Counseling

Updated Counseling News

Many things may feel overwhelming at this time, but together we will get through this. While school is closed for preventative measures, we will remain available for support. Please count on us to help you through this difficult time. School counselors are professionally trained to support students and parents through moments of crisis and we hope that you reach out to us if you are having feelings of anxiety or stress. This new school format may be a source of negative feelings especially for students who already struggle with academic and mental health challenges. We will be proactive in reaching out to these students and will be in constant communication with teachers regarding their student’s academic progression and overall mood.

SVHS School Counselors - Availability and Office Hours

Email during Digital School Hours: 9am - 12:30pm (Monday - Friday)
To make an individual appointment: email counselors

Google Hangout: 1pm - 3pm (Monday - Friday)

“Office Visit” Google Hangout Options: Video, Audio or Text Chat

Sarah Hershey (MA,PPS), A-K
shershey@scottsvalleyusd.org

Christie Danner (MA, PPS), L-Z
cdanner@scottsvalleyusd.org

Types of Support Offered during the School Closure

Academic

The Digital Learning experience: Troubleshooting and Staying on Track
2020/21 Scheduling Questions and Changes
Summer School Referrals and Credit Recovery Programs
Graduation Requirements and Academic Plans

College and Career

College Admission Requirements: Academic and ACT/SAT testing
College Research
Naviance
Seniors: Making college decisions, understanding financial aid awards and applying for scholarships.
Juniors: Virtual college research, SAT/ACT testing, and planning for senior year

Social and Emotional

Feelings of isolation
Maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends
Support for anxiety, stress and depression
Social media and news consumption health

We are all in this together, and we all need to work together to be flexible, understanding, and supportive of one another in light of these extremely difficult circumstances. Please make an extra effort to be kind to yourself and to others. Social isolation can be very difficult psychologically, and for your own sake and that of others it’s crucial that you find ways to reach out and stay connected to people who sustain you. SVHS will be working on ways to create a sense of community while we’re physically separated. Our priority is for you all to be well during this time and we will continue to be here for you as a resource. Please do not hesitate to make contact with us, we are looking forward to hearing from you!

Crisis Lines

Local 24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line	Toll-free: 1-877-663-5433 (ONE LIFE) Serving Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties for over 50 years
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline	Call 800-273-TALK (8255) Chat service and other information: Go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line	Text HELLO to 741-741 Other information: Go to www.crisistextline.org
The Trevor Project	Text START to 678-678 1-866-488-7386

Counseling & Student Services 2019-2020

As your student navigates through their high school career and the major developmental changes associated with adolescence, they may experience some challenges that require support. The SVHS Counseling Department is here to help. School counselors support students in their academic and social/emotional development. Our goal is to guide all students through these milestones in a healthy and positive way. We are advocates with a shared philosophy of providing equal access and opportunity to all of our students in a safe and rich learning environment at SVHS.

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Sarah Hershey (MA,PPS), A-K
shershey@scottsvalleyusd.org

Christie Danner (MA, PPS), L-Z
cdanner@scottsvalleyusd.org

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm
Academic Intervention: Plan SST and 504 meetings. Oversee school programs for students at-risk.
Academic Planning: 4 Year Plan, Scheduling, and Student/Parent Presentations
College and Career Readiness: Naviance and college planning guidance and support
Social/Emotional: Promote social competence, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution. Assess and refer to appropriate intervention programs to support student’s social/emotional or behavioral needs.

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPISTS
Please contact administration or school counselors for information or referrals.

Mike Leimbach, Licensed Therapist
michaelleimbach@comcast.net, 831-428-3600
Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30am to 12:30pm; Thursdays 8:30am to 12:30pm

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND PLANNING
Amy Paul, College and Career Center Advisor
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10 am -1:45 pm
apaul@scottsvalleyusd.org

IB PROGRAM

Dave Crawford, IB Coordinator
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
IB Scheduling, IB Questions/Concerns
dcrawford@scottsvalley.org

REGISTRAR

Barbara Tansy, Registrar-Transcripts

btansy@scottsvalleyusd.org
Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dave Crawford, Community Service Coordinator

dcrawford@scottsvalleyusd.org

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Ginger Riggins, School District Nurse
Tuesdays 8:30- 3 pm
griggins@scottsvalleyusd.org

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Paul Lopez, School Resource Officer (SRO)
plopez@scottsvalleyusd.org