Our Mission
Working in partnership with parents, students, teachers and administrators; our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the needs of all students. We support students through responsive and developmental services such as personal and social counseling, academic guidance and support, career exploration, college planning, and student and family advocacy.
Our Role
Simi Valley High School students are served by four full-time counselors. The Counseling Team is an integral and vital component in the development of the academic and personal goals of all students. We plan, implement and evaluate a counseling program that includes academic, career, personal and social development for all students. We work with parents, teachers and staff to advocate for high academic achievement and appropriate social development for each student.
Please click on this link to learn more about the role of School Counselors and watch the short video produced by the American School Counselor Association: Who Are School Counselors?
Counseling
Counseling Services and Mental Health Workshop Series
click here for more info
Counseling Appointments are Now available via Zoom & Phone
Just click on your counselor's name below and you'll be able to set up your appointment time using Calendly!
College & Career Center Counselor
is also available for appointments, especially
for seniors needing help with College Apps.
Counseling Interns:
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Vanessa Gonzalez: (from Cal Lutheran Univ.) Click here to set up an
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Tiffany Nesterenko: (from Concordia Univ.)
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Please know that there are many available resources at your disposal throughout our community. We have listed some of those below for you, if needed, and we encourage students to seek out these supports with your parents/guardians.
Local Resources:
- SVUSD Coronavirus Info
- SVUSD Student/Family Support
- Ventura County - Official up-to-date Info & Resources
- Coping with Stress - Ventura County Links and online Support Groups
- Crisis Hotline - (800-273-8255) or crisis text line: 741741
- In an emergency, please call 911 for immediate support.
The dinner schedule at local food pantries is sent out by the district and can be emailed to you as needed.
Counselors:
- A-E: Ila Laguercia (ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org)
- F-L: Lana Wastell (lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org)
- M-Ri: Christopher Schurer (christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org)
- Ro-Z: Dr. Loren Dittmar (loren.dittmar@simivalleyusd.org)
Counseling Interns:
- Vanessa Gonzalez: vanessa.gonzalez@simivalleyusd.org
- Tiffany Nesterenko: tiffany.nesterenko@simivalleyusd.org
Front Desk:
- Registrar: Beth Hankins (beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org)
- Secretary: Cathy Alfano (cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org)
Counseling Office: (805) 577-1400 , Then press 2
Counseling Fax: (805) 520-6135
Counselor Office Hours for Student Drop-In
Before School (7:30 a.m. to 7:55 a.m.)
During Student Lunch
After School
If your counselor is unavailable when you drop in, please use the Chromebooks at the front desk to email your counselor, and we will do our best to connect with you as quickly as possible, either by email or by sending you a pass for an appointment.
Additional Counseling Programs & Support:
College & Career Center
CCC Counselor: Mrs. Jennifer Gast (jennifer.gast@simivalleyusd.org)
School Psychologist: (for Special Education Services and Evaluation)
Jake Goodrich (jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org)
For detailed information regarding Special Education (IEP) and Section 504, please click here for the
SVUSD Office of Student Support Services website.
