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