Counseling Services

Welcome to the SRCHS Counseling Services site! Our Counseling Department consists of the following:

One Academic Counselor
One Student Assistance/Mental Health Counselor
One School Nurse
One School Social Worker

One College and Career Coordinator/Technician

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Academic Counseling:

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.

Parents, to make an appointment or to talk to your student's counselor, please contact Ms. Harmon at (707) 825-2428 ext. 24097 or at [email protected]

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College and Career Center:

Our team includes Emily Ramirez and Anna-Sophia Pretlow.

Students can see them for questions regarding: college applications, scholarship opportunities, job-resume building, interview skills, and anything else related to their interests in the career world.

Even if you are unsure of your interests or next steps after high school, they are here to support you!

Michelle will be onsite at MHS M-F; Anna-Sophia will be at AHS M/W/F and MHS T/Th

To make an appointment, please fill out the following google form: https://bit.ly/CandCCenter

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Contact Ms. Petru, Student Assistance/Crisis Counselor, or Ms. Watts, School Social Worker, by filling out this Mental Health Support Form. They are both available Monday through Friday, 8:30 - 3:35.

The Arcata Campus Mental Health 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.

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The Arcata Campus 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).

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Contact Nurse Kell by filling out this School Nurse Health Support Form.

The Arcata Campus 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.