Counselor Corner

School counselors are credentialed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. Downey High School Counselors are vital members of the DHS educational team, trained to help students and families deal with academic challenges in schools, and personal/social situations that may impede their learning. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development, and career development. They do not work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total education program. Downey High School’s ten counselors align and work with the school mission to prepare students for 21st-century college and career success and to produce responsible, well-rounded citizens connected to our local and global community.

Downey High School Counseling Office

Counselors

Nathan Cooke

Nathan Cooke

A – BENI

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

Alan Toledo

Alan Toledo

BER – CORTEZ

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

Scott Marshall

Scott Marshall

COSS – FOKETI

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

Favela (Flores), Toni

FORD - HECK

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

Joanne Loyarte

Joanne Loyarte

HELLMOLD - LOPEZ, D

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

Diaz, Andres

LOPEZ, E - MILL

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

Lori Acosta

Lori Acosta

MIN - PAYES

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

Veronica Murillo

Veronica Murillo

PAZ - RODRIGUEZ, V

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

Susan (Ruiz) Garcia

Susan (Ruiz) Garcia

RODRIGUEZ, W - TEU

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

Ayala, Jaime

TAEV - Z

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

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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comprehensive counseling model diagram
Freshman Orientation

Freshman Orientation

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to campus for Freshmen Orientation August 5 & 6th.