Welcome to the Jefferson Junior High Counseling Center Web Page!
The Jefferson Jr. High Counseling Center is your one-stop place for college and career readiness. Our counselors are dedicated to helping each student work towards high school graduation and be college and career ready.
Counseling Center Brochure (PDF)
Office Hours- 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone Number- 385-646-5196
If you have moved into our area and need to enroll your student, please check the boundary map to see if you live in our boundaries. If you do, please call 385-646-5196 to make an appointment with Kristal King.
Janie Canals
Counselor
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Utah: 1995, Major: Psychology
- Master of Education in School Counseling from Utah State: 2021
- College and Career Readiness Endorsement
- Jefferson since: 2021
Jenna Gardner
Counselor
- Bachelor of Arts from Westminster College: 2002, Major: Elementary Education
- Masters of Education in School Counseling: 2020
- College and Career Readiness Endorsement
- Jefferson since: 2020
Sasha Harmstead
Social Worker
- Degree Bachelor of A2002, Major:
- Master of UCLA, LCSW
- Jefferson Since: 2021
Jamie Jensen
Counselor
- Degree Bachelor of Science Utah State University: 1990
- Master of Science Utah State University: 1992, School Counseling Educator
- College and Career Endorsement
- Jefferson Since: 1992
Kristal King
Registrar
- PTA President
- Jefferson Since: 2011
Tasha Moors
Clerk
- SPED Aide
- Jefferson Since: 2020
Jefferson school information flyer details
Bell Schedules: Mon-Thurs 7:50-2:45; Friday 7:50-12:30
Attendance ADDS UP: Poor attendance is the leading signal that a student will not graduate from high school.
90% Attendance is Jefferson’s School Goal. We want you here!
Community Resources: 2-1-1 Get Help. Give Help. United Ways of Utah; SAFE UT — Reach out for help. Start a chat. Submit a tip.
Grades: Download the Focus app. Go to graniteschools.org. Check in with your student once a week to see what their grades are and check for missing work.
Graduate of Granite: Hard Work & Resilience; Communication; Responsibility; Academic Proficiency; Dependability; Respect.
Thomas Jefferson Patriots. At Jefferson we believe in working together to maximize everyone’s growth and potential.
Jefferson contact and programs flyer details
Contact Us: Main Office 385-646-5194; Counseling Center 385-646-5196; Attendance 385-646-5196
Administration: Principal Mr. Dan; Assistant Principal Mr. Travis; Assistant Principal Ms. Liz
Counselors: 6th Grade Jenna Gardner (Email Jenna Gardner); 7th Grade Janie Canals (Email Janie Canals); 8th Grade Jamie Jensen (Email Jamie Jensen)
Support staff: Registrar Kristal King; Clerk Tasha Moors; Social Worker Sasha Harmstead
Sports: 1st Term — Soccer, Cross Country; 2nd Term — Basketball; 3rd Term — Volleyball; 4th Term — Wrestling, Track & Field
- After school programs: Coding, Art, Cultural Celebration, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Jazz Band, Musical Theatre, Yearbook, SBO, Lego League, Literary Magazine, Hope Squad, Math/STEM, Chess
After school tutoring: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 2:50-3:40 — Math, English, Science
Jefferson Counselors will help you “ACE” Junior High:
- Academic: grades, college readiness, career exploration, schedules, study skills, academic planning, high school plan
- Connect: friends, relationships, communication, conflict management, bullying prevention, problem solving, restorative circles, parent resources, community support
- Emotional: feelings awareness, coping skills, stress management, self-esteem, mindfulness, suicide prevention
Commit to Graduate! college . career . life. READY — elementary | junior high school | high school
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Academic, career, and social development for all students
