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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April 2026 News
Welcome to the April edition of the DHS Counselor Corner! It has been a busy season at Downey High School as we welcome our future Vikings and help our current students prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Link to PDF version of the newsletter. Future...
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2026 Early College Information & Application
Are you ready to jumpstart your college career while still in high school? Downey High School (DHS), in partnership with Cerritos College, is thrilled to announce the Early College Program! This unique opportunity is designed for motivated students who want to earn...