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Guidance Office Staff & Appointments

Counseling Office Staff & Appointments

Counselors

  • Jana Durkan – Guidance & Oil Technology Academy Counselor (Email)

  • Lilie Murillo – Guidance & ELD Counselor (Email)

  • Tammy Sutherland – Guidance & AVID Counselor (Email)

Staff

  • Cindy Lopez – Guidance Assistant (Email)

  • Patricia Baldrich – Translator Specialist (Email)

  • Yalonda Hodges – District Registrar (Email)

 

  • Need to See a Counselor?

    If you need an appointment with your counselor, please stop by the Guidance Office before school, at lunch, or after school to schedule a time.

    Your current schedule reflects the course preferences you selected last spring. If you believe there’s an error or if you are missing a class, please make an appointment with your counselor.

    Please note:

    • Elective classes are full, and changes will only be made under special circumstances.

    • Teacher requests cannot be honored.

    • Appointments will be granted based on need and availability.

    • Continue to follow your current schedule until you meet with your counselor.

  • College Enrollment & Eligibility Requirements

    (Subject to change per TC Priority Registration)
    See your guidance counselor for more details and to obtain the procedure information sheet.

  • California Scholarship Federation

     

    Financial Aid Resources

    • FAFSA - Apply for federal student aid to help pay for college.
    • California Dream Act - Apply for state financial aid if you’re an eligible undocumented student.
    • California Student Aid Commission – Provides information on grants, scholarships, and student loan programs in California.
    • Webgrants 4 Students – Manage and track your Cal Grant awards online. 
    • Youth 2 Leaders – Offers leadership programs and financial support opportunities for youth.
    • GI Bill – Education benefits for veterans and their families.
    • Sallie Mae – Provides private student loans and college planning resources.
  • A-G Requirements (4yr University Bond)

    Diploma Requirements


    TUHSD High School Diploma Requirements (per BP 6146.1)

    • 40 credits ~ English
    • 30 credits ~ Social Science
      • World History (10)
      • U.S. History (10)
      • Government (5)
      • Economics (5)
    • 20 credits ~ Mathematics (Including one year of Algebra)
      • Algebra (10)
      • Other Math (10)
    • 30 credits ~ Science
      • Life Science (10)
      • Physical Science (10)
      • Other Science (10)
    • 20 credits ~ Physical Education (9th grade required)
    • 10 credits ~ Fine Arts
    • 10 credits ~ Practical Arts
    •   5 credits ~ College/Careers (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028)
      • (Class of 2029: College/Careers or Ethnic Studies)
      • (Class of 2030: Ethnic Studies)
    •   5 credits ~ Health
    • 80 credits ~ Electives 

    (250 Credits Total Required)

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