Counseling
Schedule Correction RequestSchedule corrections are only done for the following reasons:
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Blank period or missing course on schedule
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Course completed in summer
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Required coursework not completed in summer as planned
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SHS scheduling error (Incorrect course number, incorrect year—i.e., Spanish 1 instead of Spanish 2)
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Missing graduation requirement (seniors only
If one of the above situations applies, click the Schedule Request Form to request a meeting with your counselor. Note that all requests will be reviewed by administration, and not all requests will be granted.
Counseling Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Counseling Department
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 Mrs. Kuhlman (Google Form)
- I-Mc Sign up with Mrs. Andersom (Google Form)
- Md-R Sign up with Ms. Leyba (Google Form)
- S-Z Sign up with Ms. Hewatt (Google Form)
- College and Career Sign up with Mr. Vopalka (Google Form)
- Cross Roads Sign up with Ms. Ashby (Google Form)
Counselor Contacts
Counselors are only available during school days and school hours 7:25 AM-2:25 PM.
| Name | Contact Information |
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Counseling Secretary Regina Judah |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30012 |
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A-C Linda Cage |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30015 |
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D-H Candy Kuhlman |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30019 |
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I-Mc Jamie Anderson |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30055 jamie.anderson@aps.edu |
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Md-R Roberta Leyba |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30017 |
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S-Z Susan Hewatt |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30204 susan.hewatt@aps.edu |
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College and Career Charles Vopalka |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30011 |
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Crossroads Samantha Ashby |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30026 |
The social workers listed below assist students as assigned by their IEP.
| Name | Contact Information |
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Social Worker Denise Gallegos (E-4N) |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30157 denise.durrett@aps.edu |
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Social Worker Shirley Gallegos (E-10) |
505-294-1511 Ext. 30180 |
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.
Remind Messages
Our text messaging system for 11th and 12th grade students, parents, and educators.
Sign up by texting 81010 to the code listed below by Graduation Year and Last Name to receive important reminders and updates on:
college, financial aid, scholarships, career-related events, and more!
Class 2025
Class of 2026
A-C code: @26a-c
D-H code: @26d-h
I-Mc code: @26i-mc
Md-R code: @26md-r
S-Z code: @26s-z
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.