ORCA Counseling & Community Resources

CONNECT. GROW. THRIVE.

• You have a unique story, talents and goals that enrich your community.

• Your counselor is a safe, supportive partner who can help you build the academic, social-emotional and 21st century skills you need, grow through the challenges you face, and protect your well-being.

• As you discover and share what matters most to you, your counselor is right beside you with tools and opportunities to amplify your voice, break through barriers, and take hold of a bright and meaningful future.

Meet our school counseling team!

To reach your school counselor or advisory teacher, click on your Counseling or Advisory course in Canvas to access the contact information on the course home page.  

Meet Our Community Resource Team (CoRe)!

Oregon Charter Academy’s Counseling Department supports students in three interrelated areas: academic, personal/social, and college/career preparation. We collaborate closely with parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff, but our main focus is cultivating trust with students. Together with our Community Resource Team we offer students support, guidance, resources, and assistance, advocating on their behalf.

Our counseling team collaborates with Advisory Teachers and additional support staff at the middle and high school levels.  See how we all work together to support students and families!

• Middle School Collaboration 

• High School Collaboration

ADDITIONAL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

• Charity Vandehey - Counseling Assistant (new student course placement)

• Carie McCormick - Registrar 

• Brenna Merchant - Counseling Assistant (Naviance support)

• View the Santiam Canyon School District Suicide prevention plan