February 5- ACCESS Testing
February 12- Pep Rally (Date change from February 7)
February 13- Early Release/ADVISORY
February 14- Early Release/ADVISORY
February 15- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline
February 17 & 18- Bilingual Seal Interviews/Presentations- Students qualifying under Options 3 and 4 will interview and share videos or google slide presentations with the district Biliteracy Committee in the Administrative Conference room.
February 18- DACC Scholarship Riches Event- DACC is hosting a Scholarship Riches Event on February 18th, aimed at providing valuable scholarship information and resources for students interested in furthering their education at the community college level.
- Time: 12pm-2pm
- Location: DACC East Mesa Campus: Student Resource Building Commons Area
February 24- Career Options- What's Next? - ASVAB representatives will review test results and career options with seniors through Government and Economics classes
February 26- Early Out Wednesday
We know that small acts of kindness can have a huge impact on our mental and physical health. Help make CHS a happier and safer place by participating in our Random Acts of Kindness Challenge during the month of February.
- Use encouraging words to motivate your sibling in his/her academic journey.
- Make an appreciation card for your parents or teachers and describe their value in your life.
- Leave a small gift for the security guard of your school and thank him/her for the service.
- Pick up litter at school and help the cleaners in doing their job.
- Feed street dogs or cats with food while going to school.
- Help your parents run errands throughout the day.
- Spend time with your grandparents, take them to a park, and express how much they mean to you.
- Apologize to anyone you have hurt with flowers or a card
- Every day, be a good influence and source of encouragement for your peers.
- Write an appreciation letter to any of the students in the class.
- Ask funny questions to a friend who is not feeling good.
- Offer to take a missing student’s notes in class.
- Offer to carry books for a person who is carrying a large bag.
- Support a classmate who is bullied by someone on social media platforms.
- Make use of positive affirmations and spread the word to everyone in the class.
- Post a motivational note in a friend’s locker without their knowledge.
- Be an active listener for someone who is struggling with stress or anxiety.
- Share stationery materials with a classmate who forgot to bring them.
- Encourage seniors to complete their college applications by writing them letters of support.
- Surprise your parents with a homemade meal and let them relax after a working day.
Financial aid is money received from an outside source to help pay for a higher education. It can cover costs like tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, transportation, and some living expenses. A variety of places, such as the government, school, or private businesses offer financial aid for college, and there are different types such as grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans.
Senior February- May Checklist
COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA- (Financial Aid Application)
Acceptance letters and financial aid offers will start to arrive. Review your acceptances, compare financial aid packages, and visit your final choices.
Check in with your counselor- your guidance counselor can help ensure you're on track to graduate and provide insight on your college choices and admissions decisions.
Don’t slack in the classroom. The college you decide to attend will want to see your second semester transcript.
May 1 is the date when the college you plan to attend requires a commitment and deposit. When you’ve made your college decision, notify your counselor. Send in your deposit by the postmark date of May 1. If you’ve been offered financial aid, accept the offer and follow the instructions given. Also notify schools you will not attend of your decision.
Request that your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.
If you are wait-listed by a college you really want to attend, visit, call, and write the admission office to make your interest clear. Ask how you can strengthen your application.
CHS Counseling Department
Left to Right:
Mr. Carey - Last names P-Z
Ph #: 575-824-6703
Mrs. Alvarez- SEL A-Z
Lead Counselor
Ph #: 575-824-6706
Ms. Piedra- Last Names A-Gom
Ph #: 575- 824-6710
Mrs. Prieto- Last Names Gon-O
Ph #: 575-824-6709