Alternative Education Programs
Independent Study - On-site Continuation - Opportunity
Independent Study is a program designed to help students be successful in school during outstanding circumstances. If you are considering applying to this program, please first consult your counselor as there are certain restrictions and considerations that must be addressed beforehand. If you have an IEP, please consult both your counselor and your case carrier before applying so they can go over the details of the requirements.
Reminder: For IS and STIS applications, wet signatures are required. Individuals MUST come in and sign in person.
2026-27 HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
| ALPHA (all grades) | COUNSELOR | EXT. | |
| A | Ms. Makeba Hale (Head Counselor) | x371 | mhale@avhsd.org |
| B - Corr | Mrs. Tameiko Cockrell | x373 | tcockrell@avhsd.org |
| Cors - Gl | Mrs. Lori Fimbres | x372 | lfimbres@avhsd.org |
| Gm - Ki & NCAA | Ms. Megan Powell | x369 | mpowell@avhsd.org |
| Kj - Me & PSA | Mrs. Angela Robertson | x379 | arobertson@avhsd.org |
| Mh - Pr & AVID | Mrs. Cynthia Mesler | x374 | camesler@avhsd.org |
| Ps - Sm | Ms. Emelie Quintero | x370 | equintero@avhsd.org |
| Sn - Z & EL | Mr. Jose Gonzalez | x381 | jigonzalez@avhsd.org |
INDEPENDENT STUDY - OSC & OPPORTUNITY STAFF
| CLASS | TEACHER | EXT. | |
| Independent Study | Jeff Robertson | x326 | jrobertson@avhsd.org |
| On-Site Continuation | Frank Tremonti | x401 | ftremonti@avhsd.org |
| Independent Study | Esaul Viramontes | x355 | eviramontes@avhsd.org |
| I.S. CLERK: Tamara Walters twalters@avhsd.org Ext. 653 | |||
| ADMIN: VP Collin Brown cbrown@avhsd.org | |||
If you need assistance, please call our IS Clerk, Tamara Walters, at 661-538-0304 Ext. 653