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Wildcat Counseling

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.
Schedule Info for 2026-27
 

Schedule Info for 2026-27
 

Schedule Change Window Closed
The window for Semester 1 schedule changes (August 13– September 4) has officially ended. If you still need to request a change, you must contact your assigned counselor directly.
 
Course Drop Policy & Transcript Consequences
All courses dropped after September 4 will remain on the student's transcript and receive one of the following designations based on their grade at the time of the drop:
  • No Mark (NM): Issued if the student holds a grade of 60% or higher.
  • F Grade: Issued if the student holds a grade below 60%.
 
Level Changes & Final Deadline
  • Grade Transfers: For level adjustments (e.g., transitioning from AP Literature to English 11), your current grade transfers directly to the new course.
  • Semester 1 Deadline: The absolute final day to drop a Semester 1 course is December 11, 2026.
 
School Counselor Type Face
All students in grades 9-12 are assigned to their counselor by their last name.

Counselor Assignment for  2026-2027 

 

Katy Holtog: A - Chh


Rajni Nijjer: Chi - Gura & ELD


Carrie Fox: Gurb - Kor & CC 


Monica Hersch: Kos - Mus


Lais Oliveira:

Mut - Rang & AVID 9-11


Kelly Cushner:

Ranh - S & AVID 12


Meagan Sellers: T - Z 


 
 

*Appointments should be made directly with assigned counselors via email.



Counseling Support Staff

Registrar:  Brissa Jimenez 

 

Counseling Tech:  Dina Sotelo

 

Counseling Secretary:

Gabrielle Marquez

 

Student Support Services

 
 
CONTRA COSTA 
CRISIS CENTER

CONTRA COSTA 
CRISIS CENTER

Contra Costa Crisis Center:

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.