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Student Services

Our purpose is to advocate for each unique student in preparation for a productive and purposeful life.

School Counselors

Leigha Patton, ext. 5410

School Counselor for Grades 9-12, Last Names A-K
lpatton@sw.wednet.edu

Academic Support, AP Testing, Running Start, Section 504, Career/College Planning, Social/Emotional, Washington State Smarter-Balanced Testing Coordinator, InvestED fund,Graduation Requirements/Credit Tracking

Trace Prael, ext. 5412
School Counselor for Grades 9-12, Last Names L-Z
trprael@sw.wednet.edu

Academic Support, PSAT/SAT, AP Testing, Running Start, Section 504 Career/College Planning, Social/Emotional, Graduation Requirements/Credit Tracking, Sno-Isle Liaison,
Local Scholarship Liaison

If you would like to meet with your student's counselor, please call Gay Bitts, SWHS Registar & Counseling Secretary at (360) 221-6808 Ext. 5411; or the counselor directly.

Other Support Services @ SWHS

Student Support Advocate

Claire Commons ext. 5310 - Island County Mental Health
ccommons@sw.wednet.edu

Provides social/emotional support for students facing family/housing issues
and conflict, stress management skills, coping skills, school challenges, lack of attendance, crisis intervention, screening and intervention for substance use.

Student Assistant Professional

Marguerite Berg ext. 5416

Provides prevention education, mentorship, pro-social activities, individual and group sessions, education programs for parents, community involvement, and if additional services are needed can make referrals to other services.

Registrar & Counseling Secretary

Gay Bitts, ext. 5411
gbitts@sw.wednet.edu

Student Registration, High School Transcripts, Report Cards, Credits, Running Start Records,
Student Services, School Profile Reports