COUNSELING NEWSLETTER

Please refer to our Counseling Website for additional information.

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AP teachers will be available Tuesday February 11 - Thursday Feb 26th during student lunch. This is a great opportunity for students to meet with AP teachers to ask questions about class content and expectations. Schedule and locations are posted on the Counseling Home Page.

2025-2026 COURSE SELECTION SEASON IS HERE!

Counselors will be going into classrooms to give CRF presentations and provide all current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students with a 2025-26 Course Request Form (CRF), CRF packet with instructions and resources along with their Del Norte transcript in the first couple weeks of February. Please review with your student(s) the information and resources available to support in the CRF selection.

You can locate all the CRF information as well a supportive resources on our counseling website Course Request 10th -12th Grade page found here.

We encourage students to discuss their course selection with their teachers to get advice and recommendations. Students will Complete the online portion of your course registration between 2/26-3/14. Print a copy of the online selections, staple to the CRF, get parent/student signatures, include AP Contracts if applicable, and senior Double Off-Roll form if applicable. Due to 2nd period teacher on March 14th.

Parent Drop-In Sessions

Del Norte Counselors are hosting parent drop-in sessions to answer CRF questions on the below dates. This is an opportunity for parents of current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade Del Norte students to ask questions regarding class selections for the 2025-26 school year.

Parent/Student Q & A Drop-Ins – 3 Options

Zoom: Feb 12th 2:00 – 4:30 pm

https://powayusd.zoom.us/j/93918849327?pwd=NFNBUWF3aU5kQ2hOOTVtclg4dk1Edz09

In-person in the DNHS staff lounge: Feb 26th or March 4th, 8:00 – 10:00 am

Meeting ID: 939 1884 9327

Passcode: 893474

There will be an Elective Fair held during student lunch in the Quad on Tuesday, March 4th. Students stop by and meet Elective teachers and learn about all the great Electives offered at Del Norte.

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.

Each winter and spring, the counseling department offers career presentations to our student body. This is an opportunity for students to learn first-hand about professions that interest them.

We are hoping to continue this tradition and are looking for parents in our Nighthawk community that would be willing to share information regarding their career journey. These are informal 20-30 minute lunch meetings that will be held in the Nighthawk Center during student lunch.

We try to align the presentations with our Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. PUSD Career Technical Education focuses on the changing workplace that demands high levels of academic and applied knowledge and skill. Throughout the district, career pathway programs are offered in twelve of the fifteen high-growth industry sectors identified by the State of California. To learn more about the CTE Program click HERE.

If you would like to volunteer your time and offer a lunch career presentation, please email Sue Reich at sreich@powayusd.com Please include a brief description of your career.

Juniors! Spring College visits are a good time to start your college search. The below college rep visits will be during Student Lunch or Office Hours in the Nighthawk Center. Stop by and meet the Representatives. Information will be shared about campus life, majors/career opportunities and scholarship opportunities. All grades are welcome!

Norwich University Friday February 7th

U.S. Air Force Academy Wednesday February 12th

University of Pittsburgh Thursday February 13th

University of Kent Tuesday February 18th

San Diego State University Tuesday February 25th

NewSchool of Architecture and Design Friday March 14th

Central Washington University Thursday April 24th

Illinois Institute of Technology Thursday April 24th

Woodbury University Thursday April 24th

Colorado School of Mines Friday April 25th

Southern Utah University Friday April 25th

Texas A & M University Friday April 25th

University of Wyoming Friday April 25th

Students must:

1. Be a junior or senior.

2. Be engaged in academic work in a productive way;

3. Demonstrate a competent understanding of U.S. and California constitutions; functions and governance of local governments; tribal government structures and organizations; the role of the citizen in a constitutional democracy; and democratic principles, concepts, and processes;

4. Participate in one or more informed civic engagement project(s) that address real-world problems and require students to identify and inquire into civic needs or problems, consider varied responses, take action, and reflect on efforts;

5. Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection; and

6. Exhibit character traits that reflect civic-mindedness and a commitment to positively impact the classroom, school, community and/or society.

https://www.civicseal.org/

https://hsnavigator.org/

Looking for a stimulating summer experience? Consider attending a summer program geared to your skills and interests.

Stanford Neurodiversity Project-Research, Education, and Advocacy Camp for High Schoolers (SNP-REACH)

https://med.stanford.edu/neurodiversity/SNP-REACH2025.html

SENIOR INFORMATION

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

FAFSA

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.

CSSPROFILE

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

CALGRANTVERIFICATION

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

CASH for COLLEGE WORKSHOPS

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:
• January 23rd at 6:00 pm–7:15 pm: register here
• 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

Admissions

Fall 2025 Admission - Extra time to apply

The following CSU campuses continue to accept freshman applications:

• Bakersfield*
• Channel Islands
• Chico*
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay*
• Humboldt
• Maritime
• Monterey Bay*
• Sacramento*
• San Francisco
• San Marcos
• Sonoma

Visit our application dates & deadlines page and use the “Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications?” feature to view open campus programs and their deadlines.
*CSUs with campus and/or program deadlines on February 14 or 15