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United South High School

Counselors Corner 9th Grade

USHS 9th Counselors Corner

Mission Statement

To implement a comprehensive school counseling program, promote student success through academic achievement, promote prevention and intervention activities to provide a safe and nurturing environment, provide social/emotional and career development, and increase student admittance and success in institutions of higher learning.

Important Counseling Links:

Meet the Counselors

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Sandra Andrade
9th Grade Counselor A – L
sandrade@uisd.net

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Miriam Chapa
9th Grade Counselor M–Z
miriamc@uisd.net

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Cristobal Casso
Early College Counselor
ccasso@uisd.net​​​​​​​

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Hector Gutierrez
Substance Abuse Counselor
hgutierrez@uisd.net 

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