Counseling
Our SHS Counselors
Ashley Ortiz
A-D
Adrian Hernandez
E-Loo
Darshay Smith-Hinds
Roe-Z
HOW DOES A STUDENT SEE THE COUNSELOR?
- Students can drop in at lunch/before school/after school (if Counselor is available).
- Students can email or teams message their Counselor.
- Appointment by Counselor.
- Teacher, administrator, staff referral, or by parent request.
HOW DOES A PARENT OR GUARDIAN SEE THE COUNSELOR?
- Parents/Guardians are encouraged to e-mail or call for questions. We also ask to please email the Counselors to request an in-person meeting.
- Appointment by Counselor.
- Teacher, administrator, staff referral, or by parent request.
HOW DOES A PARENT OR GUARDIAN SEE THE COUNSELOR?
- Parents/Guardians are encouraged to e-mail or call for questions. We also ask to please email the Counselors to request an in-person meeting.
From left to right: Adrian Hernandez, Ashley Ortiz, Darshay Smith-Hinds, Chad Agostini
WHAT DOES A COUNSELOR DO?
- Help students successfully transition and adjust to high school.
- Meet individually with students to provide guidance and support.
- Assist students with academic planning, goal setting, and graduation requirements.
- Help students explore college, career, and post-secondary opportunities.
- Provide information and assistance with PSAT, SAT, ACT, and other testing opportunities.
- Support students with personal, social, and emotional concerns that may impact learning
- Identify student needs and connect students with appropriate school and community resources.
- Partner with parents and teachers to promote student success and well-being.
- Support students who are experiencing academic, attendance, or behavioral challenges.
- Coordinate with school psychologists, administrators, and other students support professionals.
- Facilitate tutoring, intervention, and student support programs.
- Promote peer support, leadership, and mentoring opportunities.
- Assist with attendance concerns and help remove barriers to school engagement.
- Provide referrals for community services and outside support agencies when needed.
- Help ensure student safety through mandated reporting and support procedures.
- Serve as a liaison between home and school to strengthen communication and collaboration.