About Counseling

Counseling Appointments

IMPORTANT: If you need to reach your counselor during the school closure, please complete the Counseling Appointment Google Form, and we will respond as soon as we can. Our direct contact information is also listed below. We are available Monday through Friday, 8 am- 4 pm.

MISSION

The mission of the San Lorenzo High School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive program which supports academic achievement; opportunities and support for personal/social/emotional growth, and to provide guidance and resources for college and career planning. As counselors, we are advocates for all students to reach their highest potential. We collaborate with other educators, parents, and members of our community to assist all students to become successful members of the 21st century society.

COUNSELING

Appointments are recommended for parent meetings or individual student one-on-ones. Crisis counseling does not require an appointment. Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -3:15 pm

One-on-Ones for academic, college and career planning and personal/social
Crisis Intervention
Student/Teacher Meetings
Parent Meetings

Classroom Presentations for academic, college and career planning and personal/social
Counselor facilitated groups, meeting the needs of our students:
Example: 9th Grade Transition Group

College Night
College Workshops
PSAT administration
Financial Aid Workshop

COUNSELORS

Student Name	Counselor	Extension
		x 3129
E- L	Ms. Alice Yu AVID Counselor [email protected]	x 3133
M- Roc	Ms. Monica Starr LLC Counselor [email protected]	x 3128
Rod- Z	Ms. Debra Corrales BADA Counselor [email protected]	x 3130

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT

When discussing personal matters, beyond the scope of academics, the information between a student and a counselor is confidential. Exceptions to when counselors will share the information about a student with someone else are as follows:

If the student asks the counselor or if the student and the counselor agree to tell someone else
If the counselor believes the student is in some danger from others or that the student presents a danger to others or self

OFFICE STAFF

Office Manager - Yvette Olivas, (510) 317-3134, [email protected]
Registrar - Marlene Garcia, (510) 317-3131, [email protected]

This office maintains all report cards and cumulative records.
This office also handles homework requests, weekly progress report distribution, and fulfills transcript requests.
College materials (such as SAT and ACT registration packets/info) are distributed from this office.