Counseling

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.

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

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

Types of Support Offered during Digital Learning

Academic 

• The Digital Learning experience: Troubleshooting and Staying on Track

• 2020/21 Scheduling Questions and Changes

• 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

• 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.  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

 

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.

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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

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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

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IB PROGRAM

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

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REGISTRAR

Barbara Tansy, Registrar-Transcripts

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

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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dave Crawford, Community Service Coordinator    

dcrawford@scottsvalleyusd.org

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays

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We will be offering drop-in workshops for assistance with college applications. See the College/Career Page for Zoom link

Dates:

• 10/27
• 11/3
• 11/10
• 11/17 
• 11/19