Heartland High School Counseling
26/27: Volume IV Newsletter
We are thankful for you!
Can you believe it? We are half-way through the Semester! If you are struggling this semester in any of your classes with Ds/Fs, you have received a notification from your HS School Counselor that includes resources and an offering of support. Are you finding success with your curriculums? If not, it may be time to consider making a change in Spring for a better fit. Let us know how we can help. We are in this together!
Even though it may feel early, it’s important to start thinking about life after high school. The opportunities are endless. We encourage you to begin researching and exploring what’s available to you!
Ready to have discussions about your future? Make an advising appointment with your HS School Counselor! 4-Year Plans, College Applications, Concurrent Enrollment etc. We look forward to supporting you!
Wishing you a wonderful rest of your Fall Semester!
Mark Your Calendars
Common Application: Ongoing
Heartland Class of 2027 Financial Aid Presentation: November 4, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.
Heartland Fall Formal: Moonlight Masquerade: November 6, 2026 @ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
November NACAC Virtual College Fair.: November 8, 2026 @ 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Concurrent Enrollment Request Deadline for Spring Semester courses: December 15, 2026
Last Day of Fall Semester: December 17, 2026
First Day of Spring Semester: January 11, 2027
BC Class of 2027 Application/Update: February 18, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spring Add/Drop Deadline: February 19, 2027
BC New Renegade Workshop: March 11, 2026 @ 1:30 p.m.
BC Senior Saturday: March 13, 2026 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AHC Promise Rally: May 1, 2026
Last Day of School (Spring Semester): June 3, 2027 *last day to submit Summer and Fall Concurrent Enrollment requests.
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment
- Please review the updated 26-27 Concurrent Enrollment Presentation slides for a refresher on the process.
- Make sure to plan ahead for Spring courses! You may request a meeting with your counselor to discuss course selection.
- Spring Semester college course offerings have posted. Don't forget to mark your calendar with your Registration Date. Before requesting a course for approval, please review the college schedule and find the best section (day, time, professor, online, in-person). Note: the course must align with Heartland’s 16-week Spring Semester (no early end or late start courses allowed).
- Complete all steps & the Heartland Charter School Concurrent Enrollment Survey.
View our Heartland Community College Guide
Concurrent Enrollment Request Deadline for Spring Semester courses: Tuesday, 12/15/26
Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Student Registration Dates
Taft: November 17th
BC: November 18th
Porterville: November 18th
Cerro Coso: November 18th
AHC: November 20th
COS: November 30th
Cuesta: December 2nd
SBCC: December 9th
Tutoring Options - the Help You Need to Succeed!
Tutor.com (Accessible 24/7, ask HST for log-in)
Heartland Content Specialists (Ask your HST for their office hours)
Local Tutor (Ask your HST about using funds)
Access the Community College Tutoring Center
Not sure how to find the help you need? Make an appointment with your counselor!
Class of 2027
Class of 2027 Resources
- Class of 2027 College Planning Presentation Slides
- Class of 2027 College Planning Presentation Recording
- Class of 2027 College Application Workshop Slides
College Applications
UC/CSU - Application: October 1, 2026- November 30, 2026
Common App - Varying Deadlines
Financial Aid
Complete FAFSA (citizen) /CADAA (non-citizen) & AB 469 Jotform
Scholarships
Anyone can apply for scholarships! Whether you are planning to attend college or join the work force right after high school, there are lots of opportunities for applying and receiving scholarships. Please see the Heartland Scholarship Directory. for more information on general scholarships and local scholarships. If you are interested in local scholarships, make sure to navigate to the correct tab at the bottom that corresponds to where you reside.
Interested in volunteering for your community? Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community, meet other people, and learn more about what your community has to offer. It is also a great topic to elaborate on if you are planning to attend a college that requires you to discuss activities you've participated in while in high school. See the fillable Activities & Awards Resource Sheet to track your time spent.
Here are some Volunteer Opportunities. in your community. Keep in mind that this document will be updated ongoing and please feel free to reach out if you know of an event that we should add!
Imelda Castanon
Caseload A - C
imelda.castanon@heartlandcharterschool.com
(661)432-2155
*Please note the team will continue to serve A-C until 11/9 while Imelda completes training! She cannot wait to connect with you!
