Counseling
Counseling Office Hours
Only submit this form if your request meets the qualifications below. Duplicate submissions will not be reviewed.
We only make schedule corrections — not changes. This policy was explained during pre-registration and is also available on page 8 and 9 of the 2026–27 Course Catalog.
We only make schedule corrections — not changes. This policy was explained during pre-registration and is also available on page 8 and 9 of the 2026–27 Course Catalog.
A schedule correction may be considered only for the following reasons:
- You completed a course in summer school
- You failed a course and need to repeat it
- You need a higher-level course in the same subject area
- You need a course to fulfill a graduation requirement
- You are requesting to level down from an AP/Honors course (space must be available
Requests will be reviewed by administration for approval.
Please note:
Please note:
- If you requested a class during pre-registration and it appears on your schedule, no correction will be made.
- We do not accommodate teacher change requests.
Contacting your SHS Counseling Team
Parents: If you need to contact your student’s counselor, please contact us by email listed below.
Students : No appointment is needed during a crisis situation. If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a peer, please see your counselor right away.
SHS Counseling Secretary Mrs. Regina Judah @ regina.judah@aps.edu
- A-C: Sign up with Ms. Cage (Google Form)
- D-H: Sign up with Mr. Hansen (Google Form)
- I-Mn: Sign up with Mrs. Anderson (Google Form)
- Mn-R: Sign up with Ms. Leyba (Google Form)
- S-Z: Sign up with Mr. Castillo (Google Form)
- College and Career: Sign up with Mr. Vopalka (Google Form)
- Crossroads: Sign up with Ms. Ashby (Google Form)
Counselor Contacts
Counselors are only available during school days and school hours 7:25 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
| Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|
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Counseling Secretary |
505-294-1511 |
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A-C |
505-294-1511 |
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D-H |
505-294-1511 |
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I-Mn |
505-294-1511 |
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Mo-R |
505-294-1511 |
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S-Z |
505-294-1511 |
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College and Career |
505-294-1511 |
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Crossroads |
505-294-1511 |
The social workers listed below assist students as assigned by their IEP.
| Name | Contact Information |
|---|---|
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Social Worker |
505-294-1511 |
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Social Worker |
505-294-1511 |
Emergency
If you or someone you are concerned about are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.
f you have a non-life-threatening but urgent mental health concern, please contact your private Mental Health provider, contact the NM Crisis line toll-free anytime 24/7/365 at 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474), or seek support with local mental health community providers.
Most agencies have virtual therapy available, just ask. Our Sandia High School Counseling staff are available during school operating hours to assist with accessing resources as you seek help.
SHS Counseling Department Mission:
To equip students with specific knowledge, skills, and guidance to help them set and achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.
Confidentiality
Information discussed with the counselor is private unless the information needs to be shared to prevent danger to the student or others. If information needs to be shared, the counselor will make every effort to let you know of the appropriate source (s) that need to be contacted. This may be a parent/guardian, administrative personnel, protective services, or law enforcement. Other shared information includes court subpoenas and communication with other professionals to better support you. Our primary responsibility is to our students, but we also acknowledge parents rights to be informed.