integrated
student supports
Welcome to poly's integrated student supports!
Polytechnic High School is committed to the academic, physical, and mental well-being of our students. With lower counselor to student ratios than most high schools in LAUSD, Poly provides each student with a more personalized educational experience. We also know that in order for our students to achieve academically, their physical and mental well-being comes first. That is why we provide our students and their families with both on- and off-campus wellness services. Please see below for detailed descriptions about how our knowledgeable and experienced staff and partnerships can help your family thrive.
poly HEALTH partnersHIPS
Advice/education on sexual health, substance abuse, and mental health.
Open Th/F in Rm. 70 or during period 3 at the Freshman Ctr.
Click Wellbeing Ctr. door below for more details.
Monthly on-site mobile clinic
Rotation of services offered:
Sports physicals
Vision exam
Childhood immunizations
Check the most updated calendar on the mobile clinic page for dates and times of next clinic.
Click SCMC door below for more details.
Mental Health services for individual students and families on-site
By referral only - contact your grade level counselor for more information.
Click Sycamores door below for more details.
Sexual health services (condoms, STD testing and treatment, contraception, pregnancy testing)
Open M from 8-4 in Rm. 70
Click PPLA door below for more details.
lausd + CHLA Online virtual urgent care
Virtual Urgent Care_Flyer.pdfVirtual Urgent Care Flyer - ENG
Virtual Urgent Care_FAQ Document.pdfVirtual Urgent Care FAQ - ENG
Virtual Urgent Care_Flyer_SPANISH.pdfVirtual Urgent Care FAQ - ENG
Virtual Urgent Care_FAQ Document_SPANISH.pdfVirtual Urgent Care FAQ - SP.
how do i get mental health support @ poly?
Unsure of how or where to get mental health support at Poly? If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or contact your nearest trusted adult to get immediate assistance. If this is not an emergency, please view the video and/or consult the flow chart to the left to see the resources we have available to support your mental health needs.
Flowchart Infographic with Yes and No Answers (3).pdfmental health for staff
EASE.pdfstaff ease program
LAUSD is committed to promoting both student AND staff wellness. For staff members seeking mental health support, LAUSD currently offers FREE counseling services to all current employees. All LAUSD employees are eligible for up to 5 in-person counseling sessions and unlimited telephone counseling services through the EASE 24/7 hotline. For more information, please call 1-800-882-13411 or visit https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/EASE.
school counseling department
Counseling Flowchart 082423.pdfcounseling flowchart
Counseling Staff Role Descriptions.pdfroles & responsibilities
poly academic counselors
Ms. Bello
9th Grade (A-L)
Office Location: Freshman Ctr. (across the street from main campus)
Mr. Collins
9th Grade (M-Z)
Office Location: Freshman Ctr. (across the street from main campus)
Ms. Rai
10th Grade Counselor
(A-L)
Office Location: 10th Grade Ctr. (Rm. 118)
Ms. Donley-Jay
10th Grade Counselor
(M-Z)
Office Location: 10th Grade Ctr. (Rm. 118)
Ms. Diaz
11th Grade Counselor
A-Li
Office Location:
SLC Center (Rm. 95)
Ms. Jose
11th Grade Counselor
Lo-Z
Office Location:
SLC Center (Rm. 95)
Ms. Carbone
12th Grade (A-Li)
Lead Counselor
Office Location:
SLC Center (Rm. 95)
Ms. Oliveros
12th Grade (Lo-Z)
Office Location
SLC Center (Rm. 95)
Ms. Otero
Magnet Counselor
Office Location: Magnet Office in the 500s
Mrs. Singh
College Empowerment Counselor
Office Location: College Office (next to new library)
Ms. Diaz
Bilingual Counselor
Office Location: B-161
Mario Ramirez
A-G Counselor
Office Location: B-130
Ms. Chaidez
College Counselor
Office Location: College Office (next to new library)
poly student health & human services
Services Provided:
Provide trainings to caregivers to increase social-emotional development
Offer professional development opportunities
Conduct student risk assessments and provide appropriate safety planning
Collaborate with counselors to provide linkage to school and community supports and resources
Deliver crisis response/intervention services
Provide a mental health perspective to other multi-disciplinary teams
Services Provided:
Provide trainings to caregivers to increase social-emotional development
Offer professional development opportunities
Conduct student risk assessments and provide appropriate safety planning
Collaborate with counselors to provide linkage to school and community supports and resources
Deliver crisis response/intervention services
Provide a mental health perspective to other multi-disciplinary teams
Services Provided:
- Comprehensive child welfare and attendance supports, including tiered absence prevention and intervention, as well as dropout prevention and recovery services.
Services Provided:
- Comprehensive child welfare and attendance supports, including tiered absence prevention and intervention, as well as dropout prevention and recovery services.
Services Provided:
- Identify and address barriers to educational outcomes for 1) Foster Youth, 2) Students Experiencing Homelessness, and 3) Students Involved with the Juvenile Justice system.
- Advocacy for educational rights, e.g. immediate enrollment, right to remain in school of origin, partial credits, and graduation exemption
- Intensive 1-on-1 case management to maximize educational and social-emotional well-being outcomes
- Linkage to resources addressing basic needs; such as backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits, transportation, food, housing, and emergency clothing.
- Provide consultation and training to District and school staff, community agencies, and caregivers on issues and legislation specific to these students
Services Provided:
- Referrals/ Community resources for physical health
- Sports physical screenings and follow up
- Immunization assessment and follow up
- Emergency care/First aid
- Control of communicable diseases
- Health assessments/special education services
- Supervision/Annual Trainings (Medication administration, First aid, Specialized physical health care services)
Services Provided:
- Service Limited English Proficient students ranging from Newcomers to the country to Long Term English Learners
- Offer ELD classes levels 1-4
- Offer LTEL courses to over 300 English learners
special education support team
The Special Education Program at Poly High School is grounded in the belief that all students can learn. A specific program is designed for every student with a disability, and a particular disability category does not automatically qualify a student for a program placement. We strive to increase rigor and build capacity and confidence of students as they progress through grades. All students have access to all academic programs, athletics, and activities. Our services and programs have been designed to meet a variety of students’ educational and social-emotional needs (from www.polyhigh.org). For more detailed information about our Special Education program, please head to our Special Education page on www.polyhigh.org.
Mr. Arhanian
Special Education Admin.
Office Location: B-146
Ms.Hicks
Special Ed. Supervisor to Assistants
Office Location: B-149
Ms. Santacruz
Bridge Coordinator
Office Location: Rm. 95
Ms. Fraser
School Psychologist
Office Location: B-147
Ms. Mabel Hernandez-Torres
MCD Clerk
Office Location: B-151
Ms. Young
D.O.T.S. Transition Teacher
Office Location: B-171
Mr. Jose Romero
D.O.T.S. Transition Teacher
Office Location: B-171