School Counseling
Welcome to School Counseling!
I’m here to help you navigate high school, explore your future, and find support when things feel challenging. Whether you have a quick question or need help figuring out your next step, you’re welcome here.
Kristen Mastella
School Counselor
Hi, I’m Mrs. Mastella! I support Mountainside students with academic planning, college and career exploration, and social-emotional well-being.
You can meet with me to talk about classes, graduation goals, post-high school plans, or challenges affecting your school day. We can work together to figure out your next steps.
Counselor Corner
Find the weekly Counselor Corner newsletter in ParentSquare for school and wellness tips, college and career resources, upcoming events, and opportunities. Look for posts titled “Counselor Corner.” ParentSquare login required.
Explore Counseling Resources
Academic Planning
Find information about graduation requirements, course planning, and staying on track in high school.
Find information about graduation requirements, course planning, and staying on track in high school.
Career Exploration
Discover your interests, explore careers, and learn about pathways after high school.
Discover your interests, explore careers, and learn about pathways after high school.
College Planning
Explore college options and find resources for planning and applying.
Explore college options and find resources for planning and applying.
Dual Enrollment
Find resources for taking college classes through Folsom Lake College.
Find resources for taking college classes through Folsom Lake College.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Learn about ways to pay for college and find scholarship opportunities.
Learn about ways to pay for college and find scholarship opportunities.
Social-Emotional Wellness
Find tools and support for managing stress, navigating challenges, and taking care of yourself.
Find tools and support for managing stress, navigating challenges, and taking care of yourself.
Testing
Find information about the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and test preparation resources.
Find information about the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and test preparation resources.