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• Financial Aid - Race to Submit : March 2nd
• Grade Level Course Selection
• You are invited to Decision Day
• Grade Level Postsecondary Preparedness Resources
• Summer School Enrollment
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Saturday Success Academy
• College and Career Spotlight
  
• Upcoming Events
• Social Emotional / Mental Health

As the cost of college continues to increase, financial aid has become more important than ever. California residents interested in Community College are offered two years free of full time education through the California Promise Grant. The Promise Grant removes the barrier to purse education by making it affordable. Full time students who hold their "promise' receive free tuition.

Steps and Criteria to Qualify for the Promise Program:

• Graduate from a local (California graduates) high school in this current year
• Complete the required FAFSA or Dream Act application
• Be a California resident or eligible by your AB 540/Dream Act Status
• Complete Community College Admissions Application

If you are unable to complete your application by the priority deadline, you still have the opportunity to complete your application at a later time. Be sure to get your application in as soon as possible!

Throughout the month of February, the school counseling team met with the Junior and Sophomore class to select their courses for the 23/24 school year. If a student missed their opportunity to meet with their school counselor to input their desired courses, school counselors will host make-up days and follow up with any student not in attendance during their original time slot. We continue to encourage students to sit with their parents and/or guardians to select the courses they prefer. Through the month of March, the Freshmen class will have the opportunity to meet individually with their school counselor to review and discuss their individual plans, post-secondary plans, and ask questions for more clarity. Please take a look at the online COURSE CATALOG and familiarize yourself on course options. Be sure to view a breakdown of the required courses based on your grade level below.

The following courses are a typical 10th grade schedule:

1. REQUIRED - Language Arts (Honors Available)
2. REQUIRED - Math (Enhanced Available)
3. REQUIRED - World History (Advanced Placement Available)
4. REQUIRED - Physical Science - Most Sophomores will take Chemistry (Honors Available)
5. REQUIRED - PE (unless taken over summer/previously discussed with a counselor)
6. ELECTIVE

1. The following courses are a typical 11th grade schedule:
   
   REQUIRED - Language Arts (Advanced Placement Available)
2. REQUIRED - U.S. History (Advanced Placement Available)
3. REQUIRED FOR 4 YEAR ADMISSIONS - Math (Enhanced/Honors/AP Available)
4. PHYSICS
5. ELECTIVE
6. ELECTIVE

The following courses are a typical 12th grade schedule:

1. REQUIRED - Language Arts (Advanced Placement Available)
2. REQUIRED - Government/Economics (Advanced Placement Available)
3. ELECTIVE
4. ELECTIVE
   
5. ELECTIVE
6. ELECTIVE

Parents, if your student has been enrolled in Summer School by their school counselor, be sure to save your student's seat! In order to accept enrollment to for Summer School, parents are required to confirm and approve Summer School enrollment within Q Parent Connect.

Decision Day celebrates all students committed to pursuing an education past high school. Whether you plan to attend a community college, a 4-year university, a certificate program, the military, or any other education past high school, we want to celebrate you!

• Four-year course planner: Sign up for sophomore-year classes, and remember that you’re developing a long-term plan for the next three years. Ask your counselor about dual-enrollment opportunities with your local community college.
  
• Identify some summer programs you’re interested in: Browse through options for day programs, residential programs, and online options that match an interest you’d like to pursue.

• College App & Admissions Timeline: These resources and calendar will help you stay on track.

• Sign up for junior year classes: Remember that you want challenge and balance.

• How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): It’s go-time. This is a perfect time to pick up the pace on building your college list with these resources.

• Keep building your college list:

• College List Building Resources for FGLI students

• ScholarMatcher: Awesome search tool for low-income/first-gen students

• The Hundred-Seven and College Equity Index: Excellent resources for Black students

• College Advising for Undocumented Students

• I’m First: Guide for first-generation college students and their families

• Tips and Campus Pride: Resources for the LGBTQ+ community

• Women’s colleges: Seven reasons you should consider a single-sex school

• HBCUs and TCUs: Essential tips when considering one of these institutions committed to serving underrepresented students

• American Indian College Fund: List and descriptions of tribal colleges and universities AICAD: List of 42 colleges of art and design that allows you to search by major and by region.

• How to understand your financial-aid award letters: Make a spreadsheet to compare financial aid packages from multiple schools.

• Appealing financial aid: If you’ve been accepted to college but the financial aid package isn’t what you’d hoped, read through this guide and listen to this podcast as you plan your appeal.

• Making your final college choice: Plan visits to colleges where you’re accepted (if needed) in order to make your final college choice. And revisit your original Corsava preferences to see how your college options measure up.

• What to do if you’re deferred or waitlisted: Review your application and determine whether you want to write a letter of continued interest.

Please join your school counselors on March 4th & 18th Saturday Success Academy's (SSA) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for academic support. Centennial's esteemed International Baccalaureate and Middle Years Program students will be in attendance providing peer support for all students. If your student(s) plan to attend, please be aware that they are committing themselves to stay for all four hours of SSA. We look forward to seeing you there!

Every month, your school counselors will highlight a college and/or career. If you would like more information regarding the month's "spotlight", make sure to reach out to your counselor, or Ms. Villalobos, our College and Career Specialist.

This was a wealth of resources for students, parents, and families alike!

Centennial High School graduates are assertive, global citizens who accept challenges, embrace diversity, overcome obstacles, and work toward leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation. They reach their full potential in their communities as life-long learners who eagerly pursue knowledge and continually develop their skills. Our students meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce through problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication.

As Centennial High School Counselors, our students are the highest priority. Our team is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that meets the academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary needs of all students. While working with stakeholders, we continually improve our direct and indirect services to ensure they are responsive to student needs, encourage academic success, and support the personal growth and well-being of all students. It is our duty to treat every student equitably with respect and dignity, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or educational needs. We advocate for student access to promote success for all students. We guide our students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century while empowering them to pursue their college and career aspirations.

Become informed on important information and upcoming services that the counseling team will be offering in the weeks to come. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms.

Email: cehscounselors@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://centennial.cnusd.k12.ca.us/
Location: Room 301 - Counseling Center
Phone: 9517395670
Twitter: @cen10counseling