Helpful Links:
You can also text the NM Crisis & Access Line at 1-855-466-7100 from 6 pm to 11 pm everyday.
Reach NM is a new way for students to reach out to someone at CYFD. You can text CYFD 24/7 at 505-591-9444. You can remain anonymous or give your name. You can reach out to report suspected abuse or to get information on community resources.
AHA Professional Counseling Department
Students are assigned to a counselor based on grade and last name. Please see our team directory below. We have set up alternative phone numbers where we can be reached during virtual learning.
9th Grade
A – L: Mrs. Marlina McCall
Google Voice: 1-505-357-0004
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. McCall
M - Z : Ms. Rachel Ochoa
Google Voice: 1-505-750-1831
Click here to schedule a meeting with Ms. Ochoa
10-12th Grades
A to C: Mr. Connor Lucero
Google Voice: 1-505-738-3502
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mr. Lucero
D to Ha: Mrs. Melissa Gilpin
Google Voice: 1-505-750-0087
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Gilpin
He to Ok: Mrs. Sarah Schmidt
Google Voice: 1-505-433-7240
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Schmidt
Ol to Pl: Mrs. Melissa Gilpin
Google Voice: 1-505-750-0087
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Gilpin
Po to Re: Mr. Connor Lucero
Google Voice: 1-505-738-5302
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mr. Lucero
Ri to Z: Mrs. Brennan Bowman
Google Voice: 1-505-398-4992
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Bowman
College and Career
Ms. Jana Villegas
Google Voice: 1-505-750-0823
Click here to schedule a meeting with Ms. Villegas
Mrs. Leticia Montano
Google Voice: 1-505-750-7202
Click here to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Montano
If you’re feeling alone and struggling, you can reach out to :
The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or
NM Crisis and Access Line at 855-662-7474
Option 1: Peer Tutoring
Google Meet: kitznhmvrj
REMIND: @3h89k23
Voice number for Mr. Rincon: 505-750-3174
Monday and Wednesday from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm
Option 2: After School Tutoring by AHA Teachers
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday at 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Students need to join by 2:45 pm to receive help.
- 1. Math
- 2. Bilingual Math
- Join here
- 3. Spanish
- Join here
- 4. Social Studies
- Join here
- 5. English
- 6. English Language Development
- Join here
Options 3: Online Resources
ATF Dial-a-Teacher: Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:00pm. Just call 344-3571 or email
UNM High School Tutoring: caps.unm.edu Click on “High School Tutoring” to get virtual tutoring!
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library System: You will need access to a computer and current library card.
CNM: APS students may go to any CNM campus ACE (Assistance Center for Education) lab with their school ID and be able to get tutoring support. Website will list times and dates each lab is open.
Sparknotes: Students can get support under the heading “sparknotes” and then check out “other content” from website to obtain content review on a variety of subjects
Khan Academy: Students can watch descriptive and informative videos demonstrating or teaching a huge variety of topics. The categories are categorized by grade level and subject area.
Counselors can provide support in the following domains:
Academic Development:
- Failing grades
- Studying/ test taking strategies
- Trouble in class
- Post-secondary selection
- Test score reviews
Career Development:
- Career awareness/exploration
- Interest inventories
Personal/Social Development:
- Self-harming behaviors
- Problems at home
- Peer conflicts
- Self-esteem
- Anger management
- Substance use concerns
AHA Counseling Mission
The Professional School Counselors at Atrisco Heritage Academy High School are dedicated to provide a comprehensive school counseling program to ensure personal/social, academic, and career development. We strive to provide a safe learning environment committed to achievement, high standards, accountability through collaboration with administration, parents, and community members so all students succeed as productive members of society.
AHA Counseling Vision
The vision of the AHA School Counseling program is to empower all students to reach their fullest potential through academic, personal/social, and career goals. We seek to promote a holistic approach to overcoming barriers by addressing school, home and community issues for the enrichment of the individual student. We appreciate diversity and effectively use empathy and encouragement to maintain cultural awareness of self and others.
STUDENT RIGHTS
Confidentiality:
Information discussed with the counselor is private unless the information needs to be shared to prevent danger to the student or others. If information needs to be shared, the counselor will make every effort to let you know of the appropriate source (s) that need to be contacted. This may be a parent/guardian, administrative personnel, protective services, or law enforcement. Other shared information includes court subpoenas and communication with other professionals to better support you. Our primary responsibility is to our students, but we also acknowledge parents rights to be informed.
Benefits:
Your counselor may assist you with an increased understanding of the issue (s) that have been brought to the counseling office. You may also feel better having discussed the issue (s) with someone who can help resolve your concern.
Risks:
We want to help you, but there are no guarantees in counseling. You may feel some anxiety discussing certain issues with your counselor. This can be caused due to challenging your thoughts/ feelings in ways that may be uncomfortable, or new to you.
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Ms. Michelle Rael
- michelle.rael@aps.edu
- 505.243.1458 (ext. 60153)
- Counseling Center
Things our counseling secretary can assist you with….
- Schedule Print Out (New Students ONLY)
- Unofficial Transcript (Grad Profile)
- Grade Check Forms
- Report Card
- Name Not On Roster
- Work Permits
- Summer School Information
- CEC Information
- Ecademy Information/Payment
- Parent/Student View
- ACT/SAT Waivers
- Laptop Checkout
