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Ponderosa

High School
3661 Ponderosa Road
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
Phone: (530) 677-2281
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Counseling
welcome to the phs counseling department!

welcome to the phs counseling department!

There are 4 Counselors and 5 additional Staff in the PHS Counseling Office

 

What do Counselors do?

 
Counselors are available to assist students and parents with:
  • Making appropriate decisions concerning educational and vocational objectives, school programs, and relationships with teachers, administrators, and other pupils.
  • Work with students to develop competencies in the areas of educational, personal, and vocational development.
  • Through individual and group presentations, help students select appropriate courses, plan for post-secondary education or training required to reach their career goals.
  • All students are connected to a comprehensive system of support services, activities, and opportunities at Ponderosa or within the community to help them achieve their goals. 
 

Counseling Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm 

 
The office is typically closed when school is not in session (i.e. Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, etc.).
Summer hours will be posted at the end of May.
 

To schedule a meeting with your counselor, come into the Counseling Office or Contact the Counseling Office Secretary: 530-677-2281, ext. 2225

 

Class Schedules

 
Students can log in to Aeries to view their schedule. Schedule change request forms cn be accessed HERE. These are due June 16 at 4:00pm.  You may also review the FAQ's for common questions.  If you need help accessing Aeries, please visit the link HERE.

Wellness Center

 
For an initial referral to the Wellness Center, please stop by the Counseling Office or contact your Counselor directly. The Wellness Center staff may be reached using the following email address, or you may use the following general telephone number to access the Wellness Center: (530) 280-2009 or bruinwellness@eduhsd.k12.ca.us
 

Where can I find more resources?

 
- Please use the left navigational buttons for more information or contact our office.
- We encourage you to check out the College & Career Center page.  Here, you will find many links to resources that include:
  • Grade level planning
  • College and career planning
  • Scholarship information
  • Upcoming events