Counselors

Welcome!!!

Welcome to Santa Barbara High Schools Counseling Website! Counselors are provided at the rate of approximately 450 students to one counselor. The counselors will assist pupils and parents in making appropriate decisions relative to educational and vocational objectives, attendance, school programs, and relationships with teachers, administrators, and other pupils.

Counselors work with students to develop competencies in the areas of educational, personal, and vocational development. Through individual counseling and group presentations counselors help students select appropriate courses, plan for post-secondary education or training required to reach their career goal, and can assist students personal growth during their high school years.

All students are connected to a comprehensive system of support services activities and opportunities at Santa Barbara High School or within the community that can help them to achieve their goals.

We believe extracurricular and co-curricular activities serve to reinforce the involved, hard working citizenship component of our Expected School-wide Learning Results by contributing time, energies and talent to improve their community, demonstrate positive citizenship, and use effective leadership and group skills.

Counselor assignments are listed above and counselors are available for appointments anytime. We hope that you find our sight informational and easy to use.

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Who's my counselor?

At SBHS counselor divide up there students by there last name. This allows each counselor to follow their student through the four year that they attend the high school. Below you can find your counselor:

Counselor Students Last Name

Erik C. Nielsen A-C

Wendy Mokler D-H

Martha Acevedo I-Me, ESL

Carlos Williams Mf-R

Susan Snyder S-Z

Sharon Henning Counseling Secretary

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Commonly Asked Questions???

1. How do I make and Appointment with my counselor?

Answer: Counseling appointment can be made in the counseling office at any time during school hours. Parent and student can make appointment by asking that their name be place on the counselors daily appointment calendar.

2. How long do I have to change a class?

Answer: Students have three weeks from the first day of each semester to change a class.

3. How do I change my class?

Answer: During the first three weeks of every semester, students can come to the counseling office and ask for a STUDENT INITIATED REQUEST FOR SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM. Once the student obtains the form he/she should take the following steps:

1) Obtain a signature from the teacher whose class you are adding.

2) Obtain a signature from the teacher whose class you are dropping.

3) Obtain your parents signature.

4) Return the form to the counseling office.

5) Remember! Stay in the course that you are transferring out of until you get a new schedule from the counseling office reflecting that a change has been made. The teacher signatures DO NOT guarantee that you REQUEST will be accommodated. There are many reasons why request do not go through. If students go to the class that they are requesting without receiving a printout verifying that

4. How do I qualify for GATE classes at Santa Barbara High School?

Answer: 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 967-7139 for exact date, location, and registration. Contact: Maryanna Gray, District GATE Coordinator 967-4506.

5. What is MMAD?

Answer: MAD stands for the Muti-media Arts and 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.

6. What is VADA?

Answer: 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.

7. What sports are available at SBHS and when?

Answer:

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

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10 Tips for Parents

1. Early is better!

As a general rule of thumb, requesting or taking care of things before they become a problem or and emergency will benefit your student the most. For example your student needs as letter of recommendation from the counselor for college, it would benefit your student greatly if the counselor receive the request well in advance of the application deadline.

2. Utilize SBHS resources to ensure academic success.

A common question asked of the counselors at SBHS is, "What can I do to get my son/daughter back on track academically?" There are several steps that parents can take:

Tutoring: Click Here for tutoring options.

Conferencing: Conferencing between parents and teachers is a good way to generate a clear picture of what is happening in the classroom. Conferences may be in person or by telephone. A telephone message left on teachers voice mail or left with the switchboard (966-9101) operator will generate a response from teachers.

Weekly progress report: In addition to the progress reports, quarter grades, and semester grades sent home, parents can have their student pick up a weekly progress report in the counseling office. Students pick up weekly progress reports at the counter in the counseling office, and give it to each teacher to be filled in and signed. These reports allow students and parents to have weekly feedback on class progress.

A Study Area: Possibly the kitchen table, or any room that is quiet and uncluttered with a specific study time agreed upon between parents and students can make a difference as can parent interest and supervision.

3. Truancy Program

It is against the law for student to cut class. If you receive a letter from the District Attorneys office stating that your son or daughter has unexcused absences take it seriously. Parents with questions should contact the Assistant Principals office at 966-9101 x282. Attendance printouts can be obtained from the AP's office and the Attendance Office.

