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CVHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

CVHS SCHOOL COUNSELORS

GUIDANCE STAFF

GUIDANCE STAFF

Megan Leiva, AP of Guidance
Carrie Cook, Guidance Secretary
Nancy Reyes, Guidance Clerk
Elizabeth Nunez, Bilingual Community Liaison
CVHS Department Chairs 

CVHS Department Chairs 

English: Heather Cintas
Fine/Practical Arts: Andy Waldukat
Science: Cheryl Johnson
Social Science: Bruce Carlisle
Special Education:  Kristi Stratton
World Languages: Lorena Sweeney
Program Coordinators 

Program Coordinators 

AVID Coordinators:
ATMS Coordinator: John Kearsley 
ELD & Language Immersion Coordinator:
Link Crew Coordinator: Kathryn Fleener
IB Coordinator: Dina Kubba
Academic Club Coordinators

Academic Club Coordinators

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?

School Counselor - for schedules, college planning, class questions/concerns and social and emotional support. 
 
Guidance Office - for student enrollment, records, trouble with transcript ordering, password resets, portal support and basic tech support questions.
 
Activities Office - for school related activities such as dances, clubs, school activity contracts, guest contracts, class packages, and graduation information. 
 
Attendance Office - for all day absences, leaving early, arriving late, forgotten locker combinations and Independent Study Contracts. 
 
Student Services Office - for all parking permit information/questions and general Assistant Principal support.
 
Athletics - for summer camp and tryout information you will reach out to the sport specific coach.  The coaches' contact list is linked to the right on this page.

Future Cougar Information - New & Incoming Students
Were you unable to attend our 8th grade showcase? No problem! Schedule your personal tour today! 

Were you unable to attend our 8th grade showcase? No problem! Schedule your personal tour today! 

Future Cougar Registration for the 2025-2026 school year

Future Cougar Registration for the 2025-2026 school year

 

Fall 2025 Registration for all incoming 9th Grade students from our feeder middle schools starts January 31st, 2025.  Information will be provided to all students attending CVHS feeder middle schools or can be accessed on this page. The window for registration will be open until February 28th, 2025.  Students will need to access their Aeries student portal, to add elective classes.

 

Need to create an Aeries Student Portal account? 

Incoming 9th Grade Information

Incoming 9th Grade Information

Incoming 10th-12th Grade Information 

Incoming 10th-12th Grade Information 

NEW TO CUSD? Here's how you get started.....

NEW TO CUSD? Here's how you get started.....

CVHS GUIDANCE 2025 VISITS

CVHS GUIDANCE 2025 VISITS

Counselor Middle School Visits (In Person) – during the school day
(Students only)
  • Newhart Middle School – Wednesday, January 31st
  • Marco Forster Middle School – Tuesday, February 4th
  • Carl Hankey Middle School – Thursday, February 6th  
 
Parent Information Meetings
  • Newhart Middle School - Thurs., January 30th @ 6 PM in Newhart's MPR
  • Marco Forster Middle School – Mon., February 3rd @ 6 PM in MFMS's MPR
  • Carl Hankey Middle School – Wed., February 5th @ 6 PM in Hankey's MPR
 
8th Grade Expo is Thursday, February 6th from 5 - 8PM 
 
FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

FOR FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Please utilize the CUSD Placement Guidelines to establish what classes are most appropriate for each student's schedule next year. These guidelines correspond with CVHS Course Offerings, and cover all subjects! 
 
2. Take a look at our department pathways.
 
3. Talk to your MIDDLE SCHOOL counselor about options for your student to accelerate in High School. 
ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

ATMS

Academy of Technology, Math and Science (ATMS)

This accelerated program is designed for those students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the areas of mathematics, science and/or technology. Students must have completed Geometry prior to the 9th grade and meet the criteria to be enrolled in Honors English I, Honors Algebra II/Trig and Honors Biology. Click here for more information about eligibility requirements and course pathway.

 

AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

This nationally recognized program is designed to help bright, motivated students in their completion of college prep coursework while in high school, and to prepare these students to apply for 4 year colleges or universities directly from high school. AVID is a four-year elective class for students with academic potential. Application and interview required.  Click here for more information.

STEM Engineering

STEM Engineering

Our engineering program is a career academy that addresses relevant, real-world problems from the framework of science, engineering, design and technology (STEM). Activity and project-based curriculum 4 year program; enrollment in 9th grade year is essential. There is no math or science prerequisite – anyone may enroll.  Click here for more information.

Language Immersion

Language Immersion Program

At Capistrano Valley High School, we offer two different Language Immersion Programs, Spanish and Mandarin.  Students in these programs continue to increase the language proficiency that they have been developing since kindergarten. Students have the opportunity to take classes in the language of their respective program through all four years of high school.  
 
Click here for more information on the MIP Program.
Click here for more information on the TWIS Program.
 
For more information email Ms. Lorena Sweeney
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES: 

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES: 

Packet Pick-up 
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 24, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Walk Through Registration
SENIORS: Tues. August 5th (8:30am-11:30am)
JUNIORS: Wed. August 6th (8:30am -11:30am) 
SOPHOMORES: Thurs. August 7th (8:30am - 11:30am) 
FRESHMAN: Fri. August 8th (8:30am - 11:30am)
MAKE-UP: Monday August 11th (9am-11am)
 
August 14th, 2025
9AM - 12PM 
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

NEW STUDENTS TO CUSD WITHIN CUSD BOUNDARIES: ONLINE ENROLLMENT
 
CUSD's Online New Student Enrollment allows you to begin the enrollment process for students who live within the district boundaries.  You must have a valid address in the cities served by Capistrano Unified to use this system.
 
Please note that enrollment is not complete until the Online enrollment information has been reviewed by the school. Additional school forms will be needed to be completed and the proof of residency must be verified. The school site will deem the entire enrollment process to be complete and acceptable after you meet in person with the Registrar. 
 
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC) 

SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC) 

Parents of district students (CUSD) who would like their child to attend a school other than the school serving their neighborhood, should follow the process outlined under the School of Choice.  Please click here for more information about School of Choice.
 
SCHOOL OF CHOICE APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APPROXIMENTLY FEBRUARY 3, 2025 AND MARCH 2, 2025.
 
SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

SUMMER SCHOOL 2025

Summer Session: June 16–July 16, 
Mondays-Wednesday 8:30am–1:30pm
  1. In-Person Exam Testing Required
  2. Mandatory orientation assignment completed by June 30
  3. All work completed by July 16 at noon
  4. Drop deadline is NO LATER THAN July 1st.

Current CUSD  8th graders will enroll in summer school through their current Middle School counselor. Courses available to incoming 9th graders
  • Health 
  • Geometry if students have completed Algebra 1 and are ready to advance to Honors Algebra II/Trig as a Freshman for the ATMS program.

NEW TO CUSD
Students who are not yet enrolled in CUSD will have to complete the CUSD Online Enrollement process and receive a student ID number before they can be registered for summer school. Once you have a CUSD ID # you can email your high school counselor to register you for a summer school class.