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Counseling

Your Rincon High School counselors are here for you.
Please reach out to us if you need academic, college and career, or social-emotional support. 

School Counseling Department Office Hours are from 7:45am - 3:15pm on school days.

Whenever possible, students should see their counselors before school, after school, or during conference periods. All students reporting to the counseling office during class time must have a hall pass from a teacher or a call slip from a counselor.

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Ms. Anna Finkle
9th Grade Counselor
A-Z		 Additonal Roles:
Youth On Their Own Liaison
Mental Health Referrals		 Contact Ms. Finkle
Phone: 520-232-5717
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Jill Morgan
10th and 11th Grade Counselor
A-L		 Additional Roles:
Department Lead
ACT/AZSci Testing Coordinator		 Contact Ms. Morgan
Phone: 520-232-5618
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Christa McConaughy
10th and 11th Grade Counselor
M-Z		 Additional Roles:
PSAT/Benchmarks Testing Coordinator
Dog Therapy Group Liaison		 Contact Ms. McConaughy
Phone: 520-232-5648
Email: [email protected]
Mx. KJ Tousley
12th Grade Counselor
A-Z		 Additional Roles:
APEX/Credit Recovery Coordinator		 Contact Counselor KJ
Phone: 520-232-5723
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Jennifer Vasquez
College and Career Readiness Coordinator		 Additional Roles:
AP, Dual Enrollment, JTED, and CTE Liaison		 Contact Ms. Vasquez
Phone: 520-232-5619
Email: [email protected]
Occasionally, Rincon staff members are available after school on Wednesdays for something called Student Enrichment time. Our counseling department will also be available for additional student support. Please see our plans for these Wednesday sessions along with the Student Enrichment dates for the rest of the school year below.

Dates: 1/14, 1/28, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/13

Counseling Plans
  • Counselor KJ - Credit Recovery and Civics Testing in room 127
  • Ms. Finkle - Freshman Success and Study Skills in her office
  • Ms. McConaughy - Backpack Organization in her office
  • Ms. Morgan - CPR Testing in room 201
  • Ms. Vasquez - CCR Curriculum Activities in the CCRC
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Announcements
Welcome back from Winter Break, Rangers! Here's some upcoming events to look out for:
  • The curriculum and electives fair will be on January 13th during conference period (8:00am-8:55am) in the cafeteria. Have questions about what courses are available for you next year? Stop by and connect with amazing Rincon and University High School staff.
  • Rincon Counselors will be visiting your English classrooms the week of January 26th-30th to do course requests for next school year.
  • The JTED Showcase will be held at the Bridges Location on January 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Ms. Vasquez will be hosting a JTED "Enrollment Party" on January 27th to help students submit their applications. For more information on JTED enrollment changes this year click this link.
Academics
TUSD Graduation Requirements
To graduate from Rincon High School, students need the following courses:
  • 4 credits of English
  • 4 credits of Math
  • 3 credits of Science
  • 3 credits of Social Studies
  • 1 credit of Fine Arts/CTE
  • 1 credit of PE
  • .5 credit of Health
  • 6.5 credits of Electives
  • Pass both a CPR and a Civics Test
While a World Language is not required to graduate from high school, it is highly recommended that college-bound students take two years of the same World Language for college admissions. For seniors who are unable to fit two years of the same World Language into their schedules, there are language proficiency programs available for you to address this deficiency. Connect with Counselor KJ for more information.

Rincon Course Catalog (26-27)
View this document for a description of courses offered at Rincon High School!
Student Support Services - found in the East Library
  • African-American Student Success Specialist - Ms. Rosalind Longmire *available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Office A
  • Asian Pacific and Refugee Student Success Specialist - Mr. Hamed Isar *available TBD in Office D
  • Asian Pacific and Refugee Student Success Specialist - Mr. Bassam Mahmood *available Tuesday and Thursday in Office D
  • Asian Pacific and Refugee Student Success Specialist - Mr. Desire Ndabibonye *available Monday and Friday in Office D
  • Asian Pacific and Refugee Student Success Specialist - Mr. Alan Ton *available TBD in Office D
  • Community Mental Health Worker (Substance Abuse) - Mr. Adrian Marquez *available Monday-Friday in Office C
  • Curriculum Service Provider - Ms. Kirstin Daniels *available Monday-Friday in Office G
  • Drop-out Prevention Specialist - Mr. Jose Federico *available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in Office F
  • Mexican-American Program Specialist - Ms. Aracely Rivera Cohen *available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Office E
  • MTSS Specialist - Ms. Michelle Callahan *available Monday-Friday in Office H
  • Native American Student Success Specialist - Ms. Kristina Sheava-Craig *availabe Tuesday and Thursday in Office E
  • School Psychologist - Ms. Alexis Crawford *availabe Monday, Wednesday, and Friday remotely
MTSS vs School Counseling
Both the Counseling Department and the MTSS Department support Rincon students, but in different ways. Keep reading to learn more!

