“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
The end of the semester is upon us...next week is the last "normal" week before finals. It is the final moment to put in your all, turn in any missing work, and study. C- and higher get you college eligibility...once you get a D or an F it will always be on your transcript even if you have to retake it to make up the grade, so please get your grades up to be college bound! If it helps to study with a friend or classmate then do so. If you need extra instruction please ask your teacher...they are all wanting to help you succeed.
All of the hard work you put in, in high school WILL pay off, I promise!
I have finished my Junior Small Group Meets during Advisory and next week will visit World History to talk with the Sophomores for our Small Fall Group. I have explained to the juniors that now is the time to start creating that college list on CaliforniaColleges.edu and use it to research colleges that have their major. Then in January, I suggest looking at the Common App Essay as well as the UC Personal Insight Questions to create first drafts to lighten the load over the summer and next fall. If you are unsure of what major you want to study in college try one of the assessments in Californiacolleges.edu either the skills or interest profiler.
Seniors will need to not have any failing grades and have ALL of their community service hours done to be eligible for Disney Grad Night.
College applications are still a work in progress even though CSU and UC's have been turned in, so make sure you spend time on those to make sure that you can submit them on time. FAFSA is open and needs to be submitted for graduating students as soon as possible. There are Cash 4 College nights held virtually and in person all over the county if you need assistance.
I have also created a Google Classroom with resources and announcements...ask your students if they have joined yet.
My newsletters are to inform parents mostly, but there will also be information for students. Some information carries over each week, but always look for the new stuff.
I am very easy to get ahold of and respond pretty quickly. If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, clarification, or concerns.
See below for friendly reminders: Important Dates, Mental Health Tips/Resources, SRJC information, Scholarship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.
