Counseling Newsletter

It's important to try to do your best on finals next week! Counselors will be reviewing transcripts and providing feedback during Course Selection regarding D/F grades earned in classes and making summer school recommendations. Work hard to keep grades at C's or above to meet college and career goals and to make progress towards on time graduation.

Viewing your report card: Students and parents/guardians will be able to view report cards on StudentVUE under the "Documents" tab by January 11th.

Check out the tips and tools to use to best prepare yourself for finals!

• Make a Plan
• Study Techniques
• Finals Survival Kit
• Avoid Burnout

Students are able to access what classes they will have starting January 6, 2026. Please log onto StudentVUE click on "Class Schedule" and then in upper right hand corner you can toggle to "Semester 2". Please double check to make sure you are enrolled in the correct courses for Spring 2026.

Many classes are yearlong and will remain the same for Semester 2. Some classes are semester courses (ie. Ethnic Studies, Health, Computer Tech., Economics), and the student will have a different class in semester 2. Lunch may change if the student changes their periods 5, 6, 10, or 11.

Please note: Schedule adjustment requests must be complete no later than December 15, 2025. No changes will be made at the start of the semester. There are no elective changes for S2.

Students will start off the first day of Semester 2 in Advocacy, then attend your ODD classes.

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (special scholarships for EGUSD students only!)

• College $$$ count! EGRSF Scholarship Application season runs from Dec. 1 to Jan. 23, 2026.
• Seniors! This is your local EGUSD-student-only resource for being awarded free $$$ toward the cost of college!
• Review the EGRSF website and scholarships today: https://www.elkgroversf.org/
• Ask your School Counselor and/or Mrs. Almeida in the Career Center to review your application packet.

There will be a EGRSF workshop on Dec. 11 at 10:15 in the Career Center. Stop by the Career Center to sign up and pick up a pass.

Please view the letter from the foundation below.

EGUSD continues to offer Cash for College nights to support families in filling out the FAFSA/CADAA. Keep in mind, filling out these financial aid applications is necessary for students to complete in order to receive any sort of governmental support while in college. Colleges also take this information into consideration when they are providing financial aid offers. Completing the application is mandatory if students are planning on taking advantage of the 2 years of free community college.

If you have questions about FAFSA/CADAA, reach out to Mrs. Almeida in the Career Center or your counselor.

Some CSU Campuses, such as Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Chico and Sacramento, are still accepting applications. Follow this link to view open applications. Many close December 15th, but some are open as late as March 1st.

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) in the California State University system is designed to support historically underserved, low-income, and first-generation college students. It helps students who show academic potential but may not meet regular admission criteria due to limited educational opportunities.

Why EOP?

• The EOP provides services such as academic advising, tutoring, networking and financial support.

If you think you may be eligible, we highly encourage you to apply! If you have additional questions, check out this link or contact your counselor.

You are never alone. If you need further supports, please consider the following resources:

988 Lifeline Crisis Support call or text 988

Soluna Mental Health App

Care Solace for EGUSD Families (Mental Health and Social Service Care Coordination)

Watch this short video below about the importance of reducing stress and why it is important to take the time to relax and unwind this winter break.