School Counselors - based on student need/request
  • Social-Emotional Support​
  • Crisis Intervention ​
  • Graduation Planning​
  • Academic Guidance​
  • College and Career Advice
  • Course Planning (Schedules)​
  • Mediations and Restoratives​
MTSS - based on teacher/staff referral
  • Academic and Attendance Concerns​
  • Goal Setting​
  • Student Observations​
  • PBIS (Fun Fridays, Ranger Rewards, Monthly Raffle, and Student of the Quarter)
Rincon High School students are encouraged to utilize all academic supports at their disposal by connecting with their teachers and counselors.

Conference Periods: 8:00am-8:55am on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in each classroom (plan with teachers to ensure availability)

After-School Tutoring: 3:15pm-4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in the library with certified staff members
College and Career
ECAP = Education Career Action Plan

The ECAP portfolio, an Arizona high school graduation requirement, is meant to guide you through the initial planning steps towards your future. If applying to college, it will also be used to help you gather the correct information, take steps to complete your applications, and differentiate you as an applicant before you even apply!

Students at Rincon complete the ECAP portfolio in their MyFutureAZ account. Students can access this through Clever. Click here for more information.

All students sign their completed final ECAP portfolio by the assigned due date in April of their 12th grade year.
Scholarship Websites: Scholarships are available to all students, in all grades! Use these websites to start your search.
Arizona Community Foundation | College Depot | CSS Profile | FAFSA | Niche | Scholarships AZ | Scholarships.com 

In-State University Scholarship Info: Scholarships available through our three public in-state universities. Tips for Completing Scholarships: 
  1. Never pay to apply for a scholarship!
  2. Make a scholarship goal, or treat it like a part time job - it can pay off! The more you apply to, the higher your chances are of receiving one.
  3. Search for scholarships for everything that makes you who you are!
  4. Edit and revise scholarship essays. Seek feedback from teachers, peers & counselors.
  5. Always ask for letters of recommendation at least 2 weeks before a scholarship is due.
  6. Make sure all pieces are completed and/or sent in by the deadline (application, essay, test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.).
Scholarships and Financial Aid - click here for even more resources
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. AmeriCorps’ members serve with more than 2,000 non-profits, public agencies, and community organizations.
American Connection Corps | National Civilian Community Corps | State and National Programs | VISTA

Explore the World Travel Scholarship
Program to assist young Americans with financial need to travel and connect with other countries and cultures! Receive funds to plan trip that includes an educational or service component.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) - Department of State
Spend the year after graduation living abroad an learning a critical language as part of a U.S. government initiative to foster international cooperation by ensuring that Americans have the linguistic skills and cultural knowledge necessary to effectively communicate.

Yes Abroad - Department of State
Spend the year after graduation living with a host family and attending a local school, YES Abroad students promote mutual understanding between the United States and the host country by forming lasting relationships with the local community.

EF Global Gap Year
Gap year students take a full academic year abroad—24 weeks of language learning, cultural deep dives, and unforgettable adventures. Start with one of EF’s curated 12-week semester programs, then keep the momentum going with a spring semester at any of EF’s 11 international language campuses.
BigFuture Career, College, and Scholarship Search
Collegeboard's site specifically designed for in-depth exploration of future careers and colleges that are the best fit for students.

Roadtrip Nation Roadmap
Share your interests and passions, and get matched with potential careers. Read/watch interviews done by students, for students, to learn about advice from professionals in fields that interest you.

Me3 ASU
Explore majors and careers that fit you interests and passions. Although this tool is unique to ASU's majors, many colleges and universities have similar majors you can use this data to then explore!

MyFutureAZ
A career exploration and planning tool that encourages exploration of diefferent career paths through a skills and interest assessment, providing information to the student on how to achieve their career aspirations.
 
Arizona Apprenticeship Program
Offers Registered Apprenticeships in various industries throughout the state. Participants can learn new trades while earning a competitive wage.

Future with Freeport - Education Forward Arizona
Provides education, training, a paid summer internship and job placement in one of six critical technical trade areas.

Job Corps
Job Corps is the U.S. Department of Labor's free, residential career training program for low-income youth (ages 16-24) that provides vocational skills, education, career counseling, and support services to help them gain employment, pursue further education, or join the military. Tucson is home to the Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center.

Republic Services - Driver Trainee Program
Apply to become a Driver Trainee and Republic Services will help you obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL). Driver Trainees will complete a comprehensive training program and be given the resources to take the CDL examination. Once you complete the program and obtain your CDL, you will be placed into an open Driver position within our Company.

Republic Services - Technical Institute
Offers paid on-the-job training, high-tech classrooms, and computer-based learning for you to work toward your technical certification tuition-free in Dallas, Texas. 

Trades Build Futures Apprenticeship Readiness Program
AZBTC Apprenticeship Readiness programs provide a free introduction to the building and construction trades, facilitating entry into the full apprenticeship programs. They offer a 6-week program in Tucson and a 4-week program in Phoenix.

