The Community High School Counseling Department aims to support all students in navigating high school successfully by attending to their personal, social, academic, and career goals. We strive to help students build self-awareness and discover their individualized path following graduation. We offer group and one-on-one counseling to support students in navigating personal challenges; selecting courses that align with their post-secondary goals; searching for and deciding upon best-fit college and/or career opportunities; removing barriers to ensure full access to post-secondary institutions; and locating community resources to succeed in high school and beyond.

Need A Transcript?

Ann Arbor Public Schools requires that all transcripts must be requested electronically through Parchment. Transcripts for current students are free up until August 1 after their graduation. After that, the cost of transcripts for alumni is $5.00. Sales tax will also be automatically applied to applicable requests, including transcripts and diplomas, in compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws. On March 28, 2026, Parchment will be getting an updated interface. Please reference the links below for guidance and troubleshooting. Reach out to us with any issues or questions!
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The following shipping rates will apply:
USPS Domestic: $2.95
USPS International: $6.00
FedEx Domestic Overnight: $35.00
FedEx International: $65.00

​Parchment Resources: ​
Enrollment/Graduation Verifications can also be requested from third party vendors through Parchment. 

*CHS Alumni, please use the correct date of attendance and/or graduation when you put in your request.  Orders will not be fulfilled if you use the date of a current student. You MUST use your correct dates of past attendance and graduation.*

Washtenaw Community College's HBCU Pathway

Helps students prepare to transition seamlessly from high school to a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) upon completion of their associate degree at Washtenaw Community College. Watch a video presentation about the program here.

Counselors

Please email Missy & Brian for the quickest response!
Missy Herskowitz: [email protected]
Brian Williams: [email protected]

Upcoming Community Events & Resources For Teens & Families

Fall Tech Support for High School Students

HS Devices ONLY - Issuance of new MacBook Air laptop
The Tech Team in partnership with HS Building Leadership Teams has already issued over 92% of the existing 9th Grader and New Student district-issued laptops through a variety of device deployments the past couple of weeks. If you are a high school student that hasn’t picked up your new MacBook Air laptop yet, please use the Calendly link below to sign-up for a date/time that works best. The goal is to get as many of the high school student laptops deployed BEFORE school starts!

High School Student Laptop Pick-Up at Balas Calendly Link

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Student Passwords - Please Read Carefully 
For Secondary Students:
  • Current student passwords have not changed from last year by design.
  • For secondary students that have forgotten their password, ITD will be offering Zoom Office Hours the first two weeks of school. ITD has offered this service the past two years, and it has been well received! The details of how this password changing process works is outlined below:

When: First Three Weeks of School (8/31-9/11)
Who: ITD Tech Team 
How :Join this Help Desk Zoom Drop-In Link between 8:00-10:00AM ONLY (daily)
Zoom Link:  Student Password Support Zoom

Process:  The staff member & student will be virtually greeted by a Tech Team member in Zoom and ushered into a breakout room to get the needed password reset handled privately.

Food and Groceries
Find FREE Food for your Family
For Staff Only: Pick up an Emergency Food Box for a Family in Need
  • AAPS Staff can pick up Emergency Food Boxes for families in need at Pathways to Success. More info here.
🍞 View more resources for Food and Groceries at bit.ly/aapsfoodhelp


Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing Resources
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Care Solace Helps Families or Staff Connect to a Mental Health Provider Care Solace is a free service that connects students, staff, and their families to care. You can use Care Solace to find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs. 

Empowered Mom (Mamá Empoderada) Group for Mothers of Young Children
  • Empowered Mom (Mamá Empoderada) is a free 10-week program for Spanish-Speaking pregnant mothers and mothers with at least one child ages 0–6 living in Washtenaw County. 
  • The program focuses on better understanding young children's needs and behaviors while encouraging self-care. 
  • Free child care and transportation are provided. 
  • Sessions run from September through November 2026. 
  • Families can CLICK HERE to complete an interest form
  • See flier for more information

Dungeons and Dragons Group for Teens Struggling with Anxiety 
  • Thrive Counseling is offering a FREE Dungeons and Dragons group for teens struggling with anxiety.
  • Sessions happen Oct 16-Nov 20 from 4:00-5:30pm at the AADL Mallett’s Creek Branch (3090 E Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor, MI 48108).
  • Space is limited and registration is required.
  • Register at bit.ly/FallDD 
  • Cost is $25 (scholarships available).
  • Learn more by viewing the Flier.
🗣️ View more resources for Mental Health at bit.ly/aapsmentalhealthhelp  


Legal Support

Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinic
  • This Clinic is for Individuals with low income (under 200% of poverty) who need legal services for a domestic Personal Protection Order (PPO) or family law issues such as divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, minor guardianship; etc., and who are not represented by an attorney. 
  • Learn more and see Clinic dates here: Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinic
🧑‍⚖️ View more resources for Financial and Legal Help here: Financial and Legal Help.


Academic and ESL Support

Free Tutoring, Reading, Writing, Math, ESL Classes: Washtenaw Literacy (age 16+)

📔 View more resources for Academic Support here: Academic Support.