September Newsletter

The school year is officially underway, and it’s time to start exploring your college and career options! September kicks off with exciting opportunities: our District College Fair is coming up soon—don’t miss this chance to connect with college reps and learn more about your future pathways.

In addition, the College & Career Center will be hosting school-day college presentations and coordinating college field trips throughout the semester. These events are a great way to explore campuses, ask questions, and get a head start on your applications.

Stay tuned for dates and details, and make sure to take advantage of every opportunity to plan your next steps!

Missed the Deadline? You Still Have Options!

If you didn’t register for AUSD’s Early College Program this fall, you can still earn FREE college credit through East Los Angeles College’s Open ECP program. Open ECP is available to all high school students, regardless of district.

Classes are fully online through Canvas, transferable to UC/CSU, and begin this fall. Don’t miss your chance to get ahead—check out the flyer for course offerings, deadlines, and steps to enroll.

• Classes offered (all online, no live meetings):
– Health 011 – Principles of Healthful Living
– Administration of Justice 001 – Intro to Administration of Justice
– Art 103 – Art Appreciation
– Child Development 001 – Child Growth & Development
– Chicano 002 – The Mexican-American in Contemporary Society
– Sociology 001 – Intro to Sociology

• Important dates:
– Registration deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025
– Classes start: Monday, October 27, 2025
– Classes end: Sunday, December 21, 2025

• How to register:

1. Apply to ELAC through the OpenCCC site

2. Complete the ECP Commitment Form

3. Fill out the Dynamic Form (K-12 approval) with HS CTE Advisor as high school counselor.

• AHS - Janice Liu - liu_janice@ausd.us
• MKHS - Elizabeth An - an_elizabeth@ausd.us
• SGHS - Jennifer Ha - ha_jennifer@ausd.us

• Where to get help: ELAC Outreach (outreach@elac.edu | (323) 265-8642)

The following events/presentations, held during the school day, are open to all 9th-12th grade students (unless otherwise specified). See the site-based info below for more details.

Scholarships are an incredible opportunity to reduce the financial burden of college, trade school, or career training. Many scholarships reward students for their academic achievements, community involvement, leadership, or future goals, and the funds awarded can make a significant difference in covering tuition, fees, and other expenses. For more scholarships and links to trusted websites, visit our District Scholarship Bulletin.

We’re excited to share that we’re planning college field trips for the upcoming 2025–26 school year! While final details are still being confirmed, our tentative list includes:

• California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)

• University of Southern California (USC)

• Woodbury University

• Loma Linda University

• University of La Verne

• California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA)

• University of California, Riverside (UC Riverside)

• University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine)

• California State University, Northridge (CSUN)

• East Los Angeles College

• Rio Hondo College

• Electrical Training Institute

Please note: This list is tentative and subject to change based on each college’s availability. While we aim to visit as many campuses as possible, some trips may not occur due to factors beyond our control.

9th Grade

• Create your account: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/ – Log in and set up your profile so you can start using all the tools.
• Explore careers: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/explore-careers – Take assessments to learn what jobs and fields fit your interests.
• Track A–G requirements: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/explore-course-plans – Make sure your classes count for UC/CSU eligibility.
• Add extracurriculars: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/my-portfolio – Record your clubs, sports, and volunteer activities.
• Learn about college systems: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/learn – Compare UC, CSU, CCC, and private schools in California.

10th Grade

• Update your 4-year plan: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/my-course-plan – Check your courses and adjust for next year.
• Career Interest Profiler: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/explore-careers – Match your strengths with career options.
• Research colleges: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/college-search – Search for schools by size, location, and majors.
• Scholarship search: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/scholarship-search – Find scholarships you can start applying for now.
• Build a resume: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/my-portfolio – Add your honors, awards, and work experiences.

11th Grade

• Update your course plan: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/my-course-plan – Confirm you’re on track for A–G and graduation.
• Career Cluster Survey: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/explore-careers – Explore college majors tied to your interests.
• College search tool: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/college-search – Compare colleges side by side to see what fits.
• Practice applications: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/application-center – Preview UC, CSU, and CCC apps before applying.
• Financial aid tools: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/financial-aid – Learn how FAFSA, CADAA, and Cal Grant work.

12th Grade

• Launch UC/CSU/CCC apps: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/application-center – Submit your college applications by Nov 30.
• FAFSA/CADAA prep: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/financial-aid – Applications open Oct 1, get your documents ready.
• Scholarship search: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/scholarship-search – Apply early to maximize your chances for free money.
• Finalize your college list: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/college-search – Save schools and keep track of deadlines.
• Update your portfolio: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/my-portfolio – Store essays, resumes, and recommendations in one place.

CTE Advisor (Roving)
Jose Cervantes

jimenez_jose@ausd.us

CLICK here to book an appointment with Mr. Cervantes

Servicing all 3 high schools:

AHS - Monday/Wednesday

MKHS - Tuesday/Friday

SGHS - Thursday