Counseling Services
Welcome Thunderbolts! Thornton counselors are available by phone, email and meetings by appointment. Please scroll down to learn more about Thornton's counseling program and to see a list of our helpful resources for students and families.
Counseling Staff
Jamie White 8th Grade
Office
Phone Number: (510)793-9090 x58180
jwhite@fusdk12.net
Monday - Friday 8:00 am -- 3:00 pm
Mark Banez 7th Grade
Room 20B
Phone Number: (510)793-9090 x58120
mbanez@fusdk12.net
Monday - Friday 8:00 am --3:00 pm
Suzanne Ayriss, Transition Counselor 8th to 9th grade for special programs
Room 20C
Phone number: (510)793-9090 x58520
Google Voice# (510) 457-1286 -- voicemail on after 3:30 pm and on weekends
sayriss@fusdk12.net
At Thornton on Tuesday and Wednesday, and every other Monday
Academic Counseling
¨ Make six year plans
¨ Promotion status checks to include grades and testing
¨ Assist students and families with short-term action plans through our Student Study Teams (SST’s)
¨ Conferences with students, teachers and parents
¨ Assist students with course selections during registration
¨ Assist with transition of 6th graders to 7th grade and 8th graders to high school
¨ Parent Nights
¨ College entrance requirements reviewed with all students annually
¨ Referrals to intervention programs and academic support resources
¨ Conferences with identified At Risk students and parent
¨ Guidance in study skills, organization, and time management
¨ Evaluate all new students’ records when entering school for proper placement in classes
¨ Referrals for alternative educational placement as needed
Personal Counseling
¨ Orientation for incoming students
¨ Referrals to social service agencies
¨ Crisis counseling
¨ Parent conferences and student appointments upon request
¨ Small-group counseling on a variety of topics
¨ Conflict resolution
¨ Anti-bullying classroom presentations
Career & College
¨ Classroom presentations
¨ 7th and 8th grade planning and making a six year plan
¨ Goal setting
¨ UC/CSU/Private University/Community College/High School information
¨ Career exploration activities
¨ Promote college-related programs and events
Where else can I get help?
Alameda County Child Protective Services | (510) 259-1800 |
Alameda County Mental Health | (510) 795-2434 |
Al-Anon/Al-Teen | (510) 276-2270 |
Alcoholics Anonymous | (510) 839-8900 |
California Youth Crisis Line | (800) 843-5200 |
Fremont Fire/Police Department | 911 |
Fremont Hospital (CPC) | (510) 796-1100 |
La Familia Counseling Services | (510) 881-5921 |
The Parent Project | (510) 574-2148 or (510) 574-2100 |
S.A.V.E. (Shelter Against Violent Environments) | (510) 794-6055 |
Second Chance | (510) 792-4357 |
Teen Parents Program—Cal-SAFE (F.U.S.D.) | (510) 657-9155 |
Tri-Cities Health Center | (510) 770-8131 |
Youth & Family Services | (510) 574-2100 |
Poison Control | (800) 876-4766 |
Rape Crisis Line (Fremont) | (510) 845-7273 |
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County Text Hotline | TEXT SAFE TO 20121 |