AHS Counseling Department
Counselors are assigned by student's last name, all grades 9-12
A - Fo = Mrs. Kristin Fox 831-854-7082 Kristin_fox@pvusd.net (Department Chair)
Fr - Mc = Ms. Elva Martin 831-750-3001 Elva_martin@pvusd.net
Me - Pl = Mrs Maureen Brandi* 831-607-9181 Maureen_brandi@pvusd.net
Po - Z = Mrs. Kristen Barrett 831-607-9957 Kristen_barrett@pvusd.net
Benjamin Slyder 831-728-7843 Benjamin_slyder@pvusd.net (Assistant Principal)
*Me-Pl counselor is part-time
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Cabrillo College Dual Enrollment for Summer 2020/Fall 2020-NEW
Students planning to take a course at Cabrillo College this summer or in the fall, please click the Handbook link below for directions. All forms are online and do NOT require a live signature, please follow the directions. Please do not go to AHS campus.
Cabrillo Handbook Link HERE
Cabrillo Dual Enrollment Orientation
school counselors
Wellness Center
Socio-Emotional Counselor = Ms. Christina Souza 831-531-8142 christina_souza@pvusd.net
Quick link to Student/Family Resources here
College & Career Center
CTE Counselor = Ms. Sandi Solis-Maldonado 831-245-3511 sandi_solis@pvusd.net*
Scholarship Counselor = Ms. Nicole Morasca 831-508-8733 nicole_morasca@pvusd.net*
Migrant Teacher = Mr. Oswaldo Contreras 831-406-1568 oswaldo_contreras@pvusd.net*
College Facilitator, Lead = Mr. Mario Castillo 831-461-4766 mario_castillo@pvusd.net
College Facilitator = Ms. Anahi Alcibar 831-706-7581 anahi_alcibar@pvusd.net
*Part-time at AHS
appointments
Q: How do students and parents/guardians make an appointment with a student's counselor?
A: During the school closure, email your counselor with your questions. If you would like a phone call via Google Voice, please email the counselor first and leave your contact number. If you would prefer a video call please specify. The departments contact information is listed below.
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.