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Counseling Calendar

ugust

Packet Pick-up

Enroll/Schedule new students

Freshmen Orientation/School Verification

Clean-up and adjust schedules

Prepare for Derby

eptember

Pre-Registration

New Teachers’ Orientation

Arena Scheduling- Derby

“Derby” Clean-up (abs. and new students)

School Opens

Schedule Adjustments

Schedule new students

Deadline for Schedule Adjustments

SAT and ACT Information

Back-to-School Night

Senior Graduation status check

ctober

PSAT Sign-ups

Seniors get UC/CSU applications

Counselors out to Senior Classes

Senior Class Parent Information Night

Junior Class Parent Information Night

PSAT

Sophomore Class Parent Information Night

Group Meetings with 9th Grade Students

Freshmen Class Parent Information Night

SAT and ACT Information

ovember

Search for Scholarship/Financial Aid

UC/CSU Applications filing period

SAT and ACT information

Challenge Tests

California High School Proficiency Test

Competency Tests-Seniors

Begin Group Guidance

Letters of Recommendation

Counselors visit Senior classes

ecember

Recommendation Letters

Private College application deadline

Build Master Schedule

anuary

Financial Aid/Scholarship Information

Competency Test -Seniors

Passport day for continuing students

Senior Class-Fill-out FAFSA application

DERBY

SAT and ACT information

Schedule Adjustments

ebruary

Tenth Grade Guidance - Administration of Career Interests Survey

New student scheduling of classes

Deadline for Schedule changes

Senior Grad Status check

arch

Competency Testing - Entire School

Counselor visits to feeder schools-scheduling

Public Schools Week

Notify English 9, English 10, American History teachers re: counselor visits in April to schedule for fall

pril

SAT and ACT information

Deadline for Senior Grad Status notices to parents

District Challenge Exams

California High School Proficiency Test

Group Guidance meetings in classes

Open House

Graduation ceremony preparation

SAT and ACT information

Subject A Exam : U. C. Admittance

Senior Activities Calendar

Senior Grave Danger Notices

Disneyland ticket sales

Summer School pre-registration

Enroll/Schedule new students

Competency Tests-Seniors

Assist in building the Master Schedule

une

SAT I/II

Senior final “F” reports due

Graduation committee meeting

Non-Grad notification

Final exams

Graduation rehearsals

Graduation

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Counseling Resources

Emergency Listings
Ambulance/Police/Fire	911
Santa Barbara Police Department	965-5151
* Non-Emergency Number	897-2355
Dispatch, Santa Barbara	681-4229
Fire Department, Santa Barbara	965-5254
Highway Patrol	967-1234
Sheriff’s Department	681-4100
Juvenile Hall/ Probation	692-4800


INFORMATION AND REFERRAL NUMBERS
City of Santa Barbara	963-0611
Santa Barbara County	1-800-400-1572


HELP LINE
Santa Barbara	569-2255


AIDS RESOURCES
AIDS information line: 24 hour information line	965-2925
HIV antibody testing program: Free anonymous testing available by appointment only.	681-5120
Isla Vista Medical Clinic	968-1511
Santa Barbara County AIDS Task Force	681-5120
Westside Neigborhood Medical Clinic	963-1546


IMMIGRATION INFORMATION: Recorded message on various immigration-related services.	1-800-755-0777


EMPLOYMENT
Youth Employment Services: No fee employment service for all youth 13-22 years. Helps youth find part-time, full-time, temporary, and permanent employment	568-1317
Employment Development Department: Job services and unemployment insurance administration by the state. Employment services to employers and job seekers.	568-1317
Regional Occupational Program: Job training, vocational, trade, office, etc. Placement program for completers.	964-4711


FAMILY AND PARENT SUPPORT
Al-Anon Family Groups	962-1287
Big Brothers/Big Sisters	965-1001
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse	963-1433
Family Dynamics	964-5291
Parent Survival Training: Provides workshops, counseling, crisis intervention, and assistance. Teaches parents problem solving with their children.	682-9788
TAPP/AFLP- Teenage Parenting Program	681-4962/681-4961
Santa Barbara Family Care Program	963-6631
Skills Building Classes Confident Parenting	569-3873


FINANCIAL
Food Stamps: Provides increased food purchasing power to individuals and families.	681-4423
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: Provides sources of edible surplus food.	967-5741
Welfare, County: Central switchboard number for county health/social services offices. Information on Welfare.	681-4400


