***Please Note: We are currently working on creating a new website. Please continue to use this website for updates throughout the year. Communication will be sent out to all students/families when the updated website is complete and this website is discontinued.***
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!
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.*
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:
- Video - Overview of Parchment Learner Dashboard
- Video - Claiming Your Credential for Diploma Services
- Video - Third-Party Accounts - Parchment Third-Party Requestors
- FAQs
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.*
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Washtenaw Community College's HBCU PathwayHelps 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.
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Counselors
Please email Missy & Brian for the quickest response!
Missy Herskowitz: [email protected]
Brian Williams: [email protected]
Missy Herskowitz: [email protected]
Brian Williams: [email protected]
Upcoming Community Events & Resources For Teens & Families
Upcoming Events
Important Transporation Update!
AAATA The Ride's Blake Transit Center to Close - New Stop Location and Change in Route 26 & 29
Starting May 3, TheRide’s bus stops that are currently on 4th Ave. and at the Blake Transit Center will temporarily move to 5th Ave. and Washington St. This temporary relocation is due to the complete closure of 4th Ave. for street and transit improvements, as well as significant utility work.
Route 29 will be temporarily suspended during construction. Route 26, which covers the same area, will have increased frequency to accommodate this temporary change. Visit TheRide.org/BTC for information on the Route 26 schedules that will work best for Pioneer High School students and to stay up to date on the temporary closure.
Mental/Physical Health and Wellbeing
Free Medications for Eligible Individuals: Dispensary of Hope
Hope Clinic Resource Fliers: English, Spanish, Arabic.
Trinity Health Healthy Families Program
AAPS Family Resource - Care Solace
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. To ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, AAPS has partnered with Care Solace. Care Solace’s multilingual and culturally sensitive Care Companion™ team is available 24/7/365 to quickly connect individuals to community providers regardless of need. We are grateful for the grant dollars that allow us to provide this critical service to our students and families. Learn more here.
AAPS Parent Resource - Parent Guidance
We are pleased to offer a free and confidential website for families, ParentGuidance.org. This site was developed by licensed therapists who provide trusted and specialized courses, professional support and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their child. Parents can also get answers to mental health questions, especially anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, family strife and other mental health concerns. Popular courses you may want to explore are: “Parenting with a Purpose” and “Unlocking your Inner Parent Superhero.” The courses within ParentGuidance.org will provide you with tools to form stronger bonds with your children. Links to ParentGuidance.org are available from the A2Schools.org homepage and on each of our individual school websites.
Spring Giving Resources
Reminder: Pathways to Success Food Distribution 2nd Weds of Every Month
Pathways to Success does food distribution the 2nd Weds of each month on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone can stop by for the distribution.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM)
LSSCM can provide legal support for families facing the following legal issues: domestic violence, housing (landlord-tenant issues), public benefits, health care issues and more.
See website for full list of services.
Washtenaw County Family Law Assistance Clinic
Get Help with Your Finances: Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
Academic/College/Career Support
Free Tutoring from Washtenaw Literacy
Washtenaw Literacy offers free ESL, academic, digital literacy and other types of tutoring. Learn more by going to washtenawliteracy.org or by viewing the fliers below.
Tell Your Story (TYS): Literacy Support for Refugee Youth
FREE Afterschool Writing Programs from 826michigan
Transportation
Space Available Transportation
Families may continue to apply for Space Available Transportation throughout the school year. It generally takes one week to check availability after the initial student counts are conducted.
Links to bus routes for our schools are available here.
My Stop is a free desktop and mobile app that provides parents access to bus route information such as a child’s assigned bus, bus stop location and updates on the estimated time of arrival at the bus stop. My Stop allows parents and students to plan for late or on-time arrival and prevent missed pick-ups. Click here for more information and how to login.
For more information on transportation go here.
Important Transporation Update!
AAATA The Ride's Blake Transit Center to Close - New Stop Location and Change in Route 26 & 29
Starting May 3, TheRide’s bus stops that are currently on 4th Ave. and at the Blake Transit Center will temporarily move to 5th Ave. and Washington St. This temporary relocation is due to the complete closure of 4th Ave. for street and transit improvements, as well as significant utility work.
Route 29 will be temporarily suspended during construction. Route 26, which covers the same area, will have increased frequency to accommodate this temporary change. Visit TheRide.org/BTC for information on the Route 26 schedules that will work best for Pioneer High School students and to stay up to date on the temporary closure.
Mental/Physical Health and Wellbeing
Free Medications for Eligible Individuals: Dispensary of Hope
- Dispensary of Hope is offered through the Trinity Health Pharmacy – EMU Campus
- The service provides free prescription medications to uninsured individuals with household incomes at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- This program helps ensure that cost is not a barrier to essential, often life‑sustaining medications.
- Eligible patients can access a wide range of medications—including insulin, treatments for infectious disease, mental health, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, allergies/cold symptoms, and more.
- Community members may call (734) 712‑6100 to learn more or determine if they qualify.
