Allies @ Mvhs
Click here or use the QR code below for a list of Faculty & Staff you can turn to for support.
LGBTQ+
BAck-to-school message
LGBTQ+ Support groups & orgs @ Monte Vista high School
GSA Club: See Ms. Slipka (hslipka@srvusd.net) for details
Know Your Rights
Restrooms
You have the right to use the restroom of your gender identity without harassment or exclusion. Please speak to an administrator or campus safety monitor if you have any difficulties or concerns.
Locker Rooms
You have the right to use a locker room according to your gender identity. If you feel you need alternative accommodations to change in a room that is affirming to who you are, please speak to your PE teacher. If you experience harassment or exclusion in the locker rooms, please speak to your PE teacher or an administrator.
Names used on campus
You have the right to be referred to in class and on campus with the name that affirms your gender. You have the right to a gender support plan to help support you in navigating this transition if necessary. Please speak to a counselor to establish a Gender Support Plan.
Pronouns
You have the right to be referred to by the pronouns that affirm your gender. You have the right to a gender support plan to help support you in navigating this transition if necessary. Please speak to a counselor to establish a Gender Support Plan.
Student IDs
You have the right to obtain a student ID that reflects and affirms your gender. Please see Ms. Nina Gellerman in the Attendance Office to make changes to your ID.
Have Questions or need Support?
Want to change your public name for Google and/or IC?
Contact your MVHS Counselor
Student_Gender_Support_Plan (PDF)
ACLU of Northern California LGBTQ student rights
Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ students