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Counseling Info

Counseling Staff

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Counseling Staff
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Name (Click on Name for Email) Dial (650) 595-0210 and the extension below: Phone
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DePaoli, Tammy Head Counselor  30090
Abelt, Irma School Registrar 30095
Chamorro, Yvonne Guidance Information Specialist 30097
Calpotura-Wagner, Cielo Intervention Counselor 34310
DeSpain, Elizabeth Guidance Information Specialist 30096
Dominguez, Connie Counselor 30094
Ibarra, Maria Counselor 30098
Ledesma, Matthew Counselor 30088
Miller, Kimberly Counselor 30091
Rasor, Nina College and Career Assistant 33100
Smith, Julia Counselor 35004
Torres, Theresa Counselor 30092
Vernon, Kristin Counselor 30093
Yokomura, Ross Counselor 30099


Mental Health Resources

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Suicide Prevention Hotline https://988lifeline.org/ or dial 988
Grief Counseling Hotline 1-800-656-4673
Rape Trauma Services 24-hour Hotline 650-692-7273
Care Solace link for free mental health support
Adolescent Counseling Services  free adolescent support
Academic Support Center free tutoring in the Carlmont Library

Anti-Hate/Anti-Bullying Resources
https://sanfrancisco.adl.org/
Registration for 2023-2024 classes for current students

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Registration for 2023-2024 classes for current students
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An email was sent to each student's school email account (ID#@seq.org) 
with an individual appointment date and time.
 
 
Juniors 11th - February 7th - March 3rd
Sophomores 10th - March 6th - March 24
Freshman 9th - March 27th - April 21st
 
 
 
During this appointment, students will review their 4-year plan and request courses for the next school year with their counselors. These appointments are also posted outside the counseling office and students can contact their counselor if they have questions.
 
If parents or your student have any questions regarding these courses or would like to request a change you must do so before May 22nd through the Online Information Update (OIU), courses requests will be changed if a room is available. 
 
If the student is eligible for summer school, the tentative summer courses will be included in the confirmation email. Summer school space is limited.  A final confirmation with more information will be sent out in May.
 
 
 
Course Selection

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The Course Catalog is published to assist parents and their high school students in educational planning and course selection. Guidance is given for course selection, grading interpretation, meeting college admission requirements, and for completing graduation requirements. Special education is described. Schooling alternatives are listed. Guidance services are outlined. The whole purpose of the Course Catalog/Program Planning Handbook is to offer a single source of information about each high school so that families can make informed choices.
 
All students are also asked to use the Weekly Class Homework Averages form and Time Management Worksheet to gain a better understanding of the workload specific to their class schedule for the coming year. Please contact your Guidance Counselor for any questions regarding scheduling.
 
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Registration for ALL new Students 

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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS November 15th, 2022. 

All registrations are done electronically. Enroll HERE

For more information, email Registrar -Irma Abelt at iabelt@seq.org.

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 Open Enrollment is now closed, visit  Sequoia Union High School District. for more information.
 
Required Documents for Registration
  • 4 Proof of residency (Parent/Guardian legal ID, 3 Address Validation) 
  • Parent/Guardian ID 
 Immunizations Required for enrollment: 3 Dtap, 4 Polio, 2 MMR, 1 Tdap, 2 Varicella or History of Chickenpox
  • Transcript (current 9th-12th) or 8th-grade Report Card (if incoming 9th for next school year)
  • Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Withdrawal Grades (if transferring mid-semester during the current school year, 9th-12th grades)
  • Copy of recent IEP or 504 Plan(required if the student is in Special Education)
 
All 9th-grade students without reading (Lexile) and/ or math (MIRA) scores will need to take an assessment.
 
Students whose second language is English will also need to complete the English Language Proficiency Assessment. (ELPAC)
 
The appointment for testing will be scheduled once registration is complete.
 
For other questions on registration, please contact:
 
Irma Abelt, Registrar
650-595-0210 ext.30095
 
Por favor complete la forma de Registro en linea, si necesita apoyo al llenar la aplicacion, envie un correo electrónico a Irma Abelt iabelt@seq.org
 
Documentos Requeridos para registrarse
  • 4 Formas de Verificación de Domicilio
    • Identificación con foto del padre/tutor 
    Vacunas requeridas para la inscripción: 3 DTaP, 4 Polio, 2, 1 TDAP, 2 MMR, 2 Varicela o Historia de la varicela
  • Reporte de calificaciones (boleta de calificaciones)
  • Certificado de nacimiento original o pasaporte
  • Calificaciones de salida (si la transferencia es durante el año escolar para estudiantes en grados 9 - 12)
  • Reporte de Educacion Especia o Plan 504 (Si aplica)

Estudiantes en noveno 
Si su estudiante ha tomado una evaluación de lectura reciente que proporciona un nivel Lexile, por favor envíelo con el paquete de registro. Lexile es un método métrico común utilizado para medir la capacidad de lectura de un estudiante a partir de evaluaciones existentes que ya dan (es decir, MAP, I-Ready, SRI, etc.). El nivel Lexile siempre se mostrará como un número con una "L" después de él, por ejemplo, 770L = 770 Lexile. Cuanto mayor sea la medida Lexile, mayor será el nivel de lectura del estudiante.
En caso de no tener este document los estudiantes deberan de tomar un examen de Ingles despues del registro.

