ABOUT US
The Counseling Center is a full service counseling and guidance center dedicated to the personal and academic growth of every student. The staff works together to provide a nurturing atmosphere that accommodates students, parents, and teachers. Students are encouraged to drop-in during their free time or they may make appointments with their counselor for a more convenient time. Parents may call the school to speak to their youngster's counselor or for appointments anytime they feel it necessary. In addition to the clerical staff the following may be located through the Counseling Center.


    Counselors
The student-assigned counselors
  • provide educational and career guidance
  • assist with adjustments to high school,both educational and personal
  • work with students and parents formulating post-high school plans
  • work with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to provide each student with the greatest opportunity to realize his/her potential.
  • meet with each student individually each year for program planning and post-high school planning
  • provide the opportunity for parents to schedule appointments after school hours to review educational planning during the sophomore year The ratio of students to counselor is approximately 450 to 1.

  • Psychologist
    Full-time certified school psychologists serve the high schools, working with students individually and in groups, dealing with both general and specific problems arising in school, with friends,or at home. The school psychologists work closely with parents as well as the counseling and teaching staffs.
    Safe Schools Coordinator
    The safe schools coordinator works closely with the student-assigned counselors to assist students and parents both individually and in groups, as they respond to student concerns. Groups devoted to the discussion of divorce, bereavement, or drug abuse, for example, are organized and led by our safe schools counselor. Additionally, the safe schools cordinator is involved in programs such as Self-Awareness Day, multicultural workshops,Peer Educators, Peer Leaders, and conflict mediators.




    PALOS VERDES
    PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL
    COUNSELING

    Mitzi Cress, Associate Principal
    Counselors
      Isabel Kirsch, Department Chair
      Kelly Duffy
      Mary Fournier
      Juli Harris
      Jane Laughlin
      Katina Tzetzos
      Phil McDonald, Safe School Coordinator

    Psychologist
      Chris Di Paul
      Pat McKegney
      Dr. Jack Schnel

    College/Career Counseling Specialist
      NaDean Krasnove

    Office Staff

      Joy Ashbrook, Administrative Aid
      Margaret Benson, Receptionist/Clerk
      Gloria Juge, Transcript/Clerk
      Gail Lounes, Receptionist/Clerk
      Caroline Vierzba, Registrar



    PALOS VERDES
    HIGH SCHOOL
    COUNSELING

    Alison Simmons, Associate Principal
    Counselors
      Sue Bowman, Department Chair

      Christine Bloom

    Psychologist
      Linell Mitchell

    College/Career Counseling Specialist
      Cyndy Brault


    Office Staff

      Arlene Shimizu, Registrar



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