FYI's for Next School Year

Another school year is in the books! We would like to recognize and appreciate all of the hard work our Little Hawks put forth this year. There is much to celebrate and be proud of! We are lucky to serve such amazing students here at TSTL. Thank you Little Hawks for all your effort in being Team Players, Scholars, and Thoughtful Leaders this year! -Your City High School Counselors

We are excited to announce the hire of a new School Counselor at City High! Lauren Cerqueira will be joining our school this fall. Lauren worked as Middle School Counselor in Cedar Rapids for 8 years and has been the School Counselor at Hills/Weber Elementary Schools in the ICCSD for the past 3 years. She is a City High Graduate and we are thrilled to have her join our team.

With these changes, we are going to reformat our School Counselor Student Assignments. Students will be assigned to their School Counselor based upon their last name. Starting next year, School Counselor assignments will be:

A - Cl: Matt Bauman (bauman.matt@iowacityschools.org)

Co - He: Mary Peterson (peterson.mary@iowacityschools.org)

Hi - Mc: Lauren Cerqueira (cerqueira.lauren@iowacityschools.org)

Me - R: Maureen Beran (beran.maureen@iowacityschools.org)

S - Z: Ben Fraga (fraga.ben@iowacityschools.org)

Any adjustments following the initial course selection process in January are limited and will be only be considered for the following reasons:

*Moving classes around will not be allowed unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please contact an Administrator if there are such circumstances.

1. You are missing a class (especially a core class) or have an incomplete schedule. Course descriptions can be found here.

2. You are scheduled for an incorrect level (i.e. you are registered for Algebra II but should be in Algebra II Honors).

3. Two classes are listed for the same period.

4. You are missing PE and do not qualify for a PE Waiver because you do not have a full schedule (7 classes) all three trimesters.

• Students who meet one of these criteria may request an adjustment of their schedule (adding or dropping a course) by completing this Google Form. Schedule changes can ONLY be completed using the 24-25 Schedule Change Request Form or by appointment.

• Requests that would result in an imbalance in the section numbers of a course will NOT be approved.

• Requests for teacher change will not be granted except under extenuating circumstances. A teacher change form will need to be completed and turned into the school main office. All requests will be reviewed by the principal and will require a parent contact.

***Schedule change requests may be made during the posted adjustment period- August 1, 2024- August 23, 2024.

• Start a High School resume - Sample resumes and templates can be found here.

• Consider asking 2-3 teachers to write you a letter of recommendation. It is good to get ahead of this before you apply to college or for jobs in the workforce.

• The Common App is a great place to apply to many colleges with one application - www.commonapp.org

Register Directly Through the Linked Websites

• ACT: https://www.act.org
• SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

When is the most common time to take the ACT/SAT?

Spring or Summer of your Junior year or Fall of your Senior Year

Do I need to plan on taking the ACT/SAT in order to apply to college next year?

Consider taking the ACT/SAT for both College admissions and Scholarships opportunities. Feel free to contact your counselor with any questions.

We encourage our students to monitor their own individual progress towards graduation. The graduation checklist below can help students and families keep track of what courses are required to graduate from City High.

Graduation Requirements Checklist

1. What are City High’s graduation requirements? You need at least 305 credits to graduate. This includes: 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 3 years of Science and 3 years of Social Studies. Each class per trimester earns you 5 credits if you pass.

2. How does a PE waiver work? There are several types of PE waivers - Academic, Athletic, and Medical (Documentation Required). Athletic waivers, mean students finished a full-season in a Fall, Winter or Spring sport. Academic waiver is applied ONLY if a student has 7 classes EACH trimester for the year. Stop by the guidance office for a PE Waiver or make an appointment with your counselor if you have any questions.

3. What’s an easy way to apply to college? www.commonapp.org allows you to apply to multiple colleges with one application.

4. How do I send my transcript to a college, the NCAA, or a potential employer?

• Current students and the Class of 2024 are able to have transcripts sent at no charge by completing this Student Transcript Request Form.
• Former students can order official transcripts using MySchoolBucks. There is a $3 fee.

Stay up to date by checking our Website: City High School Counseling

Website: https://city.iowacityschools.org/school-counseling

Location: 1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA, USA

Phone: (319)688-1043

Twitter: @ICHGuidance