Wildcat Counseling
Welcome to the DVHS Counseling Department
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.
Navigataing the DVHS Website
Navigataing the DVHS Website![]()
Navigataing the DVHS Website
The DVHS website has tons of information and sometimes it can be tricky finding the information you need. Please use this guide to help find answers to many of our frequently asked questions.
Course Drop Information
Course Drop Information![]()
Course Drop Information
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Schedules for the 2024-2025 school year are set. No further schedule change requests may be made.
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Schedule change requests were available from 8/14/24- 8/30/2024.
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Students wishing to drop a course must meet with their assigned counselor who will direct them through the process.
Course Drop Rules:
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A student may drop a course during the first 3 weeks of each semester without penalty to their transcript.
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After the 3rd week of the semester, a record of the course drop (No Mark or F) will appear on the student's transcript.
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No marks are given for students receiving 60% or above in the class at the time of the drop request
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F's are given to students who drop the course with a class percentage below 60%
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If the student plans to move to a lower level class (pending availability) the grade from the dropped course will transfer to the new class.
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The course drop form with all required signatures must be submitted to the student's counselor in order to have the class dropped.
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The last day to drop a course from first semester is December 13, 2024.
DVHS Wellness Center
Wellness Center Counseling Referral
The Wellness Center provides culturally competent services in a nonjudgmental space. It is staffed with professinals who are dedicated to imnproving the health, wellbeing, 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.
Counseling Office Hours:
7:45 - 4:30
Fax: 925-479-6486
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
Registrar: Brissa Jimenez
Counseling Tech: Dina Sotelo
Counseling Secretary: Mona Aziz
Counseling Secretary: Norma Oslund
