Counseling Newsletter
QUARTER 1
With her dedication and leadership, we know Ms. Ruiz will be an incredible asset to our school community. We are excited to see all the great things she will accomplish in this new role, supporting our students, parents, and staff.
Mrs. Beth Jones – School Counselor
Hi! My name is Mrs. Jones, and I’m excited to be your counselor this year. I’ve been working in Colton Joint Unified School District for 26 years and love helping students reach their goals.
I started my college journey at Crafton Hills College, then earned my Bachelor’s degree at Cal State San Bernardino. After that, I went to the University of Redlands, where I earned my Master’s in Counseling along with my PPS, Teaching, and Administrative Credentials.
When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband of 17 years and our three daughters. We love camping, off-roading, and being outdoors together.
I look forward to supporting you through high school and helping you prepare for your future!
Mrs. Andrea Castillo- EL Counselor
Hello, I'm Andrea Castillo, and I am your new English Learner (EL) Counselor.
My journey in advising began at La Sierra University, where I served as an academic advisor and counselor for Disability Services. Most recently, I worked as a school counselor at Grand Terrace High School.
Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from La Sierra University and a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Redlands, I am motivated to help reduce the obstacles preventing students from reaching their potential. My work is focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help them reach their full potential through continuous skill-building. I also serve as a dedicated advocate for student needs, ensuring they receive the support necessary for success.
I look forward to working with students, families, and staff to ensure every Yellowjacket feels supported, valued, and prepared for the future.
We are excited to announce our new system for scheduling appointments with your counselors!
Students and Parents are now able to make appointments by simply scanning a QR code, and completing the electronic request form.This new system is designed to make it faster and easier for students and parents to access counselors, whether it's for academic advising, college planning, or personal support.
You will find the QR code located to the right. The Code will also be posted for students and parents in the counseling office.
We are in the final stretch of our academic review meetings with seniors and their parents. These productive sessions cover a lot of ground, including credit and GPA checks, post-graduation planning, and essential deadlines for college and financial aid. We are also happy to report that we are seeing great parent participation this year.