Westview Counseling Newsletter

Here is your information and news for the month of April! 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!

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

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.

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.

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.

Tutorial is available at https://scoir.helpdocs.io/article/0m91nps3qb-updating-outcomes

Admitted students will have a range of options to engage with campuses this spring. Events may include, but are not limited to, presentations on financial aid and scholarships, choosing a major, student organizations, support resources and housing. Unless otherwise linked, further event information and registration details can be found in the host campus’ applicant portal.

For more information on the enrollment process for first-years, including campus-specific information, reference the following two resources:

• Next steps from admission to enrollment
• First-year waitlist and appeals fact sheet

Congratulations to your students who have been admitted to one or more of our California State Universities! Our Freshman: Next Steps webpage provides access to the admitted student websites for all twenty-three CSUs. Campus websites provide more information about important deadlines and next steps in the admissions process.

CSU campuses are hosting admitted student days in March and April for students and their families to experience and immerse themselves in their future college campus. View our campus events webpage for more details.

Several CSU campuses are still accepting applications. Visit our application dates & deadlines page and use the “Is Your Campus Still Accepting Applications?” feature to view open campus programs and their deadlines.

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

Student Life: Student Life - Palomar College

Miramar College

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

The PUSD CTE Department and the WVHS PTSA is hosting the Elect Her Workshop on April 26th from 8 am to 11 am at the Poway District Office Community Room. Breakfast is provided. Transportation to school afterwards is available (must request transportation in the permission slip). It is a nonpartisan training for women* on how to run for student government and political office. *The workshop is open to all PUSD high school students, regardless of gender, who are comfortable in a space that centers on the experience of young women.

The event is a free half-day workshop by the Washington DC nonprofit, Running Start, where students will:

• Learn about the importance of women running for office
• Develop and give an elevator speech about an issue important to you
• Meet elected leaders
• Leave with a plan in case you do run for office - now or in the future!

Space is limited! Please complete the Elect Her Training Registration Form. Your registration is not complete until you also turn in a completed permission slip. You can get the permission slip from Mrs. Chittuluru (Mrs. C) in the Wolverine Center. Please return the completed permission slip to Mrs. Chittuluru no later than April 19th.

Outpost Junior Counselor Program description:

• For students entering 10th grade through freshman year in college in Fall 2024
• All current 2023-24 high school students are eligible to apply
• Minimum 2-week commitment
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:00 PM
• Located at Canyonside Community Park (12350 Black Mountain Rd, SD 92129)
• Includes daily training in leadership, professionalism, and communication
• Counts as “Service Leadership Hours” (One session = 86 hours)
• Junior Counselors are eligible to request letters of recommendation

Steps to apply:

1. Application: https://outpostsummercamps.com/programs/junior-counselors/junior-counselor-application/
2. Group Interview
3. Enrollment (if asked to join the program)
4. Training
5. One (or more) 2-week session of camp: Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:00 PM

For more info: https://outpostsummercamps.com/programs/junior-counselors/

Parent Education Classes- Learning Support - Poway Unified School District (powayusd.com)

SCOIR is the one-stop online system that provides students with college and career planning tools to use during their time at Westview. ***IMPORTANT*** Students must go through link sent from Westview High School to create account to have full access.

STUDENTS - College & Career Search: Accessing SCOIR
For Students: Scoir Student Application [Video Overview] - User Guide and Support Documentation | Scoir (helpdocs.io)

PARENTS/GUARDIANS - College & Career Search: Accessing SCOIR

Recorded Presentation Link: https://youtu.be/tbPkNww_h7g

Presentation Link (no audio): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OPSl39I6MuvBYpb-1YEd3YXSkzRQ6lxpOoTHC5iVG54/edit?usp=sharing

Check out our Scholarship Information newsletters on the Westview Counseling website. This newsletter is updated frequently throughout the year. Check back often for updates!

Don't miss this scholarship opportunity with the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Bernardo. Each year they award scholarships to students pursuing education after high school to students in PUSD. Please see the information and timeline below. Don't wait to apply!

APPLICATION

April 30 - Deadline for applications

May 6- 17 - Interviews with scholarship candidates

May 24 - Awardees attend RB Kiwanis Meeting to receive their awards

We provide follow on scholarship monies to eligible past winners. These students are college sophomores and juniors who are continuing to excel. Recipients of this years' award will be eligible for follow-on scholarship money based on continuing need and scholastic performance in their college careers.

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.

Sign up using this link for one on one tutoring.

Counselors are available to students on a walk-in basis before school, after school, at Wolverine Time, and during lunch. Students can also make appointments with their counselor thru our Counseling canvas page. Students should not leave class to see their counselor unless it is an emergency or they have an appointment and their teacher allows them to leave. Check out our Counseling Page on Canvas! On this page you can schedule appointments, write your counselor, and more.

Visit the Wolverine Center for help with SCOIR, Off Roll Stickers, College Visits, and more.

We are here for you! Need assistance with SCOIR? Questions for your counselor? Or just want to discuss present and future options?

Students have access to:

• Counselors (Click here to view our Counseling staff)
• Registrar: Ms. Carroll at kcarroll@powayusd.com
• Work Permits: see Ms. Annie Work Permits
• Student Services: Ms. Dalia at dyacoub@powayusd.com
• Mental Health Resources: contact your Counselor
• SCOIR: Contact Ms. Beccarelli at dbeccarelli@powayusd.com
• College Rep Visits: All College Visits will be in person in the Wolverine Center (calendar on SCOIR)

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