Absence Intervention Contacts
Please review the contacts/resources below if you need assistance with your student's attendance.
District Social Worker
Chelsi Cheng
ccheng@smuhsd.org
Office: 650-558-2465
Cell: 650-865-4041
Contact the District Social Worker if you/your child need help with the following:
- Samtrans bus passes to support transportation to/from school
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Case management services to facilitate access and linkage to community resources, e.g. food banks, childcare needs, housing resources, external mental health referrals
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Engagement with a student in the home environment to encourage and support school attendance
- Parent/caregiver psych-osocial support through groups/classes, e.g. Parent Connect
- Student support through individual sessions and groups
Assistant Principal
David Moore
dmoore@smuhsd.org
Contact the Assistant Principal if you/your child need help with the following:
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Concerns about the attendance letter and notification you received
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Concerns about the safety or well-being of your child
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Issues around consequences due to absences and truancy
Family Engagement Coordinator
Edwin Martinez
emartinez@smuhsd.org (Speaks Spanish)
Contact the Family Engagement Coordinator if you/your child need help with the following:
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Learning about opportunities for engagement (meetings, workshops, school events)
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Connecting with school personnel (Advocacy)
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Understanding our school system (schedules, calendar, Parent Canvas accounts)
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School and Community Resources
School Attendance Technician
Carolina Patino (Speaks Spanish)
cpatino@smuhsd.org
650-558-2902
Contact the Attendance Technician if you/your child need help with the following:
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Reporting an absence
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Obtain pass for student who are leaving school early
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Inaccurate data related to attendance
Mental Health and Wellness Counselors
Araceli Cordova (Speaks Spanish)
acordova@smuhsd.org
650-558-2941
Max Bernstein
mbernstein@smuhsd.org
650-558-2362
Stephanie Wong
scwong@smuhsd.org
650-558-2937
Contact a Wellness Counselor if you/your child need help with the following:
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Mental health concerns related to attendance
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Mental health referrals to Care Solace or other community resources
School Counselors
Lea Sanguinetti
Works with A-DH / Homeless Liaison
650-558-2912
lsanguinetti@smuhsd.org
Wendy Avina
Works with Dk-Ka
650-558-2933
wavina@smuhsd.org
Javier Magana (Speaks Spanish)
Works with Ke-Moo
650-558-2910
jmagana@smuhsd.org
Josephine Ho
Works with Mor-Sc
650-558-2312
jho@smuhsd.org
Erica Cerles (Speaks Spanish)
Works with Mor-Sc
650-558-2959
ecerles@smuhsd.org
Contact a School Counselor if you/your child need help with the following:
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Concerns about missing days and assignments
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Connecting students with their teachers on missing assignments due to absences
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Academic supports including 504 plans, health issues impacting students’ education, after-school tutoring and supports
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If you are experiencing homelessness, please contact Lea Sanguinetti.
Health Aide
Lesley Franco
650-558-2922
lfranco@smuhsd.org
Contact the Health Aide if you/your child need help with the following:
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Finding local medical services (including required immunizations)
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Getting connected to medical insurance
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Needing support with a Chronic Illness Verification Form (CIVF)