Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my counselor and how can I contact them?
You can find out who your counselor is and how to contact them here.
When do I register for classes for the next year?
All students register for classes in the spring of their current year. For current 8th grade students, the TOHS counselors visit the middle schools in late February to begin the registration process. For current 9th-11th grade students, they meet with their counselor individually in the spring to solidify their courses for next year and high school credits.
My schedule is incorrect. How can I get that fixed?
Speak with your counselor during break, lunch or afterschool. This is for schedules that are incomplete, that have duplicate classes, or that are missing core classes (i.e. you have no English class). This IS NOT for teacher changes. You can read about our teacher change policy here.
I signed up for a class, but now I don't want to take that class. What can I do to change my elective?
In order to change a class to another elective, you must contact your counselor before the last day to add a new class. This date is usually through the third week of school. If you contact your counselor after this date, it is too late to add a new class and you will have to keep your original schedule. If you want to drop a class without a drop/fail, you will have to do that by the drop/fail date. This is usually in early-November. You can find the dates for the current school year here.
I am applying to college and need a letter of recommendation and/or transcript. What is the process for that?
Please visit the senior year information page, found here.
I am struggling in my classes and need help. What can I do?
First and foremost, we suggest you speak with your teachers. They are going to know what is best for you and how to assist you in improving your grade. Plus, many of them offer before school, lunch, and after school tutoring. Additionally, TOHS offers tutoring for all students free of charge. Click the embedded links to learn more about student success and tutoring options.
I didn't do well in one of my classes and need to remediate it. How can I do that?
There are a couple of different options to remediate a class: 1) Attend summer school. This is free of charge for all students and most core classes are offered (usually only at the CP level). You will need to sign up in the spring with your counselor. 2) Take an Adult Education class. Adult Education classes are offered off-campus at the Conejo Valley Adult School. The classes are free of charge and are only offered at the standard level (they DO NOT meet the UC/CSU requirements or the NCAA requirements). You will need to register with your counselor for these classes as well. 3)Take a credit recovery class on-line. For this option there are some classes offered through TOHS for free or through other online providers for a fee. Some of the online providers are very expensive and do not meet UC/CSU requirements or the NCAA requirements. We strongly encourage you to contact your counselor before signing up for any outside providers to help ensure these classes will count for the credits you need. Read more about taking out-of-district courses here.
I am low in credits and in trouble for graduation. Is there any way to earn more credits while in high school?
In order to graduate from high school, you must meet the 230 credit requirement. If you have become credit deficient, it can be difficult to bring up your credits. You can take summer school or do credit recovery by attending Adult Education. You can also take an ROP class through the VCOE and earn extra credits that way. If you take an ROP class, you can earn up to 15 credits per semester for one class. In order to sign up for an ROP class, you must contact your counselor in the spring when you are registering for classes. In extreme cases, you might become too credit deficient and unable to stay at TOHS. This is always on a case-by-case basis.
I am having trouble with my boyfriend/girlfriend, my parents, my life...can I come talk to you?
Of course you can, we are here to help. As counselors, we know that your personal life can affect your school life and always welcome all of our students to stop by to talk to us. We also have many outside resources that we can suggest. Please don't hesitate to come in and see us. In extreme emergencies, you can also contact 911 or the Interface Crisis line at 211. Additional resources can be found here.
You can find out who your counselor is and how to contact them here.
When do I register for classes for the next year?
All students register for classes in the spring of their current year. For current 8th grade students, the TOHS counselors visit the middle schools in late February to begin the registration process. For current 9th-11th grade students, they meet with their counselor individually in the spring to solidify their courses for next year and high school credits.
My schedule is incorrect. How can I get that fixed?
Speak with your counselor during break, lunch or afterschool. This is for schedules that are incomplete, that have duplicate classes, or that are missing core classes (i.e. you have no English class). This IS NOT for teacher changes. You can read about our teacher change policy here.
I signed up for a class, but now I don't want to take that class. What can I do to change my elective?
In order to change a class to another elective, you must contact your counselor before the last day to add a new class. This date is usually through the third week of school. If you contact your counselor after this date, it is too late to add a new class and you will have to keep your original schedule. If you want to drop a class without a drop/fail, you will have to do that by the drop/fail date. This is usually in early-November. You can find the dates for the current school year here.
I am applying to college and need a letter of recommendation and/or transcript. What is the process for that?
Please visit the senior year information page, found here.
I am struggling in my classes and need help. What can I do?
First and foremost, we suggest you speak with your teachers. They are going to know what is best for you and how to assist you in improving your grade. Plus, many of them offer before school, lunch, and after school tutoring. Additionally, TOHS offers tutoring for all students free of charge. Click the embedded links to learn more about student success and tutoring options.
I didn't do well in one of my classes and need to remediate it. How can I do that?
There are a couple of different options to remediate a class: 1) Attend summer school. This is free of charge for all students and most core classes are offered (usually only at the CP level). You will need to sign up in the spring with your counselor. 2) Take an Adult Education class. Adult Education classes are offered off-campus at the Conejo Valley Adult School. The classes are free of charge and are only offered at the standard level (they DO NOT meet the UC/CSU requirements or the NCAA requirements). You will need to register with your counselor for these classes as well. 3)Take a credit recovery class on-line. For this option there are some classes offered through TOHS for free or through other online providers for a fee. Some of the online providers are very expensive and do not meet UC/CSU requirements or the NCAA requirements. We strongly encourage you to contact your counselor before signing up for any outside providers to help ensure these classes will count for the credits you need. Read more about taking out-of-district courses here.
I am low in credits and in trouble for graduation. Is there any way to earn more credits while in high school?
In order to graduate from high school, you must meet the 230 credit requirement. If you have become credit deficient, it can be difficult to bring up your credits. You can take summer school or do credit recovery by attending Adult Education. You can also take an ROP class through the VCOE and earn extra credits that way. If you take an ROP class, you can earn up to 15 credits per semester for one class. In order to sign up for an ROP class, you must contact your counselor in the spring when you are registering for classes. In extreme cases, you might become too credit deficient and unable to stay at TOHS. This is always on a case-by-case basis.
I am having trouble with my boyfriend/girlfriend, my parents, my life...can I come talk to you?
Of course you can, we are here to help. As counselors, we know that your personal life can affect your school life and always welcome all of our students to stop by to talk to us. We also have many outside resources that we can suggest. Please don't hesitate to come in and see us. In extreme emergencies, you can also contact 911 or the Interface Crisis line at 211. Additional resources can be found here.
