WELCOME TO THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The Counseling Department at Baldwin Park High School believes all students can achieve and succeed. We have professional staff that are here to make it happen. Our goal is to provide each student with the proper tools for success, not only in high school but for their future beyond BPHS. We take a proactive approach with interventions to meet academic, personal/social, and emotional needs of each student. The BPHS Counseling Department adheres to the standards and best-practices set forth by the American School Counseling Association to implement a comprehensive and data-driven school counseling program.
Services offered:
- Individual support and small group guidance lessons in academic, personal/social, and career domains
- A safe school environment in which we promote high levels of student learning
- College and career readiness for all students
- Serve as a liaison between students, families, and community agencies
We pride ourselves in all of the resources we offer, and understand that at times it can be difficult to know where to go for support. Please read through our available resources and if you have any additional questions please contact us.
CONTACT INFORMATION
COUNSELORS
COUNSELORS
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Hugh van der Linden
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Head Counselor
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Deborah Anderson
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Counselor,
Education Specialist
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Monica Corona
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Counselor
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Denise De Robles
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Counselor
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Ruby Solorzano-Guerrero
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Counselor
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To make an appointment to see a counselor, please contact
the counseling secretary based on your student's last name.
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Maria Gutierrez
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A-L
x 87416
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Vanessa Blancas
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M-Z
x87339
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COUNSELING SUPPORT STAFF
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Andrea Mendiola
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Counseling Technician
Ext. 87417
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Lupe Falls
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Career Center Technician
Ext. 87430
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Dianna Lopez
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Registrar
Ext. 87422
Fax 626-608-3830
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Role of School Counselor
School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.
School counselors help all students:
- apply academic achievement strategies
- manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
ASCA, 2022
Transcript Requests
Current students: please contact your counselor
Former students:
Click HERE to complete our Transcript Request Form. : (parchment link)