GHS Counseling Monthly Update
March 2024 Deets from the Den

A Look Back at February
Counselors met with students to complete course registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Registration Information for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Counselors were busy working with students to register for their classes for the 2025-26 school year throughout February. We are hopeful you had an opportunity to discuss course selection options with your students.
- A recap of the pre-registration/registration sessions is included here:
- January 29th, during Advisory, our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders received the course registration information and presentation.
- Teachers recommended courses for students in PowerSchool.
- February 5th and 6th, counselors worked with 9th, 10th, & 11th graders to verify course choices during their Science class.
4. Still have questions about Registration? Use our resources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvUU3ays2ye3Lw7ToX1vTEnIarpiPFz2nwg0Qp09Afg/edit
5. Students and parents will have an opportunity to review course requests prior to the end of the school year.
PSAT/SAT Testing and CMAS Spring 2025
- Grandview Juniors will be taking the state mandated (free) SAT on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Grandview High School.
- Please see the attached SAT information for your reference.
- 10th graders will be taking the PSAT10 on the April 16th testing day.
- 9th graders will be taking the PSAT9 on April 17th. CMAS for 11th graders is the same day.
- Each student has access to FREE, personalized practice which can be accessed here: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat (Grandview High School SAT Prep)
Grandview High School SAT Prep
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS – FREE SAT PREP!!
Take advantage of this great opportunity!!!
Register for the course by joining our Schoology Course “GHS SAT Prep Class 2025”.
The access code to join is “XH33-SXHP-VWNPQ"
See the attached class description for dates and more information.
DON’T MISS OUT!- see attachments for more details.
Scholarships
Do you qualify as a dreamer? Need help with financial aid. Check out this scholarship opportunity - https://thedream.us
Sachs Foundation Scholarship for students who identify as Black and have been a Colorado resident for at least 3 years. Up to $10,000 per year! See website for more information and to apply. Applications due March 15th. Undergraduate Scholarships - Sachs Foundation
Meredith Latchaw Memorial Scholarship for seniors interested in majoring in a Science-related field. Due March 7th. Apply at: Meredith Latchaw Memorial Scholarship
Wolf Scholarship: The Grandview faculty and staff will award one $1500.00 scholarship to a graduating Grandview senior who has chosen to pursue a career in the field of education. One thousand dollars will be given directly to the college/university of attendance. The remaining five hundred dollars will be given to the Wolf Scholarship winner at the beginning of the semester the recipient begins his/her student teaching. Application and recommendation due April 4 at 3:30 PM. GRANDVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF WOLF SCHOLARSHIP
Naviance (tile can be found on your my.cherrycreek login) is a great tool to find various scholarships. Click on Colleges > Scholarships and Money. We also post scholarships weekly to students through Schoology - Senior Seminar.
Seniors should be visiting the Financial Aid & Scholarship pages at each college/university you have applied to. This will continue to be the best place to find financial aid and scholarship resources and information.
Denver KAPPA APLPHA PSI Scholarship. African American Male High School Senior, Click here and see below for more information if interested.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Scholarship - African American Female Students eligible. See the flyer below for more information.
The Rocky Mountain Relocation Council sponsors an annual scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated to the Denver area during grades 9 through 12. The one-time award of $1,500 for each scholarship will be presented to two (2) well-deserving seniors. The award will be sent to the college (2-year or 4-year) or university that the scholarship winner will be attending in 2024 to assist with tuition and other applicable expenses. This year the winner will also receive a bonus match from Worldwide ERC®, the premiere association for global mobility. The portal closes on March 22, 2025.
For more information and to apply CLICK HERE!
QUESTIONS? Please contact me by phone at 720-744-2770 or by email at wendy@wendyshaya.com.
Inspiring Educator Scholarship - Anyone interested in teaching can apply at Inspiring Educator Application 2025 - Deadline is March 28th.
College Application and Financial Aid Information
FAFSA Workshop March 10th : Do you need assistance filling out the FAFSA? (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) For more information and to RSVP visit: FAFSA Workshop March 2025
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open.
- Visit the FAFSA WEBSITE to begin the application process.
- Need help getting started? Check out these 8 steps to filling out the FAFSA.
Transcript Deadlines: Transcript request forms MUST be submitted to Ms. Wilson in the Post Grad Center no later than 10 school days prior to the College/University deadline.
Mid-Year Transcript Requests: Mid-year transcripts include 1st semester Senior grades. To request a mid-year transcript, students will need to complete a Mid-Year Transcript Request Form (these are available NOW and can be found in the Post Grad Center) and submit to Ms. Wilson in Post Grad.
Summer School 2025
Registration for Summer School (Credit Recovery and Online Credit Progression) opens on March 24th. For more information please see the attached and visit:
CCSD Summer Opportunities / CCSD Summer Opportunities (cherrycreekschools.org)
Academic Resources Available at Grandview
Grandview offers academic support in all core areas. Please see the attached schedules.
RMACAC Denver Spring College Fair
Registration available at https://app.strivescan.com/registration
Sunday, Mar 9, 2025, 01:00 PM
Cherokee Trail High School, East Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO, USA
FAFSA Workshop
For information and to RSVP visit: FAFSA Workshop March 2025
Monday, Mar 10, 2025, 05:00 PM
Grandview High School
University of Northern Colorado Field Trip
Thursday, Apr 10, 2025, 08:00 AM
University of Northern Colorado, West 20th Street, Greeley, CO, USA
Future Fox Day
Grandview counselors are hosting a trip to CCA to complete your required registration on Thursday, April 17. This is an all-day event (8:30-2:30). Lunch and transportation are provided. Please see the attachment for more details and to sign up.