Who to Contact?
The following information is to help you find the correct person(s) to answer your questions/concerns.
You can e-mail all teachers by going to www.smhs.org /Faculty & Staff Directory and click on “Send E-Mail” next to teacher’s name.
Main School Number: 949-766-6000
Main Fax Number: 949-766-6005
ATP/CEEB Code: 052563
ACADEMICS:
Who do I talk to about conflict or concern with a teacher?
Your first contact must be the teacher. If unresolved you should contact the Department Chair. The preference for contact is e-mail. If you have not resolved your issues the next step would be to contact Dr. Dougherty’s office at 949-766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about the content of a class, or the material used in a class?
Your first contact should be the teacher. If unresolved, contact the Department Chair of the particular department. E-mail is the best way to contact the teacher or Department Chair.
Department Chairs:
English – Mrs. Lyn Alexander – click here to e-mail
Math – Mrs. Carol Smith – click here to e-mail
P.E./Health – Mr. Craig DeBusk – click here to e-mail
Performing Arts – Mr. Francisco Calvo – click here to e-mail
Religion – Mrs. Maria D.S. Andrade Johnson – click here to e-mail
Science – Mrs. Teresa Villa – click here to e-mail
Social Studies – Mr. Greg Young – click here to e-mail
Visual Arts – Ms. Meredith Moody – click here to e-mail
World Language – Mr. Thomas Gerlach – click here to e-mail
Who do I talk to if my child is having trouble in a particular class or needs tutoring?
Your first contact should be the teacher. You may e-mail any teacher by “last name first initial @smhs.org”. If unresolved please contact your child’s counselor.
Who do I talk to about the Interdisciplinary (ID) program?
Mrs. Doris Gatfield – extension 4000 or 766-6000, extension 4000 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about the International Baccalaureate program (IB)?
Mrs. Lyn Alexander – IB Coordinator – extension 1033 or 766-6033 or e-mail click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Advanced Placement classes (AP)?
Mrs. Fran Campbell – AP Coordinator – extension 1521 or 766-6000 extension 1521 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I contact about the SAT prep class?
Mr. Gary Fox – Math teacher – extension 4044 or 766-6000 extension 4044 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about registering for SAT?
The quickest and simplest way to register is to go to www.collegeboard.com and use a personal account (called a My Organizer account). SAT Registration Booklets are available in the Counseling Department if you prefer to register by mail.
Who do I talk to about my student’s learning disabilities?
ASP (Auxiliary Studies Program) Dr. Mary DiCamillo extension 1082 or 766-6082 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about NHS (National Honor Society)?
Mr. Mark Van Ness – Science Teacher – extension 4064 or 766-6000 ext. 4064 or click here to e-mail.
Mrs. Coleen Barry – English Teacher – extension 4171 or 766-6000 extension 4171 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about CSF (California Scholarship Federation)?
Ms. Meredith Hoff – English Teacher – extension 4148 or 766-6000 ext. 4148 or click here to e-mail.
Ms. Lauren Brown – Social Studies teacher – extension 4031 or 766-6000 ext. 4031 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about MUN (Model United Nations)?
Mr. John Remmell – Social Studies teacher – extension 4067 or 766-6000 extension 4067 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about homework if my student is absent?
Check teachers’ website or ABI and if not posted, e-mail the teachers. Your teacher's e-mail can be accessed by clicking here.
Who do I talk to about CSF (California Scholarship Federation)?
Ms. Meredith Hoff – English Teacher – extension 4148 or 766-6000 ext. 4148 or click here to e-mail.
Ms. Lauren Brown – Social Studies teacher – extension 4031 or 766-6000 ext. 4031 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about MUN (Model United Nations)?
Mr. John Remmell – Social Studies teacher – extension 4067 or 766-6000 extension 4067 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about homework if my student is absent?
Check teachers’ website or ABI and if not posted, e-mail the teachers. Your teacher's e-mail can be accessed by clicking here.
ACTIVITIES:
Who do I talk to about Student Council (ASB) activities?
Activities Office – Mr. Bryan Kretzmer – extension 1050 or 766-6050 or e-mail click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about extracurricular clubs and activities?
Activities Office – Mr. Bryan Kretzmer – extension 1050 or 766-6050 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about event tickets?
