SHS Counseling Office

The counseling office offers comprehensive support to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The counselors assist students within thier specific alpha with academic planning, course selection, and personal concerns, while the college and career counselor provides resources for all students on post-secondary planning and career exploration. The dean of students supports a safe and respectful school environment, and mental health services are available through the school psychologist and on-site therapists. Additionally, the counseling support staff manage student records, enrollment, transcripts, and other essential documentation.

The counseling office is located in the administration building and is open on school days from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. To meet with a counselor:

• Students can drop in without appointments for quick questions before school, during lunch, or immediately after 6th period. For longer discussions, students can sign up for a meeting in the main counseling office.
• Parent/Guardians can email or call your student's counselor in advance to schedule a meeting. 

SHS Counseling Team

The counseling team emails are not checked outside of school hours. If you are emailing with a serious and life-threatening concern regarding a student (yourself or a friend), please call 9-1-1. If your concern needs immediate attention, support is also available by contacting the providers listed below.

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: text word “HOME” to 741-741
• Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services: (877) 727-4747
• LA County Mental Health Services: (800) 854-7771
• The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386