The Lopes Center

Resources in the Lopes Center 

• Counselors are available to students during snack/break, lunch, before and after school.  

• Parents please make an appointment by phone or email with your students' Counselor.  

• Counselors:

  • Mrs. Kastner

    • Student Last Names: A-Cl 

    • Email: gkastner@avhsd.org

  • Mr. Tijani

    • Student Last Names: Gon-Lan

    • Email: ktijani@avhsd.org

  • Ms. Heller

    • Student Last Names: Lar-Ol 

    • Email: dheller@avhsd.org

• Pupil Services Technician: 

  • Mrs. Marquez

    • Email: mmarquez@avhsd.org 

Please visit the Lopes Centers to start working towards your college and career goals! 

We offer the following the resources and much more!

• "Cookies, Cocoa, College, and Careers!" (our monthly college planning workshops! See "Programs" for more information)

  • Next Session Dates:

    • Saturday, October 13th, 2018

    • Saturday, November 3rd, 2018

    • Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 (after-school)

    • Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 (after-school)

    • Saturday, December 15th, 2018

    • Saturday, January 26th, 2019

    • Saturday, April 13th, 2019

• "Lopes Skills" - Workshops designed to help students prepare for life after high school

• Academic planning, credit checks, and transcript review

• UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program

• Fee waivers (SAT/ACT, College, NCAA)

• College presentations, workshops, and applications

• Up-to-date college, career and testing information

• College visits and brochures and research materials

• ACT/SAT registration materials and study guides

• Financial Aid/Scholarship postings and information

• Computers for students who would like to work on school-related items

• Assist students if they have online college applications questions or need assistance.

• Military options information