Do you need a counselor recommendation for a college or scholarship application?
Follow these instructions.
Early Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
Regular Application Deadline:
October 29, 2025
can be obtained from the Assistant Principal's office. For questions and concerns, please contact Jennifer.Beales@sduhsd.net.
resources are available for SDUHSD families through Care Solace, a 24/7 live concierge service. For more information, click here.
Please see the above SDA Tutoring Schedule! Find more information Here.
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Class of 2027, Google Classroom Code: 36gvdvc
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The SDA Counseling Office is an active place assisting and supporting students. School Counselors spend time meeting with students discussing academics, college and career plans, and assisting with social/emotional needs. Counselors are available before school, lunch, and after school for walk in appointments.
Students with the last names...
A-Do & PALs: Sam DeFoney - samantha.defoney@sduhsd.net
Dr-Hoi & AVID: Alison Liu - alison.liu@sduhsd.net (habla español)
Hol-Mo & Seaside: Sarah Djernes - sarah.djernes@sduhsd.net
Mu-Sk: Allison Tapia - long-term substitute - allison.tapia@sduhsd.net
SL-Z & EL: Vicki de Jesús - vicki.dejesus@sduhsd.net (habla español)
Counseling Secretary: Sabrina Reynolds - sabrina.reynolds@sduhsd.net Ext. 5076
College & Career Technician (Contact for College/Career Visits): Darcy Nickels - darcy.nickels@sduhsd.net
Student Support Facilitator: Meg Genovese - marguerite.genovese@sduhsd.net
Mission Statement
The mission of the SDUHSD school counseling program is to ensure a safe and supportive environment in which all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for academic, career and personal/social development to become life-long learners, creative thinkers, and responsible individuals.