Counselor's Corner
Technology High School
May 16, 2025
Not too Early to Celebrate...
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Regular AP Exams are done. Now we only have the late exams next week. What a couple of weeks! There are 12 school days left, so classes getting ready for finals. Please remember to celebrate your hard work whenever you can, just because school is not out yet, doesn't mean you can't celebrate your achievements, accomplishments, and growth.
Summer School Application has been sent to all the students and parents of 9th-11th grade. D's are passing high school and SRJC bound and F's are not passing. If you'd like to retake a course due to a D+ semester grade or lower this year or in previous years please print, fill out, and return the application to me ASAP. Thank you!
Attend Monday to Friday, June 11th to July 11th. (except 6/19, 7/4)
Attend in person at RCHS daily for 2 hours per class.
Students will be placed in either a morning block from 8:30am-10:30am or a midday block from 11:00am -1:00pm.
Courses are computer based.
Work 1-2 extra hours daily from home.
No cost to you.
Finish all coursework by 7/11/25 for credit.
Breakfast or lunch will be available.
Arrange your own transportation.
Juniors get your community service hours done sooner than later, please!
See below for friendly reminders: Mental Health Tips/Resources, SRJC, Dates, Shout Outs, Testing Info, College Resource Chart, Financial Aid Workshops for FAFSA, Scholarship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.
2025 Summer School Application
Information/Dates
Application
"Whodunnit" Dinner
STEaM Showcase!
College Countdown
We are thrilled to invite your students to attend College Countdown presented by Invisalign and the Golden State Warriors, a special celebration for high school students who are pursuing higher education, vocational school, and development opportunities. College Countdown is designed to be a fully immersive experience to congratulate students from the Bay Area region as they embark on the next step in their journey and celebrate the end of their school year.
This exciting event will take place at Chase Center’s Thrive City (1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158) on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
RSVP: College Countdown Presented by Invisalign
The event will feature:
Panel discussion with Golden State Warriors staff sharing their college journeys and career paths in the sports industry
Informative tabling groups from various colleges, universities, and community resources
Special guest speakers
Live DJ and entertainment
Photo opportunities
Appearances from college mascots, and more!
We encourage all attendees to proudly represent the college they will be attending by wearing their school colors (hoodies, hats, etc.).
We look forward to celebrating our high schoolers at Chase Center’s Thrive City; all ages are welcome!
Sincerely,
Golden State Warriors
Grieving is Real!
It's Real
Resources
Google Classroom for Counselor and College/Career
If you haven't already joined, please do so. I just added a bunch of stuff for Juniors to start working on for colleges. The class code is: 4bav26u
SRJC Dual Enrollment Tutorials
Step 1: Apply to the SRJC
Step 2: Fill out the high school dual enrollment form
Project Grad
Attention Class of 2025 and families! Do not miss out!!!
Yard Signs – Celebrate the Grad in your life and show your school pride! Order here: https://project-graduation-store.square.site/product/Yard-Signs/5?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false
Event Ticket – Buy your ticket now for $60. This price ends this month. Price goes up to $80 starting 4/1.
There are several ways to order your ticket :
You can order online here: https://www.crpprojectgrad.org/for-grads/
Print out and complete the attached registration and release forms and turn into the school office.
Mail in your order (or drop order form and payment at the school office)
Print out and complete the attached registration and release forms.
Make check payable to Cotati-Rohnert Park Project Graduation and mail to:
Cotati-Rohnert Park Project Graduation
P.O. Box 702
Cotati, CA 94931
How to Help with Project Grad
Project Graduation needs YOUR help to make this a successful event for our Class of 2025! The goal of Project Graduation is to provide an evening of fun and safety on graduation night. Since 1987, not a single graduate has died from alcohol, drugs, or traffic accidents on graduation night in Sonoma County. The night features live entertainment, casino, beauty room, fortune teller, carnival, prizes, lots of food, games and much more. The Callinan Sports Center is transformed to give our grads an amazing experience. Planning for Project Graduation happens all year long and we cannot do it without the help of the entire community!
How community members can help:
- Sign up for a shift to help set up, work the fun event, or help clean up. We currently have 28 out of 378 slots filled...we need help! Even if you can only take one shift, every bit helps. Please sign up here and spread the word: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4EAEAB29AB9-54214514-project#/
- Donate to the cause. Here are a few ways to donate:
- -Be an Event Sponsor: https://project-graduation-store.square.site/product/project-grad-event-sponsor/2?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false
- Donate to the event: https://project-graduation-store.square.site/product/PGgivingtuesday/4?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false
- Purchase something from our Amazon Wishlist to help us decorate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38QEXZQE00UGW/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex
College Preparedness
CRPUSD is no longer going to use Naviance starting next school year, we will be using California Colleges.edu...found here: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/
Please have your students register for an account and then PowerSchool will be able to connect to the UC and CSU applications seamlessly.
Any out-of-state, private, and junior colleges will be a separate platform and through CommonApp.
College Prep Per Grade Level
Check out this video tutorial on how to use our new college/career search tool: https://vimeo.com/607591317
9th Graders:
- Register here: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/ (Parents can register, too!)
