Westview Counseling

It’s almost time to start selecting courses for the 2025-2026 school year. The Course Request Window will be open by grade level according to the dates below. Please make sure to log into your Synergy/StudentVue account to select your courses during your course request window.

Counselors will meet one-on-one with students throughout the month of February to review their course selections. Additional resources and information can be found on our Course Registration Newsletter.

As students in each grade level are selecting courses, we may find that some Electives are reaching a maximum capacity based on class size limitations. These courses will close for registration for the next grade level, and we will add them to the Course Interest List. Students can indicate their interest in taking the class on the Course Interest List if any spots become available.

We also have a 4-year Planning Presentation available on the Westview Counseling website, under Presentations. This gives you an in-depth look at how to use the 4-yr plan to review credits, graduation requirements, and college entrance requirements. https://tinyurl.com/rhrlrqt

Please verify if the colleges/universities that you applied to require mid-year reports and transcripts. Most UC & CSU campuses do not require mid-year grades, but some do. Please check your online portal to see if these need to be sent. In order to have the colleges receive these materials, you will need to complete the Mid-Year Report Counselor Request Form. It is critical that you confirm the accuracy of your grades in Synergy prior to completing the form. Once received, we will be submitting via Common App or SCOIR on a weekly basis. Make sure the colleges you applied to are accurate in SCOIR and in your Common App account. You can start requesting mid-year reports on January 7, 2025. The first batch of mid-year reports will be going out on January 21, 2025. The deadline to submit your mid-year report request is February 7, 2025. Please contact your counselor with any questions.

Westside Community College Night

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Mt. Carmel High School, PAC

We are super excited about the event and would love if you could send out a connect 5 reminder message to your 11th and 12th grade families. I have attached a sample connect 5 for you. I have also included the original flyer.

11th and 12th Grade Families are welcome to attend from MCHS, DNHS, and WVHS

Registration Link HERE, or Walk-Ins always welcome:)

Format of the event:

Introductions with Charmaine Ferrer and Special Guest, a MCHS graduate will share about their community college experience!

Palomar and Miramar will present General Information about their campuses in the PAC. Following the presentation, there will be:

Breakout sessions

• Palomar General-Steps to Enroll & Promise Program

• Miramar General-Steps to Enroll & Promise Program

• Palomar-Architecture, Interior, and Fashion Design

• Miramar-Auto Technology and Fire Protection

• Transfer Information Session

Seniors! Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR the CADAA (California Dream Act Application) by March 3, 2025. Last month we held a family financial aid presentation. Our presenters from the University of San Diego and Palomar Community College provided great financial aid information for our families. Below are copies of their presentations. Please review them to understand what financial aid is and the benefits of applying for financial aid.

University of San Diego Financial Aid Presentation

Palomar Community College Promise Program Presentation

Thinking about community college? It's a great way to save money before transferring to a four-year university. Learn how to go to community college for free by reviewing our Palomar Community College Promise Program Presentation. Get help with applying to community college by attending our community college information sessions this month.

• February 5th - Miramar Community College - 8:30 am in A101

• February 12th - Palomar Community College - 8:30 am in A101

• February 26th - Miramar Community College - 8:30 am in A101

CSAC All-In & Ready Webinar Series: This monthly series will coordinate and support California students, families, and financial aid professionals by focusing on important federal updates, effective regional strategies, and new tools and resources. Offered from 9:00-10:00 am every month through July 2025.

• Upcoming webinars

• February 13th at 9:00 am–10:00 am

“Cash for College” Workshops for Students & Families: Students and families can receive information about applying for financial aid, answers to frequently asked questions, and a walkthrough of the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application.

• Upcoming webinars:

• February 6th at 6:00 pm–7:15 pm: register here
• February 12th at 5:30 pm–6:45 pm: register here
• February 18th 6:00 pm–7:15 pm: register here
• February 24th at 5:30 pm–6:45 pm: register here
• March 3rd at 5:30 pm–6:45 pm: register here

Westview’s college platform, SCOIR, offers several key features that greatly benefit students during their college research and application process.

At Westview High School, we are committed to providing our students with comprehensive insights into various career pathways, including vocational and trade professions. To this end, we have organized a series of Trade Tuesday presentations for the 2024/2025 academic year. These presentations aim to inspire students who are considering alternative routes beyond traditional four-year college experiences.

Please RSVP in advance to assist us with preparation. Walk-ins are also welcome. Questions can be directed to DBeccarelli@powayusd.com.

Happy National School Counseling Week to our amazing counselors! Your dedication, support, and guidance make a world of difference in the lives of students every day. Thank you for all that you do to help our students thrive, grow, and reach their fullest potential! We appreciate you!

Counselor Alpha Split

MRS. BERNER (A-C) ~ MRS. HO (D-Hog) ~ MRS. CUDMORE (Hoh-Loe)

MRS. CHITTULURU "Mrs. C" (Lof-Pat) ~ MRS. ARP (Pau-Sta) ~ MR. BRINEY (Ste-Z)

~ COUNSELING CANVAS ~

Counseling Interns

MS. ZERMENO ~ MS. FULTON

Registrar

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at University of California, San Diego is excited to announce the return of our annual STEM diversity conference, Envision 2025.

Envision is the UCSD SWE’s annual, free, day-long conference that educates high school girls about career possibilities in engineering and computer science. The day’s program will include guest speakers from engineering industries and academia, engagement with hands-on computer science and engineering activities, lab tours, and a project fair displaying active engineering projects at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.

PUSD is partnering with the local organizations featured in this newsletter that is kept updated by my office as I work on developing partnerships with local nonprofits, community organizations and businesses. We would appreciate it if you could post and communicate it to students and parents on an ongoing basis to help fill the need for volunteers by various nonprofits and organizations located within PUSD. It helps build a sense of belonging for our students and community.

Various tutoring options are available on campus in a variety of subject areas. Tutoring is held in the library from 3:45 - 5:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We also offer one-on-one tutoring. Students can use our One-on-One Tutoring Request 24-25 to request this service. Please share this information with your students that need additional support.

We are also looking for more tutors. If you have students who are willing to volunteer their time and skills, please have them complete our Wolverine Tutor Survey 24-25.

Please contact emain@powayusd.com with questions.

Counselors are available to help support students through any personal, social, or academic concerns. Please reach out to your counselor if you need support. Additional hotlines and resources are provided below.

If you are in crisis or are in need of immediate mental health support, call 988.

You can also stay up to date on scheduled activities by accessing monthly calendars below.

Westview School Calendar

Email: westviewcounseling@gmail.com
Website: WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (powayusd.com)
Phone: (858) 780-2000