Here is your information and news for the month of May! Make sure to check for updates, activities, and important events happening. Reach out to your counselor for any help you may need! We are here for you!

AP (Advanced Placement) testing window – Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 17th

Please continuously check this Senior Year Guide resource for updates and information regarding the college application process (Letters of Recommendation, Transcripts, SCOIR, etc.).

End of the Year Senior Survey Communication

Subject: End of the Year Senior Survey - Class of 2024

Seniors, we are getting close to the end of high school! The end of the year Senior Survey needs to be completed in order to receive your cap and gown, graduation tickets, and high school diploma.

All items below are included in the Senior Survey and must be completed in order to finish the senior checkout process. There are four parts to the checkout:

1) Finance Clearance - Any outstanding debts must be paid

2) Library Clearance - All fines must be paid and items must be returned: Textbook Room will open on May 31st and June 3rd from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm to return all borrowed items (books, textbooks, Chromebook, charger, etc.).

3) Final Transcript Request

4) Counseling

The Senior Survey MUST be completed by 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 23rd (please note date change) in order to receive your cap and gown, graduation tickets, and high school diploma. Stop by the Wolverine Center if you have any questions.

In consideration of the challenges students and families have experienced since the launch of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the state filing deadline has been extended from April 2 to May 2, 2024. UC is encouraging students to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) as soon as possible, but before the state deadline.

The California Student Aid Commission is hosting free Cash for College workshops across California to help students complete their FAFSA or CADAA applications. Find a local workshop.

First year freshmen applications for Cal State San Marcos have been reopened and extended until May 15, 2024. You can still attend CSUSM and stay close to home.

Majors not available: all majors in the College of Business Administration, all Biological Sciences, and Nursing.

UC Campuses:

All nine of UC’s undergraduate campuses will extend their Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) deadline for first-year undergraduate students to May 15. UC campuses have made this decision for students and their families impacted by the current delays to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

CSU Campuses:

The California State University (CSU) has extended the intent to register deadline for fall 2024 for new first-time, first-year admitted students to no earlier than May 15, 2024, in response to the further delays in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processing announced by the U.S. Department of Education. This extension applies to each of the 23 universities in the CSU system.

Private and Out of State Campuses:

Please check with the college you plan to attend to confirm their SIR deadline date.

Palomar Application: Application for Admission to College (opencccapply.net)

Student Life: Student Life - Palomar College

In preparation for Summer and Fall 2024 registration, we have several registration support sessions (Flyer attached) happening in May to assist new students in the transition from high school to Palomar College.

Registration session for students who have an education plan and know which classes to take:

· Monday, May 6, 4pm – 5pm, San Marcos Campus

· Tuesday, May 7, 4pm – 5pm, Virtual (Zoom)

· Wednesday, May 8, 4pm – 5pm, San Marcos Campus

· Thursday, May 9, 4pm – 5pm, Escondido Center

· Monday, May 13, 4pm – 5pm, San Marcos Campus

· Tuesday, May 14, 4pm – 5pm, Rancho Bernardo Center

· Wednesday, May 15, 4pm – 5pm, Virtual (Zoom)

· Thursday, May 16, 4pm – 4pm, Fallbrook Center

Registration session for students who need help selecting and registering in classes:

· Friday, May 17, 12pm - 4pm, San Marcos Campus

· Saturday, May 18, 9am - 2pm, San Marcos Campus

Priority registration starts on May 6 and open registration starts on May 13. Seniors can sign-up for a registration support session. If unable to attend one of these sessions, students can sign up for a one-on-one appointment with a Success Coach!

Miramar College

1. Miramar College Application: https://www.sdccd.edu/apply/
2. Online Orientation: https://www.go2orientation.com/sdmiramar/sdmiramar

Go to My Colleges in SCOIR, select a college you applied to, under application status select "Update Your Outcome" for each college.

For those colleges you have been accepted to, a green "Mark as Enrolling" button will appear. Select this for the school you will be attending in the fall.

UC is excited to announce the launch of a new systemwide financial aid calculator. This new tool will allow students and families to estimate their financial aid and cost of attendance at any of our nine undergraduate campuses in one place. The calculator is currently available for California resident students. Information for nonresident students will be available in the coming weeks.

APSM is pleased to offer scholarships to PUSD graduating high school seniors. The selections for the APSM scholarship are based on the following criteria:

· The student’s future goals include a career in the field of education.

· The student has successfully overcome adversity and exhibited resiliency.

Each comprehensive high school receives three $750.00 scholarships.

Please submit your name and rationale with a one-paragraph biography to Mrs. Beccarelli no later than Monday, May 6, 2024, so we can submit your name for consideration.

$2,500 scholarship with your students. This quarterly scholarship is offered to all students from 8th – 12th grade and is super easy to apply. See attached a flyer with all the details (English and Spanish versions).

>>Please share with your students.

$2,500 "No Sweat" Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Number of awards: 1

Due Date: June 30th 2024

Eligible Candidates: 8 - 12th grade students

Application URL: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

Application Process: Apply on the above URL. Free application.

­Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.

• No GPA requirements or Essays to write
• No minimum income requirements
• Selection based on their holistic Cirkled In profile

Learn about Cirkled In:

Cirkled In is an award-winning, secure, and engaging online profile platform that helps high school students with “College and Career Readiness”. Cirkled In provides a one-stop shop for various educational and employment opportunities. Check out our College Search database as well as over 8,000 jobs and internships database curated just for students.

National Anxiety and Depression Week - Free Parent Workshop

CTE Expo

WASAC College Camp

WACAC (Western Association for College Admissions Counselors) is hosting a FREE 6 session virtual college bootcamp, Camp College, for rising seniors starting May 15. The sessions will be lead by current college admissions staff or trained college counselors (that are WACAC approved). All sessions are on Zoom and begin at 4:00 PM. The dates/topics of the sessions are as follows:

May 16 – Building a College List

June 12 – How College Application Decisions are Made

June 19 – Getting Started on Your College Applications

Aug 7 - Personal Writing for the Common App and UC App

Aug 14 – Avoiding Missed Opportunities on the Common App & UC App

Aug 21 – Ask the Experts: Q & A for Common App & UC

Here is the Zoom Registration Link for students who want to sign up.

PUSD Foundation Volunteer Opportunities

This virtual Wellness Center includes activities and resources to support the well-being of staff, students, and parents by promoting health and wellness. Explore each area to discover strategies and tools that work for you.

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