MCHS Counseling Scoop

Wishing all our Sundevil families a joyful and relaxing holiday break, filled with laughter, love, and precious moments with your loved ones. Enjoy the time off and come back refreshed for the new year!

-The Sun Center Counseling Team

• Four Year Planning Workshop- January 15 at 8:30 am
• Lunchtime AP Information sessions - see flyer
• FAFSA/CALSOAP Financial Aid Application Assistance-For Seniors - January 25, 9 am-12 pm
• Community College Info Night - February 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the PAC - Register HERE
• Community College Application Workshop - February 5, 8:45 am in the Library Computer Lab
• Course Selection for 2024-25 - February and March, Students will meet with their Counselor during their English class
• Planning for Senior year-For Juniors and Parents- April 22, at 5:30 pm

If you're thinking of taking an AP course, please attend one of the lunchtime AP info sessions in January to learn about the rigors and expectations of an AP course before you commit. We will also have an Elective/CTE Fair on the Quad at lunch (date tbd) where you can learn more about those courses.

San Diego and Imperial Valley Juniors are Invited to apply!

RYLA Leadership Camp, April 25-27, Idyllwild

An opportunity to connect with other young leaders, listen to exceptional speakers, make life-long friends through fellowship activities, and discuss the ethical and social issues of today. Students will return to their schools and communities motivated to take on additional leadership roles and to find additional ways to serve.

Application Directions CLICK HERE!

Students Can Apply HERE

Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025

*Please note this is the Friday of our February/Presidents Break*

February 8, 2025

10 am-12 noon

High school students are invited to compete in Speech Trek, a speech competition sponsored by the American Association of University Women of California.

Students create 5-6 minute speeches on a public policy topic.

CLICK HERE For Details!

Registration Deadline is January 24, 2025

Please note: The competition will be limited to the first 10 applicants.

January 8, 15, & 22, 2025, From 6:00 PM-8:00 PM FREE

A three-part live webinar series covering topics:

• Raising responsible teenagers,
• Raising competent teenagers and getting them connected
• Managing stress, drama and unpredictability

SUBMIT INTEREST FORM HERE

Will be open November 16th through February 28, 2025.

The cost per late exam registration is $150.

Here is the link to register :https://aptsusa.com/mtcarmel/

Contact AP Coordinator, Amanda Grassia, with any questions via email, agrassia@powayusd.com

Skilled Trades Resource Guide - Includes scholarship opportunities for technical schools, community colleges and 4-year degrees

Community College Enrollment and Financing

Financial Aid

Early College Credit

Internships and Enrichment

• 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

Email: btomicich@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/mchs
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1180