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 past 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. Sue Reich, Academic & Career Guidance Technician

Mrs. Bethany Watson, Counseling Assistant

In preparation for finals week and the start of trimester 2, we hope everyone can rest and enjoy the long Veteran's Day weekend.

TRIMESTER 2 STARTS NOVEMBER 18TH

Student’s schedules for trimester 2 can be viewed in StudentVue beginning Sunday evening, November 17th after 5:00 pm. Any schedule previously viewed may have changed as school counselors continue to balance classes. Trimester 2 begins Monday, November 18th. Please check the school website for the bell schedule for the first week if the new trimester.

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 or click the link below.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST

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 November 20th. The deadline to request any schedule changes for Tri. 2 is Dec. 6, 2024.

If you have questions about the program or would like to sponsor a Del Norte family, please email Michelle Castro at micastro@powayusd.com

Please join us via Zoom for Financial Aid Information Night on December 3rd at 6:00 pm. This is an opportunity to learn about the financial aid process from a College Financial Aid expert. You will learn:

• How to apply for aid
• Steps of the financial aid process
• Financial aid terminology
• Types of aid available

https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/96362524422?pwd=PSn5q5rHIeEKo9IhuZWs8QaTmBxeG4.1

AP EXAMS

AP EXAMS AP® Exams are optional exams at Del Norte High School that correspond to AP® courses. Students choosing to sit for the AP® Exams must adhere to specific deadlines for 2024-2025 that are based on the course’s start date. The cost of each AP Exam is $110 each, aside from AP English Seminar which is $150 each. CLICK HERE for more registration information. Fall deadline is November 1st. Spring registration opens January 14, 2025 and spring deadline closes February 28, 2025.

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.

If you need assistance with your Naviance log-in please email, Mrs. Reich, sreich@powayusd.com or Mrs. Watson, bwatson@powayusd.com

Palomar College Advisors will be hosting a General Information Session on November 21, 2024 during student lunch in 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 26th and April 10th during student lunch in the Library Lab.

Palomar College 2025-26 application is now available. Click HERE

The US Navy will be visiting in the Quad during lunch on Monday, November 4, 2024 and the US Marines will be on campus Thursday November 11, 2024. Stop by and learn about careers and scholarships the Navy offers.

If you have an interest in connecting with one of the military branches please stop by the Nighthawk Center to discuss with Mrs. Reich.

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: November 20, 2024

Test Time: 8:00 am

Location: RBHS Library Reference Room (LRR)

ASVAB Registration (google.com)

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!

• 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

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 8:30-9:30 a.m. November 20th is the last remaining workshop.

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.

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.

51st Annual High School Conference on Saturday, December 7th, 2024. AB Samahan’s High School Conference is a free all-day event aimed at promoting higher education and showing local Filipino high school students the different opportunities and resources offered for students at San Diego State University and within the San Diego community. Additionally, our conference will give high school students a glimpse as to what student life is like at San Diego State University.

Besides higher education, we aim to promote Filipino culture, as it is our personal backbone. We aim to hold workshops that not only promote academics, but also creative expression, cultural awareness, and many more.

Here is some general information about AB Samahan and our High School Conference for you and your students:

So what is AB Samahan?

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan (AB Samahan) is a non-profit Filipino-American-based organization from San Diego State University established in 1971. As one of the largest organizations on campus, we strive to preserve Filipino culture through community service, political awareness, academic excellence, and social activities. For over 50 years, we have cultivated and enlightened strong, young leaders.

What happens at High School Conference?

Every year our organization comes together to organize one of our largest events, the High School Conference. The purpose of AB Samahan’s High School Conference is to promote higher education and show local San Diego high school students the different opportunities and resources offered to students at San Diego State University. Additionally, our conference will give high school students a glimpse into what student life is like at San Diego State University. Our conference will be an all-day event and will have several different components, which will include: a keynote speaker, workshops, and a talent show. Workshops will cover an array of different topics such as the admissions process for the CSU system, resources available to students, cultural identity, social issues in modern society, and more.

While the mission of Andrés Bonifacio Samahan is centralized on empowering Filipinx youth, attendees do not have to be Filipino to participate, and we encourage all underserved and marginalized youth to attend.

There are two MINIMUM $250 scholarships available: one of which will be awarded to a short answer response to a written prompt, and the other will be awarded to the winner of the Talent Show.

Please share this registration form with your students, which also includes a link to the talent show application form. Once registered, they will be sent a parental permission waiver, a scholarship application form, and a registration form to choose from our educational workshops. This is a great opportunity for them to grow academically, professionally, and learn more about carrying their culture into their futures. We hope to see your students at our High School Conference!

Students can register at: https://forms.gle/rp5ZnAb7ZuCAZHHh9

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at education@absamahan.org.

Very Respectfully,

Sydnee Rodriguez (she/her)

Education Coordinator 2024-2025

Andrés Bonifacio Samahan | San Diego State University

"Makibaka! Huwag Matakot!"