"Home of the Toros"

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

Yen Moua
Counselor

Grade 9: A – I

Grade 11: F – P

Office Location: B Building

yenkongmoua@maderausd.org

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Marisol Iniguez
Counselor

Grade 9: J – MA: All Engineering & Manufacturing

Grade 11: A – E + All Engineering

Office Location: H Building

marisoliniguez@maderausd.org

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Leticia Herrera
Counselor

Grade 9: MB – Z

Grade 11:  Q – Z + All Manufacturing

Office Location: A Building

leticiaherrera@maderausd.org

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Sara Bonilla
Counselor

Grade 10: A – F + All Engineering

Grade 12:  Q – Z + All Engineering

Office Location: B Building

sarabonilla@maderausd.org

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Edith Verhalen
Counselor

Grade 10: N – Z

Grade 12:  A – G

Office Location: A Building

edithverhalen@maderausd.org

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Janette Oregel
Counselor

Grade 10: G – M + All Manufacturing

Grade 12:  H – P + All Manufacturing

Office Location: H Building

janetteoregel@maderausd.org

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Counseling Events

Counseling Outcomes

Counseling Services

Comprehensive Counseling Plan

College Credit Opportunities

Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment Madera Center

College Planning

Financial Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Financial Aid can help you afford college! In fact, most full-time college students receive some type of financial aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) opens October 1 and must be submitted by March 2 for Cal Grant consideration.

When completing the FAFSA or CADAA, applicants no longer need to estimate income and tax information and will be able to retrieve data using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, beginning the first day the FAFSA or CADAA is available. By submitting the FAFSA or CADAA early, students will have information about their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) earlier, helping them as they go through the college application and selection process.

FSA ID


Each student and parent will need to create an FSA ID number in order to access the Federal Student Aid’s online system and to electronically sign your FAFSA application.  NOTE: Remember, do not share your FSA ID with anyone. The security of your FSA ID is important because it can be used to electronically sign Federal Student Aid documents, access your personal records, and make binding legal obligations.

CAL Grants


Cal Grant Awards are free money provided by the State of California to help pay for the cost of college.  If you are a graduating high school senior who meets academic, financial, and eligibility requirements, your child may qualify to receive a Cal Grant.

Madera Unified will electronically submit your CAL GRANT GPA verification for every senior in the district to the California Student Aid Commission so they may be considered for a Cal Grant award, but you must submit your own FAFSA to complete the application.

To learn more, visit the California Student Aid Commission website.

California State University (CSU)

With 23 campuses, CSU is the largest, most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country. Many CSU campuses have higher standards for particular majors or for students who live outside the local admission area. Because of the number of students who apply, several campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Make sure to learn about admission requirements early in your high school career. The application filing period is October 1st – November 30.

University of California (UC)

Admission guidelines are designed to ensure you are well-prepared to succeed at UC. If you’re interested in attending a UC campus, it is very important to exceed the minimum eligibility requirements in order to be a competitive applicant. University of California (UC) The freshman application opens August 1. Applications must be submitted October 1 – November 30.

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.

Request Assistance

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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.

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