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Meet Our Counselors





Torres High School counselors are committed to ensuring your student has access to the best possible education. We will be working hard to help students reach their academic goals for college and career readiness when they graduate.

Contact your counselor via their e-mail address, listed below, or call (559) 416-5909

Sara Bonilla
Head Counselor

9th Grade:All Engineering and Manufacturing
11th Grade:
All Engineering 
Office Location: Front Office
sarabonilla@maderausd.org

Leticia Herrera
Counselor

10th Grade: P-Z
12th Grade: N-Z
All: Manufacturing
Office Location: H Building
leticiaherrera@maderausd.org

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Marisol Iniguez
Counselor

10th Grade: A-D
12h Grade:
A-E
All:
Engineering
Office Location: H Building
marisoliniguez@maderausd.org

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Yen Moua
Counselor

10th Grade: E-O
12th Grade: F-M
Office Location: H Building

yenkongmoua@maderausd.org

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Janette Oregel
Counselor

9th Grade: G-N
11th Grade: GE-P
Office Location: A Building

janetteoregel@maderausd.org

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Edith Verhalen
Counselor

9th Grade: O-Z
11th Grade: A-GA
Office Location: A Building

edithverhalen@maderausd.org

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Veronica Villarreal
Counselor

9th Grade: A-F
11th Grade: Q-Z and All Manufacturing 
Office Location: A Building
veronicavillarreal@maderausd.org

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Courtney Ambers
Intervention Specialist

Office Location: Career Center

courtneyambers@maderausd.org





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College Credit Opportunities





Advanced Placement

AP classes offer a challenging and stimulating educational experience for college bound students. When compared to other high school courses, AP classes often take more time, require more work, and give greater opportunity for individual growth and accomplishment. In May, AP exams are taken and scored on a 5-point scale. Most major colleges and universities recognize scores of 3, 4, or 5 for college credit. The amount of credit varies by institution. Students needing special accommodations must notify their teacher and the AP Coordinator upon enrollment in the course.

Why Take AP?
Dual Enrollment Madera Center




College & Career Readiness





California Colleges

CaliforniaColleges.edu provides students with an all-inclusive guide for their college & career paths & enables educators to track their progress.

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Scholarships





Madera Unified School District is committed to supporting students and families in exploring college and career opportunities. Below you will find information about local, state, and national scholarships available to high school students.

Non-Local Scholarships: Scholarship Bulletin

Madera Unified Local Scholarships: Seniors Only

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our local scholarship website, designed to provide incredible opportunities for senior students to apply for scholarships! This platform will feature a diverse range of scholarships tailored to various interests and achievements, making it easier for students to find and apply for funding that supports their educational goals. We believe this resource will empower our students to pursue their dreams with confidence. Seniors, you will be receiving Local Scholarship Presentation and access to the Google Classroom, Local Scholarship website in November in your Senior English Class. If you are a senior and need access, please contact your School Counselor. 

MTHS Local Scholarship 2026 Google Classroom

*ONLY Senior students with a valid Maderak12 email are eligible to submit local scholarship applications.  Submissions from parents or guardians on behalf of students will not be accepted.





GPA Calculator





How to Calculate your GPA

To graduate from high school, students must maintain a minimum overall graduation grade point average or gpa of 2.0. To figure out a current semester GPA, assign the correct points to each grade. For example, if you received an “A” in a class, it equals 4 points, “B” equals 3 points, “C” equals 2 points, “D” equals 1 and “F” equals 0. Add the total grade points earned in all of the classes together, and divide by the total number of classes to get your GPA.

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A = 41st PeriodA = 4
B = 32nd PeriodB = 3
C = 23rd PeriodA = 4
D = 14th PeriodC = 2
F = 05th PeriodD = 1
6th PeriodA = 4
± 18

18 divided by 6 = 3.0 GPA





Graduation Requirements









Transfers, Transcripts & Records





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District-to-District Transfer

Get Verified!

Provide your school information so we can ensure student records stay in the right hands!

  1. Visit Parchment.com/district-transfer-directory.
  2. Complete the validation form at the bottom of the page.
  3. You will receive an email confirmation once validated.
Request Student Records
  1. Select School.
  2. Get logged in. Reset password for first time users.
  3. Select Student Transfer File, enter in student learners’ information.
  4. Select delivery destination and complete order.

Receive Records securely
  1. Watch your email for updates.
  2. Student records sent directly to your inbox via secure link.
Save Time!

Great news! Once you’re verified by Parchment, you can use the same credentials to make requests for other districts that also use Parchment

NEED HELP? VISIT SUPPORT.PARCHMENT.COM OR CONTACT STUDENT SERVICES AT TRANSCRIPTS@MADERAUSD.ORG

If you are a Matilda Torres High School graduate or current student, use the link below.

If you are a High School and would like to request student records for a transfer, use the link below





Health & Wellness





Social-Emotional Resources
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE

Our Counselors, School Psychologists, Clinicians, and BCBA are in the process of collecting and curating social-emotional resources to support our students and families during the school closure.





National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)





Student-athletes and parents interested in NCAA Division I and Division II requirements, see the NCAA Website. It is recommended you start preparing for NCAA qualifications when you are a freshman as certain academic requirements need to be met to qualify.

Contact your students athletic coach and/or their counselor for more information.




Registration Information





New Students

Any student that needs to enroll in MatildaTorres High School needs to complete the online registration process by clicking here.  If you need assistance in completing the online registration process you can visit one of the parent resource centers or come to the front office at Matilda Torres High School.  Once the online registration process is complete and the required documents have been received you will be scheduled for an appointment with a counselor to enroll.

Maribel Zandate, Registrar
Email: Maribelzandate@maderausd.org
Phone: (559) 416-5909 Ext. 43079





California State Seal of Biliteracy





The website contains information about the California State Seal of Biliteracy program and its requirements for students. The State Seal of Biliteracy, marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school students who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. Here are examples of how a student can attain the Seal of Biliteracy.





Testing





PSAT

Madera Unified 9th and 10th grade students are scheduled to take the PSAT, and all 11th grade students are scheduled to take the SAT 2021-22 school year.  More information will be provided in Fall 2021.

The new PSAT/NMSQT includes a Reading Test, Writing and Language Test, and a Math Test. Test booklets and scored answer documents will be returned to students once received and an email will be sent out with information on how to review and interpret results.





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