AHS Counseling Department

Counseling Updates during school closure

March 27, 2020

Dear Mariner Students & Parent/Guardians:

The counselors are available for you! We are still working regular school hours Monday through Friday, excluding designated holidays (Spring Break 3/30-4/3). We are available via PVUSD email or Synergy mail. Email your counselor directly with your questions and be sure to check your email daily. Please allow a 24-hour response time.

And, there are even more resources available to you! If you have questions in specific areas, please contact the appropriate resource:

ACCESS & College/Career Center = Mr. Castillo or Ms. Alcibar mario_castillo@pvusd.net or anahi_alcibar@pvusd.net
Scholarships/Financial Aid = Ms. Morasca nicole_morasca@pvusd.net
CTE courses, career info, Cabrillo courses at AHS = Ms. Solis-Maldonado sandi_solis@pvusd.net
Migrant/Cyber High = Mr. Contreras oswaldo_contreras@pvusd.net
Edgenuity After School = Mr. Epperson zachary_epperson@pvusd.net
Socio-Emotional Support = Ms. Souza christina_souza@pvusd.net (Check the Wellness page)

Seniors: Please continue to check your college and financial aid portals. Contact campuses directly for all UC, CSU, Private colleges, and community college (including Cabrillo College) questions or concerns. Make it a practice to check your portals and emails daily.

Thank you,

AHS Counseling Team

A - Fo = Mrs. Barrett/Mrs. Fox

Fr - Mc = Ms. Martin

Me -Pl = Dr. Sandoval/Mrs. Brandi

Po - Z = Ms. Kellert

Assistant Principal Mr. Slyder

school counselors

Counselors are assigned by student's last name, all grades 9-12

A - Fo = Ms. Kristen Barrett x5280 kristen_barrett@pvusd.net (Substitute for Mrs. Fox)

Fr - Mc = Ms. Elva Martin x 5283 elva_martin@pvusd.net

Me - Pl = Dr. Lorraine Sandoval x5285 lorraine_sandoval@pvusd.net (Substitute for Ms. Brandi)*

Po - Z = Ms. Lisa Kellert x5144 lisa_kellert@pvusd.net (Department Chair)

*Me-Pl counselor is part-time: M 8:30a-12p, T 8:30a-3p, W 11:30a-3P, Th 8:30a-2p, F Non-work day

Wellness Center

Socio-Emotional Counselor = Mrs. Christina Souza x5106 christina_souza@pvusd.net

College & Career Center

CTE Counselor = Ms. Sandi Solis-Maldonado x2615 sandi_solis@pvusd.net (Part-Time)

Scholarship Counselor = Ms. Nicole Morasca x5186 nicole_morasca@pvusd.net (Part-Time)

Migrant Teacher = Mr. Oswaldo Contreras x5276 oswaldo_contreras@pvusd.net (Part-Time)

College Facilitator = Mr. Mario Castillo x5110 mario_castillo@pvusd.net (ACCESS Lead)

College Facilitator = Ms. Anahi Alcibar x5110 anahi_alcibar@pvusd.net

appointments

Q: How do students and parents/guardians make an appointment with a student's counselor?
A: During the school closure, online appointments are available via Google Meet. Please use the Form to request an appointment.

Department Overview

The professional practice of the AHS Counseling Department reflects Aptos High School's Goals. Information for students and families is provided by classroom presentations, student conferences, evening events, and more. Aptos High School Counselors collaborate with students and families with focus and intention to support student success and well-being.

Aptos High School - School Goals

Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students who graduate college and career ready.
Goal 2: Provide students with Common Core State Standards-aligned instruction and assessments.
Goal 3: Maintain a safe educational and social-emotional environment that fosters a caring community where students feel connected to and supported by peers and adults.

AHS Counseling Department Vision Statement

Aptos High School students will achieve academic, career, and personal goals, to make positive contributions to the community and the global society.

AHS Counseling Department Mission Statement

The school counseling program at Aptos High School empowers all students to achieve their highest potential, prepared to meet their college and career goals to make positive contributions to the community and the global society. The school counseling team delivers a comprehensive, data-driven program for all students to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for academic success, career exploration, and personal development. The school counseling department partners with other educators and stakeholders to advocate for equity, access, and success for all students.

Aptos High School Counseling Program Basics

Develop courses of study based on student post-high school goals with an emphasis on college and career.
Monitor progress toward graduation and provide intervention meetings for students and families as needed.
Assistance and advocacy with college and career exploration, planning, applications and financial aid using Naviance.