FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my counselor and how can I contact them?

You can find out who your counselor is and how to contact them HERE.

When do I register for classes for the next year?

All students register for classes in the spring of their current year. For current 8th grade students, the TOHS counselors visit the middle schools in late February to begin the registration process. For current 9th-11th grade students, they meet with their counselor individually in the spring to solidify their courses for next year and to review high school credits. To see CVUSD's different course offerings, check out the NEW High School Course Directory. 

My schedule is incorrect. How can I get that fixed?

Speak with your counselor during break, lunch or afterschool. This is for schedules that are incomplete, that have duplicate classes, or that are missing core classes (i.e. you have no English class). This IS NOT for teacher changes.  

I signed up for a class, but now I don't want to take that class. What can I do to change my elective?

In order to change a class to another elective, you must contact your counselor before the last day to add a new class. This date is usually through the third week of school. If you contact your counselor after this date, it is too late to add a new class and you will have to keep your original schedule. If you want to drop a class without a drop/fail, you will have to do that by the drop/fail date. 

I am applying to college and need a letter of recommendation and/or transcript. What is the process for that?

Please visit the College Applications page. 

I am struggling in my classes and need help. What can I do?

First and foremost, we suggest you speak with your teachers.  You can find their contact information HERE.  They are going to know what is best for you and how to assist you in improving your grade. Plus, many of them offer before school, lunch, and after school tutoring. Additionally, TOHS offers academic support for all students free of charge. 

I didn't do well in one of my classes and need to remediate** it. How can I do that?

**Please note, only grades of D+ and below are able to be remediated.  Grades of C- and above cannot be replaced.

There are a couple of different options to remediate a class:  

1. Attend summer school.  This is free of charge for all students and most core classes are offered. You will need to sign up in the spring with your counselor.

2. Cyber-High online remediation classes during the school year.  This is usually restricted to 11th and 12th grade students only and contingent upon space available.  Please contact your school counselor for more information.

3. Take an out-of-district credit recovery class online.   Some of the online providers are very expensive and do not meet UC/CSU requirements or the NCAA requirements. We strongly encourage you to contact your counselor before signing up for any outside providers to help ensure these classes will count for the credits you need. 

I am low in credits and in trouble for graduation. Is there any way to earn more credits while in high school?

In order to graduate from high school, you must meet the 230 credit requirement. If you have become credit deficient, it can be difficult to bring up your credits. You can take summer school or do credit recovery through Cyber-High. You can also take an ROP class through the VCOE and earn extra credits that way. If you take an ROP class, you can earn up to 10 credits per semester for one class. In order to sign up for an ROP class, you must contact your counselor in the spring when you are registering for classes. In extreme cases, you might become too credit deficient and unable to stay at TOHS. This is always on a case-by-case basis.

I am having trouble with my boyfriend/girlfriend, my parents, my life...can I come talk to you?

Of course you can, we are here to help!!   As counselors, we know that your personal life can affect your school life and always welcome all of our students to stop by to talk to us. We also have many outside resources that we can suggest. Please don't hesitate to come in and see us. In extreme emergencies, you can also contact 911 or the Interface Crisis line at 211.