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Counseling Department Announcements
Scheduling & Course Request Information
Dear Students & Families,
It is that time of year! Over the next two months, counselors will be helping students select their course requests for the upcoming school year. We wanted to share the process, timeline, and materials with you so that you can review them together as a family.
Counselors will be visiting classrooms on the following dates:
11th Grade Scheduling Via US History
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January 25th (C Day) - Presentations
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February 2nd & 3rd (A & B) - Course Entry
10th Grade Scheduling Via World History
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February 1st (C Day) - Presentations
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February 9th & 10th (A & B) - Course Entry
9th Grade Scheduling Via PE I
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February 8th (C Day) - Presentations
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February 15th & 16th (A & B) - Course Entry
8th Grade Scheduling at Adele Harrison
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February 21st & 22nd - Presentations
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February 27th & 28th - Course Entry
8th Grade Scheduling at Altimira
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February 23rd & 24th - Presentations
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March 2nd & 3rd - Course Entry
Scheduling Make Ups
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Scheduled by counselors throughout February and March (students will receive an invitation), with all course requests submitted by spring break
Please see this letter and pdf packet of scheduling materials for more information. Students will also receive all scheduling materials and forms prior to classroom visits. Thank you for your support with the course selection process!
Sincerely,
SVHS Administration, Counseling Department, & Faculty
Social Emotional and Wellness Support
Hey Dragons! October 3rd - 7th was SVHS Mental Health Week, but we want to remind you that we are here for you any time! Whether you just need a quick break during a hard day, want to talk with someone about how to get mental health support, or need academic/college/career support, your School Counselors, Wellness Center, and College & Career Center can help with that!
Meet your SVHS Student Support Team!
SVHS Student Support Staff 2022-2023 (English)
SVHS Student Support Staff 2022-2023 (Spanish)
To self refer, refer a friend, or request an appointment with your School Counselor, the Wellness Center, or College & Career Center, scan the QR Code below or follow the link!
Student Appointment Request Form
Need a bit of calm? Try our 7 Days of Mindfulness & Stress Relief or our Virtual Calming Room!
We're here for you, Dragons!
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Counseling Department
Kalia Gurnee
School Counselor Department Chair - AVID 3 Counseling 933-4025 |
School Counselor Department Chair - AVID 3 | Kalia Gurnee | KGurnee@sonomaschools.org | 933-4025 |
Eddy Ruiz
Counseling
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School Counselor | Eddy Ruiz | eruiz@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: eruiz@sonomaschools.org
Eddy Ruiz, School Counselor
Department(s): Counseling
Degrees and Certifications
B.A. Psychology: University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. School Counseling:Bilingual School Counseling: New York University Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Experience
School Counselor: San Jose Unified School District. Non-profit: working with youth and families experiencing homelessness, phone crisis center, and counseling intake.
Responsibilities
Interests
Cycling, hiking, camping, soccer, and spending time with family at the beach.
Maricela Sanchez
School Counselor - AVID Seminar Counseling 933-4039 |
School Counselor - AVID Seminar | Maricela Sanchez | MSanchez@sonomaschools.org | 933-4039 |

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Phone: 933-4039
Email: MSanchez@sonomaschools.org
Maricela Sanchez, School Counselor - AVID Seminar
Department(s): Counseling
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Chicano Latino Studies Sonoma State University Master of Arts (MA) - Counseling Sonoma State University Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential Sonoma State University
Experience
13 years at Sonoma Valley High
Responsibilities
Interests
Anne Marie Sebastiani
Counseling
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School Counselor | Anne Marie Sebastiani | asebastiani@sonomaschools.org |

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Email: asebastiani@sonomaschools.org
Anne Marie Sebastiani, School Counselor
Department(s): Counseling
Degrees and Certifications
BA Sociology/Geography: UC Santa Barbara; PPS Teaching Credential: Chapman Universit; MA School Counseling: Sonoma State University
Experience
7 years Teacher, Pasadena Unified School District; 10 years Teacher and School Counselor, Sonoma Unified School District
Responsibilities
Interests
Drinking coffee, trail running and cheering in the bleachers at my kids’ games. Go Dragons!
Yessenia Tellez Maciel
Counseling
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School Counselor | Yessenia Tellez Maciel | ytellezmaciel@sonomaschools.org |
Tyler Sievers
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4005 |
Counseling Technician | Tyler Sievers | tsievers@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4005 |
Lisa Conner
College & Career Center Coordinator College & Career Center 707-933-4010 x5116 |
College & Career Center Coordinator | Lisa Conner | LConner@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4010 x5116 |

Room: College & Career Center
Phone: 707-933-4010 x5116
Email: LConner@sonomaschools.org
Lisa Conner, College & Career Center Coordinator
Department(s): College & Career Center
Degrees and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Art, UCLASingle Subject Credential in ArtCLAD certificationCollege Advising Certificate
Experience
1+ years teaching high school and middle school Art. 5 year of college advising experience
Responsibilities
Interests
I love to hike, knit and paint (when I have time!).
Amber McCann-Howlett
Admin Support Staff 707-933-4009 |
Registrar | Amber McCann-Howlett | amccannhowlett@sonomaschools.org | 707-933-4009 |