The Counseling Team
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To access ALL of the counseling resources hover over the word Counseling in the
black bar above and make your selection from the dropdown
The counseling office has an "Open Door" policy for students.
The best time to connect with your counselor is before and after school and during brunch and lunch.
Parents and students can also contact their counselor through email or phone, however email is the most efficient form of contact. It is recommended to contact your student's teacher(s) with questions and concerns related to their class before contacting the counselor. as the teacher knows their curriculum and classroom environment best.
The Counseling Team
Blaine White
Counselor
(916) 652-7243 ext. 1008
E - K last names
Advanced Placement
Ellen Montgomery
Counselor
(916) 652-7243 ext. 1042
Rj - Z last names
A - G, Financial Aid
Donna Silva
Counseling Secretary
(916) 652-7243 ext. 1009
Counseling Appointments, New Enrollments, Transcripts
Betsy Fessenden
College and Career Specialist
(916) 652-7243 ext. 1019 MWF
Room 201 - TTH
Sierra College Academic Enrichment and Dual Enrollment, Scholarships, Seal of Biliteracy, REMIND, College Visits and Job Postings
Kelly Chambers
Counseling Specialist
(916) 652-7243 ext. 1015
Confluence West, Sierra College
Sami Willis
Sierra College Enrollment Specialist
Office Hours in Room 201
beginning in October
Day and time TBD
Department Resources
2024 College Application Guidelines
2024-25 Del Oro High School Profile
2024 Class Registration Resources
Dual Enrollment -Sierra College and Sacramento State
Future 9th Grader Information - Class of 2028
Gap Year Programs & AmeriCorps
Job and Volunteer Opportunities
Letter of Recommendation Packet
2025 Seal of Biliteracy Application - for students to complete in their SENIOR year
Sierra College Academic Enrichment - College in High School
Sierra College Enrollment Steps for Graduating Seniors