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Counseling

Counselors
Crystal Montante
Department Chair & Magnet Counselor
Contact Ms. Montante by email
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Pati Mapp
Student Last Names- A, F, J, Q, V
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Andrea Valezuela
Student Last Names- B, D, E, I, L, W, Y
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Bryan Ngo
Student Last Names- H, M, O, U, Z
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Erica Gilbert
Student Last Names- K, N, P, S, T
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Jill Hiestand
Student Last Names- G, R, X
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Sarah Valdivia
Student Last Names- C
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Debbie Elkins
Freshmen L-Z
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Clarita Rodriguez
Freshmen A-K
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Kira Rojas Esquer
College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Kira Rojas Esquer
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Alisa Aguilar
College and Career Readiness Coordinator
Alisa Aguilar
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Annette Urbina
Social Worker
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Araceli Olivas
Social Worker
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Juan Mejia
Social Worker
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Announcements

Welcome to our THMS Counseling Site, please take a look around and feel free to call us at 520-225-5125 if you don't find what you are looking for. We included some quick reference info below. Follow Us on Social Media!

Where can I get Math Tutoring? 
Click here for Zoom tutoring sessions offered online through the UA Math Department. 

Where can I get a Transcript? Transcript Request. There is a video below on how to complete this process.

Where can I find my credit status? In your StudentVUE/ParentVUE, click on the Course History tab and you will find your credit summary.

What do I do if I'm behind on credits? We now have an opportunity for all 10th and 11th graders to make up classes they have failed for free!  This program is offered before and after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. You will need to sign up through your Counselor to have this class added to your schedule.  Take advantage of this opportunity to make up classes and get caught up with your graduation requirements!

Tutoring Information
Study Smart Tutors are offering free after-school tutoring at Tucson High School. There are no drop-ins due to limited tutors. Students must have school ID. The current schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm and 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Parents must sign their students up, using the registration form.
Graduation Requirements
THMS offers Standard, GATE, Honors, Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment for English courses throughout the four years of high school. AP and Dual Enrollment can potentially earn you college credit for writing.
THMS offers Standard, Honors, Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment for Math courses throughout the four years of high school. AP and Dual Enrollment can potentially earn you college credit for math, depending on the level.
Students start taking Social Studies courses their Sophomore year with World History, followed by American History their Junior Year, and finally Governent/Economics their Senior Year. Standard, Honors, and Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment are offered for most.
THMS offers Standard, Honors, Advanced Placement, or Dual Enrollment for various Science courses throughout the four years of high school. AP and Dual Enrollment can potentially earn you college credit, so take advantage early on!
THMS offers Yoga, Physical Education, and Body Conditioning (with Coach approval 10-12 graders) that can count for your P.E. credit. Did you know you can also complete an Alternate to P.E. packet with your Counselor to earn credit through your THMS Sport/Band practice?
Fine Arts classes can be any visual or performing arts classes at THMS. Career and Technical classes (CTE) are usually vocational or trade programs we have on campus. Many of these programs (Welding, Machining, Automotive) come with State Certification to start your career right after high school.
Health is only 1 semester, you can pair it with any P.E.
Any class beyond the previous core requirements will count as an Elective. Our most popular is our World Languages so that you can be admitted to 4 year Universities.
The Civics Exam and CPR Training are AZ state requirements. Civics is usually done through your History class and CPR through your Health class. Please talk to your Counselor about completing these if you are a Senior and have not received a PASS. Click here for the CIVICS Study Guide.
Resources for Students
Student Assistance with Grief and/or Trauma Archer Teen Wellness Center
520.628.3066

Kino Teen Center Health Clinic
520.740.4600

Helping Survivors
What Does Consent Look Like?

Crisis Counseling - SAMHC
520.622.4600

Pima County STD Clinic
520.624.8272

Pima County HIV AIDS Testing & Counseling
520.791.7676

Crisis Pregnancy Center
520.622.5774

Pima County Health Dept. Family Planning
520.887.0715

Our Family Services
520.323.1708

Victim Witness
520.740.5525

S. AZ. Center Against Sexual Assualt
1-800-796-6762

211 Arizona
Information and referral service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for resources like food programs, housing options,. Utility assistance, health care, support groups, and confidential services related to physical and emotional domestic violence. 
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Intermountain Services for THMS Students
School Based Services: Collaborates with schools and families to work directly with students to address mental health and behavioral health needs to support and promote academic success. Meet with your School Counselor to complete this Referral Form.
  • individual counseling 
  • group counseling
  • skills development
  • assessments
  • crisis planning and development 
  • care coordination for comprehensive wrap around support
  • substance use
 Outpatient and Community Based Services: Through the outpatient center – IHC offers community and in-home based support services that meet families where they are to support goals set by the family. Students enrolled with school based services will have access to Outpatient/Community Based Services also. 
  • Care coordination 
  • Individual and family counseling in office or in the community
  • Psychiatric care and evaluations 
  • Medication management
  • Family support
  • Crisis management 
  • Rapid response services 
  • Intensive inpatient for substance use disorders 
  • BCBAs (Board Certified Behavioral Analysts)
  • Autism support services 
 
All IHC staff are trained in evidenced based practices and knowledgeable in Trauma Informed Care with the understanding that each family and child is unique allowing for culturally sensitive services to be provided. IHC can meet the needs of children needing support to manage a wide range of symptoms and diagnosis:
  • ADHD
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) 
  • Conduct Disorders 
  • Anxiety
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychotic Disorders 
  • Eating Related Disorders
  • Trauma Related Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders 
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