraged to use this site as they explore career opportunites, professional occupations, and potential colleges/universities.  We are creating student profiles during 8th Grade and students will be able to use Oregon CIS throughout High School.  Contact Mr. Arnold with questions.
Cascade's comprehensive school counseling programs are developmentally designed to serve all students and include counseling, classroom guidance and consultation services.

Pictured: Steve Arnold and Eric Powell

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English Language Learners (ELL)

ELL (English Language Learners) is offered to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students needing help with their English Language Proficiency.  Students that have a language other than English on their Home Language Survey are given a test to determine their English Proficiency.  ELL students take the ELPA (English Language Proficiency Assessment) once a year to measure their growth in English Proficiency.  Students that score a level 5 (Advanced) are exited from ELL.  ELL classes at all Bend-LaPine middle schools use the Santillana Intensive English curriculum.

Pictured: Sherri Tyner


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Family Access Network (F.A.N.)

Cascade's F.A.N. advocate is funded primarily by the federal government. Our coordinator works with Cascade students and families in poverty serving as a:
  • Service Broker: The role of the F.A.N. Advocate is to provide access to health and social services for children and families. The Advocate does not provide direct services or run programs.
  • Liaison among parent, school, social services: The Advocate has relationships with parents as well as staff from social service agencies to assist in the process of making connections for children and families.
  • Family services facilitator: The Advocate's job is to connect with families, conduct home visits, assist families in accessing the Oregon Health Plan, assist with basic needs, with the broad goal of supporting children and families in order to keep children in school.
  • Facilitator to promote and increase family self-sufficiency: The Advocate's job is to assist the family in resolving their own needs, looking at the "bigger family picture" rather than only the presenting problem.
  • Community liaison: The F.A.N. Advocate is unique in the school setting in that the Advocate's focus must be outward to the community in order to do the job. Also important are good connections to and support from the school, but the focus of the Advocate's resource development is toward the community.

Sandy Schmidt
 FAN Advocate (Family Access Network)
sandy.schmidt@bend.k12.or.us
541.355.7106

Hours at Cascade:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Morning and Friday Afternoon. Also available by appointment, just call or e-mail to set up a meeting time!

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Intervention

The purpose statement of Bend-La Pine School is "Educating each student to be a thriving citizen."  At Cascade we believe students can accomplish this through fulfilling our building expectation that all students "Pursue excellence by staying safe, working responsibly, and acting respectfully."

 We also recognize that there may be times when a student does not always behave in a safe, responsible or respectful manner.  When this occurs a system of positive, progressive behavioral interventions and supports will be implemented so continuous instruction and learning can occur in a safe and healthy environment.

Pictured: Amy Boileau