Counseling
The counseling office provides assistance with academic counseling including: graduation requirements, college entrance information, study skills, scholarship and financial aid information.
The counseling office is open during school hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located in the Media Center. Students are encouraged to seek counseling during their lunch hour whenever possible and parents are welcome to call with any questions they may have regarding their student's academic progress. There is also a career center available in the Media Center to assist students in making decisions regarding career options, college major exploration and college searches as well as resume building and interviewing techniques.
The Counselor is also available to help students with personal issues and social development within the limits of the Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
Please contact the counseling office for any further information or questions you may have at (916) 928-5353, extension 228.
Mrs. Marchant-West
Natomas Charter School Counselor
Student and Family Resources
Specific College Information
General College Information (college matches, college requirements. etc.)
SAT/PSAT/ACT
Federal Financial Aid
Scholarship Information
Mental Health
- California Youth Crisis Line: 1-800-843-5200
24-hour crisis counseling, information and referrals for youth and families
- Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
Toll free 24 hours/7 days per week
- Diogenes: 1-800-399-7177
Teen Information Line for counseling, workshops and support groups
NCS Career Center Information
The website we use for the NCS Career Center is: www.bridges.com. This is a free service for Natomas Charter School Students and contains many valuable interactive tools for High School planning, College planning and Career planning with the ability to build a complete portfolio for each student. It is accessible from anywhere with Internet access!
In order for your NCS student to be able to access this service they must see their counselor to attain a password.
The Career Center itself also contains information on various colleges, careers, as well as scholarship and financial aid.
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