Welcome to the La Quinta High School Guidance Office!

	Upon entering La Quinta High School every student is assigned to a guidance counselor who becomes the first source of help in planning courses, obtaining information about an educational and occupational future and in listening to whatever a student may have to discuss. In addition, all students have equal access to scholarships that are announced by the counseling staff. Each counselor is anxious to become a friend as well as a consultant. Students remain with the same counselor for their entire stay at La Quinta High School.
Counselors are assigned according to the student's last name. Ms. Ramos, Counselor (A - Hoa) Ms. Gallardo, Counselor (Hob - Nguyen, D) Mr. Tran, Counselor (Nguyen, E - Q) Ms. Fitzrandolph, Head Counselor (R Z)	Counselors at La Quinta High School are committed to providing a comprehensive guidance program. Each student and parent can expect guaranteed services as a result of the program design. The three major areas are: Guidance career units in grades 9 through 12 Responsive services providing assistance with personal situations requiring individualized help Individual and small group career and educational planning	Our Guidance Office staff is also here to help you. Ms. Bhoot, Registrar Ms. Smith, Secretary Ms. Bradley, Secretary Ms. Piper, Lunch Application Clerk Ms. Cornett, ROP Clerk

• High school course planning to meet college entrance requirements
• Opportunities to meet with college representatives on the high school campus and at the District College Information Night
• Testing Information (PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP, HSEE, CST)
• Monthly senior newsletters mailed to senior parents
  
• Financial aid/ scholarship information
• Assistance with applications, scholarship/admission recommendations
• College information appropriate to individual goals
• Regional Occupational Program advisement and enrollment
• Community college program information
• Trade, technical and vocational school information
• Military service information

• Development of a Personal Learning Plan
• Pre-enrollment orientation to include the scheduling process and graduation requirements
• Registration, scheduling, program adjustments as needed
• Achievement testing and interest inventory assessment during career units
• Test results interpretation
• Parent conferencing, parent-teacher conference arrangements
• Counseling assistance and community referral information for special needs
• Special grade reports provided upon request
• Transcripts and graduation status reports provided twice yearly