Mission Statement: 

The mission of the School Counseling Department is to advocate for all students. Our programs are designed to ensure equity and access to services so that every student is challenged, empowered and supported to achieve his/her maximum potential.
​Based on American School Counseling Association (ASCA) , the purpose of the school counseling program is to create a healthy student learning environment by assisting students in establishing academic, career , and personal/social goals.The standards serve as a framework in the development of measurable student competencies.

Vision Statement:

The Desert Hot Springs High School Counseling department seeks to empower all students to reach their maximum potential by creating a healthy learning environment and assisting students to develop academic, career, and personal/social goals.

Meet your Counselors

**ATTENTION STUDENTS: Our course change options for this term are currently CLOSED. Please make appointments with your counselor to discuss concerns.**

Counselor - 
​Ms. Williams
Alpha: A-C

Counselors -
​Mr. Rodriguez
Alpha: D-I

Lead Counselor - 
​Mrs. Espinoza
Alpha: J-M

Counselor - 
​Mrs. Sims 
Alpha: N-R

Counselor - Ms. Everett
Alpha: S-Z

Counselor On Special Assignment  (COSA) - Ms. Mazo
English Learners/Homeless & Foster Youth

Google Classroom Access 

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Connect with your Counselors on Social Media

Counseling Support Services

Mr. Palmer
Career Guidance Specialist

Mr. Phalen
Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Mrs. Leyva
​Registrar