Foothill Counseling
Need To Make A Student Appointment With Your Counselor?
Visit the Counseling Staff page to determine your school counselor, sign-up for a student appointment, and meet our counseling team. We look forward to meeting with you!
Also, we know times are tough! If you are in need of financial assistance with school-related events and items, contact our Support Counselor, Mrs. Olsen, at solsen@pleasantonusd.net. She is happy to assist you.❤️
Announcements
Juniors, Looking for Support with your College Search?
Counselors did Junior presentations in English classes on March 19th. Check out this slide presentation if you missed it!
Counselors are now offering individual junior meetings! To make an appointment: 1) Complete this junior meeting questionnaire before making an appointment and then 2) Sign-up on your Counselor's appointment calendar.
In addition, Winter Jones, District College/Career Readiness Counselor, created more resources for juniors as well. Please check out the SLIDES and the slideshow with voiceover for juniors on readiness for college. Make sure you also look at the FAQs linked on the last slide.
Seniors, Complete Graduation Survey by Thursday, May 16th
As we approach the end of the year, we ask that you complete a Senior Graduation Survey (https://tinyurl.com/FHSGradSurvey24). In this survey, you will be asked questions about your plans after high school, given information about the process for ordering final transcripts, and telling us if you plan on attending your graduation ceremony. If you do plan to attend, this is also your opportunity to select a special staff member to hand you your diploma cover on stage.
In order to receive your graduation tickets, you must complete this survey by Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Teen Support & Wellness Resources
Parent Education Trainings & Events
Need Help Accessing Counseling For Your Family?
Mental Health/Counseling Resource
PUSD has made an agreement with Care Solace, which is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services, covered by your specific insurance provider. To access this service, please visit the PUSD custom district link at: https://caresolace.com/site/pleasantonfamilies/ or to speak with someone from the the Care Concierge team call (888) 515-0595 or email weserve@caresolace.org.
Care Solace Informational Handout October 2020.pdfSupporting our Counseling Programs
Student Tip Line
Crisis/Counseling Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below:
CALL: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 309-2131
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: "START" to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100, call 911,
or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible to get help.
Confidentiality Guidelines
Student confidentiality is important and vital to the counselor-student relationship. School counselors, as required by law and/or ethical standards, must maintain students’ confidentiality with the following exceptions: harm to self or others, abuse or neglect, or by subpoena. For more information on student confidentiality, please click here.