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:
- Review of high school graduation progress
- Curriculum and understanding of post-secondary options, including Community College, Adult School, Military, and Trade Schools
- Career Interest Profiler to deepen understanding of career opportunities and potential career fits using “California Colleges”
- Understanding of laws and policies that impact student achievement
- Information about California Driver’s and ID’s
Coming up!
Contact Us
Newcomer ML Counselor (Grades 9-12)
Jonathan Lopez
jtlopez@smuhsd.org
(650) 558-2317
Appointments: bit.ly/lopezsched