GAY AND LESBIAN
Gay and Lesbian Resource Center/ Pacific Pride: Information, referral, education, support, counseling ,and alcohol/drug abuse services to the gay/lesbian/bisexual community. Provides HIV-III antibody testing.	963-3636
Gay Peoples Union	893-4578


HOUSING
Community Housing Office	963-9644
Department of Social Services	681-4400
Housing Authority	965-1071
Renting Housing Mediation Task Force	730-1523


EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Bethel House: Care for mothers and their children	966-1316 x200
Noah’s Anchorage Youth Shelters	963-8775
Rescue Mission	966-1316
Salvation Army/Hospitality House	962-6281
Armory	966-1316
Shelter Services for Women	963-4458
* Crisis	964-5245
The Transition House	966-9668



MEDICAL
Carrillo Community Medical Clinic: Special Attention paid to needs of minorities, women, seniors, homeless, gay and lesbian people. Offers sexually transmitted disease testing, family planning, physicals and immunizations.	963-1641
Franklin Primary Care Clinic	568-2099
Isla Vista Open Door Clinic: Primary health care and general family practice, pediatrics, family planning, gynecology, physical exams, immunizations, and marriage certificate testing.	968-1511
The Med Center	965-3011 682-7411
Public Health Center: TB and VD control, immunizations	681-5145
Westside Neighborhood Clinic	963-1546
Medi-Cal: Determines eligibility for the Medi-Cal Program which can then pay medical providers for the expenses associated with medical services. Income based.	681-4528
Medically Indigent Adults: Provides medical assistance for low-low-income persons who need treatment and do not qualify for Medi-Cal.	681-5398


HOSPITALS
Cottage Hospital	682-7111
St. Francis Hospital	962-7661
Goleta Valley Hospital	967-3411


PAT: Psychiatric Assessment Team	1-800-207-9694


COUNSELING RESOURCES
CALM (Child Abuse Listening and Mediation)	965-2376
Carrillo Community Medical Clinic	963-1641
Catholic Charities	965-7045
Center for Effective Change: Provides Counseling for families and adolescents. Special programs for ADD/HD and special needs.	962-2229
Community Counseling Center	962-3363
Elaine Jacobs, MFCC: Private practice	682-4547
Family Dynamics	969-0967
Family Service Agency	965-1001
Family Therapy Institute	569-2272
Franklin Family Counseling Center	568-2098
Franklin Mental Health (MISC)	568-2098
Hospice	965-5555
La Casa De La Raza	965-8581
Darren Robuck, MFCC: Private Practice	961-2818
Santa Barbara Counseling Center: Offers individual, family, couples, and group counseling at affordable fees.	963-4357
UCSB Counseling Clinic	893-8064
Youth Bereavement Group: Offers groups for ages 7-15 who are coping with loss.	965-5555 682-7300


MENTAL HEALTH
Counseling Center for Children: Offers a full spectrum of mental health services. (Consultation, evaluation, treatment and education).	563-9065
Medical Society of Physician Referrals: Psychiatrists	683-5333
Mental Health Care Referrals	681-5220


SEXUALITY/PREGNANCY
Birth Resource Center	966-4545
Child Development Program (Family Service Agency)	564-4711
Child Guidance Clinic	965-1001
County Health Promotion & Education	681-5365
Franklin Primary Care Clinic	568-2099
Isla Vista Medical Clinic	968-1511
P.E.P. (Post Partum Education for Parents)	564-3888
Planned Parenthood	963-5801
Pregnancy Counseling Center: 24 hour hotline	569-2220
Santa Barbara Family Care Center	963-6631
TAPP: (Teen Age Pregnancy Program)	564-7830
Westside Neighborhood Medical Clinic	963-1546


SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUPS
Adult Children of Alcoholics	962-4255
ALANON	962-1287
ALATEEN	962-1287
Alcoholics Anonymous	962-3332
Cocaine Anonymous	969-5178
Narcotics Anonymous	569-1288


SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ALANO Club	962-5013
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 Hour)	962-3333 962-3332
Breakthrough Center	569-3332
Casa Serena	966-1260
Cocaine Anonymous: (24 hours) 12-step program for younger family members and friends.	969-5178
Community Counseling Center	968-2222
Community Health Project: Comprehensive substance abuse treatment.	964-4795
Drinking Driver Program	963-1433
Drop-in Center	962-6195
Drug Program Office	681-5440
HELPLINE: 24 hour phone counseling, information, and referral services by paraprofessional counselors.	569-2255
Project Recovery: Drug abuse and alcoholism counseling for parents and youth.	564-6057
Roots and Wings: Counsel on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse	963-1433
Youth and Family Center: Inpatient/Outpatient acupuncture detoxification for men and women.	928-1707
Zona Seca: Counseling for alcoholics, drug abusers, and their families.	963-8961


