Counseling Services

Welcome to the AHS Counseling Services site! Our Counseling Department consists of the following:
 
  • Academic Counselors
  • Early Mental Health Intervention Specialist
  • Intensive Mental Health Intervention Specialist
  • School Nurse
  • Speech and Language Pathologist
 
Each student works with one academic counselor throughout their four years at AHS. Academic counselors provide students with educational and vocational support and help foster their personal and social development. Students 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.
 
 
 
Academic & Other Support 

The Counselor Sign-Up Sheets are for Students only! Parents can call or email their student's Academic Counselor.

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Students with last names A through G, please sign up by clicking on the link below:

Silveira's Sign-Up Sheet

 

Parents, to make an appointment or to talk to your student's counselor, please contact Ms. Silveira at (707) 825-2465 or at [email protected]

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Students with last names H through O, please sign up by clicking on the link below:

Frary's Sign-Up Sheet

 

Parents, to make an appointment or to talk to your student's counselor, please contact Ms. Frary at (707) 825-2412 or at [email protected]

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Students with last names P through Z, please sign up by clicking on the link below:

Faull's Sign-Up Sheet

 

Parents, to make an appointment or to talk to your student's counselor, please contact Ms. Faull at (707) 825-2415 or at [email protected]

 

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Mental Health and Basic Needs  Support
For mental health crisis support, please go to the main office during school hours, call 9-8-8 for 24 hour mental health support or 9-1-1 for emergencies.
 
Early Mental Health Intervention (Tier 1 & 2)
If you want more information about:
  • Support groups
  • Group counseling
  • Wellness workshops
  • Conflict mediation
Request an appointment with Judith Fraser here or stop by the attendance office.
 
Intensive Mental Health Intervention (Tier 3)
If you want more information about:
  • Check-ins for wellness support
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis support (during school hours - go immediately to the office)
  • Conflict mediation
  • Referrals to community resources
Request an appointment with Trevor Hammons here or stop by the main office.
 
CATS Program Mental Health Intervention
If you want more information about services for students in the CATS program:
  • Support groups
  • Group counseling
  • Wellness workshops
  • Conflict mediation
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis support (during school hours - go immediately to the office)
  • Referrals to community resources
Request an appointment with Tonja Speed here or stop by the main office.
   

Arcata High School Nurse

Nurse Kell (Johnny) is on campus Wednesday through Friday. Students may make an appointment any day with a secretary or stop by the nurse’s office as needed.

Common reasons to see the school nurse include:

  • Feeling sick or getting injured at school

  • Managing a chronic health condition or reviewing a health plan

  • Taking medication at school

  • Vision or hearing concerns

  • Mental health concerns or needing a brief space to regroup

  • Questions about health or available support

To request support, please come by the nurse's office anytime Wed-Fri. You can also contact Johnny at [email protected] or by calling (707) 825-2410 (office phone).