School Counseling Department

Welcome to the Counseling Department!

Each Mira Costa student is supported by a dedicated School Counselor throughout all four years on campus. Our counselors provide holistic, proactive guidance that nurtures every student’s academic, college/career, and personal and social growth.

In addition to ongoing support from their assigned School Counselor, all students also meet at least once a year with our College & Career Center counselors to explore post-secondary options and plan for their future goals.

School Counselors' Role at Mira Costa

Our school counselors provide academic, college and career, and social-emotional support to all Mira Costa students and families.

Academic Planning & Scheduling

Provide individual scheduling and counseling for currently enrolled students
Provide individual scheduling for incoming freshmen at MBMS and Hermosa Valley
Develop four-year plans with every freshman and update them with students as needed
Conduct quarterly grade/credit checks
Guide alternative methods to earn a high school diploma and college requirements
Assist with 8th-grade transition into the high school

College Application Support

Complete secondary and mid-year reports required for college applications
Write letters of recommendation for their students
Act as liaison between Mira Costa and colleges regarding student applications
Attend UC and CSU conferences annually to provide updated information to students

Student Support & Advocacy

Facilitate parent/teacher/student meetings and Students Study Teams (SST) as needed
Attend SARB (Student Attendance Review Board) meetings

Provide personal crisis counseling, including referrals to outside agencies as needed
Collaborate with special education case carriers
Collaborate with MBPD/School Resource Officer