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.
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.
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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
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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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
Regular attendance is important for learning, building friendships, and emotional growth. Resources are available for families facing challenges that impact their student’s attendance.
Tech With Purpose: Not All Screen Time is Created Equally
Active and passive screen time are different. We encourage families to limit passive screen time as much as possible.


