At Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School, we provide our students with support and guidance informed by faith throughout their high school experience. Our counselors work with students individually, helping them build the resilience, skills, and confidence they need to lead purposeful lives.

Academic Counseling for High School Students

Each student is assigned a dedicated counselor starting in ninth grade, with whom they design a personalized academic plan. Working with the same counselor throughout all four years of high school enables students to build a trusting relationship and receive consistent guidance, while counselors develop a deeper understanding of each student's strengths, interests, and goals.

This plan aligns every course selection to ensure students meet both graduation requirements and University of California A-G admission standards. Counselors provide guidance on course selection, college preparation, and career planning, while monitoring academic progress and addressing challenges.

Our high school counseling team reviews these academic paths every semester, to ensure every student feels supported as their goals and passions grow and change.

College Counseling for High School Students

College preparation at Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School is a multi-year journey that builds confidence and reduces the stress often associated with higher education. Our counseling team establishes age-appropriate milestones for each grade level.

Freshman and Sophomore Years	Students focus on building strong study habits, understanding transcripts, and exploring meaningful extracurricular activities.
Junior Year	The focus shifts to standardized test planning for the SAT and ACT, organizing university research, and creating preliminary application lists.
Senior Year	Counselors provide direct, individual support as students finalize college choices, write application essays, request transcripts, and secure teacher recommendations.

To keep this extensive process organized and transparent, we utilize MaiaLearning as our central planning platform. Students use this system to research global universities, manage active applications, and request secondary documents.

Career Counseling for High School Students

We help students look beyond just finding future jobs to discovering their true vocations. Using Maia Learning's career tools, our students take interest assessments that reveal their natural strengths and connect them to potential professional fields.

This early insight helps young learners view their futures through the lens of purpose and service. It also gives practical direction to their current studies, allowing each student to select relevant electives and target colleges with strong programs in their specific areas of interest.

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Mental Health and Behavioral Support

At Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School, we care deeply about your child's emotional well-being and mental health. To support their personal growth, we have on staff a behavioral and mental health counselor who provides clinical care on campus.

Our mental health program is designed to help students navigate the daily realities and unique pressures of teenage life. We offer short-term individual counseling to help students resolve personal, social, or academic challenges. Additionally, our counselor introduces social-emotional practices that teach healthy stress management and positive coping skills.

A Safe Space: Students can access confidential emotional support without worrying about its impact on their academic tracking or scheduling.
Family Partnership: When a student requires long-term therapeutic care, we work closely with parents to provide trusted community referrals to external clinical professionals.

Meet the High School Counseling Team

Our counseling department is composed of credentialed specialists. We ensure that every family has a direct line of communication to an advisor who understands their child's unique journey and can provide timely, personalized support.

We pair each student with a dedicated counselor based on their last name, giving families a consistent point of contact.

Samantha Sanchez	M.A., PPS	School Counselor / Registrar	Last Names: A – Lee	[email protected]
Stephanie Williams	M.Ed., PPS	School Counselor / Registrar	Last Names: Lef – Z	[email protected]t
Rizza Sarmiento	M.Ed., PPS	Behavioral & Mental Health	All Students	[email protected]

Our academic advisors hold master's degrees and state-issued Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credentials, qualifying them to manage academic tracking, college counseling, and official records. Rizza Sarmiento, our behavioral counselor, is also a licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).

Why Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School

Built on the compassionate legacy of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, our mission is to walk alongside students at every step of their development.

We surround our students with the faith, mentorship, and individualized care they need to excel in academics, arts, and athletics. It is this unwavering support that drives our exceptional outcomes.

Because our students feel secure and encouraged to challenge themselves intellectually, they achieve remarkable results, including a 100% college acceptance rate and earning over $2.5M+ in scholarships for the Class of 2025.

Whether competing in our 12 CIF sports programs or connecting with our global network across 28 countries, we uplift our students so they can step confidently towards reaching their goals.

This holistic encouragement prepares them to lead with purpose and faith, opening doors to top-tier universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, UCLA, and USC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic High School process transcripts and college application materials?

A: We use the MaiaLearning platform to manage university research and deliver official transcripts electronically. The platform connects with the Common Application using our school CEEB code: 380870.

Q: What mental health services are available to students on campus?

A: Our on-site Associate Marriage and Family Therapist provides short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional guidance. We also coordinate with parents to recommend external clinical professionals for long-term therapeutic needs.

Q: How many community service hours do students need to graduate?

A: Every student must finish at least 80 hours of verified community service before graduation. The counseling office provides a list of approved service partners to help students fulfill this requirement.