Activities Department – extension 1050 or 766-6050
Who do I talk to about ETV announcements?
Activities Department – extension 1050 or 766-6050
ADMISSIONS:
Who do I talk to about my child coming to Santa Margarita or transferring to Santa Margarita?
Admissions Office – Mr. Ron Blanc – extension 1076 or 766-6076 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about admission procedures or Freshman Entrance Exam dates?
Admissions Office – Mr. Ron Blanc – extension 1076 or 766-6076 or click here to e-mail.
ATHLETICS:
Who do I talk to about a conflict or concern with an athletic coach?
You must talk to the coach first. If unresolved you should contact Mr. Rich Schaaf, Athletic Director – extension 1061 or 766-6061 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about athletic eligibility?
The head coach of the team.
Who do I talk to about physicals and forms for athletic teams?
Athletic Department – Head Trainer – Mr. Mike Kingsbury – 766-6000 extension 2212 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to if my child didn’t make a sports team and I would like some clarification?
The head coach of the team.
Who do I talk to about the sports calendar and the starting/ending dates for various sports?
Athletic Office – Mrs. Pam Moen – extension 1062 or 766-6062 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Athletic tickets?
Athletic Office - extension 1065 or 766-6065
ATTENDANCE/DISCIPLINE:
Who do I talk to if I need to pick up my child during the school day?
Attendance Office – Mrs. Susan Bremer – extension 1020 or 766-6020 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about dress codes or detentions?
Dean’s Office – extension 1020 or 766-6020
Who do I talk to about suspensions or discipline problems?
Deans’ Office – extension 1020 or 766-6020
Deans:
A - L: Mr. John Fitzpatrick - click here to e-mail
M-Z: Mrs. Dana Reyes - click here to e-mail
Deans:
A - L: Mr. John Fitzpatrick - click here to e-mail
M-Z: Mrs. Dana Reyes - click here to e-mail
Academic Dishonesty: Mr. Jerry Holloway - click here to e-mail
Who do I talk to about absences and tardiness?
Attendance Office – Mrs. Susan Bremer – extension 1020 or 766-6020 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to if I have concerns or questions about the school’s alcohol and drug policy?
Mr. Jerry Holloway –Dean – extension 1020 or 766-6020 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about theft/vandalism?
Deans’ Office – extension 1020 or 766-6020
Who do I talk to about Parking Permits?
Deans’ Office – extension 1020 or 766-6020
BUSINESS OFFICE:
Who do I talk to about tuition and financial assistance?
Business Office – Mrs. Chris Rodda – extension 1051 or 766-6051 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Custodial (Booster) Accounts?
Business Office – Mrs. Juliette Ugartechea or click here to e-mail.
CAMPUS MINISTRY:
Who do I talk to about Christian Service hours or Campus Ministry?
Christian Service – Ms. Peg Hanley extension 1514 or 766-6000, extension 1514 or click here to e-mail.
Campus Ministry – Mrs. Nancy Hormuth – Director – ext. 1513 or 766-6000 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Class Retreats and Kairos?
Campus Ministry – Mrs. June Quinn – Retreats Coordinator – ext.1517 or 766-6000 ext. 1517 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about my child’s class schedule or if I have concerns regarding my child's well-being?
Your first contact should be their Counselor:
A-D - Ms. Amy Warren - extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
E-Ll – Mr. Kris Jondle – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
Lm-Rh– Ms. Claudia Sermeno – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
Ri-Z - Mrs. Alyssa Flynn – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
Freshmen – Mrs. Wende Borowski – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
IB Full Diploma – Mrs. Lyn Alexander – extension 1033 or 766-6033 or click here to e-mail.
Freshmen – Mrs. Wende Borowski – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
IB Full Diploma – Mrs. Lyn Alexander – extension 1033 or 766-6033 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I contact about tutors?
You can pick up a list of faculty who offer tutoring in the Counseling Office or click here. NHS offers tutoring on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7 - 7:30 a.m. and 2:45 - 3:30p.m. in the Library.
Who do I talk to about Summer School?
Counseling Department Secretaries – Ms. Gerry Balser - extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
Mrs. Cheryl Dopudja – extension 1011 or 766-6011 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Work Permits?
