Mission:
Cibola High School's Counseling Department strives to fulfill the Cibola High School Mission to "Motivate, Educate, and Graduate" ALL students.
Vision:
ALL Cibola High School students graduate as knowledgeable and independent, achieving their fullest potential, capable of determining their futures and attaining fulfilling careers, positively contributing to a diverse society in a changing world.
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Counseling Department
Welcome to Cibola High School's Counseling Department
Welcome! We look forward to working with all students and families at Cibola. We have included important information on this department web page and our individual counselor web pages. To view individual counselor webpages, please click on your school counselor's name (to the right, in blue).
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
As ordered by the New Mexico Public Education Department on March 27th, all APS schools have shifted from classroom learning to remote/ online learning from home for the remainder of this school year in response to COVID-19.
For more information about the APS response to this statewide order, please see the APS website at www.APS.edu.
If you or your family needs assistance regarding COVID-19, please view the list of resources: APS & Community Resources: COVID-19 (PDF).
Also, APS has created the APS @ Home Helpline: Call 768-LINK (768-5465). This is a helpline set up by APS to assist families with needs such as food, mental health, etc. To view a video explaining services: visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj2R1J4du6Y&feature=youtu.be .
If you need immediate assistance, please contact the APS District Office at 505-880-3700.
SUPPORT WHILE AWAY FROM SCHOOL
Please know that your Cibola High School counselors care about you - we are here to support our students and families. We continue to work from home, checking our work email regularly, and will reply to your email as soon as possible.
CHS Counselors' email addresses are listed on the right side of this web page. You may also access your counselor's web page and information/resources by clicking on his/her name shown in blue (on the right side of this page).
News about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) may create anxiety and concerns. If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, counselors are here to hear you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call the NM Crisis & Access Line at 1-855-662-7474 (24/7); call or text their Peer-to-Peer Warmline at 1-855-466-7100 (call 3:30pm-11:30pm; text 6pm-11pm); and visit the NM Crisis and Access Line .
The New Mexico Public Education Department sent out a memo 3/19/2020 entitled, "General Behavioral Health Resources for COVID-19," providing resources to help yourself, your family, and your loved ones. Remember, even when things feel overwhelming, there is hope and there is help. Click on the highlighted link above to view.
Please see the video resources (below) and Counseling Support Resources listed on the lower left side of this webpage.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Agora Crisis Telephone & Referral Helpline
- 505-277-3013
- 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
- Free, confidential help-line & online emotional support
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline & Resources
- 1-800-273-8255
- The Trevor Project
- 1-866-488-7386
- A national 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth
- Trevor Project’s mission is to save LGBTQ young lives and provide them support in all moments of crisis — including anxiety, worries, and uncertainty about this growing global pandemic.
- If they feel hopeless, alone, or have thoughts of suicide, please have them call the TrevorLifeline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.
- They can also connect with trained counselors every day 24/7 by texting 678-678 or via chat.
- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Addiction Resource
- 1-800-821-4357
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service - in English and Spanish - for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.
- Albuquerque Domestic Violence Resource Center
- 505-884-1241
- Dating Abuse Helpline
- 1-866-331-9474
The March-April 2020 CHS Counseling Department Newsletter shares additional important information from the counseling team. This newsletter is published every two months. It provides information about upcoming events, deadlines, opportunities, college representative visits, college fairs, scholarships, testing, credit recovery, counseling & community resources, and much more.
Please check back frequently for new and updated information.
INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
- Important dates, deadlines, and information for the Senior Class of 2020.
- Senior/Parent Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation & information presented August 29, 2019 prior to CHS Open House.
VIDEO RESOURCES
As High School Counselors we not only assist our students with academic planning but also with social/emotional health. Our team collaborated on the different "issues" that we most often hear about from our students/parents and compiled this video resource library!
SENIORS: CLASS OF 2020
Ms. Margie Mora
mora_margie@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
JUNIORS: CLASS OF 2021
Ms. Jennifer Tuttle
tuttle@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
SOPHOMORES: CLASS OF 2022
Mrs. Erin Reilly Stroka
Erin.Stroka@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
FRESHMAN: CLASS OF 2023
Mr. Eliseo Montoya
montoya_eliseo@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
RECLASSIFIED COUNSELOR (students needing to recover credits: grades 9-12)
Mrs. Lori Ryan
lorene.ryan@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
CROSSROADS SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
Mrs. Lisa Searle
lisa.searle@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
COLLEGE & CAREER COUNSELOR / DEPT. CHAIRPERSON
Mr. Joe Sena
sena@aps.edu
Spring 2020 - Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays 9:45am-11:45am & Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00pm-2:45pm
REGISTRAR
Mrs. Terry Veth
(505) 897-0110 ex: 40043
veth@aps.edu
DATA PROCESSOR
Mrs. Sherie Nielsen
(505) 897-0110 ex: 40213
sherie.nielsen@aps.edu
SECRETARY
Ms. Valerie Turrietta
(505) 897-0110 ex: 40001
valerie.turrietta@aps.edu