TRANSPORTATION
Air Bus, Santa Barbara	964-7759
Jensen Station: Will take anywhere for $15.00 per/hr	969-2594
Yellow Cab	965-5111


VIOLENCE
APS (Adult Protective Services, Santa Barbara County)	681-4600
California Youth Crisis	1-800-843-5200
CALM (Child Abuse Listening and Mediation)	965-2376
Child Abuse HOTLINE	569-2255
CPS (Child Protective Service, S.B. County)	1-800-367-0166
HELPLINE	569-2255
MHAT (Mental Health Assessment Team): Ask for County Dispatch and request a South County MHAT worker.	911
PAT (Psychiatric Assessment Team)	653-5158
Sheltered Services for Women	682-6808
Temporary Restraining Order	963-6754
Victim Witness Assistance Program	568-2400

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Personalized Learning Plan

The Personalized Learning Plan was designed to describe services that counselor provide student at Santa Barbara High School. Because the school counseling position is so multifaceted, the categories below organize many of the functions provided by the counseling office:

ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Grades

Graduation Status

ATTENDANCE

Current Attendance Status

POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

Career Development

College Counseling

PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Family Experiences

Friends Crisis

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Decoding Grade Reports

A = Showing improvement

B = Positive Attitude

C = Works Hard

D = Incomplete Work

E = Low Test Scores

F = Poor Daily Preparation

G = Poor Work Quality

H = Late Assignments

I = Excessive Tardiness

J = Excessive Absences

K = Disturbs Others

L = Poor Participation

M = Poor Attitude

N = Doesn't Bring Materials

O = Wastes Time

P = Ignores Safety Rules

Q = Fails to Suit Up

R = Works Below Ability

S = Parent Conference Needed

T = Danger of Failing

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Schedule Examples

Ninth Grade Students

General Classes

1. English 9 (general)

2. Math A or Algebra A

3. Physical Science or Life Science

4. Health Science

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. Elective

College Preparatory Classes

1. English 9 (college prep)

2. Algebra A, Algebra 1, or Geometry 1

3. Conceptual Physics

4. Foreign Language

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. Elective

Gate Classes

1. English 9 (GATE)

2. Geometry (GATE)

3. Physics

4. Foreign Language

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. Elective

Tenth Grade Students

General Classes

1. English 10 (general)

2. Math B or Algebra C

3. Physical Science or Life Science

4. World Studies (general)

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. Elective

College Preparatory Classes

1. English 10 (college prep)

2. Algebra C, or Geometry 1, Algebra 3,

3. Chemistry

4. Foreign Language

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. World History (college prep)

Gate Classes

1. English 10 (GATE)

2. Algebra 3/4 Trig (GATE)

3. Physics

4. Foreign Language

5. Physical Education (or a class that counts as PE)

6. World History (GATE)

Eleventh Grade Students

General Classes

1. American Lit (general)

2. Algebra A or Geometry B, Computer Business ROP, Computer Accounting ROP,

Accounting 1.

3. Elective

4. US History (general)

5. Elective

6. Elective

College Preparatory Classes

1. American Lit (college prep)

2. Geometry B, Geometry, or Algebra 3

3. Biology

4. Foreign Language (optional)

5. American History (college prep)

6. Elective

Gate Classes

1. American Lit (GATE)

2. Pre-calculus (GATE)

3. Biology, Chemistry AP, Physics AP

4. Foreign Language (optional)

5. American History (honors), US History (AP),

6. Elective

Twelfth Grade Students

General Classes

1. English Basic Skills, or Choice of college prep courses.

2. Elective

3. Elective

4. Government or Economics

5. Elective

6. Elective

College Preparatory Classes

1. Choice of college prep English course.

2. Government or Economics

3. Elective

4. Elective

5. Elective

6. Elective

Gate Classes

1. (AP) English

2. Calculus (AP)

3. Physics (AP), Chemistry (AP), Biology (AP)

4. Foreign Language

5. (AP) Government or (AP) Economics

6. Elective