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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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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Freshman Orientation
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to campus for Freshmen Orientation August 5 & 6th.
Counselor Corner Newsletter | May 2026
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From Clues to College: Downey High AVID Takes on “The Bronco Quest” at Cal Poly Pomona
DHS students visited Cal Poly Pomona and embarked on a selfie scavenger hunt. Check out the photos!