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Coffee with the SGHS Counselors event big hit with families
At their very first “Coffee with the Counselors” event, San Gabriel High counselors were thrilled with the turnout. “Our hearts are full,” SGHS counselor Maritza Cha said. “We were so happy that 25 Matador families showed up in the rain on a November morning, engaged and asking amazing questions.”
For the hour-long 8:45 am November 7th event, SGHS counselors sent invitations in three languages to parents/guardians to ask them to coffee to learn what counselors do all day and to review graduation and A-G Progress requirements. Along with the coffee, translators were on hand. The SGHS Dream Center supported the effort by offering their room for the meeting.
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Parents met with SGHS assistant principal of counseling, Rene Relagado; counselors Devin Vergo, Solinet Wong, Maritza Cha, Elaine Jong; and school community coordinators Binh Tran, Beatriz Macias, and Ann Huynh. Counselors told parents how they support students through their classroom lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. Their goals are to reinforce the home/school partnership, explore and develop career interests, and manage student academic success.
In addition to the presentation, the counselors gave parents worksheets, including the A-G College Planning worksheet and the CA Four Systems of Higher Ed descriptions of CC, CSU, UC and Privates. They also shared informational about SGHS’s PTSA and the CalKids program for students and families.
The next Coffee with the SGHS Counselors is slated for spring 2023, date to be announced. Families can check the SGHS website or the SGHS Counseling website: tinyurl.com/sghscounseling
Parents were as pleased by the gathering as the counselors. The parent of 11th grade student Emily Recinos captured the sentiment of many with the feedback, ”Thank you for opening up these sessions. Much needed."
The first ever Coffee with the Counselors hosted by San Gabriel High counselors drew a crowd of engaged parents despite the rainy November morning. Another session is planned for spring 2023.
