Counseling

This Web site strives for prevention through education and discuses many of the most prevalent problems that occur during adolescence. There is also a 15-minute survey for parents to identify strengths and weaknesses of your teen.


This 24-hour confidential hotline is available to assist teens in coping with life’s stressors. Please call (800) 248-TEEN.

Welcome to the Guidance and Counseling Office! This page is especially for students, families, and staff members of Maricopa High School. Planning for the future is always a rewarding challenge, but it can be scary for teenagers who are about to graduate from high school. We’re providing you with a very informative manual to help students and parents learn together, the tips for making a successful transition from high school to life beyond. Please take some time to read Preparing for Life After Maricopa High School. We’ve written it especially for you.

What is this life beyond high school? It ranges over so many topics: resumes, job interviews, military, college and entrance essays, and more. For a quick glance of all the topics discussed in our helpful manual, please view the table of contents.


Guidance & Counseling Goals
  1. Educational—All students will demonstrate educational competencies to successfully function in and contribute to society.
  2. Personal/Social—All students will demonstrate competencies in effective interpersonal communication and in recognizing the contributions of self and others. 
  3. Career/Life Planning—All students will develop a personal vision of their career path and a plan for achieving their goals.

Counselors

Please meet the four counselors who are present every day and available to help students and parents prepare for life after high school.

 

Tara Roy
9th Grade Counselor
(520) 568-8100 ext 4095

Marsie Shealey, CCLS 
10th Grade Counselor
(520) 568-8100 ext 4096

Larry Veltrie, M.C.
11th Grade Counselor
(520) 568-8100 ext 4098

Stacey Youngerman, M.S.
12th Grade Counselor
(520) 568-8100 ext 4094

Teresa M. Valisto
Ak-Chin Student Counselor
(520) 568-8100 ext 4097


Scholarship and Career Info

College-bound students and career seekers alike will find the following Web sites very useful.

FastWeb

Use this free Web site to search for scholarships!  You can also use this site to search for your dream school with personalized matching against over 4,000 colleges.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook) is an excellent starting place to search for employment information on specific occupations based on data supplied by the federal government. 

CareerOneStop

In just one stop, you can find out about the general job market, wages and trends, skills and abilities required for specific occupations, and career information unique to your state. 

CollegeBoard

Find college, career, and scholarship searches all in one spot. Students and parents can utilize this site. Find out if you’re academically on track. Learn how to prepare for and take the SAT.