- Take different surveys under "Career" tab (interest profiler, work values, career assessments, etc)
- Under "College" tab learn about a-g requirements
- Keep your grades C- or higher in all academic classes to be eligible
10th Graders:
- Register here: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/ (Parents can register, too!)
- Take different surveys under "Career" tab (interest profiler, work values, career assessments, etc)
- Keep your grades C- or higher in all academic classes to be eligible
- Take PSAT
11th Graders:
- Register here: https://www.californiacolleges.edu/ (Parents can register, too!)
- Start your college/career search
- Add colleges to your list to apply to next year
- Tour colleges in person or virtually
- Prepare your spreadsheet to keep track of which colleges you'd like to apply to, cost, etc.
- During Summer work on your PIQ's (Personal Interest Questions for UC's)
- Keep your grades C- or higher in all academic classes to be eligible
- Take PSAT in Fall
12th Graders:
- Apply for colleges in Fall
- Take SAT/ACT in Fall
- Fill out FAFSA
- Keep your grades C- or higher in all academic classes to be eligible
- Make sure to sign your intent on which college you'd like attend.
- Continue to look for scholarships - the colleges themselves have great resources for scholarships both internal and external.
4-Year Plan Worksheet
This is a 4-Year Plan Worksheet I have created for you to make a copy and keep track of your credits. As long as you are C- and higher you will be college bound. If you earn D's or higher you will be able to graduate Technology High.
Need Help, but Don't Wanna Ask?
Look for the Green "Request for Help!" QR Codes
Then scan this QR code and fill out a Google Form and an adult will check in with you!
Titan Times has a Website
Check it out with this QR code! Never miss another article!
High School Resource Guide
https://libguides.santarosa.edu/highschool
Whether you are a high school student considering enrollment at SRJC or if you are already a dual-enrolled high school/SRJC student, this guide will help you navigate college using resources at SRJC Libraries and information about both SRJC campuses. There is also information to help you plan beyond SRJC for a career path or to transfer.
High school faculty and counselors can use this guide to set up high school tours of Doyle Library or Mahoney Library, connect with subject-specific librarians, and contact SRJC Student Outreach and Academic Counseling liaisons for assistance. Navigate this guide by clicking through the tabs on the left.
Visit the SRJC Libraries website for additional information or to search the collections.
SRJC Connect Summer Bridge Pilot
SRJC Connect Summer Bridge Pilot is an 8-week summer program that combines unit courses with workshops to give new or returning students the opportunity to transition from high school or re-enter community college within a cohort-structured, academically supportive environment.
The program will take place June 16 – August 7, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Students interested can submit an interest form HERE. The program is designed for recent high school graduates and re-entry students, but it is open to ALL SRJC students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Website: https://academicaffairs.santarosa.edu/summer-bridge-pilot Contact: Jocelyn at jwilson2@santarosa.edu
Are you graduating?
Do you have free money waiting for you? Check it out: https://calkids.org/
Language Requirement
In case you didn't know, if you take a Foreign Language at a Community College and read in the course description it counts for 2 years at the high school level, then it will fulfill the 2 year Language requirement we have at Tech High.
College Tours/Visits
As long as you have a confirmation email of a college visit/tour it will be considered an "excused" absence if you have to miss a day of school for it!
Resources
CPI Services
What Types of Services
Reminders...
Community Service Hours
Turn those in so we aren't running around trying to get them done when it's your senior year and trying to graduate. The sooner you get them done and turned in, the better.
All students need 40 total hours to graduate (an average of 10 hours per high school year but feel free to get them all done earlier)
College Courses
Turn in transcripts or snapshots of your final grades for any class you are taking outside of Technology High School and want credit for. Turn them in by the end of the year, please!
As soon as you turn 18...
Please register within 30 days of turning 18 with the Selective Service System
Important Dates @ THS
May
- 16th: "Who Done It?" Dinner 7 - 9 PM
- 18th: Grad Night to Disney for seniors
- 23rd: No School (Emergency Day unused)
- 26th: No School (Memorial Day Holiday)
- 28th: Spring Band Concert
- 29th: Senior Awards Night
June
- 2nd: 7th period final and then periods 2, 4, 6 and Grad Meeting 10:30-12:30pm
- 3rd: 1st and 2nd period finals and minimum day and Grad Checkout between 1030 and 1230 pm
- 4th: 3rd and 4th period finals and minimum day and Grad Practice (mandatory) 9-11am and Senior picnic at "M" Park 11:30-1:30pm
- 5th (last day): 5th and 6th period finals and minimum day and Senior Breakfast 9-1030am and Grad Practice (mandatory) 1030-1230 and Graduation 3-4pm (graduates arrive to student center ready at 2pm)
Counselor's Website
Mental Health Tip!
Problem solving and decision making
Your teen needs to address problems that come up in their personal and professional life, from preparing for hazardous weather to dealing with work-scheduling problems. Knowing when to ask for help and when to act decisively are also real-life skills your teen must become comfortable using.
