Counseling Corner

 

Hello!

I'm Mrs. Sindel and welcome to the Da Vinci Jr. High School Counselor page.  As your counselor, I can help you:

  • Improve your grades
  • Problem-solve (personal or academic)
  • Time management and organization
  • Find your strengths and best learning style
  • Deal with difficult emotions
  • Manage stress
  • And much, much more!
 
Contact Me: 

[email protected]

Course Applications

Leadership: 

  • Due Feb. 27, 2026 
  • Must complete application even if you are in Leadership this year!
  • LINK TO APPLICATION

Peer Mediation: 

  • Due Feb. 11, 2026 with your Course Request Sheet. 
  • Must print and hand write application  
  • LINK TO PRINT.

Yearbook: 



Resources for New DVJH Families
7th Grade Resources
  • Monday, January 26th
    • Ms. Sindel will be all 7th grade science classes.  Students will review the required courses for 8th grade, elective course options and how to complete the Course Request Form.
    • Link to presentation
  • Wednesday, February 11th
    • Course Request Forms (signed by parent/guardian) are due to the Da Vinci Junior High Office.
  • Thursday, February 12th
    • Ms. Sindel will meet with each student individually during 7th grade English to review their final Course Request Form. 
8th Grade Resources

Rising 9th Grade Program Planning Presentation 

  • Friday, January 16th
    • Da Vinci High Schoolers will visit students in their math classes and give a presentation on all the DVHS program has to offer.
  • Wednesday, January 28th
  • Friday, January 30th
    • Da Vinci High School Counselors will be in all 8th grade English classes.  They will review required 9th grade courses, elective options and how to complete Course Request Forms.
  • Thursday, February 5th
    • DVHS Parent Night 6pm at Da Vinci High School: 1400 E. 8th St., Davis, CA.
    • High  School counselors will be in D-3 at lunch to answer any questions about course requests
  • Monday, February 9th
    • Da Vinci High School Counselors will be in 8th grade English classes for final course selection pick up. 

    If you are attending Da Vinci High School for 9th grade and would like to take Student Government or Peer Mediation, you must complete an application. 

     

    • Student Government application can be found HERE.
    • Peer Mediation application can be found HERE.


      
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