Student Services

Some students have started asking how to change course selections for next year. We are not quite ready to start accommodating requests to alter next year's course selections, however if you would like to request a change in your 2024-2025 course selections, please complete this FORM. Each request will need to be reviewed by counselors and administrators once the master schedule is built and launched into student schedules. If your request can be accommodated, it will be made and should be reflected in the schedule you receive in AUGUST. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this complex process.

Student Services is comprised of School Counselors, School Social Workers, and School Psychologists. The Student Services team works collaboratively to best help students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career services, as well as providing responsive services.

Staff

Counselors

Sun Prairie Area School District K-12 School Counseling Vision

All students value themselves and others, demonstrate academic, social/emotional and college and/or career readiness skills, and are equipped to navigate life pursuits, challenges and experiences in their global community!

Sun Prairie Area School District K-12 School Counseling Mission

Inspire and prepare every child, every day through the provision of a comprehensive, data driven, multi-tiered program/service. we collaborate, remove barriers, and advocate so ALL students embrace personal growth and lifelong learning!

Sun Prairie West High School counselors are committed to maximizing the success of all students through academic, personal/social, and career development. To best become familiar with our students and their needs, students are assigned to counselors by their last names and keep the same counselor throughout high school. If you would like to make an appointment with your counselor, please stop by the Student Services office and schedule a time before or after school or during study hall. Lunch hour appointments are also available if necessary.

Students are assigned to counselors based on their last name:

Students with last names beginning with A-G are assigned to:
Ms. Chelsea Saldaña
Tel. 608.478.1869

Appointment Link (students ONLY*): cmsalda.youcanbook.me

Email: cmsalda@sunprairieschools.org

Students with last names beginning with H-O are assigned to:
Mr. Keith Medema
Tel. 608.478.1868

Appointment Link (students ONLY*): keithmedema.youcanbook.me

Email: kamedem@sunprairieschools.org

Students with last names beginning with P-Z are assigned to:
Ms. Monica Wagner
Tel. 608.478.1870

Appointment Link (students ONLY*): wagner-counseling.youcanbook.me

Email: mmwagne@sunprairieschools.org

*We kindly ask that if you are a guardian, please email the counselor you would like to meet with. The meetings through You Can Book Me are intended for 15 minutes, and we want to ensure you are able to have the appropriate amount of time to have your needs met. Thank you for understanding!

Psychologists

School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.
School psychologists work to find the best solution for each student and situation; they use different strategies to address student needs and to improve school and district-wide support systems.
School psychologists work with students individually and in groups. They also work with students with disabilities or with special talents, address abuse of drugs and other substances, and help to prevent and manage crises.
School psychologists promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community.
School psychologists help children, parents, and educators understand and resolve concerns related to mental health, time management, study skills, sexuality, suicidal ideation, decision making, etc. Helping students make personal and social gains is a top priority for school psychologists.

Mr. Thomas Leslie
Psychologist
Tel. 608.478.1700 Ext 5623
Email tdlesli@sunprairieschools.org

https://tdlesli.youcanbook.me/

Ms. Amy Giza
Psychologist
Tel. 608.478.1700 Ext 5333
Email algiza@sunprairieschools.org

https://amygiza.youcanbook.me/

Social Workers

School Social Workers

Are employed by the school district to enhance the academic mission by providing services which strengthen home/school/community partnerships
Actively address barriers within the child, home, school, and community that interfere with student achievement
Serve as catalysts to bring people together and to create an environment that is conducive to effective problem solving and learning
Practice includes: assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, and coordination of school and community services.

School Social Work Services

Helping students to: