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Counseling Services
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Counselors are divided by student's last names. Counselors are available for academic, personal/social issues, and post-secondary (college & career) planning. Please email your counselor if you have questions or would like to set up an appointment to meet. To contact the counseling secretary, please call 707-778-4779.
Additionally, we have MFT interns on-site available for extra mental health support. If you are looking for support, you can complete the PHS Mental Health Self-Referral Form directly or email your counselor.
STAFF DIRECTORY
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- Jenna Emanuel (Parisi)

- Molly Guerra
- Payton Luce

- Megan McClelland

- Christine Stirling (Ruzick)
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IMPORTANT FORMS & PAST PRESENTATIONS
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Class of 2022 Calendar
Senior Calendar and Important Info for the Class of 2022.pdf 85.97 KB (Last Modified on January 11, 2022)
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Registration 2022-2023
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now complete. You can find the presentations, AP/Honors Info, and course selection forms on this website. If you wish to make a change to your schedule for next year, please contact your counselor directly.
When selecting classes for the next school year, use this as a guide:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 9 (or Honors)
English 10 (or Honors)
English 11 or AP English Language 11
ERWC or AP English Literature 12
Physical Science or Biology (multiple options)
Biology or Chemistry
(multiple options)
1 more year of Math, Science or Related Math/Science Class
More Science or (Elective)
Math 1
Math 2
Math 3 or Elective
More Math or (Elective)
Human Interaction/ Intro to Business (Semester of each)
World History (or Honors)
US History (or AP)
Econ/Gov (Semester of each) (or AP)
PE 9
PE 10, PE Cross Training or Strength & Conditioning
(Elective: Visual Performing Art or Foreign Language Recommended for college bound students)
(Elective)
(Elective - Language recommended for 4 year college bound students)
(Elective)
(Elective)
(Elective)
SRJC Dual Enrollment:
The SRJC Spring 2022 schedule is now posted on their website: https://www.santarosa.edu/. If you are interested in taking a class for the spring, please complete ALL steps in the attached document. If you need help, please attend one of the free workshops from SRJC and please pay attention to the deadlines below:
Spring 2022 Application/Registration Workshops and Priority Registration schedule
The Spring 2022 Priority Registration schedule is posted on the web: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/spring-priority-schedule
High School Dual Enrollment students register during Priority 6, December 9th at 7am.Summer 2022 registration starts on May 10th and Fall 2022 registration starts on May 27th.
Students need to complete ALL the steps below to register:
- Apply to open CCC AND SRJC and get Student ID# (9 digits) - you must reapply EVERY term: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-dual-enrollment-students
- Look at online schedule: https://classes.santarosa.edu/
- Check for any prerequisites/assessments: https://assessment.santarosa.edu/
- If you are trying to challenge a class that has a prerequisite, you need to complete this form: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/prerequisite-equivalency-form
- Complete dual enrollment form
- High School Dual Enrollment Online Request Form
- Turn form into SRJC Admissions & Records BEFORE you can register
- Register online during priority registration
- Email counselor proof of registration so we can adjust your schedule here if needed (remember OFF PERIODS ARE NOT GUARANTEED!)
Transcripts: To request a transcript, click here.
Work Permit: You'll find the work permit application and information on the process here.
Mental Health Support: You'll find resources here.
Many questions can be answered here Counseling FAQs
Athletics:
If you plan to participate in a sport, be sure to complete all the information on our Athletics website. If you have questions, contact Suzie Andersen (athletic secretary), sandersen@petk12.org, or Ray McClintock (athletic director), rmcclintock@petk12.org. And if you plan to use a PE exemption form, be mindful of the deadlines:
Fall sports due 11/16/2021
Winter sports due 2/14/2022
Spring sports due 5/27/2022
Class of 2022:
For the Class of 2022 that plans to apply to CSU or UC colleges for Fall 2022 admission, these are good things to remember:
- Taking Math during your senior year is important for college acceptance.
- SAT/ACT - while some colleges are not taking these as part of the entrance requirements, it may still be a good idea to take these tests for placement in college.
- As always, going above and beyond in your A-G requirements will increase your chances of acceptance to CSU and UC schools.
- For CSU schools, the new qualifying minimum GPA is a 2.5 in A-G coursework.
- CSU website: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
- UC website: https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login
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A-G Requirements (4 Year Colleges)
College entrance requirements for the California State University (CSU) system, the University of California (UC) system, or independent colleges are more extensive than graduation requirements. Students should be following the A-G requirements if their goal is 4 year college after high school.
To meet minimum admission requirements, you must complete 15 yearlong high school courses with a letter grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to your last year of high school.
