Welcome
To the [virtual] Amador Valley Counseling Office!
We are so glad you're here!
UPDATES
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE CHANGE
The request for second semester schedule change window will be from Tuesday, January 7 at 8:30am till Friday, January 17 at 4pm. During the request for schedule change window, students can submit their schedule change request through the Request for Schedule Change google form . There are limited second semester change options available. Schedule changes will be made based on space availability. Students can request to level down (honors pre-cal to college prep pre-cal) or can drop a course for a semester long elective such as debate, culinary, PE, TA (juniors and seniors only) or academic support. Seniors can request a reduced day (5 period day) if they have enough credits to graduate. Reduced Day Form Seniors Only TA request forms will be available for pick up at the front desk on the first day of the second semester, Wednesday, January 8.
PEER TUTORING UPDATE ON HOURS
Peer tutoring will not be available after next Tuesday, December 17th. It will not be available during finals days. Peer tutoring will resume the second week of 2nd semester on January 13th.
FINANCIAL AID WEBINAR BY LAS POSITAS COLLEGE - DEC 11
The PUSD Virtual Financial Aid Webinar put on by Las Positas is on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30-6:30pm. The recording for the webinar is linked here.
OUTDOOR ED CABIN LEADERS NEEDED FOR FAIRLANDS ELEMENTARY AND ALISAL ELEMENTARY
Fairlands is looking for Cabin leaders for their Outdoor Ed week April 1-4, 2025. The interest form is linked here.
Alisal is looking for Cabin leaders for their Outdoor Ed week May 19-23, 2025. Their interest form is linked here.
COUNSELOR EVALUATION FORM
Seniors who want a counselor recommendation for their college application will need to fill out the counselor evaluation form. Counselors use the responses to help write their recommendations. Counselors will not write a recommendation unless the student have filled out the counselor evaluation form and sent the request to counselor.
If you need a letter recommendation from your counselor, you must make the request at least two weeks prior to your earliest deadline.
DECEMBER COUNSELING NEWSLETTER
Here is the counseling newsletter for December.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORMS
If you need your concurrent enrollment form signed, you can email your form to wjones@pleasantonusd.net.
BILINGUAL AND WANT TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY? SIGN UP FOR THE PUSD BILINGUAL VOLUNTEER REGISTRY!
PUSD is a diverse school district with families from around the world. With more families coming from other countries, we're creating a registry of community members who are bilingual (English and any other language) that are willing to partner with families who may need support with translation/interpretation as they learn English or are looking to get connected with families who share their background. Registering through this form is not a guarantee that you will be connected with another family and you may opt out at any time or if you are unable to assist a family depending on their needs. This registry is open to current and former PUSD families, in addition to community members who are interested in supporting our students and their families.
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IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU!
COUNSELORS
SUPPORT STAFF
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AMADOR COUNSELING SERVICES
Academic Advising
Learn more about high school courses, discuss concerns in current classes (individual four year planning is not available, but workshops are available during ACCESS in January and February)
Academic Support
Tips for organization, preparing for exams, how to deal with test anxiety, goal setting, etc.
College & Career Planning
Help finding your interest areas, explore possible careers, and future education paths (college advising meetings are contingent on attending prior workshops first)
Social/Emotional Support
A safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to discuss personal issues related to family, friends, relationships, etc.
Commitment to Equity in Education
The Amador Valley Counseling team embraces equity, inclusion, and social justice as pillars of excellence that are critical to personal development, community well-being, and organizational growth during high school. Each counselor strives to cultivate a culture of authenticity and actively build a community that is comprised of members that bring diversity in their background, culture, and life experiences. We nurture "telling our truths" about the impact of bias, marginalization, and discrimination, and of listening to and accepting this feedback as resource for growth, at the individual and institutional level. This work is urgent, our efforts will be continuous, and we will always be learning. We know and accept that we will make mistakes and we will own our responsibility for restorative action. We hold ourselves and one another accountable to the commitments and expectations in this statement.
Please donate to our Counseling Office future fund here. It helps support our counseling department with wellness efforts.
Please donate to our Wellness Center future fund here. It funds our wellness programs and wellness week events.
Want to help a student in need?
AVHS counseling is accepting donations from the AVHS community to help support students whose families don't have the means to purchase a yearbook (Senior students only) or pay for a dance ticket for their child. We don't want students missing out on these special memories because of a financial need. Donate here.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the Pleasanton PD at (925) 931-5100, call 911, or take them to the nearest emergency room.
Alameda County 24 Hour Crisis Support Line:
Call (800) 309-2131
Call (800) 309-2131
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network:
Call or Text 988
Call or Text 988
Crisis Text Line:
Text "HOME" to 741741
Text "HOME" to 741741
Teen Text Line (4pm-11pm Daily):
Text "SAFE" to 20121
Text "SAFE" to 20121