Los estudiantes cuyo segundo idioma es Inglés también tendrán que completar la prueba de Suficiencia del Idioma Ingles de California (ELAPC). La cita será programada cuando el registro está completo.
La cita para los examenes sera determinada despues de concluir el registro. 
 
Counseling Info for 8th Graders

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Valuable tools and information for incoming 8th Grade students and families
 
 
 
 
Middle School Registration 
 
Incoming 9th from non-feeder schools and 10th graders will need to complete Math and English placement testing. The appointment will be scheduled once registration is complete. Testing appointments are available on weekdays only. Please check with Irma Abelt regarding the test procedure and appointment.
Students whose second language is English will also need to complete the English Language Proficiency Assessment. (ELPAC)
The appointment will be scheduled once registration is complete.
 
Summer Course Acknowledgment
 
Parents and students should be aware that SUHSD program sequences were designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet A-G requirements.  While the SUHSD will accept the acceleration of students through a WASC-accredited, UC-approved online or summer program, not all summer or online courses are similar.  SUHSD students who take classes during the school year receive 139 hours of classroom instruction and do an average of 30 min. of homework for each hour of instruction (208.5 hrs).  Because some online and summer courses offer much less instructional time and lack the advantage of a classroom instructor, students participating in abbreviated programs will be at a disadvantage when proceeding through a high school pathway.  Additionally, families should note that CHS will not enroll students in an AP class if they have taken the same course at the college or community college level since it is recognized as repeating the course.
 
 
 
 
For more information please contact Carlmont liaisons:
Nesbit - Ross Yokomura
Ralston - Last names A-G Kim Miller
                 Last names H-O Theresa Torres
                 Last names P-Z Julia Smith
San Carlos Charter - Connie Dominguez
Tierra Linda - Last names A-L Maria Ibarra
  Last names M-Z Mathew Ledesma
Sandpiper - Kristin Vernon
 
 
Online Information Update 
 
Starting May 1st all families will participate in the Online Information Update (OIU) through Infinite Campus. Families will confirm that their contact information is correct as well as view and acknowledge several district-wide policies.  At the end of the process, you will see your student's course selections.  At this time, you will have the opportunity to submit online questions to the counseling department. Please note that our counselors are currently registering our 9th - 11th-grade students will not be able to respond to 8th-grade registration questions about course selections until May 1st.  Counselors have between May 1st and May 21st to respond to questions through the OIU.
 
DROP DATES FOR COURSES  2022-2023

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Semester 1 - LAST DAY to DROP a class 
Without penalty: 9/28/2022
With penalty: 11/16/2022

Semester 2 -  LAST DAY to DROP a class 
Without penalty: 2/28/2023
With penalty: 5/3/2023
Transcript Request

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There are three types of transcripts offered during different semesters.
Initial transcripts are available in the fall which encompasses 9th - 11th grade.
Mid-Year transcripts are available mid-January which encompasses the 9th - first semester of 12th grade.
Final transcripts are available mid-June which encompass all four years.

 For Common App students, request transcripts on Naviance in the college section. This document will be sent when your counselor sends your initial letter of recommendation in the fall of your Senior year.
Please see your counselor to discuss the counselor letter of recommendation required for the Common App.
 
For private and out-of-state colleges applications request should be made through Naviance.

Please note that the CSUs and UCs will REQUEST a transcript only if they need it.

If you are an ALUMNI/Former Student, please send your request to one of the following Guidance Information Specialists, in person or by mail/email. There is a one-time $5 fee (cash or check only) for more than 3 transcript requests.
Please fill out the form provided below if you need an official/unofficial transcript. You may also drop into the Counseling Office to fill out a request in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 – 3:45.

Last Name A - L: Yvonne Chamorro / ychamorro@seq.org / extension 30097

Last Name M - Z: Elizabeth DeSpain / edespain@seq.org /   extension 30096

For additional questions, please contact the Counseling office at 650-595-0210.

Counseling Fax: 650-413-3329
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Education Verifications

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For background screenings, please fax your education verification request to 650-413-3329, including a complete date of birth and applicant's authorization to release information. Electronic signature is accepted. Turn around time is 2-3 days. For further information, please contact the following Guidance Information Specialists:

Last Name A - L: Yvonne Chamorro , extension 30097

Last Name M - Z: , Elizabeth DeSpain   extension 30096
Records Request

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Schools requesting student records can send an email or fax request to the following Guidance Information Specialists:

Yvonne Chamorro - Last Names A - L

Elizabeth DeSpain - Last Names M - Z

Guidance Fax: 650-413-3329
CEEB CODE

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CEEB CODE: 050270
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