SBUSD has an intentional focus on creating and maintaining positive learning environments that value relationships, equity, and social-emotional growth. We aim to offer early and ongoing support to students and families using the Santa Barbara Unified School-Based Mental Health Services Referral Model. We also offer district virtual wellness resources and opportunities to encourage students, families, and staff to practice self-care in collaboration with community partners. For more information please contact your counselor, Dean (secondary 7th-12th), or Principal (elementary K-6th).
SBUSD includes preschool and TK-12 (TK - 6, 7-8, and 9-12).
SBUSD schools and district have a variety of people and services to help support our students and their families in our K-12 grade schools.
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High Schools: SBHS - SMHS - DPHS - Alta Vista - Middle College - We have campus-based therapists for elementary (TK-6) and secondary schools (7-12), including district-employed clinicians, and we collaborate with community partners to provide additional support. Virtual resources are available through partners and district staff. Youth outreach workers, and Family Engagement Liaisons are also available to help families navigate a variety of supports, including webinars, support groups, wellness sessions, and more.
- To navigate school-based counseling services, please reach out to your counselor or Dean (secondary 7th-12th), or Principal (elementary K-6th).
Middle College is an independent study, dual enrollment program coordinated between the Santa Barbara Unified School District and Santa Barbara City College. It has been designed to help bridge the gap between high school and college. Middle College teachers provide support and direction to students attending classes on the SBCC campus. 11th or 12th grade students from any SBUSD High School may enroll in Alta Vista Alternative High School’s Middle College. Contact Regina Freking rfreking@sbunified.org
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