Counseling Services
(formerly "Guidance")
(301) 353-8020
(301) 353-8041 fax

OUR VISION
Counseling Services, in a welcoming and professional environment, encourages and supports the academic, career, and social development
of every student through advocacy and collaboration with all stakeholders.

ENROLLMENTS
 Please call Counseling Services for an appointment.
Summer Hours:  Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm, 1pm-3pm

School Resource Links:

Edline
SVHS College & Career Center
MCPS College & Career Information
SVHS Family Connection
MCPS Course Bulletin
PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep

Community Resource Links:

Work Permits
Learner's Permit School Attendance Certification
Mental Health Resources
Counseling Resources A-Z
Adult ESOL Classes 301-962-8950 press 2

Do you need your Edline username, password or activation code?
Mr. Wallace can help you!

Staff and Counselor Assignments
2009-2010

   Mr. Royce Wallace
Director, Counseling Services;
Counselor, Cambridge & Pre-IB

   Ms. Katryn Costenbader
Counselor, A - El
   Mrs. Kathy Shellabarger
Counselor, Em - K and X,Y, Z
   Mr. Chester Hardy
Counselor, L - Q
   Mrs. Maureen Rough
Counselor, R - W
   Dr. Vilma Nadal
ESOL Counselor - Serving SVHS Tues./Fri.
   Ms. Sophia Wong
Registrar
   Mrs. Patty Maloney
College & Career Coordinator
   Ms. Rogena Parrish
Counseling Services Secretary
   Ms. Joyce Wootten
Counseling Services Assistant, Part-Time
Contact Staff

Administrator Assignments
2009-2010

     9th Grade
Ms. Katrina Brown
   10th Grade

Mrs. Judith P. Scott
   11th Grade A - L
Mrs. Judith P. Scott
   11th Grade M-Z
Mrs. Jacqueline Orrence
   12th Grade
Mrs. Jacqueline Orrence
Contact Staff

How to Make an Appointment with Your Counselor 

  • Visit Counseling Services before school, after school, or during lunch.
  • Locate your counselor’s calendar/clip board and write your name in one of the available spaces.
  • Ask the secretary to sign your agenda book with the appointment time.
  • Show your agenda book to your teacher and come to Counseling Services at the time of your appointment.

Schedule Changes

Because the schedule of courses and selection of teachers is based upon registration and because careful decision-making is an important skill to develop, students will be unable to make parent/student-initiated schedule changes for any but the following reasons:

  • Course prerequisite not met
  • Maryland graduation requirement course needed by senior
  • To correct obvious error (e.g., incomplete schedule, computer error)
  • Failing or non-qualifying grades in summer school
  • Attended summer school and can advance in sequence
  • Health reasons
  • Recommended level change after parent and teacher conference and approval by administration

Change of Address

When you move, you MUST notify the SVHS registrar’s office immediately by bringing in PROOF of residency. 

Acceptable proof is:

    • If homeowner, copy of current property tax bill OR settlement sheet
    • If renter, copy of current lease
    • If living in shared housing, notarized MCPS Form 335-74: Shared housing Disclosure and either a copy of the current property tax bill of the homeowner OR copy of lease of renter with whom student AND parent are living AND other supporting documents as listed above

Anyone who is not a resident of Montgomery County must complete MCPS form 335-73: Determination of Residency and tuition Status and contact the Residency and Tuition Office at 301-315-7324.

Students and parents will not receive any school mailings such as report cards, bus routes, principal’s letters, newsletters, schedules, etc. until your new address has been verified.

If you have any questions, please call (301) 353-8020 between 7:00am and 3:30pm.


Important Information for Seniors
SVHS Family Connection

College Application Packet
& College Application Packet Supplement
Essential documents and helpful resources
for college, scholarship or employment applications

Because the college application process can be a stressful time, Counseling Services has created a packet of important papers to guide you. Some of these papers must be completed during the appplication process.  You can print them from this web page or pick them up in Counseling Services.

Juniors can get started on some of these forms the summer prior to their senior year. Parents and students with questions about applying to college can meet with their counselors or contact their counselors by email.  For information about colleges and scholarships, visit the SVHS College & Career Center.

These are Adobe Acrobat files.  If you cannot view them, download Adobe Acrobat.

College Application Packet

SVHS's essential documents

How to Apply to College
Authorization to Release Student Records - Updated 9-10-09
Cover Sheet/Request for Documents to be Sent
Student Request for Letter of Recommendation

SVHS's important resources

Student Self-Evaluation and Parent's Brag Sheet
Special Instructions for Montgomery College Applicants
Roles & Responsibilities
Optional Mailing Confirmation
College & Career Center Suggestions
Writing the College Essay
Student Activity Worksheet
Sample Student Resume

Links
Here are some webpages to help you during the college application process:

SVHS College & Career Center - Info about scholarships, testing, financial aid, right at SVHS.
MCPS College & Career Info - Same as above, plus preparation, special programs & events.
Collegeboard.com - College and scholarship search, SAT preparation, and advice.
Fastweb.com - Large scholarship database.
FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid.


This page last updated 9/10/09