Counseling Services
One Academic Counselor
One Student Assistance/Mental Health Counselor
One School Nurse
One School Social Worker
Each student will work with their academic counselor throughout their four years at SRCHS. The Academic counselor will provide students with educational and vocational support and help foster their personal and social development. Students will see their academic counselor within the context of the classroom as well as meet one-on-one with them as needed. Our goal as a counseling team is to help your student acquire the skills required to reach their post-high school goals. Some of the support and opportunities we provide include:
*Assisting students in developing a 4-year plan in ninth grade that is updated annually.
*Meeting with students to discuss academic goals, CTE pathways, and college/career planning.
*Hosting workshops and guest speakers to share expertise on the college admissions process and financial aid options.
*Preparing school materials on behalf of students to universities and colleges for admissions and scholarship purposes.
Arcata High's Crisis Counselor supports students who are in crisis and/or struggling with drug and alcohol problems. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or (707) 825-2400 ext. 24039
Policy to see Ms. Petru during school hours if it is an emergency:
1. First, go to class on time.
2. Ask your teacher to call Ms. Petru to see you if she is available.
3. If Ms. Petru is NOT available, the teacher can contact the office.
4. If she is available, your teacher will send you to Ms. Petru with a hall pass.
5. After working with Ms. Petru, make sure she signs your pass to send you back to class
6. If this is a non-emergency, use the counselor QR code sign-up sheet.
Arcata High's Social Worker acts as the Site Liaison for students who are unhoused and/or in foster care. She also provides individual and group support to students related to school success, attendance, peer relationships, mental health, and crisis situations. Do you need assistance accessing basic needs such as housing, clothing, and food? Contact Ms. Watts! She can be reached by email at [email protected] or (707) 825-2400 ext. 24027.
Who are School Social Workers and what do they do?
"School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy" (https://www.sswaa.org/school-social-work).
Contact Nurse Kell by filling out this School Nurse Health Support Form.
Arcata High's Nurse is on campus Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our nurse conducts regular vision and hearing screenings, maintains students' long-term health needs, and is available for short-term and emergency health issues. Students are welcome to make appointments or drop in as needed during his open-door hours. Nurse Kell can be reached by email [email protected] or 825-2410.