Thornton High School
Equity, Growth, and Community Engagement
- Thornton
- Elective Credits Options
Academics
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ELECTIVE CREDITS OPTIONS
Psychological Counseling
Participation in any of the following: individual, family, or group therapy; drug & alcohol counseling
Karla Talkoff, School/Wellness Counselor
Yvette Yambao, Social Social Worker
Keonna Lopez, Wellness Graduate Intern
Work Experience Program
Students must obtain a job after school ends daily and average 15-20 hours per week.
Students will :
- complete a weekly log sheet of hours,
- obtain a work permit,
- have his/her employer fill out an evaluation sheet
- complete assigned book work by Ms. Talkoff.Duration-entire semester-10 elective credits
Community Service
- Students must complete at least 75 hours of community service to earn 10 elective credits
- Students must get their volunteer location approved by Ms. Talkoff
- Students must complete log sheet (aka "The Yellow Sheet") and evaluation of Community Service experienceFor questions related to Elective Credits Options, see Ms. Talkoff for more information.
Counseling DepartmentSchool/Wellness CounselorKarla TalkoffContact:
Phone Number: 650-550-7856E-mail Address: ktalkoff@jeffersonunion.netWellness Counselor II/School Social WorkerYvette YambaoContact:Phone Number: 650-550-7845E-mail Address: yyambao@jeffersonunion.net