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South High School
What we do
What we do
What we do
Did you know that we do more than just scheduling? It's true!
Academic Advising
Guiding toward an appropriately challenging course load based on student interest and ability
Staying on top of credit checks and creating student schedules
Ensuring that all students are on track to graduate
Providing various credit recovery options
Social-Emotional Counseling
Creating a space that is safe, welcoming and confidential
Addressing issues around anxiety, depression, substance use and general well-being
Guidance in peer and family relationship challenges
College and Career Readiness
Helping to navigate toward post-secondary fit (college, gap year, military, work)
Implementing career/personality inventories through My Life Plan
To see us, first make an appointment with a counseling clerk
Before or after school, or during passing time
During the school day, you'll need a pass from your teacher
If the matter is urgent, inform the clerk
Meet with us
Scroll down and click the "Book a Meeting" link to book a meeting with your counselor.
Need help choosing your classes? Want us to advocate to a teacher on your behalf? In need of additional academic support? We're here.
Social-Emotional Wellness
Struggling with anxiety or depression? Gender identity or sexual orientation? Chemical use or relationship drama? Trust us - we've heard it all. Our office is safe, confidential and welcoming to ALL students. Let's chat.
College fairs, rep visits, financial aid, oh my! We team with our CCC to ensure all students are career and college ready no matter their path or future plans.
who we are
who we are
LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELORS
STACY MACDONALD
STACY MACDONALD
10th-12th Grade Last Names: A-C
10-11th Grade Last Names: D-F
stacy.macdonald@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-668-4374
Office 247A
Ali Osman
Ali Osman
10th-12th Grade Last Names: K-O
10th-11th Grade Last Names: I-J
612-668-4369
Office 247B
Leanna Thornton
Leanna Thornton
10th-12th Grade Last Names: P-T
10th-11th Grade Last Names: G-H
612-668-4375
Office 247B
Lauren Young
Lauren Young
10th-12th Grade Last Names: U-Z + All Nations
12th Grade Last Names: D-J
612-668-4482
Office 247B
COUNSELING SUPPORT STAFF
upcoming events
upcoming events
9th - 11th Grades - Course Registration one-on-ones - January 27-30
Students will each meet with counselors one-on-one to make their course requests. Be ready!!
10th Grade - Program Prospects - Tuesday February 3rd
11th Grade - Career Panels - Tuesday Feb 10th
PSEO Check-Ins
If you plan to take PSEO courses this spring, please email your counselor or book a time to come to South and discuss the courses you've chosen. We will need to ensure your PSEO courses fit around your South schedule and make sure that you will get high school credit for the PSEO college classes you've chosen.
departmental Newsletters
departmental Newsletters
Each month we will send out a South School Counseling newsletter with pertinent information. We will post current and previous newsletters here so that all information can be found in one, convenient spot.
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