SERVICE HIGH COUNSELING STAFF

ERIN HAMILTON: Freshman Academy                                       SUSAN MILLER: Biomedical Career 
G-003; 742-6587; hamilton_erin@asdk12.org                                     G-110; 742-8116; miller_susan@asdk12.org
Link to freshman page and appointments: 
servicecounseling.wixsite.com/freshman

​Margot Pomar: ELL, Leadership Academy, and Alpha             Jaime Kragt: Special Education&Alpha
D-125; 742-6565; pomar_margot@asdk12.org                                     G-111; 742-8141; kragt_jaime@asdk12.org
Link to appointments for Rufner:  
calendly.com/pomar_margotcounseling

Dan Rufner: The Seminar School and Alpha                               Larry Ctibor: Migrant Education 
D-126; 742-8114; rufner_daniel@asdk12.org                                         G-101; 742-9676; ctibor_larry@asdk12.org
Link to appointments for Rufner:      
calendly.com/rufner_daniel/rufnercounselingappointment          Kim Sherry:  Native Student Services 
                                                                                                                      G-101; 742-8109; sherry_kimberly@asdk12.org
Julie Green: Registrar                                                                        Link to appointments for Sherry:
D-105; 742-8104; green_julie@asdk12.org                                            calendly.com/ms_sherry                                                                                                             
Imtiaz Azzam: Curriculum Principal                                             
D-110; 742-8100; azzam_imtiaz@asdk12.org                                       
Counselors are available to help you every day, at any time during normal school hours.  Counselors are available most days between 7:00 am and 2:30 pm.   Parents wishing to meet with their child's counselor need to contact the correct counselor to arrange a time to meet.

Counselors' Role in High School

* Adapted from the American School Counseling Association website

High school marks the final transition towards adulthood and the world of work.  During this period students become more autonomous by exploring and defining their independence, often from their parents.  Students explore their self identities, strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they want to do when they graduate from high school.  The strongest influence for students is their peer group, which can often yield pressure towards risky behaviors.  Students need guidance in making responsible, concrete decisions.  Students also face pressures of high-stakes testing, college admissions, scholarship and financial aid applications, and entrance into a competitive job market.            
 
High school counselors are certified/licensed educators with a minimum of a master’s degree in school counseling.  They are uniquely qualified to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs.   
School counseling programs and services are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.

At Service High School we focus our counseling services on four primary domains:

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Individual counseling; family support; peer relations; crisis intervention; community agency referrals

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION: IEP/504 referrals and compliance; scheduling; college/career development and planning

TRANSITION ACTIVITIES: Middle to high school; new student enrollment; alternative options; post-high school preparation

PROGRAMS/CURRICULUM: College/career workshops; topical workshops; classroom presentations