| SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Guidance Counselors' Virtual Office Hours and Class Remind Codes are listed below, as well as specific resources for students and parents during the Coronavirus School Closure. Please contact us with any questions or concerns - we're here for you. |
Welcome to the Del Mar High School Guidance Department!
Del Mar Counselors offer students support in the achievement of high school goals and preparation for life beyond high school. Guidance regularly works with students, parents/guardians, staff and teachers to help ensure student success. We meet with students individually, in groups, and during class visits throughout the school year.
Students can drop in before school, at lunch, and after school or make appointments to meet with their counselor one-on-one, through Schoolloop mail or email, at any time throughout the year. Parents and guardians are welcome to schedule a meeting or contact their student’s counselor via Schoolloop mail, email or phone.
Kristie Geist
kgeist@cuhsd.org
ext. 3127
Counselor (Surnames A-Gi)
Evelyn Beas
ebeas@cuhsd.org
ext. 3128
Counselor (Surnames Go-O)
Richard Mendoza
rmendoza@cuhsd.org
ext. 3123
Counselor (Surnames P-Z)
Chasity Knight
cknight@cuhsd.org
ext. 3119
College and Career Specialist
Eric Rodriguez
erodriguez@cuhsd.org
ext. 3120
Registrar/Guidance Secretary
Fax (408) 626-3622
| COUNSELORS' VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS |
| Geist (Last Names A-Gi) | Beas (Last Names Go-O) | Mendoza (Last Names P-Z) |
| bit.ly/geistofficehours | bit.ly/beasofficehours | bit.ly/mendozasdmofficehours |
| COUNSELORS' CLASS REMIND CODES |
| Class of 2020 | Class of 2021 | Class of 2022 | Class of 2023 |
| @2020dmhs | @gad7gf | @a62736 | @78dh8f |
| STUDENT & PARENT RESOURCES DURING CORONAVIRUS SCHOOL CLOSURE |
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT - During this time of change and uncertainty, it is important to stay connected and take care of yourselves and each other. Please refer to our website for mental health support resources and contact information, at: delmar.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/mentalhealthresources.
CASSY services will continue virtually with current clients and will be able to accept new clients - contact your counselor for more information.
Suggestions for staying connected and “schooling” from home:
Del Mar's ASB students have created a new Instagram account to keep students connected and engaged through virtual spirit activities. Follow @delmardonsasb on instagram and check in daily for challenges and updates.
Visit virtual office hours with teachers and counselors to check in and connect with your school. A list of virtual hours is available at bit.ly/dmofficehours (please refresh your browser for updates).
Take breaks from increased screen time during school closure and shelter-in-place.
Maintain routines and structures as much as possible to bring stability in this uncertain time.
General Resources
Tips from the Center for Disease Control on Managing Anxiety & Stress during infectious disease outbreaks: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) counseling services available to you through their Disaster Distress Helpline (at www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline,) and the Response Mobile App (at store.samhsa.gov/product/samhsa-disaster).
Guide for parents and caregivers to help families cope from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network: www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/outbreak_factsheet_1.pdf.
Resources are also available for parents to help guide the parent/child conversation and adjust to the new environment at home.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES - Below is a list we have compiled of other student organizations that have updated their policies and procedures due to the impact of school closures and shelter-in-place orders. Please note that these websites are being updated frequently and should be checked regularly to be aware of the most recent changes in policies and procedures.