Our mission:
Working in partnership with parents, students, teachers and administrators; our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the needs of all students. We support students through responsive and developmental services such as personal and social counseling, academic guidance and support, career exploration, college planning, and student and family advocacy.
Our Role:
Simi Valley High School students are served by four full-time counselors. The Counseling Team is an integral and vital component in the development of the academic and personal goals of all students. We plan, implement and evaluate a counseling program that includes academic, career, personal and social development for all students. We work with parents, teachers and staff to advocate for high academic achievement and appropriate social development for each student.
Please click on this link to learn more about the role of School Counselors and watch the short video produced by the American School Counselor Association: Who Are School Counselors?
Contact Us
Counselors:
A-D: Ila Laguercia (ila.laguercia@simivalleyusd.org)
E-K & ELD: Lana Wastell (lana.wastell@simivalleyusd.org)
L-Q: Christopher Schurer (christopher.schurer@simivalleyusd.org)
R-Z: Dr. Loren Dittmar (loren.dittmar@simivalleyusd.org)
Front Desk:
Registrar: Beth Hankins (beth.hankins@simivalleyusd.org)
Secretary: Cathy Alfano (cathy.alfano@simivalleyusd.org)
Secretary: Dalila Van Boven (dalila.vanboven@simivalleyusd.org)
Counseling Office: (805) 577-1400 , Then press 2
Counseling Fax: (805) 520-6135
Counselor Office Hours for Student Drop-In:
Before School (7:30am-7:55am)
During Student Lunch
After School
If your counselor is unavailable when you drop in, please use the Chromebooks at the front desk to email your counselor, and we will do our best to connect with you as quickly as possible, either by email or by sending you a pass for an appointment.
Additional Counseling Programs & Support:
Jennifer Gast (jennifer.gast@simivalleyusd.org)
School Psychologist: (for Special Education Services and Evaluation)
Jake Goodrich (jake.goodrich@simivalleyusd.org)
For detailed information regarding Special Education (IEP) and Section 504, please click here for the
SVUSD Office of Student Support Services website.
