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Counseling

Counseling Department

 

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! The La Cueva Counselors are here to help you with your Social, Emotional, Academic and College/Career needs. Our alpha Counselors serve students based on the first letter of your last name and we have two specialty Counselors who serve all students. Do not hesitate to reach out for assistance. 

Crisis Support

If you or someone you know are in crisis, please do not hesitate to ask for help. If it is an emergency, please call 911. 

If it is not an emergency and during school hours (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm), please come directly to the front office and talk to a staff member. If it is after school hours, please call the NM Crisis Line at 855-662-7474 or text the word HOME to 741741.

Counselor Websites

Ms. Grado - Last Names A-C
Mrs. Ulibarri - Last Names D-Hi
Mrs. Burgess - Last Names Ho-Me
Mrs. Garcia - Last Names Mi-Sa
Mrs. Goodman - Last Names Sb-Z
Mrs. Chandler - College and Career Readiness Counselor
Mrs. Loidolt - Crossroads Counselor

 

Upcoming Events


10/23 at 11:30am - University of Colorado Boulder Visit - Sign Up Here
11/12 at Lunch- NMSU Visit in Concourse

Mission Statement

The Professional School Counselors at La Cueva High School provide a comprehensive counseling program addressing academic, personal/social, and career development so students are prepared to lead fulfilling lives and contribute at the highest levels as productive members of society.

Confidentiality

Information discussed with the counselor is private unless the information needs to be shared to prevent danger to the student or others. If information needs to be shared, the counselor will make every effort to let you know of the appropriate source(s) that need to be contacted. This may be a parent/guardian, administrative personnel, protective services, or law enforcement. Other shared information includes court subpoenas and communication with other professionals to better support you. Our primary responsibility is to our students, but we also acknowledge parents' rights to be informed.

See Something Say Something

Below is a link you can use to anonymously report harassment, mistreatment, bullying or non-urgent safety concerns or bullying. The La Cueva Administration will review this form and work to resolve the situation. If you would like to share your name with us, you can and that will allow us to gather more information if necessary and/or follow up with you.

If this is an immediate concern of imminent danger and it is during school hours, please come to the office to report the threat immediately. If it is after school hours, please call 911.

Report something here

School Profile

La Cueva High School Profile

Counseling and Therapy Resources

The following brochure was created to provide families with resources for counseling and therapy. It is important for students and/or families to research services to find out about insurance and cost and to find a right fit for your needs.

Counseling Referral Resources

Crisis And Access Line

  • Call for support and Resources
  • 1-855-662-7474
  • Toll Free 24/7 All year 

Peer to Peer Warmline

  • Call or text to connect with a peer
  • 1-855-466-7100
  • Call 3:30pm - 11:30pm
  • Text 6pm - 11pm

NMConnect App

Call, text, and access mental health resources
NMConnect Website

Contact Information

Krista Soto

Mrs. Krista Soto
Counseling Secretary

505-823-2327 x33002

Salma Grado

Ms. Salma Grado
Last Names A-C

Bernice Ulibarri

Mrs. Bernice Ulibarri
Last Names D-Hi

Leslie Burgess

Ms. Leslie Burgess
Last Names Ho-Me

Justine Garcia

Mrs. Justine Garcia
Last Names Mi-Sa

Megan Goodman

Mrs. Megan Goodman
Last Names Sb-Z

Debra Chandler

Mrs. Debra Chandler
College and Career Readiness
Counselor (all students)

Christine Loidolt

Mrs. Christine Loidolt
Crossroads Counselor (all students)

 

Ms. Pam Benavidez
Registrar

Your contact for transcripts, 
new student registration, and withdrawals

Twitter

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Transcript Request

If you need a transcript, click on the icon below to find out how to place an order through our new online system Parchment.com

Order My Transcript

NCAA Information

Thinking of playing a sport in college? You need to register with the NCAA. Have questions? See your counselor or Mrs. Chandler.

NCAA Clearinghouse website