Keep in mind that taking approved high school (A-G) courses isn't the only way to satisfy these requirements. You also may meet them by completing college courses or earning certain scores on various acceptable exams.
- History/Social Science (2 years required)
- English (4 years required)
- Math (3 years required, through Math 3)
- Science (2 years required)
- Language other than English (2 years required)
- Visual & Performing Arts (1 year required)
- College Prep Elective (1 year required)
Going above & beyond in categories can increase the chance of acceptance, especially at highly competitive colleges.
PHS Approved A-G Courses can be found here.
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Santa Rosa Junior College Information
SRJC Dual Enrolled HS Students
If you are planning to take a SRJC class, please review the information below and make sure you complete ALL steps.
Steps to enroll in a SRJC Class:
- Apply to open CCC AND SRJC and get Student ID# (9 digits) - you must reapply EVERY term: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-dual-enrollment-students
- Look at online schedule: https://classes.santarosa.edu/
- Check for any prerequisites/assessments: https://assessment.santarosa.edu/
- If you are trying to challenge a class that has a prerequisite, you need to complete this form: https://admissions.santarosa.edu/prerequisite-equivalency-form
- Complete dual enrollment form
- High School Dual Enrollment Online Request Form
- Turn form into SRJC Admissions & Records BEFORE you can register
- Register online during priority registration
- Email counselor proof of registration so we can adjust your schedule here if needed (remember OFF PERIODS ARE NOT GUARANTEED!)
Getting Assistance
If students have questions about completing or submitting the form, please have them get in touch directly with the liaison for your school.
What If There’s a Problem with a Submitted Form?
For troubleshooting issues related to submitting the online High School Dual Enrollment Request Form, email: admissions@santarosa.edu.
Phone Hotline for Enrollment Help – 707-521-7844
Please refer students to their Student Outreach liaison to schedule their personalized support appointment. We know that it takes a village to help students do everything they need to do to get on board at SRJC. We want to help! SRJC Student Outreach liaisons will provide one-on-one personalized support to all high school students to assist them with their application and enrollment steps all semester long. Students may make appointments with their liaison directly via email or counselors may send a list of students who need assistance to their liaison and we’ll reach out to them.
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PE Waiver Information, Board Policy AR 6142.7
PE Waivers MUST be turned in during the conclusion of the sport season.
Qualifications:
- Student-athletes must have taken and passed physical education in grade 9 with a grade of “C” or better.
- Student-athletes must score in the “healthy fitness zone” in five of the six fitness areas tested in grade 9 as measured by the FITNESSGRAM.
- Student-athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (Total GPA), for each grading period during the period of exemption.
- The exempted physical education course must be replaced with another course, which cannot be an unscheduled (free) period, and student-athletes must maintain a full class load, during the period of exemption.
- For each full season of sport completed in grades 10 and/or 11, student-athletes will be exempted from physical education for one semester.
- During the annual course registration window, or upon new enrollment, a student-athlete must notify his/her counselor of his/her intent to apply for a Physical Education Exemption Based on Interscholastic Athletic Program Participation, so that the student-athlete is scheduled appropriately.
- At the conclusion of each season of sport, the student-athlete must complete a Physical Education Exemption Application, which has been signed by the student-athlete, parent/guardian, and counselor. The athletic director will confirm completion of the season of sport and sign the application.
- Students who do not fulfill the requirements of this exemption by the start of grade 12, and have not satisfied the physical education graduation requirements, will need to earn their remaining physical education credits required for graduation.
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College Planning: Tips & Important Information
GET ORGANIZED!
- Create a separate, professional (yourname@domain.com) email to use for all applications.
- When sending applications and scholarship information through the Post Office, purchase a ‘proof of mailing’ certificate.
- Keep a copy of every college and application that you submit, and keep them organized!
- Gather all important materials - transcripts, resume/list of activities including all community service, start thinking about who will write your letters of recommendation (private schools only)
- Plan a visit to the College and Career Center! There is a variety of information and support available to seniors.
- Visit California Colleges & College Board's BigFuture page for helpful planning tools, testing information, researching college, application calendars and much more!
Write your personal essay EARLY!
Students applying to the University of California system and to private colleges and universities will be required to submit a personal essay. Take your time to do this well! Write your first draft, have someone whose writing ability you admire review your work….then update and re-write!
California Community Colleges are a great place to start your post-secondary studies.
- Certification programs for careers (example: mechanics, computers, phlebotomy)
- Associate of Arts Degrees (two year college degrees with a major area of study)
- Transfer to a four-year university (take freshman and sophomore general education requirements then transfer to a four-year university for completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.)
