COUNSELING SERVICES

College & Career Planning

The Counselors assist students by providing information and guidance pertaining to college admissions, college entrance requirements, testing, scholarships, financial aid and the completion of college applications. Career planning for all students is emphasized through​ counseling presentations and through CaliforniaColleges.edu surveys and lessons.

Curriculum
  • college/ career classroom presentations
  • college application workshops
  • college representative visits
  • parent college/financial aid presentations

College/Career Supports at DPHS
  • college essay workshops
  • college application workshops
  • one-on-one senior meetings
  • financial aid workshops
  • SBCC orientation and registration support

Academic

The counselors assist students and their parents with high school educational planning and programming to ensure that students have an appropriate secondary  education and graduate from DPHS in a timely manner. In addition counselors helps students in selecting coursework that supports their post-secondary choices, educational and vocational.

Curriculum
  • 4 year planning
  • transcript review/course selection
  • parent education presentations

Academic  Supports at DPHS
  • seminar/guided studies
  • support classes
  • after school tutoring
  • Math Center
  • Writing Center
  • SBCC dual enrollment support

Personal/Social

The counselors assist students by providing support and guidance to improve school performance. Counselors are available on a daily basis to discuss personal concerns with students. Counseling interns, school psychologists and school nurse are also available to assist students.

Curriculum
  • suicide prevention curriculum
  • stress and anxiety presentations
  • parent education presentations
  • additional presentations as needed

Social-Emotional  Supports at DPHS
  • Alateen Group
  • Hospice (Grief) Group
  • Referrals to therapy/counseling support
  • Teen support groups
  • Individual and group counseling
  • On campus clubs
  • Collaboration with community agencies

Mission Statement

The mission of the school counseling program at Dos Pueblos High School is to equitably provide developmental and systemic support to every student in order to meet their academic, career, and personal/social goals.

In collaboration with the faculty, administrators, staff, parents, and the community, we empower our students so they may achieve their goals, become lifelong learners, and develop into responsible, contributing members of our global society.

Contact Information

Dos Pueblos High School 
7266 Alameda Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117

(805) 968-2541
(805) 968-2891 (fax)