Counseling Staff
Name
Position
Email
Casey, Amy Counselor - Last Name Alpha: Cart-F Email Amy Casey
Garcia, Amber Clerk Counselor Email Amber Garcia
Kemp, Claudine Counselor - Last Name Alpha: G-HiÌý Email Claudine Kemp
Lopez, Alex Counselor - Last Name Alpha: Ho-Ma Email Alex Lopez
Nute, Kevin Counselor - Last Name Alpha: A-Carr Email Kevin Nute
Perez, Leila Counselor - Last Name Alpha: Smo-zÌý Email Leila Perez
Poling, David Counselor - Last Name Alpha: Po-SmiÌý Email David Poling
Spurlock, Kelly Counselor - Last Name Alpha: Mc-Pl Email Kelly Spurlock
GPA Exemptions
GPAÌýExemption Sign UP
Due no later than -September 2nd at 4 p.m.!
- GPAÌýExemptions are for 11thÌýand 12thÌýgrade ONLY. Ìý
- You must have at least a 7.00ÌýGPAÌýtoÌýexemptÌýa course.Ìý
- You may onlyÌýexemptÌýa course NOT needed towards graduation requirements.Ìý
- GPAÌýExempted Course Grades WILL still be posted on the transcripts, just not factored into theÌýGPA.Ìý
- You can ONLYÌýGPAÌýexemptÌýtwo courses per semester. (A thirdÌýexemption may be granted in a semester for band, choir, orchestra or athletics if applied to the double block of the course.)Ìý
Transcript Requests
- Transcript Request:Ìý
- Other Records Requests (Immunization Records / VOE):
Scholarships
- AISD Scholarship bulletin
- Most Valuable Elk: MVS Flyer for HS Counselors 2026 (1) Due November 12, 2026
- MLK Essay Contest 26-27 Due 5pm Friday, Nov 13, 2026.
- '27 Terry App Info
UTA Terry Application 27 Due January 15, 2027 - The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter Scholarship Info Sheet - due Jan 22, 2027
Application: The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter Scholarship Application - due Jan 22, 2027 Due January 22, 2027 - 2026-2027 Arlington Woman's Club ScholarshipÌý- due February 15, 2027
- Greater North Dallas Business and Professional Women's
Club
Counselor Intro Letter 2027 for (GNDC).
GNDBPWC 2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Due March 15, 2027 -
Guidance Lessons
8th Grade Guidance9th
(opens in new tab)Student and Parent Academic and College/Career Resources
AISD College Night Flyer 2026
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON MAVERICK ACTIVITIES CENTER 500 W. NEDDERMAN DR.
FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATIONS 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. 7:15 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.
COLLEGE FAIR 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M

- TCC Student Recruitment and Outreach Flyer
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Make an appointment to get help from a Go Center mentor at:ÌýÌýarlingtongocenter@gmail.com
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Grad Requirements
Registration
Student and Parent Teen Health Resources

- Mental Health May 2025 English Calendar
- Mental Health May 2025 Spanish Calendar Mental Health May 2025 English Calendar
- Ask a Therapist Live Apr 16 2025
- HEART Resource Guide City of Arlington Assistance 2025
- El Tosoro Grief Camp
- Coping with emergencies
- Ðǿմ«Ã½ is partnering with ParentGuidance.org to deliver monthlt webinars deveoped by licensed therapists.Ìý These series will be virtual, interactive and is designed to help parents and caregivers support students.
- FREE THERAPY - AISD CARE CLINIC (referral required, contact counselor to begin)
- FREE THERAPY - Logos IOP Scholarship Program for Mental Health Help

- Fentanyl Infographic 23-24
- Vaping flyer
Social Media Links
- Instagram counselingcolts
Summer School Information
High school students have multiple opportunities to earn course credit and prepare for future success. Registration for these opportunities opens May 3rd.
Click HERE for information.
Recommendation Letters:
Many scholarships and colleges require students to submit a recommendation letter. Please make sure to provide your counselor at least one week to fulfill a recommendation letter request.Ìý You must provide your counselor either this or a copy of yourÌýresume.
Verification of Enrollment (VOE)
Verifications of Enrollment can be ordered by contacting your Attendance Clerk. You may reach your attendance clerk by calling the main school line at 682-867-8100.Ìý Please allow 24 hours to process the request.
Forms
Forms for currently enrolled students including, Social Security forms, child support letters, housing forms, insurance forms and records for immigration/deferred action/dream act are all done in the Main Counseling Office and require 24 hours to process. If you have questions, please call 682-867-8133
Information on recovering lost credits
Students that have previously not passed a required course for graduation have multiple ways in which that credit can be redeemed. Students can work in Credit Recovery either during school or after school, depending on the child’s schedule.Ìý This is an online computer program that allows students to make up work from missing six weeks.Ìý Another option for redeeming lost credit is summer school.Ìý Summer School registration opens in May.Ìý Further information will be announced though the class Canvas pages.
Records for Former Students
AISD campuses do not keep copies of diplomas or records. Former students can order records from Records Management online by visiting www.aisdtx.scriborder.com. If you need to order a replacement diploma, contact the Main Counseling Office at 682-867-8133
College and Career Readiness
Our department is available to provide support to all students in efforts to explore and pursue college and career opportunities. In alignment with the vision and goal of AISD, we aim to ensure that 100% of Arlington High students graduate prepared for college, career and citizenship.Ìý Each student is able to access Xello through his/her ClassLink Account.Ìý Xello provides students with various Career Interest Surveys and College Exploration to help students begin to set goals for the future.
Counselor Visits
Students can see a counselor for any reason from academic, college and career support to social emotional support. We are here to advocate for our students and to be your support system at school.Ìý If you would like to see us, please email us or come by the counseling office with a pass from your teacher.


