Q. How do I make an appointment with my counselor?
A. Counseling appointments can be made in the counseling office at any time during school hours. Parents and students can make an appointment by asking that their name be place on the counselors daily appointment calendar.

Q. How long do I have to change a class?
A. Students have three weeks from the first day of each semester to change a class.

Q. How do I qualify for GATE classes at Santa Barbara High School?
A. Students wishing to qualify for Gifted and Talented classes may take the screening test. Test dates to be announced during the school year. GATE testing will be offered during a number of months through out the year- please call 805-967-7139 for exact date, location, and registration. Contact: Maryanna Gray, District GATE Coordinator 805-967-4506.

Q. What is MAD?
A. MAD stands for the Multimedia Arts & Design Academy. The academy features introductory and advanced education in the technology-based arts in a small, "school-within-a-school" setting for 150 students from grades 10 through 12. To be eligible for the MAD Academy, students must enroll in Freehand Drawing 1,2 during their freshman year.
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Q. What is VADA?
A. VADA stands for Visual Arts and Design Academy. VADA is a unique three year arts program for students who share an interest in the arts. Students will participate in a carefully articulated program designed as a "school with in a school." To be eligible for VADA, students must enroll in Freehand Drawing 1,2 during their freshman year.
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Q. What sports are available at SBHS and when?
A.

FALL	WINTER	SPRING
Football	Boys Basketball	Girls Basketball
Girls Tennis	Girls Soccer	Baseball
Girls Volleyball	Boys Soccer	Boys Volleyball
Boys Water Polo	Girls Water Polo	Boys Tennis
Cross Country		Track
		Golf
		Softball
		Swimming/Diving