
MCHS Counseling Scoop
January 8, 2025
Happy New Year, 2025!!!
AP Info Sessions Start Tomorrow!
If you're thinking of taking an AP course, please attend one of the lunchtime AP info sessions in January to learn about the rigors and expectations of an AP course before you commit.
Events...
- Four Year Planning Workshop-Sign-up, or Walk-ins Welcome!
- January 15 at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm
- Lunchtime AP Information sessions - see flyer
- FAFSA/CALSOAP Financial Aid Application Assistance-For Seniors - January 25, 9 am-12 pm
- Community College Info Night - February 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the PAC - Register HERE or Walk-ins Welcome!
- Community College Application Workshop - February 5, 8:45 am in the Library Computer Lab - Register HERE or Walk-ins Welcome!
- Course Selection for 2024-25 - February and March, Students will meet with their Counselor during their English class
- Planning for Senior year-For Juniors and Parents- April 22, at 5:30 pm
Click on Flyers Below to Register for Events
Student Opportunities
RYLA-Leadership Opportunity for Juniors
San Diego and Imperial Valley Juniors are Invited to apply!
RYLA Leadership Camp, April 25-27, Idyllwild
An opportunity to connect with other young leaders, listen to exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. Students will return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.
Application Directions CLICK HERE!
Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025
*Please note this is the Friday of our February/Presidents Break*
AAUW California Speech Trek
February 8, 2025
10 am-12 noon
High school students are invited to compete in Speech Trek, a speech competition sponsored by the American Association of University Women of California.
Students create 5-6 minute speeches on a public policy topic.
Registration Deadline is January 24, 2025
Please note: The competition will be limited to the first 10 applicants.
AP Exam Late Registration
Will be open November 16th through February 28, 2025.
The cost per late exam registration is $150.
Here is the link to register :https://aptsusa.com/mtcarmel/
Contact AP Coordinator, Amanda Grassia, with any questions via email, agrassia@powayusd.com
MCHS Counseling Resources
Skilled Trades Resource Guide - Includes scholarship opportunities for technical schools, community colleges and 4-year degrees
Community College Enrollment and Financing
Military Resource GuideCounselor breakdown is by students’ last names, as follows:
- A-C Ms. Kim Tran- ktran@powayusd.com
- D-Ho Ms. Amanda Grassia - agrassia@powayusd.com
- Hp-Me Mr. Husani Whitlock- hwhitlock@powayusd.com
- Mf-Sa Ms. Charmaine Ferrer- cferrer@powayusd.com
- Sb-Z Ms. Briana Miranda- bmiranda@powayusd.com
Mt Carmel High School Counseling Scoop
Email: btomicich@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/mchs
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1180