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ELD Student Information

Counseling Philosophy

The ELD counselor is dedicated to supporting newcomer and multilingual students in meeting SMHS graduation requirements, accessing academic and social-emotional resources, exploring opportunities both in and outside of school, and preparing for post-secondary pathways. 

ELD commitments

In addition to the San Mateo High School Counseling Commitments, all ELD students will receive the following supports that are unique to ELD students:

  1. Review of high school graduation progress
  2. Curriculum and understanding of post-secondary options, including Community College, Adult School, Military,  and Trade Schools
  3. Career Interest Profiler to deepen understanding of career opportunities and potential career fits using “California Colleges”
  4. Understanding of laws and policies that impact student achievement
  5. Information about California Driver’s and ID’s

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Contact Us

Newcomer ML Counselor (Grades 9-12)
Jonathan Lopez
jtlopez@smuhsd.org 
(650) 558-2317
Appointments: bit.ly/lopezsched