SECTION I
INTRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL AND ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Lori Ann Garza
Sharyland High School Principal
Principal's Message
I would like to take this opportunity to offer a warm welcome to Sharyland High School. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration, I want you to know that our top priority is our students and our aim is to establish and maintain a culture of academic excellence, structure, respect, and collegiality. We are extremely proud to proclaim that our relentless pursuit of excellence, fueled by our students’ dedication, our faculty’s and staff’s passion, and parent's invaluable support, led our school to be awarded all 7 distinctions possible by the Texas Education Agency and achieved an “A” Superior Rating for the 2022 - 2023 school year. We were also honored to be recognized (UIL Lone Star Cup) as one of the Top 25 performing high schools in Texas which ranks public high schools based on their academic and athletic UIL performances and achievements. This recognition, alongside others, showcases the passion our student-athletes and faculty put forth in their work and programs, exhibiting not only the dedication to their success but the desire to be the best they can be. I feel extremely humbled and honored to serve as principal in what will be my 7th year here at Sharyland High School. Thank you in advance for all your support as none of our accomplishments would be possible without you. Go Rattlers!
Campus Demographics
Enrollment: 1,546
Economically Disadvantage: 56.79%
At-Risk: 44.18%
Emergent Bilingual: 24.58%
Gifted and Talented: 10.54%
Special Education: 5.89%
Mckinney Vento: 0.65%
SHARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The Sharyland High School Counseling Department strives to aid students and parents in completing the requirements to acquire a high school diploma and assists them in preparing for their future after high school.
Carol Santiago, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
Lead Counselor
NHS Sponsor
Seniors last names: A-Garcia
9th-11th: A-F
Academic Advising
Individual and group counseling
Office in the Main Building
956-580-5300
Monica McIver, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
Seniors last names: Garza-Mi; W-Z
9th-11th: G-M
Academic Advising
United Way Youth Leadership Sponsor
Dual Credit
Individual and group counseling
Office in the Main Building
956-580-5300
Michael Ledesma, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
Seniors last names: Molina-V
9th-11th: N-Z
Academic Advising
Credit Recovery
AP Coordintor
Individual and group counseling
Office in the Main Building
956-580-5300
Karina Valdes, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
Emergent Bilingual Students
A-Z
Academic Advising
LPAC
At-Risk
Individual and group counseling
Office in the Main Building
956-580-5300
Rocio Montemayor, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
Career & Technical Education
Counselor
RGV Lead Sponsor
Office in the 300 Building
956-580-5300
Elizabeth Rios, M.Ed
Professional School Counselor
TCA Member
TSCA Member
College Counselor
G-Force Sponsor
TSI Coordinator
Scholarship Coordinator
Office in the Main Building
956-580-5300
LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
The Sharyland High School Counseling Department serves as leaders and advocates by collaborating with our administrators, teachers, parents, and all stakeholders to ensure that our students' social, emotional, academic, and career needs are met. Our counseling department is a part of the Campus Leadership Team which meets on a weekly basis to discuss school wide activities, programs, and the needs of our students.
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