Resource: https://www.embarkbh.com/blog/mental-health/teen-life-skills/
Mental Health Support
24 Hour Emergency Mental Health Hotlines
❖ North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline 855-587-6373
❖ California Youth Crisis Line (call or text) 800-843-5200
❖ Psychiatric Emergency Services 800-746-8181
❖ Sonoma County Suspected Child Abuse Hotline 800-870-7064
❖ Verity Sexual Assault Hotline 707-545-7273
❖ YWCA Domestic Violence Services 707-546-1234
Other Mental Health & Support Contacts
❖ National Alliance on Mental Illness SOCO 707-527-6655
❖ United Way local assistance: 211sonoma.org 211
❖ Crisis Textline ( crisistextline.org ) Text HOME to 741741
❖ Substance Abuse/Mental Health (SAMHSA) Referral 800-662-HELP (4357) ❖ Grief Share hosts free, in-person grief recovery support groups across the country.SRJC News
Want to go to the JC while attending high school to get more credits?
https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-dual-enrollment-request-form
NOW – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & California Dream Act Application (CADAA) available for the next academic year
SRJC FOR FREE
SRJC Dual Enrollment Process
- Complete an Application for Admission (Create a CCCApply account, then complete and submit the application.)
- Complete the online High School Dual Enrollment Request Form. (The form is automatically routed for approvals to the parent and the designated school approver.)
- Register for class through your Student Portal. This can only happen after the Dual Enrollment Request Form has been submitted, approved by the parent and school, then processed by the
Admissions & Records Office.
- Purchase books. Visit https://bookstore.santarosa.edu to shop online.
Scholarship Resources
- California PTA Scholarship: https://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/top-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
We are excited to support students make their college dreams a reality by offering a college scholarship. At Baywill, our mission is to empower students in their journey to achieve their academic and personal goals.
We cordially invite your students to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Kindly consider sharing the link below with your students, as it may greatly benefit those who meet the eligibility criteria. Thank you for your time and dedication to your students’ success. www.baywill.com/scholarships
Below is a link to a list of scholarship opportunities offered by the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees. Each scholarship opportunity has its own individual criteria and may require specific documents to be uploaded into your application. The scholarships opportunities range from nursing, medicine, occupational or physical therapy, law, business administration, English, math, chemistry, music (voice or piano only), American history, history, government, American Studies, historic preservation, horticulture, and elementary and secondary education. Two scholarships are specifically for Native American students (you must provide proof of membership in a federal or state-recognized tribe) and over twenty of the scholarships opportunities are for graduating high school students, college undergraduate students, or graduate students. Two scholarship are specifically for DAR members or DAR-descendants/dependents (you must be able to provide the DAR member’s name, national membership number, and your relationship to the DAR member).https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities
Honor Graduation Scholarship - https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm I am thinking seniors you could possibly use your PLTW project from last year.
Chick-Fil-A Community Scholarships
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) From their website:"The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students." Find out more answers to your questions: https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/wue-faq/
https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/humongous-high-school-scholarships
https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/top-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
https://bold.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors-list/
Turn In Your Community Service Hours
- Sonoma County Animal Services (SCAS for short) is the county-operated shelter and animal services for Sonoma County. Unlike the humane society, SCAS is a governmental organization with a very tight budget, and they also have to take in any animal that animal control collects. Volunteers can handle the dogs, cats, and/or small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc) in the shelter, each of which requires appropriate training provided by the shelter free of charge. With parental permission, the minimum age for any volunteer position is 16 years. New volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation, complete the Fear Free Shelters training online, and receive animal-specific (dogs/cats/small animals) training from a seasoned volunteer before acting alone. Dogs have three tiers: green, orange, and purple, which indicates how difficult the dogs are. New volunteers start at the green level and need further training to advance to the range. Purple is reserved for the most dedicated and skilled volunteers. Apply at: https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/divisions/public-health/animal-services/volunteer-program
- Community Bikes is a nonprofit organization in Santa Rosa that runs a repair shop and a bike sale business. It receives parts donations and assembles functional bikes to sell at a significantly discounted price to provide more access to bikes to the community. Volunteers there can help organize the parts, build and tear down bikes, and repair them. https://communitybikessantarosa.org/volunteer/
- HackLab Santa Rosa (HLSR for short) is the local hacker community and a Hackerspace in formation. “Volunteers” (let’s call them members from now on) are needed to help run the legal backend (501c3), organize and schedule events, serve on the board, engage the community, and find a place to set up a hackerspace. HLSR is also in dire need of people for accounting and grant writing. https://hacklabsr.org/
- https://sonomalibrary.org/visit/locations
Come volunteer for an observatory! The Robert Ferguson Observatory is looking for more volunteers to help at events. Volunteers of any age also have the opportunity to learn how to operate our amazing three telescopes and learn more about astronomy. We also have a need for some marketing/PR-related work. We will have the next new volunteer training in mid-November. Sign up at https://rfo.org/index.php/volunteer/. If you are interested in helping with marketing-related work, or for any other questions, email Stephanie at sd@rfo.org.
- https://cvnl.org/teen-volunteers/
