COUNSELING GOALS:

• To counsel each student as to the AUSD graduation requirements.
• To encourage each student to meet all graduation requirements within a four-year high school program.
• To present available options for post secondary plans.
• To assist in college/career planning.
• To help and assist each student to become a fully contributing member of our diverse society.
• To help and assist each student to become a self-directed, problem solving, socially aware citizen.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL AHS STUDENTS 

• Academic counseling towards the completion of graduation requirements and post secondary option
• Scheduling, program adjustments provided as necessary.
• Weekly progress reports available upon parent request.
• Student participation in annual City Wide College Night.
• Financial Aid Workshop for Juniors and Seniors
• Identification and referral of students with special needs to Student Study Team/Impact Coordinator.
• Referrals to Tri-High Health Center
• College Application Workshops for Seniors.

Additional Services:

GRADE 9:

• Individual Learning Plan developed with each student and counselor.
• 9th grade Parent Night.
• Introduction to College Career Center.

GRADE 10:

• Student, parent and counselor participation in Sophomore Counseling.
• Exploration of career/post secondary options with career guidance software, “Choices” in Current Life Issues course.
• Opportunity to take the PSAT in October.

GRADES 11 and 12:

• 11th and 12th grade academic status letter at end of 1st semester.
• Information available on PSAT, SAT I II, ACT and TOEFL.
• Grade level presentations in Career Center.
• Students invited to College/Career talks.
• Make up Competency tests given.

GRADE 12

• Senior Check List mailed early October.
• CSU and UC applications available.
• CSU and UC workshops in October.
• Graduation status monitored throughout the year.
• Peralta College tours.