Counseling Center 

Welcome to the Santa Ana High School Counseling Center

Counseling Program  

Vision 

The vision of Santa Ana High School Counseling Department is for all students to experience professional success and achievement in reaching their maximum potential to succeed in college and career. Through collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, all students are equipped with social and emotional competencies and empowered to be productive and engaged citizens who will thrive in our rapidly changing global community. Our students are critical thinkers and confident communicators who  manage a healthy state of mind to meet their post-secondary goals. 

Mission 

Santa Ana High School Counseling Department supports a rigorous learning environment that engages, inspires, and challenges all students to become well-rounded individuals who will become our future leaders.  We are committed to collaborating with all partners to provide a comprehensive, data-informed counseling program that is intentional with the implementation of multi-tier systems of support, including individualized planning, to meet the academic, college and career, and social emotional needs of all students. We provide access to knowledge and resources for all students to cultivate positive student relationships and equip independent skillful individuals for life success. We advocate for equity and access to educational opportunities for all students to create a plan for success in becoming productive citizens, ethical leaders, and positive contributors to our community, country and global society. 

Counseling Calendar

College Visits 

If you would like to attend a College Visit and meet the reps click here to RSVP 

We RAMPED

Congratulations to the Santa Ana High School Counseling Team for receiving RAMP designation in the country.   The RAMP designation demonstrates to administrators, school boards, families and the community at large that SAHS Counseling Department is committed to supporting the mission of the school and district. To date, approximately 1,300 schools have earned the RAMP designation. 

SAUSD Graduation Profile 

We want all our students to be lifelong learners with a spirit of inquiry who sets goals and persist through challenges while maintaining a state of well being.  

We want all our students to be ethical partners and demonstrate compassion for others while pursuing and achieving shared goals. 


We want all our students to be a culturally aware critical thinker who applies knowledge and skills to solve complex real-world problems.

We want all our students to actively listen and compellingly express ideas.  

We want all our students to positively impact their community.

We want all our students to demonstrate mastery in literacy, numeracy, and reasoning to be prepared for college, career and civic life in an increasingly demanding 21st century. 

2024-2025 Calendar

 Semester Schedule Changes

Fall Semester classes start on Monday, August 12, 2024, Spring Semester classes start January 6, 2025, and all instruction will take place in person. Counselors will be here every step of the way to ensure you have a successful semester.  

You may request a FALL/SPRING semester schedule changes for the following reasons: 

Schedule changes for a different period or teacher are not an option.  

After reading this information, if you feel that you have a major concern with your Spring class schedule (i.e. missing a class), please contact your counselor.

1. Use our Counselor Support form to request assistance from your    Counselor

2. Email or Call your Counselor

3. Submit a Schedule Request Form 

We will do our best to review your request and get back to you as soon as possible. 

Please Join our Google Classroom to stay connected with important information about College, Career, Financial Aid and Scholarships.  

College Week and Financial Aid Kick Off at SAHS

Community Service Hours

Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 community service hours before graduation.  

Please log all community service hours in your perspective goggle classroom.   Google Classoom Code for Community Service Hours are as follow:

Grade 12 – hg5wttn

Grade 11 – uce6i7d

Grade 10 – inlcbp6

Grade 9 – 6cyuxjc


College & Financial Aid Smart Chart Final.pdf

SAHS College Board Code : 053235


Cap and Gowns

Seniors can order cap and gowns 

SAHS Career Day 


Resources 

BUS Passes

Our partners at OCTA’s  are offering a wonderful opportunity for all our students. Their Youth Ride Free Pass Program! This promotional pass will be offered from September 2024 through February 2025 and will allow youth 6 to 18 to ride on all OCTA fixed-route buses for free to school, activities and more.

 

A Parental Request Form is required for a student to receive a pass.


For more information, please review the Youth Ride Free Quick Guide available here: https://octa.net/pdf/YouthRideFree_Guide.pdf.


 A sample Parental Request Form is also available here (OCTA.net/pdf/YouthRideFree_RequestForm_Sample.pdf) along with a media toolkit (OCTA.net/pdf/YouthRideFree_Toolkit.zip) to help share the news of this new program.


Need a Job?

Click here to begin your job search and build your resume. 

Open to ALL Students no need to "sign up"

 Days: Monday-Friday

Time: 3:15- 5:30 pm

Location: Library (Building 6, 2nd Floor)

Calling all Students 

Santa Ana HS has a great partnership with OC Bar Foundation.  Please join us during lunch to learn all about finding and starting a  career.  All students welcomed

Work permits are processed by SAUSD's Career Technical Education (CTE) office.   

If you have other questions related to obtaining a work permit or the status of your application, please contact:


Alexander Johnson

phone: (714) 480-4895

Email:   alexander.johnson@sausd.us

 

Diverse Group of People Picking Up Trash in The Park Volunteer Community Service

Grade 12 – hg5wttn

Grade 11 – uce6i7d

Grade 10 – inlcbp6

Grade 9 – 6cyuxjc 

In case of emergency, call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 immediately 

FACE Liaison : Carlos Dominguez Reyna

carlos.dominguezreyn@sausd.us

(714) 567-4912

Click here for Family and Community Engagement  Resources

Services offered to all families and students.