Counseling Department Secretary – Ms. Gerry Balser – extension 1010 or 766-6010 or click here to e-mail.
or Mrs. Cheryl Dopudja – extension 1011 or 766-6011 or click here to e-mail.
ADVANCEMENT:
Who do I talk to about school fundraisers and donations?
Advancement Office – extension 1080 or 766-6080 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about the Capital Campaign?
Who do I talk to about the school’s website?
Communications Office – extension 1077 or 766-6077 or click here to e-mail.
How can I receive the monthly E-Newsletter?
Communications Office – extension 1077 or 766-6077 or click here to e-mail.
ALUMNI:
I graduated from SMCHS and want to be sure the Alumni Office has my current address, who do I contact?
Alumni Coordinator – extension 1530 or 766-6000 ext. 1530 or click here to e-mail.
Alumni Coordinator – extension 1530 or 766-6000 ext. 1530 or click here to e-mail.
NURSE:
Who do I contact about my child’s medical history or medical problems?
Nurse’s Office – Ms. Eileen Rodriquez – Nurse – extension 1029 or 766-6029 or click here to e-mail.
Nurse’s Office – Ms. Eileen Rodriquez – Nurse – extension 1029 or 766-6029 or click here to e-mail.
REGISTRAR:
Who do I talk to if I need transcripts or official records?
Transcripts for former students - Registrar’s Office – Mrs. Margie Mosman 766-6094 or click here to e-mail.
Transcripts for current students - Counseling Office – Mrs. Cheryl Dopudja 766-6011 or click here to e-mail.
Transcripts for former students - Registrar’s Office – Mrs. Margie Mosman 766-6094 or click here to e-mail.
Transcripts for current students - Counseling Office – Mrs. Cheryl Dopudja 766-6011 or click here to e-mail.
You can also go on-line to download the transcript request form.
STUDENT SERVICES:
Who do I talk to about the school calendar, including questions about vacations dates and planning?
Student Services – Mrs. Kim Howard – extension 1120 or 949-713-4300 or click here to e-mail or all of the latest information is on the website under “School Calendar.”
Student Services – Mrs. Kim Howard – extension 1120 or 949-713-4300 or click here to e-mail or all of the latest information is on the website under “School Calendar.”
Who do I contact if I need my child’s codes to go into ABI Grades?
Student Services – Mrs. Kim Howard – extension 1120 or 713-4300 or click here to e-mail.
Student Services – Mrs. Kim Howard – extension 1120 or 713-4300 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about the use of school facilities?
E-mail facilitiesreservations@smhs.org
E-mail facilitiesreservations@smhs.org
MISCELLANEOUS:
Who do I talk to about Scrip?
Front Office – Catherine Hassen – extension 1004 or 766-6004 or click here to e-mail.
Front Office – Catherine Hassen – extension 1004 or 766-6004 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about uniforms?
Click here to be directed to the 2008-2009 Uniform Order Form.
Westway Uniform Company
15540 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. A2, Irvine (corner of Rockfield & Bake Parkway)
949-716-5330
Click here to be directed to the 2008-2009 Uniform Order Form.
Westway Uniform Company
15540 Rockfield Blvd., Ste. A2, Irvine (corner of Rockfield & Bake Parkway)
949-716-5330
e-mail: westway@cox.net
website: www.westwayuniforms.com
Who do I talk to about the Library?
General Information – extension 1070 or 766-6070
Mr. Michael Spencer - Librarian - extension 1071 or 766-6071 or click here to e-mail.
General Information – extension 1070 or 766-6070
Mr. Michael Spencer - Librarian - extension 1071 or 766-6071 or click here to e-mail.
Ms. Linda Pierce – Library Assistant – extension 1070 or 766-6070 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about books?
Eagle’s Nest Bookstore – extension 1075 or 766-6075 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about Lost and Found?
Eagle’s Nest Bookstore – extension 1075 or 766-6075 or click here to e-mail.
Eagle’s Nest Bookstore – extension 1075 or 766-6075 or click here to e-mail.
Who do I talk to about the yearbook?
Ms. Meredith Moody – Yearbook Coordinator – extension 4012 or 766-6000 ext. 4012 or click here to e-mail.
Ms. Meredith Moody – Yearbook Coordinator – extension 4012 or 766-6000 ext. 4012 or click here to e-mail.
