Student Wellness & Resources
Student Support
Wellness Check-In Form
During this time of school closure and remote learning we want your school experience to be successful. You can request to speak with a School Based Therapist or School Psychologist while campus is closed by filling out our FUHSD Wellness Check In Form. We take appointments during regular school hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If this is a medical or mental health emergency, DO NOT fill out this form. Call 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency room if you can get there safely.
Student Safety Report
If you have been involved in or witnessed an incident related to student safety and would like to report it, please use this confidential form.
End of Semester Study Guide
As you begin to prepare for the end of the semester you may want to use the study guide below to guide your efforts and help you focus on useful ways to get ready.
| Student Support Resources | Support Staff |
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| Individual Class Support Students can contact their teachers directly; whether in person or through email if they have questions about a class. Learning to self-advocate is a valuable skill for high school & beyond! |
Teachers You can speak with your teachers before/after class, during tutorial and/or during their office hours. You are welcome to email your teachers to get the conversation started. |
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Study Buddy Society (SBS) Study Buddy Tutoring is a peer tutoring program for students earning a C- or lower in an academic class. Students meet with a tutor two times a week; usually Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
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SBS Coordinator (408) 366-7658 |
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College & Career Center (C&CC) You will find helpful resources for: college research, summer programs, volunteer opportunities, scholarship research, resume building and career information. Students may visit the C&CC anytime; parents must make an appointment. |
C&CC Advisor McKenna Parfet |
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Academic, Social & Emotional Concerns: Student Assistance Team (SAT) |
School Based Therapists Richard Prinz, LMFT (408) 366-7638
YaHuei Chi, LMFT (Tuesdays) (408) 366-7640 Sheila Altmann, School Psychologist |
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Guidance Counselors (GC’s) High school academics, four year planning, college exploration, course selection, interest inventories, career assessments, transcript evaluation, progress reports reviews, student/family appointments, guidance presentations, social & emotional support. |
Guidance Counselors A-Gou: Monique_Balentine@fuhsd.org (408) 366-7615 |
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Assistant Principals (AP’s) AP’s work closely with their partner GC to support students in a variety of ways. You can talk to your AP about academic and/or social and emotional concerns |
Assistant Principals A-Gou: Michael_Martinez@fuhsd.org (408) 366-7603 |
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Health & Safety Student conflict resolution & missing property on campus. Students who become ill while at school. |
Campus Supervisor Thomas Michaelis
Health Aide |
Community Resources
Community Services
- West Valley Community Services: WVCS provides emergency financial assistance and food support for families impacted by COVID-19 living in Cupertino, Saratoga and West San Jose (95129 and 95130)
Child Protective Services
Community Counseling Support (Sliding Fee Scale)
Emergency Youth Housing
Grief Support
LGBTQ Resources
- LGBTQ Youth Space at the Billy De Frank Center
- Parents, Families, Friends, LGBTQ People and Allies United for Equality
Suicide Prevention
For additional resources, visit the FUHSD Mental Health Resources webpage.
FUHSD SCHOOL LINKED SERVICES REFERRAL FORM
Monta Vista High School staff can refer a student to the District's School Linked Services Specialist for referrals to community resources by filling out this form.
Student Assistance Team
The Student Assistance Team (SAT) is a multidisciplinary team made up of our four guidance counselors, a school psychologist, the student advocate, an administrator, teachers and lead resource specialist. The SAT meets weekly to collectively brainstorm strategies to support students who are struggling academically, socially and/or emotionally. For more information, you can contact your Guidance Counselor, School Based Therapist or School Psychologist. Please email SAT referrals to Monique Balentine.
| Richard Prinz, LMFT | (408) 366-7638 | School Based Therapist |
| YaHuei Chi, LMFT | (408) 366-7638 | School Based Therapist |
| Sheila Altmann | (408) 366-7664 | School Psychologist |