- Please see the attached flyer for more information: Dispensary of Hope Flier.
Hope Clinic Resource Fliers: English, Spanish, Arabic.
Trinity Health Healthy Families Program
- About Healthy Families: Parents, children and teens work together as a team with a registered dietitian, exercise specialist and behavior specialist to learn and practice healthy habits. By making lifestyle behavior changes in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, family connection, sleep and screen time, participants in the Healthy Families Program take an active role in improving and preventing chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Program features include: - Fun, active movement sessions and cooking activities
- Active involvement of the entire family to support a healthy lifestyle
- Emphasis on improving the child's overall self-esteem
- Group setting for parents/guardians and kids to gain support from others
- Cost: The child's insurance company is billed for the cost of the program. If any part of the program is not covered, scholarships are available to make the program free.
- Location: Tuesday evening classes are offered in-person at the Ann Arbor location and Monday evening classes are offered virtually.
- For more information and to register: visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org/HealthyFamilies
- Questions? Contact us at 734-712-5694 or [email protected]
AAPS Family Resource - Care Solace
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. To ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you need, AAPS has partnered with Care Solace. Care Solace’s multilingual and culturally sensitive Care Companion™ team is available 24/7/365 to quickly connect individuals to community providers regardless of need. We are grateful for the grant dollars that allow us to provide this critical service to our students and families. Learn more here.
AAPS Parent Resource - Parent Guidance
We are pleased to offer a free and confidential website for families, ParentGuidance.org. This site was developed by licensed therapists who provide trusted and specialized courses, professional support and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their child. Parents can also get answers to mental health questions, especially anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicide ideation, family strife and other mental health concerns. Popular courses you may want to explore are: “Parenting with a Purpose” and “Unlocking your Inner Parent Superhero.” The courses within ParentGuidance.org will provide you with tools to form stronger bonds with your children. Links to ParentGuidance.org are available from the A2Schools.org homepage and on each of our individual school websites.
Spring Giving Resources
Reminder: Pathways to Success Food Distribution 2nd Weds of Every Month
Pathways to Success does food distribution the 2nd Weds of each month on a first come, first serve basis. Anyone can stop by for the distribution.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM)
LSSCM can provide legal support for families facing the following legal issues: domestic violence, housing (landlord-tenant issues), public benefits, health care issues and more.
See website for full list of services.
Washtenaw County Family Law Assistance Clinic
- Who qualifies? Individuals with low income (under 200% of poverty), who are U.S. Citizens or eligible immigrants, who need legal services in Washtenaw County or live in Washtenaw County, whose circumstances are related to 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.
- Clients are served on a first-come first-served basis on the last Wednesday of each month from 12-3pm.
- Meetings with attorneys are limited to one hour.
Get Help with Your Finances: Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
- This free financial counseling service is designed for all income levels.
- Get support around late rent payments and how to create emergency funds.
- The FEC staff also has a partnership with DTE and can help consumers with shut-off notices, set up DTE payment plans, and help consumers navigate other utility services.
- Learn more here: Financial Empowerment Center Brochure.
- Schedule an appointment: FEC Scheduling Page
Academic/College/Career Support
Free Tutoring from Washtenaw Literacy
Washtenaw Literacy offers free ESL, academic, digital literacy and other types of tutoring. Learn more by going to washtenawliteracy.org or by viewing the fliers below.
- In-Person Tutoring for Adults (Ypsilanti)
- Citizenship Tutoring (Ann Arbor and online)
- In-Person ESL Tutoring (Several Locations) or Online ESL Tutoring
- Tutoring for Returning Citizens (Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti)
- Reading, Writing and Math Tutoring for anyone 16+ (Ypsilanti)
- End the Cycle Offers free weekly online tutoring by U-M College Students.
- Parents can sign up their students here: www.endthecycleatum.org/students.
Tell Your Story (TYS): Literacy Support for Refugee Youth
- When: Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 PM
- Where: Ann Arbor District Library (Downtown)
- What: TYS is a University of Michigan student organization that partners with refugee families in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti to support youth in building English literacy skills.
- Through weekly one-on-one and small group activities, U-M student volunteers help kids strengthen reading, writing, and conversational confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
- Some volunteers may speak Arabic, Urdu, and Pashto.
- For more information or to get involved, please contact Sarina Hameed ([email protected])
FREE Afterschool Writing Programs from 826michigan
- 826michigan offers FREE writing programs for children 5-13.
- Learn more and sign up here: https://www.826michigan.org/programs/
Transportation
Space Available Transportation
Families may continue to apply for Space Available Transportation throughout the school year. It generally takes one week to check availability after the initial student counts are conducted.
Links to bus routes for our schools are available here.
My Stop is a free desktop and mobile app that provides parents access to bus route information such as a child’s assigned bus, bus stop location and updates on the estimated time of arrival at the bus stop. My Stop allows parents and students to plan for late or on-time arrival and prevent missed pick-ups. Click here for more information and how to login.
For more information on transportation go here.
