School Counselors

Welcome to the Esperanza Cyber Charter School Counseling Department! Here at ECCS, we are committed to offering all of our students the support they need to succeed in school and gain the skills needed to become successful members of society.

The School Counseling Department offers various resources and services to help support this goal for every ECCS Student. Our guidance counselors offer support with academics, social/emotional issues, and college/career planning.

9th and 10th Grade School Counselor
Robert Contreras
Phone: 267-907-6789
Email: rcontreras@esperanzacybercs.net

Schedule an Appointment with Mr. Contreras

K – 8th Grade School Counselor
Sydney Marion
Phone: 267-724-5897
Email: smarion@esperanzacybercs.net

Schedule an Appointment with Ms. Marion

11th and 12th Grade School Counselor
Krista Pelton
Phone: 215-594-5637
Email: kpelton@esperanzacybercs.net

Schedule an Appointment with Ms. Pelton

Administrative Assistant K-12 to School Counselors
Miriam Carrion
Phone: 445-246-2102
Email: mcarrion@esperanzacybercs.net

Director of Academic Supports
Morgan Baker
Phone: ‪215-253-7673‬
Email: mbaker@esp-eranzacybercs.net

Graduation Requirements:

Apply to at least one college or trade school and/or register for the ASVAB (ASVAB is only if you are considering enlisting in the Military)
Minimum 21 Credits
Complete Smart Futures requirements
Minimum 60 hours of Community Service
Meet with counselors to discuss and submit after HS plans
Satisfy one of the graduation pathways (Act 158)
Check emails, attend classes, and communicate regularly with the counselors and teachers.

Click Here for the Senior Year College Timeline

What are Credits:

In order to graduate from high school, a student would need at least 21 credits
Full year classes are worth 1 credit
Semester classes and SSP are worth .5 credits
You must have credits for the following:
- 4 English Credits
- 3 Math Credits
- 3 Science Credits
- 3 Social Studies Credits
- 1 PE/Health Credit
- 7 Elective Credits

Click Here for More Information on Credits

What is Act 158:

Act 158 describes the requirements from the state of Pennsylvania
Students are expected to demonstrate satisfactory achievement in Biology, Algebra, and Literature through Keystone assessments
There are several pathways to meet this criteria and can be found below

Which Pathway is Best for You

Understanding Graduation Pathways in Pennsylvania

Need Working Papers?

The Office of Career & Technical Education is
responsible for issuing working permits for all Philadelphia students ages 14 through 17.

Schedule an Appointment for Working Papers

They are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm via phone and email. To request an appointment, please contact them at least one day in advance. If a same-day or drop-in appointment is needed, feel free to contact the front desk or counselor directly to confirm whether a meeting is available.

Other Important Links:

Community Service Information

ECCS Records Request Forms (Bilingual)

Dual Enrollment Information