MCHS Counseling Scoop
October 9, 2024
Tri 2 and 3 Schedule Corrections
On Monday, October 21st, students will be able to view their entire schedule on Synergy.
From 10/21 to 11/1 students can request for the following needed CORRECTIONS:
- wrong level
- missing a class needed to complete a sequence
- senior graduation requirement needed
- hole in schedule
AP Exam Registration Deadline Nov. 1
AP Exam Registration Information: Students planning to take their AP Exam(s) in May 2025 must register by November 1, 2024, without incurring a $40 late fee. The fee per exam is $110.
Please click here for registration information and to submit payment: https://aptsusa.com/mtcarmel/
Fee Reduction information can be found on the registration website here.
AP Teachers have shared this information with their classes.
Additional Information is posted on the MCHS website here.
For any questions, contact the AP Testing Coordinator, Amanda Grassia at agrassia@powayusd.com.
PUSD College & Career Fair Links
Upcoming College Workshops for MCHS Seniors
CSU Application Workshop - October 16, 8:45am
Led by our SDSU Rep, Gina Takeuchi
Seniors CLICK HERE to sign-up to attend!
SDSU General College Visit to follow at 9:35am
Community College Info Session - October 23, 8:45am
Led by Palomar and Miramar College Representatives
MCHS Seniors are invited to come and learn about the Promise Programs that offer up to 2 years of free tuition, as well as the STEPS TO ENROLL! Seniors CLICK HERE to sign-up to attend!
Walk In College Application Help
Every Thursday, Tutorial, 11:01am-11:29am
MCHS Library Computer Lab
Mt. Carmel High School Financial Aid Night-Tuesday, October 22, 5PM, PAC
MCHS Seniors and Parents are Invited to Attend
Special Guest Speaker, Linda Doughty, Cal Soap Director
Topics Covered:
- FAFSA
- Grants & Scholarships
- Updates and Changes
- FAQ's
Health Care Internship
For those interested in a health science career pathway. The Palomar Pathmaker Internship provides hands-on experience to high school and college-level students interested in pursuing careers in all fields of the healthcare industry. Pathmaker interns serve alongside healthcare professionals in many facets of the industry, working together to provide patient support under the guidance of staff in the provision of a safe, comfortable and confidential environment. The are two parts to the application deadline so please read the information on the website carefully.
Skilled Trades Fair-Saturday October 12, 2024
October 12,
1pm-4pm
San Diego Oasis Lifelong Adventure
Oasis Rancho Bernardo
17170 Bernardo Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
Engineering/STEM Event
The Society of Women Engineers invites you to their Women in STEM Panel “Empowered to Dream and Driven to Achieve.” The panel will feature several women STEM professionals representing some of San Diego’s top organizations, including Intuit, Becton Dickinson, and Greater Than Tech. Open to everyone.
October 17th from 5 – 7 pm at Mesa College.
MCHS Military Information Fair
Wednesday, November 6
Student Lunch, 12:51pm-1:21pm
On the Quad
For MCHS Students, All Grades Welcome!
Military Representatives from different branches will be available at tables to discuss career opportunities. Various ROTC Representatives in attendance as well!
MCRD Boot Camp Challenge, October 19
The "Boot Camp Challenge" is hosted by the United States Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego.
The Boot Camp Challenge will give students a hands-on look at the physical and mental challenges faced by Marine recruits in training. This 5K run is designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and personal resilience—qualities that are invaluable both in and out of the classroom. Students will navigate an obstacle course, led by Marine Corps Drill Instructors who will motivate and encourage them throughout the challenge.
MCHS Students are invited to participate for FREE. To obtain a code to sign up for free, please email our Mt. Carmel HS Marine Recruiter by Friday, October 11, 2024.
Sgt. Jordan Tanap, at Jordan.Tanap@marines.usmc.mil
Work Cell: 858-349-9155
Boot Camp Challenge Website Click HERE
PUSD Parent Education
Free parent education presentation: How cell phones and social media affect your teen's brain.
Wednesday, 10/23, 6-7:30
Mesa Verde Middle School
Register/info: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/parenting-classes-education
MCHS Counseling Resources
Skilled Trades Resource Guide - Includes scholarship opportunities for technical schools, community colleges and 4-year degrees
Community College Enrollment and Financing
Military Resource GuideCounselor breakdown is by students’ last names, as follows:
- A-C Ms. Kim Tran- ktran@powayusd.com
- D-Ho Ms. Amanda Grassia - agrassia@powayusd.com
- Hp-Me Mr. Husani Whitlock- hwhitlock@powayusd.com
- Mf-Sa Ms. Charmaine Ferrer- cferrer@powayusd.com
- Sb-Z Ms. Briana Miranda- bmiranda@powayusd.com
Mt Carmel High School Counseling Scoop
Email: btomicich@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/mchs
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1180