Westview Counseling

Welcome Beck, Wolverines! We are pumped for the 2025/2026 School Year!

Please note: All start and end times are the same.

1: Labor Day

10: College Application Open Lab, Wolverine Time & 4th period, Wolverine Center

12: Quarter 1 Progress Notice

15: EA/ED Letter of Rec appts begin with Counselors

15-17: 9th grade ENS Stress/Anxiety Lessons

16: Trade Tuesday @ Lunch: Universal Technical Institute (Automotive, Welding, HVAC, Robotics, Collision, Airplane mechanics)

17: College Application Open Lab, Wolverine Time & 4th period, Wolverine Center

20: Homecoming Dance

22-26: Student Organization Strategies (S.O.S) Workshops

24: Senior Workshop: College Essay Session #1, Time & Location TBD

24: College Application Open Lab, Wolverine Time & 4th period, Wolverine Center

24: PUSD Fall College & Career Fair, MCHS, 6 - 8 pm

29: Pro Grow / Non Student Day

◾◽ COUNSELING TEAM ◽◾

MRS. BERNER (A-C & Y-Z) ~ MRS. HO (D-H & U-V) ~ MRS. CUDMORE (I-L & W-X) ~ MRS. CHITTULURU "Mrs. C" (M-P) MRS. ARP (Q-T)

◾◽ WOLVERINE CENTER SUPPORT STAFF ◽◾

Registrar - MS. CARROLL

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We’re making a few important changes to how you explore colleges and careers!

🔄 We're Moving Away from SCOIR

SCOIR will no longer be used for college and career planning activities.
But don’t worry—it will still be used to schedule and manage college visits.

📅 Check Upcoming College Visits HERE or find the updated calendar on our Counseling Website

🚀 Welcome to Xello!

Moving forward, all of your college and career exploration will happen through Xello.

🔗 Access Xello through MyPlan
Use Xello to research colleges, explore careers, and plan for your future.

📤 Sending Documents

Here’s how things will work moving forward:

• Transcripts will be sent through Xello

• Letters of Recommendation and other documents will still be sent via the Common App

❓Need Help?

If you have questions or need support with this transition, feel free to reach out.

We're here to support you!

Xello: A Comprehensive College and Career Readiness Platform

Overview
Xello is an online college and career readiness platform designed to help K–12 students prepare for future academic and professional success. It offers a personalized, student-centered experience that encourages self-discovery, goal-setting, and informed decision-making about post-secondary plans.

Purpose and Goals
The main goal of Xello is to engage students in exploring their interests, skills, and values to make well-informed choices about their educational and career paths. The platform supports school districts in meeting various college and career readiness standards, such as those mandated by state and federal programs like the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards.

Features

• Career Exploration: Students explore a wide range of career profiles with real-world data on salaries, education requirements, job outlooks, and daily responsibilities.

• College Planning: Offers tools to research colleges, build application plans, and track progress. Students can compare institutions based on tuition, admission criteria, and campus life.

• Academic Planning: Aligns course selections with career goals and graduation requirements.

• Skill Development: Activities focus on developing critical thinking, decision-making, and goal-setting skills.

• Portfolios: Students create online portfolios that showcase their achievements, plans, and reflections over time.

Counselors are available to help support students through any personal, social, or academic concerns. Please reach out to your counselor if you need support. Additional hotlines and resources are provided below.

If you are in crisis or are in need of immediate mental health support, call 988.

You can also stay up to date on scheduled activities by accessing monthly calendars below.

Westview School Calendar

Email: westviewcounseling@gmail.com
Website: WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (powayusd.com)
Phone: (858) 780-2000