The mission of the counseling department at Buena High school is to deliver a comprehensive counseling program based on the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) National Model for school counseling. This comprehensive program provides all students with equitable opportunity for growth in the academic, college and career, and social/emotional domains and encourages the highest level of student achievement using developmentally appropriate curriculum and services. In partnership with students, families, teachers, administrators, and members of the community, we promote lifelong learning and guide students in becoming responsible, culturally sensitive and productive members of society.
Recent Info:
Wellness Center Website
Notice for Incoming 9th Grade Athletes
Enrollment Forms for New Students Coming to VUSD (Español)
Registration Steps for Students Coming to Buena for the 2020-2021 School Year (Español)
David Vallejo,M.A.
david.vallejo@venturausd.org
Ext. 1015
Last names: “A-CER”
NCAA Advisor
Bertha Villa, M.A.
bertha.villa@venturausd.org
Ext. 1037
Last names: “CES-GIB”
EL Coordinator
VC Matriculation Liaison
Geneva Vega
geneva.vega@venturausd.org
Ext. 1021
Office Assistant, Counseling Secretary
Shannon Pelmear, M.A.
shannon.pelmear@venturausd.org
Ext. 1009
Last names: “GIC-LEO”
Career and College Night
Financial Aid
Natasha Hillis, M.A.
natasha.hillis@venturausd.org
Ext. 1023
Last names: “LEP-OJ”
College Night Coordinator
PLAN/PSAT Coordinator
Monica Fierro, M.A.
monica.fierro@venturausd.org
Ext. 1019
Last names: “OK-SEK”
Middle School Liaison
John Beattie, M.A.
john.beattie@venturausd.org
Ext. 1050
Last names: “SEL-Z”
BARK coordinator
Natalie Debbas
natalie.debbas@venturausd.org
Ext. 2054
College & Career Center
C.E.C (ROP)
SAT/ACT/ASVAB Test Administrator
Work Experience
Bridges Program
matt.lazansky@venturausd.org
Ext.1011
StudentAssistanceProgram (SAP)
Support Groups
Health & Wellness Liaison
Anita Vasquez Mendoza
Anita.VasquezMendoza@venturausd.org
Ext. 2285
Wellness Coordinator
High School Info
Student Handbook
Counseling Brochure
BHS Elective Programs
Bulldog Brag Sheet
Buena HS profile 16-17
Graduation Checklist
A-G Requirements
College Application Info
UC Application
CSU Application
Common Application
FAFSA application
Did you know...
- We offer 16 AP and 11 Honors courses
- We have an AVID program
- We have #21 AVID trained teachers
- We offer over 70 electives
- We offer Mock Trial, Science League, ASB and Renaissance programs and many more
- Buena Counselors conduct 3 college nights, a College Celebration day, and 2 NCAA presentations yearly
College Info
SAT
ACT
Finding a College
Ventura College
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NCAA Resources
NCAA Eligibility Center
NCAA Division 1 Academics Requirements
NCAA Division 2 Academic Requirements
College Bound Student Athlete Guide
Calculating your NCAA Core GPA
NCAA Transcript Release form
NCAA HS Standards PP
To see a list of Buena High Schools NCAA-approved courses, please visit
https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/hsAction and search by school code "053647".
- SAP services include 6 outside community organizations volunteering time at Buena
- Buena offers free tutoring during BARK provided by the A-Team Peer Tutoring service
- Buena staff represent 13 states, 2 countries, and over 50 colleges/universities around the country
- Buena H.S. has 25 faculty that are alumni