Meet Your School Counselor

Shana Pink

Welcome to the Lancaster STEM Early College High School Counseling Department!

The Lancaster STEM Early College Counseling Department advocates for equitable access to educational opportunities while preparing all students for success in college, careers, leadership, and lifelong learning through a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program.

Our mission is to empower every student to achieve academic excellence, develop social-emotional wellness, and prepare for success in college, careers, military service, and life. Through collaboration with students, families, teachers, colleges, and community partners, we provide a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs and the American School Counselor Association National Model.

Shana M. Pink

Email: ShanaPink@lancasterisd.org

Phone: (972) 218-1861 ext 1861

Office Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Appointments may be scheduled through email, teacher referral, parent request, or student self-referral.

Counseling Services

The counseling department provides support in the following areas:

Academic Success

  • Graduation planning

  • Four-Year Plans

  • Dual Credit advising

  • Study skills

  • Time management

  • Academic interventions

  • Credit recovery guidance

  • Progress monitoring

College Readiness

  • College applications

  • FAFSA/TASFA assistance

  • Scholarships

  • College admissions

  • SAT/ACT information

  • College visits

  • Associate degree planning

  • College transition support

  • Career assessments

  • Career exploration

Social Emotional Wellness

  • Individual counseling

  • Small groups

  • Crisis intervention

  • Conflict resolution

  • Stress management

  • Mental health referrals

  • Grief support

  • Character education

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all Texas Foundation High School Program requirements along with Lancaster ISD graduation expectations.

Students should meet with the counselor at least once each semester to review:

  • Graduation credits

  • Endorsement completion

  • Associate Degree progress

  • Dual Credit completion

  • College readiness benchmarks

  • Post Secondary Readiness

Early College Program

Lancaster STEM Early College students have opportunities to:

  • Earn college credit while in high school

  • Complete coursework toward an associate degree

  • Engage in leadership development

  • Receive academic coaching from Dallas College Success Coach 

  • Participate in college success seminars at Dallas College

School Counseling Calendar

Fall

  • Counselor Guidance Lessons 

  • Dallas Promise Program 

  • Four-Year Plans

  • College Application Workshops

  • College Fair

  • Financial Aid Night

  • FAFSA Kickoff

  • SAT School Day

Spring

  • Scholarship Workshops

  • Course Selection

  • TSI Testing

  • Career Day

  • Decision Day Celebration

  • Senior Exit Conferences

  • Graduation Preparation

Resources

Student Resources

  • Transcript Requests

  • College Applications

  • SAT & ACT Registration

  • Dallas Promise Program

  • FAFSA

  • TASFA

  • Scholarships

  • College Board

  • Khan Academy

  • Xello 

Parent Resources

Parents are encouraged to partner with the counseling department by:

  • Monitoring high school and college courses grades

  • Attending parent meetings and campus informational meetings

  • Participating in FAFSA events

  • Reviewing graduation plans annually

  • Supporting college planning and post-secondary plans 

Crisis & Mental Health Resources

Students experiencing emotional distress should immediately contact:

  • School Counselor, Shana Pink

  • SEL Counselor, Meca Anderson  

  • Campus Administrator, Ashley Tippit 

  • Campus Administrative Assistant, DeAnka Chism  

Emergency:
Call 911 for immediate emergencies.

National Crisis Support:
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule an appointment?

Students may email the counselor, send counselor Remind message, or visit the administrative assistant office.

How do I request my transcript?

Submit the online transcript request through Parchment 

When should seniors complete FAFSA?

Students should complete FAFSA or TASFA as soon as it opens during their senior year.

How often should students meet with their counselor?

At least once each semester, with additional meetings as needed.

Contact Us

Lancaster STEM Early College High School

200 E. Wintergreen Road

Lancaster, Texas 75146

Phone: (972) 218-1861

School Hours:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Counseling Office Hours:
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.