Counseling
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
Mondays 8:30 am - 3:30 pm & Thursdays 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
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
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Lisa Tripp, School District Nurse
Tuesdays 8:30- 3 pm
ltripp@scottsvalleyusd.org
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
Paul Lopez, School Resource Officer (SRO)
plopez@scottsvalleyusd.org
Senior Parent Night:
September 19th, 6 pm, SU
Paying for College Night
October 3rd, 6pm, SU
Slide Presentation
Freshmen Parent Night:
October 2nd , 6pm, SU
All student workshops will be held starting 6th/7th period until 4pm in room C109 (Dewey). Drop in anytime.
Dates:
- T 10/15 1:30-4:00pm
- M 10/28 1:11-4:00pm
- T 11/5 1:30-4:00pm
- T 11/12 1:30-4:00pm
- W 11/20 12:00-4:00pm
