Counseling Home Page

This time before school starts is extremely busy as we finalize over 2400 student schedules. Please be patient and they will respond to your individual needs.

Welcome to Austin High School where everybody is somebody! We are the home of the Maroons, and our creed is Loyal Forever! The counseling team is available to support students through their high school journey to meet their academic, personal/social, as well as, college/career goals.

AHS COUNSELING TEAM MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Austin High School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive, educational program that supports the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students. As professional school counselors, we are committed to advocating for students and collaborating with parents, staff, and community stakeholders. Our goal is to prepare all students with the knowledge and skills to become productive members of an ever-changing world.

CONTACT US

Call 512-414-7231 for general information, to schedule an appointment, or to speak with the Counseling Department administrative assistant, Ruth Garcia.

HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU?

Some of the specific services offered by your counselor are listed below. In addition, additional staff are available to support a variety of specific needs, such as testing, wellness, academic support services, etc. Never hesitate to come to us first if you have a question or need direction. We are here to support you any way we can.

GUIDANCE AND PLANNING: AHS counselors work to help students develop and use the skills and attitudes needed to reach their full academic and career potential, as well as advance their personal and social growth during high school and beyond. This may include:
- guide students in their post-secondary college and career planning
- advise students in developing an individual academic 4-year plan for high school graduation
- coordinate and present developmentally appropriate guidance lessons
COUNSELING: AHS counselors are responsive to the personal concerns, challenges, and needs of students at the developmental, preventative, remedial, and crisis level. This may include:
- individual and group counseling
- intervenes in and helps remediate crisis situations
- social/emotional support
SYSTEM SUPPORT: AHS counselors coordinate with a broad network of people, resources, and services to ensure student needs are addressed.
- consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others to support student needs
- assist students and their families navigate services and resources at the school and community level
- coordinate with colleges and universities to provide information to students
- coordinate school-to-career programs

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Counselors by Alpha

A-Ce = Catherine Grant
Cf-Ga = Casey Gore
Gb-Ke = Karla Flores
Kf-Mi = Karyn Reiber
Mj-Pl = Kelly Blake
Pm-Sq = Sylvia Chavez
Sr-Zz = Stacy Haenchen

Check here for the latest updates and news from the Austin High counselors.

FALL COUNSELOR PRESENTATIONS

The counselors' presentation for seniors, as well as all "senior-specific" information, can be viewed on the College & Career webpage.

9th grade: Counselor Presentations in World Geography on 9/13-9/14. Students will complete their 4-year plan.
10th grade: Counselor Presentations in English 2 on 9/29-9/30. Students will complete their 4-year plan.

See your counselor to pre-register for the TACRAO College Fair.

MEET THE DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Students are assigned to a counselor based on the first letter of their last name. Counselors support students across ALL academies at Austin High School.

A-Ce