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Counselor's Corner

Westgate Community School Counseling Department 

Westgate Community School's Counseling Department is invested in the social-emotional, academic, and post-secondary development of each child. Through the inspiration of Whole Child Education, Westgate is able to support all students directly, indirectly, and systematically.

We Have A Great Counseling Team

Alexa Kinslow K-6th grade 

  • Kindergarten to 4th-grade students will fill out a counseling request from their teacher and bring it to Ms. Kinslow's lockbox outside of her office.
  • 5th & 6th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Kinslow using the button below.
  • Parents and Guardians can submit a Counselor Referral form
    -OR send an email to [email protected]
    -OR call 303 452 0967 x213

Autumn Washington 7-12th grade 

  • 7th & 8th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Washington directly with the appropriate link below.
  • 9th &12th-grade students can schedule an appointment with Ms. Washington directly with the appropriate link below.
  • Send an email to [email protected]
  • Call 303 452 0967

Parents and Guardians

Do you have concerns about your child? Submit a Counselor Referral by clicking below.

Remember: 

What is shared with the counselor stays confidential, UNLESS what is stated refers back to the 3H's:
  • Harm to self
  • Harm to others, including threats to buildings/entities
  • Harm is being done (or has been done) to you or someone you know, in which someone is at risk                                                                                                                                          

Reasons students might want to talk to the School Counselor:

  • "I had an argument with my best friend, and she doesn't want to be my friend anymore."
  • "I need help picking out my FRCC classes."
  • "I need help with time management and organization skills."
  • "Some kids in my science class are talking about fighting after school."
  • "My parents argue all the time and I don't know what to do."
  • "My grandfather is really sick and I'm scared he's going to die."
  • "My mom just had a baby and she doesn't have time for me anymore."
  • "We're moving again!"
  • "My dad wants me to be an engineer like him, but I want to be a pilot."
  • "I am not feeling safe and want to harm myself."
  • "I overheard my friend saying that she wants to hurt herself or others."

Reasons parents/guardians might want to talk to the School Counselor:

  • "This is John's third school this year, and he's having difficulty adjusting."
  • "My husband is being deployed in two weeks, and Carolyn may need some help coping with this change."
  • "Sam used to be excited about school, but lately he doesn't seem to care."
  • "My wife and I recently separated, and our daughter could use some help understanding this."
  • "My son seems to be the target of some teasing and bullying after school.  Can you help?"

Community Resource Links

Resources: 

Safe 2 Tell - 877-542-7233
 
Home Safe -
720-972-SAFE (7233) 
In the event of an evacuation, if a student walks or drives home, they can call in and let us know they are safe. 
 
Colorado Crisis Support -
844-493-TALK (8255)
Available 24/7/365 for behavioral health crisis access. 
 
Thornton Police Emergency = 911
Nonemergency = 720-977-5150
 
Thornton Fire Emergency = 911
Nonemergency = 303-538-7602