Counseling
Welcome to the Counseling Department!
The Counseling Department is here to help! Our counselors implement programs that strive to support student growth in three main areas: academic, college & career, and social/emotional development.
As advocates for students, JFK counselors promote a positive environment that enhances students’ ability to properly manage the social/emotional demands of their lives and to support students towards positive mindsets and behaviors. All this is done through classroom curriculum, group counseling and individual counseling, collaborating or consulting with staff, families or communities.
Important Information regarding permission to take external courses not offered through the District
Students wanting to enroll in external courses not offered through the District must obtain written permission from the Assistant Principal/School Counselor before enrolling. Grades and credits earned at outside institutions without prior approval will not be accepted. Students and parents need to discuss the request with the student's counselor before enrolling in other institutions. Our District offers a variety of summer school and enrichment opportunities that may fulfill your academic goals. Your counselor can help determine if a course aligns with your needs and guide you through the best course options, both within our school and externally, if needed. For questions or to initiate the approval process, please contact Assistant Principal Huang.
Students wanting to enroll in external courses not offered through the District must obtain written permission from the Assistant Principal/School Counselor before enrolling. Grades and credits earned at outside institutions without prior approval will not be accepted. Students and parents need to discuss the request with the student's counselor before enrolling in other institutions. Our District offers a variety of summer school and enrichment opportunities that may fulfill your academic goals. Your counselor can help determine if a course aligns with your needs and guide you through the best course options, both within our school and externally, if needed. For questions or to initiate the approval process, please contact Assistant Principal Huang.
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| Yvonne Huang | Assistant Principal | [email protected] |
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ACADEMIC COUNSELING
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| Counselor | Program | |
| Gabriela Cervantes | Gifted/High Achieving Medical Magnet | [email protected] |
| Andrea Chavez Orellana | School of Advanced Studies (SAS) Alternative Curriculum | [email protected] |
| Lourdes Garcia-Meza | Architecture, Digital Design, Film (ADDF) Magnet | |
| Maria Gaytan | BSAP Program | |
| Osvelio Lastre |
Global Leadership & Environmental Action Magnet (GLEAM)
Residential Students: E - Martinez
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| Ernesto Morales |
Teaching Academy
Residential Students: A - D
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[email protected] |
| Ana Slight |
English Learners (EL)
Residential Students: Mata - Z
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[email protected] |
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STUDENT SUCCESS
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| Iliana Hernandez | A-G Diploma Counselor | [email protected] |
| Fatima Ramcort | A-G Diploma Counselor | |
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KENNEDY CARES
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| Nina Devillar | Psychiatric Social Worker | [email protected] |
| Kristen Tarpenning | Foster Youth & Homeless Liaison | [email protected] |
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BSAP SCHOOL CLIMATE
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| Bryanna Gamarro-Estrada | BSAP School Climate Advocate | [email protected] |
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COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELING
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| Lorin Abarr | College Counselor | [email protected] |
| Iris Aragon | Intervention & College Counselor | [email protected] |
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGST
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| Jennifer Trejo | School Psychologist | [email protected] |