Tucson Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program
Tuition-free, 4-year program to learn the technical skills to pursue a career in an electrical field. Students will both take classes and work in paid apprenticeships.
Programs, Internships, and Research Opportunities:
  • Camp Search - free, easy-to-search directory is loaded with summer camp options, information, and advice
  • Extracurriculurs.org - database of extracurriculur activites filtered by location, type, and duration
  • StandOutSearch - free database containing internships, research opportunities, and summer programs for high school students
  • Summer Youth Employment Program - summer opportunity for youth ages 14-21 who are interested in learning new skills and working in intern positions throughout Pima County
  • Pathways to Science - programs, internships, and research opportunities in STEM fields
  • Pima For Youth - year-round opportunities for students and families to explore college and career pathways through engaging, hands-on experiences
  • TRiO Upward Bound - federally funded college prep program designed to serve low-income, first-generation college students

Volunteer Opportunities:
  • Idealist Volunteer Match - online platform connecting people with social impact opportunities, acting as a hub for jobs, internships, and volunteer roles in the nonprofit sector
  • Iskashitaa Refugee Network - creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community through food harvesting and education
  • Pima County Public Library - volunteer with the libraries or view the volunteer opportunity contact list
  • Pima County Teen Court - teens gain experience as a juror, a clerk/bailiff, or a teen attorney in bi-weekly meetings (interested? just show up!)
  • Reid Park Zoo Crew - teens gain and share their knowledge of animals, conservation, and the environment while building valuable volunteer experience in a Zoo setting
  • Teen Lifeline - Peer Counselors staff the crisis hotline from 3:00pm-9:00pm every day and recieve a Life Skills Development Training.
  • Tucsontopia - selection of volunteer opportunities in local non-profits
  • Unidas Young Leaders Program - gives women and gender expansive folks ages 14-22 the opportunity to work together to engage in social justice
  • United Way of Tucson Volunteer Center - revolving selection of some current volunteer opportunities in Tucson
  • University of Arizona Early Academic Outreah - additional list of community volunteer opportunites for teens

 
Zoom with Ms. Vasquez - Email for Appointments

FAFSA Family Workshops: Drop-in sessions every Tuesday from 4-6pm on Zoom.
$ Help fund our College & Career Readiness Program $
Click the link to make your tax credit eligible donation to our Rincon High School College and Career Readiness Program 😊🎉
Social-Emotional
Tucson Database of Resources - Call 211

​Mental Health Warm Line
  • 24HR Mental Health Warm Line: Call 520-770-9909 or 1-844-733-9912
  • 24HR Central Arizona Warm Line: Call 602-347-1100
Suicide and Crisis Prevention
  • 24HR Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME" or "HOLA” to 741741 *a real person will text you back
  • 24HR Mental Health Crisis Hotline: Call 520-622-6000 or 1-866-495-6735
  • 24HR National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 or Chat at 988lifeline.org
  • 24HR Arizona Statewide Crisis Line: Call 1-844-534-HOPE (4673)
  • 24HR Teen Lifeline: Call/Text 602-248-TEEN (8336) *Text and Peer Counseling available 3-9 p.m. daily
  • 24HR Crisis Response Center: Call 520-622-6000; located at 2802 E. District Street (Ajo/Country Club)
*Algunas de estas líneas tienen la opción de seleccionar el idioma de español.

General Mental Health Support LGBTQ+
  • 24HR Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text "START" to 678-678 or Chat at thetrevorproject.org
  • Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860 *available Monday-Friday from 11am-7pm MST
  • Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th - Youth LGBTQ+ center operated by SAAF
    • Eon Youth Lounge - A safe-space program hosted at the Thornhill Lopez Center *open Monday-Thursday from 5:30-8pm
  • SAAF Anti-Violence Support Line: Call 1-800-553-9387 *available Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm
Substance Abuse
  • 24HR SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
Family Support Ayuda en Español
  • Lifeline ofrece servicios gratuitos 24/7 en Español, llame al 1-888-628-9454
Your Rincon Counseling Department does more than just academic guidance and college/career advice. We are also available for social-emotional support. All three areas matter for success in school and life, so we are here to help.

School counselors are vital educators who guide students' social-emotional growth. Our department is prepared to assist students with interpersonal relationships, stress, bullying, family troubles, self-advocacy, managing emotions, and making appropriate choices. Through individual, group, and classroom counseling, we advocate for mental health resources to ensure students are prepared for life after graduation.

Research shows that supporting students' social-emotional growth leads to better grades and learning outcomes, improved social skills and behavior, less stress and fewer problems like substance abuse, and stronger relationships with teachers and peers. We strive for this each day by helping to create a positive and welcoming school environment, and partnering with teachers, families, and community resources. 

We recognize that there are many barriers that students face when it comes to their education. Some students struggle with food insecurity, housing instability, or dysfunctional family dynamics. In our department, we have a hub for basic neccessities, whether that's snacks, toiletries, clothes, or school supplies. When our students have what they need to be successful it's much easier for them to focus on what matters most.

We are not therapists, but we are able to support students with a variety of mental health concerns. For additional support, we have community connections to help students access long-term mental health care with licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and social workers. 

Bottom line: do not hesitate to reach out to us no matter what you're going through. Just sign up on our doors or send us an email. Together we can ensure a positive learning experience for all students so that they have the support they need to succeed—now and in the future.
 
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