A Place to Start - Welcome

Counseling Staff (L to R) - Alexxa Craton, Bre Goetz and Jose Torres 

MEET THE THS COUNSELING STAFF

Bre Goetz: Ms. Goetz has been a counselor at THS since 2015. She graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a degree in Liberal Studies and multiple-subject teaching credential but had always dreamed of becoming a high school counselor. After receiving her masters degree in school counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University, she worked for 4 years as an Intervention Counselor at San Gabriel High School in LA county working with at-risk students. Prior to her start at THS, she spent 3 years as an Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts at Cal Poly SLO counseling and advising college students in 17 different majors. Longing for more time with her kids, Ms. Goetz made the difficult decision to leave college counseling and return to the high school setting which has proven to be a great decision. In her free time, she loves riding around SLO on her electric bikes with her wife and three kids, Cora, Grey and Nell.

Alexxa Craton: Mrs. Craton has been a counselor for TUSD since 2017. She has worked at TES, VES and now THS. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Child and Family Psychology. After receiving her PPS credential and masters degree in educational counseling, she worked in LA as a school counselor for a year, followed by an additional 6 years at Monte Vista Christian High School in Santa Cruz. In her free time, you can find her trying to expel the endless amount of energy of her three young boys by going to the beach, water park, and sports practices.

Jose Torres: Mr. Torres is our new counselor at THS as of 2022. He is a native from Atascadero and is excited to be back home in his dream career, which has always been counseling. Mr. Torres graduated from UC Merced with a Bachelor's in Psychology and minor in Public Health. He then continued his education by moving to Bakersfield, CA. He spent 3 years as a College Peer Advisor for Bakersfield College while he finished his degree. After graduating from CSU Bakersfield with a degree in Educational Counseling, he began his counseling career in KHSD for a year before moving to THS. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his dog, traveling to new places, and playing video games!

Kaitlin McFarland: Kaitlin McFarland is the new counseling technician at THS for the 2022-2023 year. She is a central coast native who graduated from CSU Chico with a bachelors in Social Science. She enjoys working with students at all points of their academic journey. She previously worked in the student service department at Cuesta College as enrollment and counseling support staff. She spends her free time enjoying the outdoors climbing and hiking and also exploring the world with her two young children.

COUNSELING SERVICES

The THS Counseling Department provides a variety of services including but not limited to; personal, social, career, and academic counseling. We can reached by phone, email or student drop in. Contact us to set up an appointment.

PSAT AND PRE-ACT

PSAT Waiver

CUESTA COLLEGE FOR THS SENIORS

Stay tuned.

TEST PREPARATION FOR THE SAT AND ACT

The KHANACADEMY has teamed up with CollegeBoard for FREE SAT Practice at KHAN ACADEMY - SAT

SAT/ACT workshops and tutoring sessions are offered year-round from College Road Tutoring and Consulting. College Road Tutoring and Consulting is a local business and Templeton Chamber of Commerce Member College Road also offers various summer "College Bound Student" workshops. Please call for dates and availability (805) 441-6908 or visit site

Cal Poly may be offering a 6 week online test preparation courses through Continuing Education and University Outreach. For more information go to: www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu or call (805) 756-2053.

Revolution Prep may also be offering SAT/ACT test preparation locally during this academic year. Call 1-877-738-7737 or go to www.revolutionprep.com

Students in 10th and 11th grade should take the practice tests in the fall. The PSAT is administered in October and the Pre-ACT is given in November every year. Freshman can sign up if space is available. Students who take these practice tests receive their results, the questions, and information on how to improve. The test fees typically range from $15-$20 for each exam. Purchase availability begins in September of each year through the online store or in person in the THS ASB office. Click here to purchase online:Templeton Online Store

Templeton High School Code: 053500

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

To request a transcript, click on a link below:

Transcript Request Form (Google Form Online)

Transcript Request Form (Printable Version)

Questions? Email Laurel Hanson, lhanson@templetonusd.org

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

SLO HOTLINE: 800-783-0607

Hospice SLO County

www.211.org

Need help? Dial: 2-1-1

SLO Crisis Text Line: Text 'Hello' to 741-741

Community Counseling Center: 805-543-7969

Transitions Mental Health Assoc.: 805-540-6500

Gay & Lesbian Alliance (serving all LGBTQ+ community): 805-541-4252

THS Counseling Department

Jose Torres, Counselor
jtorres@templetonusd.org
805-434-5830
Students with Last Names A to F

Bre Goetz, Counselor
bgoetz@templetonusd.org
805-434-4115
Students with Last Names G - M

Alexxa Craton, Counselor
acraton@templetonusd.org
805-434-5883
Students with Last Names N - Z

Laurel Hanson, Registrar
lhanson@templetonusd.org
805-434-5893
Transcripts, Student Records, Scholarships

ON SITE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Kat Moores: Kat is our new student support counselor at THS as of 2024.