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Welcome to the DVHS Counseling Department

Welcome to the DVHS Counseling Department

School counselors are here to help and support you with personal, academic and college/career planning.


School counselors strive to empower all students to maximize their potential.  In partnership with other educators, parents, and community members, school counselors support the educational community to ensure all students are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for success in an ever changing world.

Counselors Are Out OF THE OFFICE EnJOying Summer Break...

Counselors Are Out OF THE OFFICE EnJOying Summer Break...

Please use these resources to help answer frequently asked questions: 
  • Class of 2026, if you want to get a jumpstart on the college process, review the slides from our spring workshop
  • Class of 2025 graduates: Final transcripts have been sent to the college(s) listed on your senior checkout form. If you need an additional transcript sent, please email our registrar, Brissa Jimenez
  • All schedule change requests must be submitted using the online schedule change form that will be available on this website when school starts in August. We will not grant any requests made over the summer via phone or email. 
Navigating the DVHS Website

Navigating the DVHS Website

The DVHS website is full of helpful information, but it can sometimes be hard to navigate.
Use this guide to quickly find answers to many of our most frequently asked questions.
 
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DVHS Wellness Center

Wellness Center Counseling Referral

The Wellness Center provides culturally competent services in a nonjudgmental space. It is staffed with professionals who are dedicated to improving the health, well being, and educational outcomes of all students
 

Request a meeting with the College and Career Coordinator

Visit the College and Career Center Website

 
Trish Theobald, Coordinator
Hours:  Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
925-479-6427
Office located in the DVHS Adminstration Bldg. 

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Counseling Office Hours:

7:45- 4:30

*Appointments should be made directly with assigned counselors.
 
 
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All students in grades 9-12 are assigned to their counselor by their last name.

Counslor Assignment for the 2024-25 School Year 

A- Chig:  

Katy Holtog

 

Chih-Han & ELD:

Rajni Nijjer

 

Hao-Kur & CollegeConnect: Carrie Fox

 

Kus-Nal:

Kathleen Norgaard 

 

Nam-Roq:

Lais Oliveira 

 

Ror-Tal & AVID:  

Kelly Cushner

 

Tam-Z & Academic Enrichment:  

Meagan Sellers

 

Student Support:

Tatum Villa





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Registrar:  Brissa Jimenez 
Counseling Tech:  Dina Sotelo
Counseling Secretary:  Norma Oslund
 
 
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Info from the Office of the Registrar:
 
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Email or submit completed work permit application to Norma Oslund in the counseling office.
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CRISIS CENTER

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CRISIS CENTER

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Available  24/7
 
Crisis & Suicide: 
800-833-2900
or text HOPE to 20121
 
Grief:
800-837-1818
 
Homeless:
800-808-6444
 
 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
 
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Stay up to date with all things counseling related (mental health, college and carrer and academic news).
 
 High School Counselor Week