Meet the Holmes Counseling Staff

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Ellen Shields: All 7th Graders, 8th Graders (Last names S-Z), Head counselor. Se habla espanol.

Marci Sarette:   All 9th Graders, 8th Graders (Last names Mc-R)

Macara Nicoll: 8th Graders (A-Ma). Please identify yourself as a Holmes parent or student when emailing since she is also a Emerson counselor.

Michael Ann Pedone: Counseling secretary and registrar.


2021-22 Program Planning Updates

See Course Catalog and Grade Resource dropdowns below for all the latest on Program Planning for 2021-22, including recordings of Student Presentations and Parent Night Recordings. 

Click on your incoming grade level for your resources.  For example, if you are currently in 7th grade, click on the Incoming 8th grade tab for resources about planning for 8th grade next year.

ALL Holmes Course Request Sheets (incoming 7, 8, 9) now due April 2, 2021!


Social Emotional Support

If you need Social Emotional Support, please visit the DJUSD Social Emotional Support Page for resources, and to access the Social Emotional Support Referral Form.  Referrals are confidential and are forwarded by email to the administrative team in the Student Support Services Department. Only those individuals with a need to know will be informed of the referral.  All referrals will be responded to within 24 hours or the next school day.