Counseling

The Albuquerque High School Counseling Department supports the academic, social/emotional, and college and career needs of all students.

Information discussed with the school counselor is kept confidential and your trust is always a priority. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance and if for any reason you indicate a desire to hurt yourself, to hurt others, or if you are in danger of, or are currently being hurt by someone (including neglect), your school counselor is required to share that information with someone who can help protect you.

AHS Informed Consent

Mission

The mission of the Albuquerque High School counseling program is to support all students through a comprehensive and developmental approach by addressing academic, social/emotional, and college/career readiness/skills necessary to achieve quality learning and lifelong success.

Vision

Students graduate from Albuquerque High School as responsible and successful 21st Century Citizens.

Summer School

Students who are in need of credit recovery can take up to 4 classes during summer school! Summer School is offered in-person and online and is FREE for all APS students! Scan or click the QR Code above or click the link below to sign up for summer school registration.

Summer School Registration Sign-Up

In person Summer School sites:

Sandia
Highland
Cibola
Atrisco Heritage Academy

Online Summer School provided by eCademy.

Philosophy

The Albuquerque High School Counseling Department believes:

All students have dignity, worth, the capacity to learn and have the right to be served by a comprehensive school counseling program which provides academic, college/career, personal and social support.
All students’ ethnic, cultural differences and special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school-wide program.
There is a collaborative effort among the school counselors, administration, and teachers to coordinate with parents and the community.
Data will be used in assessing the needs and the effectiveness of the school counseling program and will drive future program development and evaluation.
School counselors adhere to ethical standards and regularly participate in professional development activities and abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by American School Counselor Association.

Services Provided

Academic Support

Individual student planning (4-year)
Transcript reviews and graduation credit checks
Pre-Registration & Registration
Standardized test score review & advisement (SAT, ACT, SBA)
College application process
Goal-setting & career planning
Core curriculum lessons
Credit recovery recommendations and registration (i.e. summer school, night school, & online classes)

Social / Emotional Support

Individual counseling
Crisis response services
Peer facilitation/mediation
Consultation, collaboration, and referrals with community agencies
Coping strategies and problem-solving
Core curriculum lessons (Depending on needs of students)

College and Career Readiness

Financial Aid (i.e. FAFSA, CSS Profile, & scholarships)
Assistance with college application process
College Events
Financial Aid Nights
FAFSA Completion Workshops
College Fairs
Parent Meetings
College Visits
College Entrance Exam (i.e. registration, preparation, & promotion)
Dual enrollment support
College searches
Core curriculum lessons
Work Permits
Internship and volunteer opportunities
Exam information (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, AP)
College & career exploration
Scholarships

AHS School Counselors

Once you make an appointment, you will get a confirmation email and you will use that as a pass to attend your appointment with your counselor. PLEASE make sure to attend your appointment or you will need to reschedule. If you cannot make your appointment, please cancel or reschedule as soon as possible.