How to see a School Counselor
- Fill out a request form to see a counselor
- Students may walk in before school, at lunch or during breaks
- Parents must call for an appointment
- Teacher/Parent Referral
- E-Mail your counselor
- Call on the telephone/Leave a voicemail at (949) 515-6504
Counseling Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the School Counseling program at EHS is to create and support an ethical, nurturing and challenging learning environment for all students. As professional school counselors we provide academic, career, and personal/social development leading to high academic achievement and successful post high school pursuits for every student....every day.
Philosophy
We believe...
- Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Every student is a unique individual who will learn and process information differently and, given proper support and encouragement, will achieve and be successful.
- All students have the right to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- In setting high academic and personal/social standards for all students.
- School Counselors provide Academic, Career and Personal/Social Development and serve as an advocate for all students.
- In collaborating with administration, teachers and parents to support student achievement.
- We have a role in educational reform; that is our responsibility to address barriers to student achievement and success.
- Our behavior and words impact student learning and motivation; that as a school community we must insist on student's achievement.
Please click on the link below to view the Counseling Department presentation from the Financial Aid Workshop in November 2018.
Contact Us
2018-2019 EHS Counseling Caseloads
Mindy Savage - Grade 12 and Grade 9 (Last Names I-P), and Credit Recovery/Independent Study Program
msavage@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6555
Daniel Nafarrate - Grade 11, Grade 9 (Last Names Q-Z), and CTE Counselor
dnafarrate@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6554
Heather Gerber - Grade 10 and Grade 9 (Last Name A-H) Counselor
hgerber@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6557
Carrie Smith - Lyceum and AVID Counselor
carriesmith@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6545
Victoria Golden - Counseling Office Secretary
vvilla@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6504
Maria Barragan - School Community Facilitator
mbarragan@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6563
Jenn Sweet - ROP/Career Center
jsweet@nmusd.us
(949) 515-6509
