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Counseling
SMCHS SAT/ACT Code: 052563
The Academic and Personal Counseling Office is available to assist students in many ways. All freshmen are assigned to the Freshman Counselor. Upon completion of the freshman year, students are assigned to the 10th-12th grade counselors according to their last name.
 
The Counseling Office uses Family Connection by Naviance to assist families with the college process. Click here to visit the Naviance/Family Connection Web or visit www.smhs.org/fc.

Counselors
Alpha Assignment by Student's Last Name
(click on Counselor's name for e-mail):
Mrs. Wende Borowski, MA, MS Freshman Counselor
Mrs. Lyn Alexander, BA IB Full Diploma Candidates
Ms. Amy Warren, MA, EdM A-D
Mr. Kris Jondle, MS E-Ll
Ms. Claudia Sermeno, MA Lm-Rh
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Mrs. Cindy Cunha IB Secretary
Mrs. Gerry Balser Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Cheryl Dopudja Counseling Secretary

Counseling Services
  • College planning
  • Career advisement
  • College entrance testing advisement & practice tests
  • Personal counseling
School Profile
Click below for information on our course offerings, college statistics, testing results and other important academic information.
 
 
Office Hours
The Counseling Office is located on campus in the Administration Building. The Counseling Office is open from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please check with your Counselor for their specific hours.

Appointments
Counselors are available to meet with students throughout the school day. Students should use the sign up sheets on the Counselors' doors to request a meeting with his or her Counselor. In addition, individual appointments are set up by the Counselors to meet with every student at least once during the school year. This appointment typically takes place during the scheduling season, February through April.

 
Counselors are also available to meet with parents when a need arises. Parents are asked to contact their Counselor in advance and schedule an appointment with their student's Counselor.

Contacting Us
All department staff can be reached by e-mail or by calling (949) 766-6010. The Counseling Office receives a large volume of calls and e-mails daily, therefore, please allow up to 48 hours for a response to your message. When contacting your Counselor, please indicate the student's name and grade either on your phone message or in the subject line when sending e-mail.