Counseling Department

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MEET THE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Austin High School where everybody is somebody! We are the home of the Maroons, and our creed is Loyal Forever! The counseling team is available to support students through their high school journey to meet their academic, personal/social, as well as, college/career goals.

AHS COUNSELING TEAM MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Austin High School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive, educational program that supports the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of all students. As professional school counselors, we are committed to advocating for students and collaborating with parents, staff, and community stakeholders. Our goal is to prepare all students with the knowledge and skills to become productive members of an ever-changing world.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Students are assigned to a counselor based on the first letter of their last name. Counselors support students across ALL academies at Austin High School.

HOW MAY WE SERVE YOU?

Some of the specific services offered by your counselor are listed below. In addition, additional staff are available to support a variety of specific needs, such as testing, wellness, academic support services, etc. Never hesitate to come to us first if you have a question or need direction. We are here to support you any way we can.

  • GUIDANCE AND PLANNING: AHS counselors work to help students develop and use the skills and attitudes needed to reach their full academic and career potential, as well as advance their personal and social growth during high school and beyond. This may include:
    • guide students in their post-secondary college and career planning
    • advise students in developing an individual academic 4-year plan for high school graduation
    • coordinate and present developmentally appropriate guidance lessons
  • COUNSELING: AHS counselors are responsive to the personal concerns, challenges, and needs of students at the developmental, preventative, remedial, and crisis level. This may include:
    • individual and group counseling
    • intervenes in and helps remediate crisis situations
    • social/emotional support
  • SYSTEM SUPPORT: AHS counselors coordinate with a broad network of people, resources, and services to ensure student needs are addressed.
    • consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others to support student needs
    • assist students and their families navigate services and resources at the school and community level
    • coordinate with colleges and universities to provide information to students
    • coordinate school-to-career programs

STUDENT SERVICES TEAM 

Crisis Counselor 

Sherri Patton-Grubb 
512-414-7220
(Licensed Mental Health Professional)

College & Career Counselor

Brandie Cleaver
512-414-7231

Testing Coordinator & Dual Credit Contact

Diana Clawson
512-841-7288

LMHP

Jaime Escareno
Counselor Referral Required