Modesto City Schools Counselors support teaching and learning by assuring that all students achieve academic success and develop life skills through the acquisition of academic, career, and personal/social competencies, which will prepare them for meaningful participation in a diverse, changing world.

Resources & Additional Information

• Cal Grant (Apply Here)

• California Dream Act (Apply Here)

• FAFSA (Apply Here)

• MCS Scholarship Bulletin

• Merced Automatic Admission Program (MAAP)

Modesto City Schools must provide equitable access by actively eradicating structural and institutional racism and systemic inequities to close achievement, opportunity, and access gaps that exist within our district. We are committed to understanding the individual circumstances and needs of our students, their families, and our staff. We will serve in a way to create equitable outcomes and ensure respectful environments that embrace and empower each individual recognizing that diversity and inclusion of every gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, gender expression, family configuration, (dis)ability, and ethnicity leads to a thriving and just community. MCS is ultimately responsible for the success of our students and will be held accountable to the community.

6 Equity Task Force Recommendations

1. Analyze Grading Policies & Course Offerings

2. Conduct Equity Audits

3. Increase Teacher Diversity

4. Analyze Teacher Placement

5. Improve Communication with Parents of Color

6. Develop Trust Through Improved Customer Service
   

If you have questions about foster youth and related educational supports in Modesto City Schools, please contact one of the following:

Tony Lomeli
Senior Director, Student Support Services
Lomeli.T@mcs4kids.com
(209) 574-1600

Stephanie Orona
Foster Youth Specialist
Orona.S@mcs4kids.com
(209) 574-1600 

The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal law that helps support students experiencing homelessness. Modesto City Schools is here to assist and ensure that every McKinney-Vento student in our district has access to the education and support they need.

 If you have questions regarding students in a transitional living situation/homeless and related educational supports in Modesto City Schools, please contact one of the following:

Tony Lomeli
Senior Director, Student Support Services
Lomeli.T@mcs4kids.com
(209) 574-1600

Margarita Castillo
Homeless Youth Coordinator
Castillo.M@mcs4kids.com
(209) 574-1600

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System:

The Say Something Anonymous Reporting System enables students to anonymously report an issue 24/7/365 through an app, hotline, or website when they see a classmate who is at risk of harming themselves or others.

How To Submit An Anonymous Tip:

• Submit A Tip Through A Secure Website

• Call The 24/7 Crisis Hotline Counselors At 1-844-5-SayNow

• Download The Mobile App At Google Play Or Apple Store 

• Request Follow Up Information On The Tip You Submitted

Many are feeling a variety of emotions including fear of the unknown, anxiety, and sadness. There are an array of resources to help support emotional and mental health. These resources include newspaper and magazine articles, coping skills, steps toward mindfulness, etc. If you or someone you know is struggling, please offer this as help.

Stanislaus County Behavioral Health:   Stanislaus County residents can call the Warm Line at (209) 558-4600 when they are:

• Having a hard time making it through the day - but are not in a crisis

• Needing a caring listener to provide effective feedback to help explore options

• Wanting some support, assistance and resources toward recovery

This is a mental health consumer-run program providing non-crisis intervention, offering peer support, referrals, and shared experiences of hope and recovery.

On-Site Peer Support and Warm Line services are offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (209) 558-4600 and are funded by Stanislaus County Behavioral Health.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Suicide Prevention staff are committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

Phone: 1-800-273-8255

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text “START” to 88788

For additional resources, please visit our Social Emotional Support webpage.