Counselor Corner

School Counseling Vision

All students will graduate college and career ready, with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue meaningful postsecondary opportunities. They will be resilient and innovative critical thinkers who solve problems, take ownership of their choices, and contribute as self-directed, responsible citizens.

Downey High School Counseling Office

School Counseling Mission

The Downey High School Counseling Department supports every student’s academic growth, college and career readiness, and personal development. We connect students to opportunities, challenge them to grow, and help them build the skills, resilience, and confidence to take ownership of their future and succeed as responsible, globally competitive citizens.

Counselors

Nathan Cooke

Nathan Cooke

A – BATRES

ncooke@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5508

Alan Toledo

Alan Toledo

BATT – CORTES

atoledo@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5510

Scott Marshall

Scott Marshall

CORTEZ – FOOT

smarshall@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5507

Favela (Flores), Toni

Favela (Flores), Toni

FOR - HENDERSON

toflores@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5519

Joanne Loyarte

Joanne Loyarte

HELNDRICK- LOPEZ MINERO

jloyarte@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5569

Diaz, Andres

Diaz, Andres

LOPEZ OSORIO - MORALES

andrdiaz@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5521

Lori Acosta

Lori Acosta

MORALES GOMEZ- PINA

lacosta@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5511

Veronica Murillo

Veronica Murillo

PINEDA- ROMERO, C

vmurillo@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5512

Susan (Ruiz) Garcia

Susan (Ruiz) Garcia

ROMERO, D- TELIZ

suruiz@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5315

Ayala, Jaime

Ayala, Jaime

TEP- Z

jaiayala@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5509

DHH COUNSELOR

Downey Unified’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program provides specialized services and support to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing access their education and thrive at school. The DHH Counselor bridges the DHH program and school counseling teams to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and personal needs while helping prepare them for college, career, and life beyond high school.

Enriquez, Alexis

DHH Counselor

aenrriquez@dusd.net
(562) 869-7301 x5551

Resources

A-G Requirements
To enter a CSU or UC, students must complete the A-G course requirements.
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Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students are required to earn a certain number of credits in different courses of study.
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Grade Level Course Request
A list of courses available for each grade level.
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Community Service
Students who perform a certain number of community service hours can learn a distinction at graduation.
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Future Vikings
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Senior Brag Sheet
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Schedule Changes/Dropping Courses
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Transcripts
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Tutoring
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Work Permits
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DHS Counselor Corner October 2026

DHS Counselor Corner October 2026

Downey High School October newsletter featuring revised caseloads, important dates, and scholarship application information.

Kick Off the Year Strong: Attendance Matters

Kick Off the Year Strong: Attendance Matters

Regular attendance is important for learning, building friendships, and emotional growth. Resources are available for families facing challenges that impact their student’s attendance.