Counseling Overview

SVHS COUNSELING STAFF

SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
Sarah Hershey (shershey@scottsvalleyusd.org) - last names A-K (grades 9-12)

Grace Wahl (gwahl@scottsvalleyusd.org) - last names L-Z (grades 9-12)

THERAPIST:
Mike Leimbach (mleimbach@scottsvalleyusd.org)

COUNSELING & STUDENT SERVICES

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.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 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.

THE WELLNESS CENTER (NEW)

A place where students are seen and feel comfortable to grow. Learn more

Open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
(Opening date- coming soon!)

CONNECT:

Incident Report Form

Use this form to report bullying, harassment, discrimination, violence, vandalism or other safety reports on campus. This report will be read by the SVHS administration.

A Helping Hand Referral Form

To request support for a student that is struggling with mental health, physical health, basic needs (housing/food) or academic issues, please use this form.