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Meet The Counseling Office
In the counseling office, we have our wonderful Counseling Technician- Amy Milani, our Registrar- Mo Orffelt, our Community Liaison- Carmen Moreno, and our four credentialed School Counselors. San Marin is also lucky enough to have a College and Career Specialist, Vivian Jensen, who we share with Novato High School. Vivian Jensen is on campus 2-3 days a week and is located in the library. Your School Counselors are Karla Lopez, Julia Embry, Tate Dobbins, and Jim Hu. Each school counselor holds a Pupil Personnel Service credential, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and upholds the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
Our Mission
San Marin High School’s counseling department strives to create a comprehensive, four-year program to educate, support, and inspire students in academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness. Offering direct and indirect services, we are responsible for providing an equitable, data-driven program that advocates for all students. We strive to promote a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment by breaking down barriers and inspiring students to achieve their biggest goals.
Meet The Counseling Office
In the counseling office, we have our wonderful Counseling Technician, Amy Milani, our detail-driven Registrar, Mo Orffelt, our Bilingual Community Liaison, Carmen Moreno, and our four credentialed School Counselors. San Marin is also lucky enough to have a College and Career Specialist, Vivian Jensen, who we share with Novato High School. Vivian Jensen is on campus 2-3 days a week and is located in the library.
The Counseling Department includes Karla Lopez, Julia Embry, Tate Dobbins, and Jim Hu. Each school counselor holds a Pupil Personnel Service credential, a Master's Degree in Counseling, and upholds the ethical and professional standards of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
Our Mission
San Marin High School’s counseling department strives to create a comprehensive, four-year program to educate, support, and inspire students in academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness. Offering direct and indirect services, we are responsible for providing an equitable, data-driven program that advocates for all students. We strive to promote a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment by breaking down barriers and inspiring students to achieve their biggest goals.
Resources
Students
- Drop in: Students may meet with their counselors on a drop-in basis before school, during break or lunch, and after school. This method is best if you have a quick question or concern.
- Appointment: Students may make an appointment to see their counselor by scanning the QR code on the counselors door. Your counselors will send you a pass as soon as they can for a scheduled meeting.
- Email: Sending your counselor an email saves students from missing important class instruction. Emailing your counselor is a quick and easy way to get answers to your questions and concerns.
Guardians
- If you have questions about your student’s current grade or course content, please contact the teacher directly. You may also use Aeries to monitor your student’s progress in his or her classes. Counselors do not have additional information regarding specific classes, so teachers will be best equipped to inform and guide you.
- If you have a general question or concern for your student’s counselor, the most expedient way to contact him or her is through email. You can also contact your student’s counselor through voicemail. Please keep in mind that if you’re calling about a teacher-related issue, we ask that you have communicated with the teacher first.
9th grade elective choice list 2025-2026
10th grade Course List 2025-2026
11th grade course list 2025-2026
12th grade course list 2025-2026
San Marin Graduation Requirements & 4 Year College Entrance Requirements
DATES TO KNOW
| Application | Opens | Due Dates |
| Common App | August 1st |
Rolling- October on Early Action, Early Decision- October-November Regual, EA2, ED2- January 1-15 |
| UC | August 1st | December 1st |
| CSU | October 1st | December 1st |
| FAFSA | October 1st | March 2nd |
| CCS/Profile | October 1st | Varies by College |
| College Decision Date | Upon Acceptance | May 1st |
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Community College |
November | May |
College and Career Presentation
Brag Sheet/ Letters of Recommendation
(brag sheet must be turned in 20 school days before application due date)
How to Invite Your Counselor on Common App
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Students
- Drop in: Students may meet with their counselors on a drop-in basis before school, during break or lunch, and after school. This method is best if you have a quick question or concern.
- Appointment: Students may make an appointment to see their counselor by scanning the QR code on the counselors door. Your counselors will send you a pass as soon as they can for a scheduled meeting.
- Email: Sending your counselor an email saves students from missing important class instruction. Emailing your counselor is a quick and easy way to get answers to your questions and concerns.
Guardians
- If you have questions about your student’s current grade or course content, please contact the teacher directly. You may also use Aeries to monitor your student’s progress in his or her classes. Counselors do not have additional information regarding specific classes, so teachers will be best equipped to inform and guide you.
- If you have a general question or concern for your student’s counselor, the most expedient way to contact him or her is through email. You can also contact your student’s counselor through voicemail. Please keep in mind that if you’re calling about a teacher-related issue, we ask that you have communicated with the teacher first.
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DATES TO KNOW
Application Opens Due Dates Common App August 1st Rolling- October on
Early Action, Early Decision- October-November
Regual, EA2, ED2- January 1-15
UC August 1st December 1st CSU October 1st December 1st FAFSA October 1st March 2nd CCS/Profile October 1st Varies by College College Decision Date Upon Acceptance May 1st Community College
November May College and Career Presentation
Brag Sheet/ Letters of Recommendation
(brag sheet must be turned in 20 school days before application due date)
How to Invite Your Counselor on Common App
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Contact Us!
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Julia Embry
Last names A-C
Specialization: AVID students
Contact: jembry@nusd.org
Karla Lopez
Last Names C-H
Specialization: ELD students
Contact: klopez@nusd.org
Tate Dobbins
Last names H-R
Specialization: PBIS and Social Media
Contact: tdobbins@nusd.org
Jim Hu
Last names R-Z
Specialization: AP Coordinator
Contact: jhu@nusd.org
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Amy Milani
Counseing Tech
Contact: amilani@nusd.org
Mo Orffelt
Registrar
Contact: morrfelt@nusd.org
Carmen Moreno
Family Liaison
Contact: carmenmoreno@nusd.org
Vivian Jensen
College and Career Specialist
Contact: vjensen@nusd.org
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