Notice and listen
Ask: “What felt easy today? What felt hard?” Look for changes in schoolwork, friendships, attendance, or mood without jumping to conclusions.
SSG. MANUEL R. PUENTES MIDDLE SCHOOL · SOCORRO ISD
You belong here.
Your next step
starts here.
A place to find support, build confidence, and explore what comes next. For every Bobcat—and the people cheering them on.
YOUR FUTURE IS WORTH IT.
BE THE REASONwe reach the top.↑
You don’t have to figure it out alone.For school support, call the campus and ask for counseling.
915-937-920001 / YOUR STARTING POINT
Hey, Bobcat.
What’s on your mind?
Start with one small step. Choose what would help you today.
01I’m feeling
I want to get
I’m thinking
I’m feeling
overwhelmed.
Pause, reset, and find an adult who can help.
Take a calming minute ↗02I want to get
back on track.
Make a realistic plan for schoolwork and asking for help.
Build my weekly plan ↗03I’m thinking
about my future.
Explore careers, high school options, and education after graduation.
Explore my options ↗Something doesn’t feel right?
Open SISD Anonymous Alerts ↗Not for emergencies. The district lists monitoring during the school year, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; reports outside monitored times may wait until the next school day.Tell a trusted adult. For bullying or a school safety concern, use the district’s reporting system.
02 / TOGETHER FOR YOUR CHILD
You know your child.
Let’s build on that.
Middle school brings new questions. Strong home–school communication helps turn those questions into a plan.
Reach out early
Start with the teacher for class questions. Ask the campus counseling team about coping, peer concerns, transitions, or future planning.
Make one shared plan
Agree on a manageable goal, a support person, and a date to check progress. Ask for interpretation or accessible materials when needed.
03 / TOOLS THAT OPEN DOORS
The right resource.
A clearer next step.
Explore school and trusted outside resources. Each includes a description and a way to get in touch.
No resources match yet. Try a different search or select “All resources.”
Bookmarks stay in this browser on this device. Outside sites have their own privacy practices. Resource links reviewed October 17, 2026; services and contact details can change.
04 / SMALL STEPS. REAL PROGRESS.
Make this week
work for you.
A printable plan to turn “I have so much to do” into “I know my next step.”
Try a 10-minute start.
Choose one task, put distractions aside, and begin. You can ask for help before you feel stuck.
MY NEXT STEPBOBCAT PLAN / 01
Your entries stay on this page only and are not sent to school. Avoid private or sensitive details. Printing on a shared device may leave a copy in its print history.Pause
Breathe at a comfortable pace. You can stop at any time.
05 / A MOMENT TO RESET
Pause.
Find your footing.
Relax your shoulders. Notice your feet on the floor. Let your breathing slow naturally—there’s no need to hold your breath.
- Notice three things you can see.
- Feel two things around you.
- Choose one kind next step for yourself.
This is an optional calming activity, not treatment. Stop if it feels uncomfortable. If a feeling is too big to handle alone, tell a trusted adult.
06 / PURPOSE BEHIND THE SUPPORT
More than a place to go.
A program to grow with.
A comprehensive school counseling program helps students develop academically, explore future pathways, and build social and emotional skills.
DISTRICT FOUNDATION
THIS HUB’S GUIDING STATEMENTS
Opportunity for every student.
Socorro ISD’s mission centers on expanding students’ academic, artistic, athletic, career, and interpersonal opportunities. Its vision looks toward developing tomorrow’s leaders through learning today.
Socorro ISD School Counseling ↗THIS HUB’S GUIDING STATEMENTS
Mission
Connect Puentes students and families with practical guidance, caring relationships, and accessible resources that support learning, well-being, and future planning.
Vision
Every Bobcat feels a sense of belonging, knows how to ask for support, and can take confident steps toward a meaningful future.
Original statements for this practicum website, aligned with SISD priorities. They do not replace an adopted campus counseling mission or vision.Four ways a program supports students
01 Guidance curriculum
Developmental lessons for all students: study habits, respectful communication, digital citizenship, coping, and career exploration.
02 Responsive services
Timely, brief counseling, consultation, and referrals when concerns interfere with learning or well-being. Safety concerns need immediate attention.
03 Individual planning
Help students understand their strengths, set goals, and connect course choices with high school and postsecondary possibilities.
04 System support
Collaboration with families, educators, and community partners, along with program planning and evaluation using student needs and outcomes.
Framework: Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (2018), Section IV.
Trust, respect, and responsible care.
School counselors teach, counsel briefly, plan, consult, and advocate for access to learning. They do not serve as disciplinarians or provide ongoing clinical treatment as part of the school counseling role. Counseling privacy has limits when safety or required reporting is involved; the counselor explains these limits in developmentally appropriate language and follows applicable law and district policy.
AMANDA BARROZO07 / MEET THE EDUCATOR
Amanda Barrozo
Educator · School counselor-in-training
I am a teacher at Puentes Middle School and a graduate student in school counseling at Lamar University. My work in Entrepreneurship and college and career preparation helps students connect who they are with what they can become.
My philosophy is simple: students deserve to be heard, treated with dignity, and supported with both high expectations and practical help. I value collaboration with families and teachers, strengths-based guidance, and decisions informed by student needs.
Contact Amanda: aarrio02@sisd.net ↗For counseling services, contact the campus counseling team. Amanda is identified here as a counselor-in-training, not an independently credentialed school counselor.