Astoria High School Counseling Office
Welcome to the AHS Counseling Department!
Semester 2 schedules are ready!
Second semester schedules will be accurate in StudentVUE beginning Monday, January 23rd.
Students who are interested in requesting a schedule change should:
1. Look at the Master Schedule to determine which classes are available during each period.
2. Fill out the Schedule Change Request Googleform to request a schedule change.
3. Continue to attend their scheduled classes until they receive confirmation of the schedule change from a counselor. (Confirmation will most likely be sent through email.)
Students who need support filling out the googleform can stop by the counseling office before school, at lunch, or after school.
Registration for Semester 1 Dual Credit opens on Monday, Jan 9th!
Registration form for Coastal Commitment is linked here.
(Honors US History, PreCalculus, Psychology, Spanish 3 and Calculus)
Registration form for Dual Credit is linked here.
(Intro to Trades & Personal Finance)
Registration is due on Friday, January 20th.
The AHS Counseling Department can assist students and families with a range of services, including:
Academics:
New student registration and orientation
Educational planning
Support for special needs and accessibility
Identify post-secondary options consistent with your interests, achievement, aptitudes, and abilities
Career/College:
School-to-college and career information
Information on community service activities/job shadows
Identify personal skills, interests and abilities and relate them to current career choice
Develop career awareness and employment readiness
Personal/Social:
School adjustment and engagement concerns
Wellness, life balance, and stress management
Peer difficulties and conflicts
Risky behavior and crisis intervention
Information and referral to community services, providers, and agencies
Let us know how we can help you!
Who is my counselor? AHS does not assign students to specific counselors. Andrew, Beth, and Meredith are happy to work with all students and families regardless of the type of assistance needed. Jo Wolfe provides school counseling services to Astoria Choice Academy students.
TRIO programs, coordinated by Andrea Gonzalez, require an application. See Andrea or visit the Counseling Department for more information on how to apply.
Tessa Zasta, Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) Therapist, is available by appointment only. Please talk with Andrew, Beth, or Meredith for a referral or call CBH directly at 503-325-5722 to schedule an initial assessment.
Andrew Fick
AHS Counselor
Andrea Gonzalez
Talent Search & Upward Bound Advisor
agonzalez@astoria.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-446-3818
Beth Frausto
AHS Counselor
bfrausto@astoria.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-325-3911
Google Voice/Text: 971-704-1989
Meredith Payton
AHS School Social Worker
mpayton@astoria.k12.or.us
Phone: 503-325-3911
Google Voice/Text: 503-741-9412
Additional AHS Counseling Department Contacts:
Jolene Wolfe, ACOA Counselor, jwolfe@astoriak12.org, 503-325-4197
Candace Chapman, On-Track Coordinator & Leadership/Activities Director, cchapman@astoriak12.org, 503-325-3911
Fa'alaeo Poyer, On Track Engagement Coach, fpoyer@astoriak12.org, 971-264-1262
Aitor Porro, Astoria SD Bilingual Family Liaison, aporro@astoria.k12.or.us, 503-338-9331
Tessa Zasta, CBH Therapist, (503) 325-5722
Misty Bateman, ClatsopWORKS Coordinator, mbateman@clatsopcc.edu