South High Counseling Homepage

2023 - 2024 School Year

**Counseling Office Announcements**

Counseling Office Hours - 8 am - 3:45 pm (counseling hours may vary by counselor)
Incoming Freshmen - Join us for Spartan Showcase on Thursday, March 21st to learn more about South High's Academic Programs, Electives, Sports and Clubs! 5:30 pm in the PAC! Looking forward to meeting all our new Spartans!
Need to speak with your counselor? Fill out a Blue Counselor Request Form. Forms are available in the Counseling Office and will also be available in the classrooms. Counselors will schedule students by appointments only once a Counselor Request Form is submitted. If you need to email your counselor, all counselor emails are listed under the Counseling Staff link.
ROC/CTEC - If you are interested in applying for ROC/CTEC Evening Program for next year, the application is now open. Apply Here! For more info visit ROC/CTEC website.
Seniors: Visit the College and Career Center for upcoming college and financial aid workshops, and scholarship opportunities!
Seniors: Need help completing your Financial Aid Application (FAFSA or Dream Act)?? Stop by the Career Center. College Advisors and Cal SOAP College Success Coaches are also available for support in the Career Center during school hours and after school. Financial Aid Application Deadline: APRIL 2nd, 2024
Seniors: Jostens is still taking orders for Cap & Gowns. Make sure to order your package ASAP.
Scholarship Info: Seniors interested in applying for scholarships can stop by the Career Center and speak with Mrs. Carter. Scholarship information is also posted in Senior Google Classroom.
Freshmen students interested in applying for the Engineering or Justice Academy can do so online. Click the MS3 Academy or Justice Academy links for details.
Want to get INVOLVED?!! - Checkout the most recent SHS Club List at the bottom of this page or stop by the Student Activities Office (next to the small gym).
SHS Spartan Gear: To purchase South High Spartan Gear through our web store, click here!
Official Transcripts: Any current or former student needing a copy of an official transcript should order in person with school registrar OR online via parchment.com. Counselors cannot provide official transcripts. More info on the Transcript Request tab.

South High School Counseling Team

Greetings from the South High Counseling Staff,

We are excited to welcome our students back to campus for another amazing school year. We do our best to keep our students, families, and our community up to date here on our Counselor's Homepage. Counselors will host parent orientations, classroom presentations, and workshops throughout the year to support student personal and academic growth. All students will learn how to use Naviance to explore colleges and careers, and be better prepared with options for life after high school. One of the biggest changes that took place over the summer are the counseling assignments. Please make sure to check who your counselor is by clicking on the Counseling Staff link We look forward to working with all of you and making it a great year!

(Left to Right: Mrs. Lilly, Ms. Gamino, Mr. Chavez, Mrs. Rocha, Mr. Geer, Mrs. Schimnowski, Mrs. Ramey)

Make sure to join our Counseling Canvas to stay up-to-date with information from your Counseling Team. Check it frequently or set your phone to receive notifications.

Here are some resources that may be helpful during difficult situations:

If you are struggling, there is help 24 hours a day:

Crisis Hotline: 1-800-991-5272
Suicide Prevention Hotline: #988
Substance Use Division Access Line: 1-866-266-4898

For NON-Crisis Adult Care:

The Access and Assessment Center: 661-868-8080

Useful Apps

Head Space: A free app for meditation and mindfulness
Calm: A free app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Stop, Breathe, & Think: A free app for mindfulness and compassion
Panic Relief: A free app to help calm fear or panic attacks as they are starting