COUNSELING REFERRAL
COUNSELING REFERRAL![]()
COUNSELING REFERRAL
If you are concerned about a student and would like to refer them for counseling services, please click on the button below to complete the referral form.
Parent Resources

CALMING ROOM WEBSITE MESSAGE
This Calming Room is a place for students and families to find tools and strategies for managing emotions and feelings.
Corona Virus Resources
Self Care - Relax and Breathe.pdf (PDF)
SECOND STEP PARENT LINK
A hallmark of the Second Step Middle School Program is its stand-out media component. Seventy videos woven throughout the program bring lessons to life, maintaining a standard of excellence recently honored with the 2018 CINE Golden Eagle Award for Children’s Programming. Learn more here.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
SIGNS OF SUICIDE (SOS) AND SUPPORT
SAY SOMETHING TIP LINE
Counselor's Corner
Hello!
Hello!![]()
Hello!
This is Kelly Myers and Rebecca Wu and we are the school counselors at BAMS! We are absolutely thrilled to be here and excited to walk alongside our students and families through this crazy thing called life.
Our role is to help support the needs of our students and families during these ever changing times. We believe in creating an environment that fosters developmentally appropriate practices to help each student reach social, emotional, and academic competencies. We value inclusion, resiliency, and individual self-confidence, allowing each student the exploration to grow into confident and mature citizens.
Bernice Ayer Mission Statement
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It is the mission of Bernice Ayer Middle School counseling program to promote the complete well-being and success of our students through a commitment to their social, academic, physical, and emotional health.
Our priority is to provide a safe, supportive and genuinely caring environment that meets the unique needs of every student. We strive to establish an acceptable setting where students feel understood through an emphasis on multicultural understanding. We will encourage parents to feel connected through guidance that best meet the needs of their children.
Our Beliefs
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We believe that the role of the school counselor is to work in unison with parents, teachers, staff, and community partners to meet the varying needs of all students.

Ms. Kelly Myers
Ms. Kelly Myers ![]()
Ms. Kelly Myers
Serving Students with Last Names: A - K

Contact Information
Email: kmmyers@capousd.org
Schedule: M-F | 8:15AM-3:45PM
Main Office: 949-366-9607
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Education
Cal State Long Beach
B.A Psychology
B.A Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
M.Ed, PPS Credential; Clinical & Educational Counseling
M.Ed, PPS Credential; Clinical & Educational Counseling
Ms. Rebecca Wu
Ms. Rebecca Wu![]()
Ms. Rebecca Wu
Serving Students with Last Names: L - Z

Contact Information
Email: rewu@capousd.orgSchedule: M-F | 8:00AM-3:30PM
Main Office: 949-366-9607
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Education
UC Davis
B.A. in Design & B.A. in Chinese
Chapman University
M.A. in School Counseling, PPS, and Clinical Counseling
M.A. in School Counseling, PPS, and Clinical Counseling
Proud Mentions
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BAMS CARES!

I am proud to announce that the California PBIS Coalition has recognized BAMS for the outstanding contribution of support and care during Covid-19!
PBIS

BAMS has been recognized with the highest level of implementation for our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program in the state of California!
Family Practices
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WHAT I CAN CONTROL

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP WHEN CHILDREN WORRY
