Happy fall Nighthawks!

Welcome to the November Newsletter! The October Newsletter is now archived for reference on the Counseling Page and below are November highlights. Know that we will be adding information throughout the month but will not delete passed events so we encourage you to scroll through a few times throughout the month.

Below are the names of our counselors along with their alpha breakdown. Caseloads are divided alphabetically by student’s last name.

Mrs. Susie Kihneman (A-Cha)

Mr. Shaun Harvey (Chb-Gi)

Mr. Tim Roty (Gj-Kh)

Mrs. Lauren Kennedy (Ki-Mc)

Mr. Jesse Luna (Md-Raj)

Mrs. Brenda Stone (Rak-Tam)

Mrs. Kathleen Marron (Tan-Z)

Counseling Support:

Ms. Michelle Castro, Student Support Services

Mrs. Julie Islitzer, Counseling Assistant

Mrs. Sue Reich, Academic & Career Guidance Technician

Congratulations on completing trimester 1! In preparation for the start of trimester 2, we hope everyone can rest and enjoy the long Veteran's Day weekend.

Student’s schedules for trimester 2 can be viewed in StudentVue beginning Sunday evening, November 12th, after 5:00 pm. Any schedule previously viewed may have changed as school counselors continue to balance classes. Trimester 2 begins Monday, November 13th. Please check the school website for the bell schedule for the first week.

Please note:

1. If you are requesting a schedule change - a completed Schedule Change Request Form must be submitted to the counseling department including parent/guardian/caregiver signature and reason for the request.

No changes will be made via email and no changes will be made over the weekend due to the Canvas Integration process done by PUSD IT department.

2. The schedule change request form can be found on the DNHS Counseling Homepage.

https://4.files.edl.io/3c58/08/04/23/213343-1b71d973-9cf3-427b-a373-bf2b5dc5a3d1.pdf

3. All course changes are subject to space availability. In the second and third trimester our master schedule is very tight due to student enrollment and changes may not be possible.

4. We cannot accept requests for a specific teacher, period, or trimester change.

5. Required grade level courses will not be dropped.

6. AP/Seminar courses cannot be dropped.

7. Change requests for off rolls may not be possible due to full classes in other periods.

8. Elective choices are limited due to full classes.

The first three days of the trimester are for errors in schedules only, such as double periods or the same subject class listed twice. Elective changes will be considered beginning on Wednesday Nov 15th. The deadline to request any schedule changes for Tri. 2 is Dec. 1st, 2023.

Fall college visits have slowed but will pick back up in the spring. Career/trade events will be offered in late winter and spring. Dates will be posted closer to the events.

Students can continue researching colleges by going to Naviance. Click on the College Tab on the top menu bar then scroll down to College Compare and College Resources. Additionally, many colleges and universities offer virtual tours as well as fall in person open house events.

Palomar College Advisors will be hosting a General Information Session on December 13, 2023 during student lunch in the Nighthawk Center. Come learn about the classes, programs, athletics and clubs offered at Palomar as well as the Palomar Promise-free tuition scholarship program.

Palomar will also be offering two Senior Application Assistance Workshops; February 12th and April 17th (location and time announced closer to the event date.

The US Navy will be visiting in the Quad during lunch on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Stop by and learn about careers and scholarships the Navy offers

ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUE BATTERY (ASVAB)

The ASVAB is a military entrance exam that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. Rancho Bernardo High School is offering the ASVAB test to students in PUSD This year. If you want to offer the opportunity to take the ASVAB please use this link to sign-up on the Google form. Del Norte students will be responsible to notify attendance of their absence and have their own transportation. Students must be at least 16 years of age.

Event: December 6, 2023

Test Time: 8:00 am

Location: RBHS Library Reference Room (LRR)

ASVAB Registration (google.com)

MEDICAL INTERNSHIP

Internship Opportunities - Kaiser Permanente (kaiserpermanentejobs.org)

Volunteer hours are not a requirement to graduate from Poway Unified. Many clubs like National Honor Society may require volunteer service hours but it is not mandatory for graduation. There are still many great reasons to volunteer. Giving your time to different organizations builds community pride. The tasks you complete while volunteering can build skills and expand your resume. Colleges also like to see applicants with diversified experiences that reflect their passions as well. The last reason you may want to consider volunteering your time is that it just feels good!

Community Service/Volunteer Log, click

Stone Ranch Elementary has many upcoming volunteer opportunities to offer high school students. If interested, please complete the below Google form.

Interest List Form here: https://forms.gle/NA4GwNY3zaawzk2Y6

• College Entrance Exam page on our Counseling website.
• For the latest updates on SAT exam registration and information, please visit the College Board website.
• For the latest updates on ACT exam registration and information, please visit the ACT website.

Counselors continue to support seniors with the college application process. If you missed any of the college information presentations, College Information Sessions, Common App Presentation, College Information Night , UC Application Presentation, CSU Application Presentation you can find the links to view the power point slides and videos by clicking HERE

You can also find the Senior Packet, Request for Official transcript Instructions and Transcript Order Form on the same link.

Seniors applying to 4-year universities plan on attending the below College Application Workshops. Counselors will be available to review and answer application questions. Location is in the Library Computer Lab 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. on: October 18, 25, November 15, and 29.

FAFSA opens December 1st

Did you know that in order to be considered and eligible for merit aid, many universities require that you have a FAFSA on file? Even if you do not believe that your family income qualifies for need-based aid, it can qualify you for tuition reduction, grants, and merit-based aid. File your FAFSA no later than March 2nd, the earlier the better! The official government site, fafsa.gov.

The 2024–25 FAFSA® form will be available in December 2023, not Oct. 1.

Many schools also require the CSS Profile. Please check to see if this is required at the school where you are applying.

GPA's for CAL Grant verifications have been electronically submitted for all seniors unless you have opted out.