West Seattle HS Counseling Center
West Seattle High School's Counseling Team has over 25 years of combined experience offered to "Wildcat" students.
COVID-19 support:
School Counselors are available for support during normal school hours during the school building closure. If you need immediate mental health support, or support outside of school hours, contact:
WSHS 2020-2021 Course Catalog
Running Start Information
Since the March 11th Running Start information session was cancelled, we are sharing the PowerPoint presentation from South Seattle College. Please review and connect with your student’s counselor if you have questions about the Running Start program and whether or not it would be a good fit for you or your student.
Four full-time counselors serve all students at West Seattle High School. Student assignment with counselor is determined by the first letter of his/her last name.
Counselor alphabet designations are as follows:
A-D Annie Zhou - ayzhou@seattleschools.org - 206-252-8814
E-J Erica Nguyen - etnguyen@seattleschools.org - 206-252-8909
K-P Mallory Neuman - mlneuman@seattleschools.org - 206-252-8775
Q-Z Colette Swenson - cswenson@seattleschools.org - 206-252-8819
West Seattle Counseling Department offers each student an individualized and comprehensive high school and beyond plan including course selection, academic achievement, progress toward meeting graduation requirements, personal and social competencies, and post-secondary and career options and planning.
Westside's counselors are always looking forward to meeting with families to provide support and offer community resources.
Mission Statement:
Every student a learner; every parent a partner; every staff member a leader; every community member a mentor.