Desert Ridge Counseling Department Mission Statement: The mission of the Desert Ridge High School Counseling Department is to foster the intellectual, emotional, social, andcareer development of all students. School counselors design and delivereffective curriculum, programs and services so that all students may utilizethe tools that will enable them to be responsible and productive citizens in arapidly changing world. They help students identify their abilities andinterests, strengthen their decision-making and coping skills, and develop anapproach to life that is uniquely their own. Desert Ridge Counseling Department Vision Statement: The students at Desert Ridge High School are hardworking and goal oriented learners who graduate ready to meet post-secondarychallenges. Through a comprehensiveschool counseling program, all students are given the tools and opportunitiesnecessary for academic and personal growth. Partnerships are created between the school, families, and community tofoster educational achievement. Desert Ridge graduates are productive citizens who continually strive for success andhave a positive impact in our school and community. Follow Us On:
Counseling Services Desert Ridge Counselors provide student services based on the American School Counselor Association National Model. These services include: - Providing the school guidance curriculum, which is based on academic planning, career exploration and personal/social skills
- Individual and/or small group advisement
- Crisis Counseling
- Individual and small-group counseling--Please note that school counselors do not provide therapy. When necessary, referrals are made to appropriate community resources.
Please Start with Our Teachers During the school year, if you have a question regarding a particular class, teacher, or grade, you need to contact the teacher(s) first. You can find our teachers' contact information here: DRHS
Faculty Directory
Counselors are assigned by students last names **Please note that the counseling office is closed until July 22nd. If you call or email a counselor, you may no receive a response until after July 22nd. | 
