Arroyo Valley Counseling Department

State Money for Undocumented College Students Coming 1/1/13: “California Dream Act” Signed

Mr. Bennie — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:32:56 +0000

State financial aid for college will soon be available to undocumented residents of California. In groundbreaking and controversial legislation, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB131, the second half of the California Dream Act, on Friday, October 8, 2011. Under the new law, state funds will begin to be available January 1, 2013.

For more details, read this story or see here for TV news coverage of the new law.

Ayuda financiera del estado pronto estará disponible para los alumnos indocumentados que viven en California. Gobernador Jerry Brown firmó la ley AB 131, la segunda parte del llamado California “Dream Act” (el Acto del Sueño en California), el viernes 8 de octubre de 2011. Bajo la nueva ley, los fondos del estado empezarán a estar disponibles el primero de enero de 2013.

Para más detalles, léase este artículo o véase aquí para copertura en la telenoticia.

Learn How to Check Grades, Attendance and More Online

Mr. Bennie — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:12:32 +0000

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Learn from Ms. Dool, School Counselor, how to check…

attendance
assignments
transcripts
grades

online with ABI Parent/Student Portal.

When: Wednesdays after school, 2:35-3:35 p.m.
Where: Career Center

More information online at http://sbcusd.com/index.aspx?nid=4459

Más información en español está disponible en http://sbcusd.com/index.aspx?NID=4462

Who’s my counselor?

Mr. Bennie — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:32:43 +0000

For the 2011-2012 school year, our school administration has re-organized which counselors serve which students. The new system is designed so that most students will get to keep the same counselor for 9th and 10th grades and then switch to a second counselor who will follow them through 11th and 12th grades. We hope this setup provides a nice combination of consistency and expertise in the school counseling professional who will help guide you through high school and toward your college and career dreams.

Here are the counselors and the students they will serve for the 2011-2012 school year:

9th-12th Grade Special Education (RSP, SDC, ED)

Ms. Josiane Beckles, Ext. 410016, downstairs office #7, josiane.beckles@sbcusd.com

9th-10th Grade

Last names A-Dua (9th), A-E (10th)
Ms. Karla Alvarez, Ext. 410008, downstairs office #2, karla.alvarez@sbcusd.com
Last names Due-Maga (9th), Far-Lun (10th)
Ms. Helene Bishop, Ext. 410009, downstairs office #3, helene.bishop@sbcusd.com
Last names Magd-Robi (9th and 10th):
Mr. Michael Bennie, Ext. 410010, downstairs office #4, michael.bennie@sbcusd.com
Last names Robl-Z (9th and 10th):
Ms. Christina Dool, Ext. 410177, downstairs office #1, christina.dool@sbcusd.com

11th-12th Grade

IB Diploma Programme students and last names Ab-Def (11th and 12th):
Ms. Gwen Pittman (Head Counselor), Ext. 410030, upstairs office #4, guinevere.pittman@sbcusd.com
Last names Del-Lom (11th and 12th):
Ms. Rhonda Johnson, Ext. 410029, upstairs office #1, rhonda.johnson@sbcusd.com
Last names Lon-Ram (11th) and Lon-Ri (12th):
Mr. James Soward, Ext. 410180, upstairs office #2, james.soward@sbcusd.com
Last names Ran-Zun (11th) and Ro-Zun (12th)
Mr. Charles Oyas, Ext. 410031, upstairs office #3, charles.oyas@sbcusd.com

Counselors are available by appointment, most from 7:30-2:30 Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. and 9:45-2:30 on Thurs.
To make an appointment with your counselor, please email or call your counselor using the information above or contact Ms. Elva Ocampo, at 909-381-4295 Ext. 410027, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Grief Resources

Mr. Bennie — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:20:53 +0000

Here are some links to helpful sites when dealing with losing a loved one, or supporting those who have lost someone.

Children and Grief - Learn how to best help children who might otherwise feel alone and lost as they navigate though their grief. Brought to educators and families by the New York Life Foundation.
GriefNet.org – An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.
Bill of Rights for Grieving Teens – If you have lost someone close, you have these rights.
When Death Impacts Your School – Tips for teachers and administrators on supporting grieving students and their classmates.
How to Help a Grieving Teen - How to help, and how not to.
Am I Normal? – Probably so, if you are showing some of these typical symptoms of grief: physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual.

Need to talk to someone now?

Dial 211 for free and confidential help finding counseling or crisis services.
If you are considering hurting yourself or someone else, please DIAL 911 for emergency help.