Counseling Program
The Palos Verdes High School Counseling Department is dedicated to supporting each student’s growth, ensuring a positive and well-rounded high school experience. Guided by the National Standards of the American School Counseling Association, counselors focus on students’ academic success, college and career readiness, and their overall well-being.

Students are assigned a counselor by last name and stay with that counselor throughout their high school years, building strong, personalized relationships and consistent support.

PVHS promotes a college-going culture starting in freshman year, offering comprehensive post-secondary planning. Counselors guide students through various pathways, including community colleges, four-year universities, military service, and other opportunities, helping students achieve their individual goals.

Professional Development
Counselors engage in ongoing professional development annually. These include but are not limited to:

• Attend the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Conference providing current and best practices for the counseling profession
• Attend the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Counselor Conferences for updates to university campus, application, and admissions information
• Attend the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) Conference for updates about college counseling and admissions on a national landscape
• Participation in the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) ASCA Academy Two-Year Program utilizing the ASCA National Model of a comprehensive school counseling model. PVHS goal: Apply for RAMP: Recognized ASCA Model Program