- The SRJC Jumpstart program will help all students that plan to attend SRJC after high school. This will start in the fall of senior year!
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College Testing - SAT & ACT
PHS SCHOOL CODE: 052460
- Many schools have gone to test optional.
- UC: SAT Reasoning + Essay (or ACT with Writing)
- Subject tests may be recommended for certain majors, check individual campuses and majors.
- CSU: SAT Reasoning only (or ACT) (use 3594 to send scores)
- Private Universities: Check the individual testing requirements that are recommended for each school/major.
- You are in charge of sending your test scores directly to the schools you apply to!
SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Area - College Board Website
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid Info
Here is the presentation from Financial Aid Night 2021, presented by Margaret Mann at SRJC.
Here is the presentation from 10,000 Degrees from Financial Aid Week 2021.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
- Get discounted tuition out of state (certain majors)
- Learn more on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) website.
FAFSA & the California Dream Act (AB 130 & AB131) October 1, 2021 - March 2, 2022
- FAFSA: Online applications should be completed for the 2022-2023 freshman college year. FAFSA is the umbrella application required for almost all federal, state, institutional and private grants/scholarships. We recommend that you fill out this application regardless of your financial need.
- California Dream Act: Students who don’t qualify for financial aid under FAFSA may qualify under the California Dream Act. Qualifications to apply are:
- Student must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years
- Graduate from a CA high school, pass the CAHSEE or receive a GED
- Enroll in an accredited and qualified CA college or university
- If applicable, fill out an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as eligible.
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UC & CSU Application Filing Periods
- California State University
- October 1 – November 30, 2021 for Fall 2022 Admissions
- University of California
- November 1-30, 2021 for Fall 2022 Admissions
- For private universities check the individual application dates, deadlines, and enrollment requirements.
- California State University
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Senior Class of 2022 - College Tips:
- Create a separate, professional (yourname@domain.com) email to use for all applications.
- When sending applications and scholarship information through the Post Office, purchase a ‘proof of mailing’ certificate.
- Keep a copy of every college and application that you submit, and keep them organized!
- Gather all important materials - transcripts, resume/list of activities including all community service, start thinking about who will write your letters of recommendation (private schools only)
- Plan a visit to the College and Career Center! There is a variety of information and support available to seniors.
- Visit https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/ & https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ for helpful planning tools, testing information, researching college, application calendars and much more!
UC & CSU Application Filing Periods:
- California State University: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
- October 1 – November 30, 2021 for Fall 2022 Admissions
- University of California: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
- November 1-30, 2021 for Fall 2022 Admissions
- For private universities: check the individual application dates, deadlines and enrollment requirements
- Early Decision/Early Action - usually October 1st
- Regular Admission - will vary by school
SAT & ACT:
PHS SCHOOL CODE: 052460
- Many schools have gone to test optional for this next year, if you are able to take the test one time, do it!
- UC: SAT Reasoning + Essay (or ACT with Writing)
(Subject tests may be recommended for certain majors, check individual campus and major) - CSU: SAT Reasoning only (or ACT) (use 3594 to send scores)
- Private Universities: check the individual testing requirements that are recommended for each school/major.
- You are in charge of sending your test scores directly to the schools you apply to!
- SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Area: http://collegeboard.com
- ACT Examination: www.actstudent.org
Write your personal essay EARLY!
- Students applying to the University of California system and most private colleges and universities will be required to submit a personal essay. Take your time to do this well! Write your first draft, have someone whose writing ability you admire review your work….then update and re-write!
- UCs require you to respond to 4 of the 8 personal insight questions
- CSUs do not require essays
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
- Get discounted tuition out of state (certain majors)
- Learn more here: https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/
California Community Colleges are a great place to start your post-secondary studies.
- Certification programs for careers (example: mechanics, computers, phlebotomy)
- Associate of Arts Degrees (two year college degrees with a major area of study)
- Transfer to a four-year university (take freshman and sophomore general education requirements then transfer to a four-year university for completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.)
- SRJC Jumpstart Program will help all students that plan to attend SRJC after high school
FAFSA & California Dream Act (AB 130 & AB131) October 1, 2021 - March 2, 2022
- Online application should be completed for the 2021-2022 freshman college year. FAFSA is the umbrella application required for almost all federal, state, institutional and private grants/scholarships. We recommend that you fill out this application regardless of your financial need.
- Students who don’t qualify for financial aid under FAFSA may qualify under the California Dream Act. Qualifications to apply are: 1. a student must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years, 2. graduate from a CA high school, pass the CAHSEE or receive a GED, 3.enroll in an accredited and qualified CA college or university and 4. if applicable, fill out an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as eligible.