Academic Counseling

The Counseling Department at MacDonald High School, located in the Welcome Center, includes three Counselors, our Counseling Secretary, our College and Career Center Advisor, and the Registrar.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Students are assigned to a counselor based on their last name to ensure consistent and personalized support throughout high school.

Meet Your Assigned Counselor

Last Names: A-Gi
669-369-4423
lgradiska@scusd.net

Last Names: Go-O
669-369-4450
dazuela@scusd.net

Last Names: P-Z
669-369-4488
rmendoza@scusd.net

How to Make an Appointment

Student Drop-In Hours

Counselors are available for student drop-ins before school, during lunch, and after school.

Schedule a Student Appointment

Students may request an appointment by:

Stopping by the Counseling Office, or
Emailing the Counseling Secretary

Counselors make every effort to meet with students within 1-3 school days of a request, or as soon as possible if the student indicates they are in crisis.

Schedule a Parent/Guardian Appointment

Parent and guardian drop-in meetings are not available. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in advance. To meet with your student's counselor, contact our counseling secretary by phone or email, or click the button below to request an appointment.

Request an Appointment