From the Counseling Dept
October 2024
Counseling Dept Contacts
Need a quick answer to a simple question? The Counseling Support Staff is here to help! They are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding enrollments, concurrent course registrations, credit recovery options, Infinite Campus & Canvas support, and so much more. If we don't know the answer, we'll find it for you!
Counseling Support Staff
Christina Gandy - Counseling Secretary: cgandy@tvusd.us
Laura Ruelas - Guidance Technician (A-L): lruelas@tvusd.us
Jamie Serrano - Guidance Technician (M-Z): jserrano@tvusd.us
Amy Cleary - Registrar: acleary@tvusd.us
Linda May - Clerk: lmay@tvusd.us
Counselors
Ashley French (A-Cam): afrench@tvusd.us
Inna Peart (Can-E): ipeart@tvusd.us
Nicole Wolff (F-H): nstatewolff@tvusd.us
Paula Riesenbeck (I-Mas): priesenbeck@tvusd.us
Clarissa Fernandez (Mat-Pe): cfernandez@tvusd.us
Jaclyn Smith (Ph-Stee): jsmith7@tvusd.us
Mary Campo (Stef-Z): mcampo@tvusd.us
Michael Perales (LCAP/A-L): mperales@tvusd.us
Linda Zimel (LCAP/M-Z): lzimel@tvusd.us
Hello, Puma families! ๐พ
First semester is off to a great start!
We are here to support your students in any way we can, so here are some helpful tips and resources to make the most of first semester. Scroll to the bottom for some quick links!
Focus Area: Academics ๐โ๏ธ
Senior 1:1 Meetings
10/1-10/8: Counselors will be meeting with every senior during these one-on-one meetings. Students will have the opportunity to not only meet their counselors, but discuss what's next as they work through their final year at CHS.
AP Readiness Workshop
AP Readiness is virtual this month!
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, 09:00 AM
AP Testing Registration is now open!
Scan the QR code to access the two-step registration instructions and registration link.
Focus Area: College & Career
How to Launch - CSU Applications
10/3: Counselors will be assisting seniors who are ready to begin their CSU applications. This workshop is by sign up only. A Google Form link can be found in the student's Canvas, in the Puma Pride tile under Announcements.
Junior Calendar Presentations
10/15: Counselors will be visiting the English 11 classes to present information that every junior needs to know as they prepare for senior year and begin post-grad planning. Students who do not have an English course on campus will be invited to attend a presentation during a period of their choice.
HOBY Leadership Info Meeting
10/14: The Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership conference is coming Summer 2025. Sophomores will have the chance to hear from past CHS HOBY ambassadors about an exciting opportunity to attend the conference free of charge. Application required.
College & Career Kick Off
10/22: Students participate in a variety of college and career readiness activities. Click here to view the CCKO newsletter and read more about our event.
Post-Secondary Options Presentations
10/24: Counselors will be visiting the English 10 classes to present information to the sophomores about post-grad planning and the many options available to them.
SAT Tutoring from Schoolhouse
Registration is officially open the free, virtual SAT Bootcamps and College Admissions workshops for October.
In addition to our SAT prep and college app programs, they also offer academic, subject-specific tutoring for math, science, and other classes. Click here to learn more about their tutoring offerings.
Focus Area: Social & Emotional Learning ๐
What is SEL? Social, Emotional, Learning is a process of developing the self-awareness, self- control and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work and life success.
Our brains make โhappy chemicalsโ. Below are some of the many natural ways you can get your daily happiness.
Community Service Opportunity!
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