We hope you are enjoying your Spring Break. Counselors are taking a break, too! Please read below for important updates and resources. Our team will return on April 8th to support students and families in the Counseling & Wellness Center on the 2nd floor of the main office. Students may visit during break/lunch, or with a pass from their teachers. Caregivers should contact the counselor to schedule an appointment.

The Princess Project is offering free prom dresses to high school teens! Each teen will be able to select one free prom dress and one accessory. You must reserve an appointment online. An online waiver must be completed prior to arrival. The Main Princess Project Dress Giveaway Location at Mission Valley Mall is located next to Macy's Home Store. There are also 7 "Pop-Up" Prom Shops hosted by libraries. You must bring a valid ID and proof of enrollment in High School. Click here for the flyer in English and here for the flyer in Spanish.

"Parents are important partners in supporting their child’s mental health. Certainly, the most important building blocks of healthy self-care are consistent sleep, exercise and a nutritious diet with good hydration. However, there are other important habits that can help children and teens to build resilience. As a pediatric neurologist who focuses on neurobehavioral diagnoses, I often provide these five tips to families..." Click here to read more from Nevada Reed.

Summer school will be held on the GHS campus on Mon.-Fri. from June 10th - 28th with a holiday on June 19th. Students will have the opportunity to repeat a D or F grade in one or two classes. There will be a morning class from 8am - 11am and an afternoon class from 11:45am - 2:45pm. Counselors recently reviewed progress with students and signed them up for summer school if they indicated they are able to attend. Parents, please avoid planning travel during the month of June if your student needs to make up a course. Watch your email in May for more details.

Interested in a career in law enforcement? Want to learn more about the El Cajon Police Department? Apply to be part of this once in a lifetime experience on June 10th - 20th. Applications are due by May 1st. Click here for the application.

Many universities offer Pre-College Programs during the summer, offering students the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a particular subject and experience a college campus. You can find many of these posted on our website here. Application deadlines vary throughout the spring and can be competitive. Costs vary as well and some programs offer scholarships.

Check out these free opportunities for enrichment this summer! Open to all current GUHSD 9th & 10th graders. Register by April 30th!

June 14th - 21st: Power Up, Culinary, Sports Medicine, and Transportation

June 24th - 28th: Film Academy & Robotics Challenge Camp

Click here for more information and registration.

Please click here for information on how to register new Grossmont students!

Please click here for SAT/ACT information and test dates. Please note that CSU/UC universities are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores for admissions purposes. In fact, nearly 80% of US colleges do not require them. However, some universities may require one of these exams, or they may have a test-optional policy, which means an excellent score can add value to an application. They may also be required by specific programs or scholarships. Fairtest.org has put together a list of test optional and test free colleges.

This twelve-week program provides a unique pathway into the construction industry, offering invaluable hands-on experience and skills development. What makes this program particularly exciting is the potential for students to transition directly into sponsored positions on local construction projects upon completion. For instance, projects like the one at the San Diego Airport, have expressed interest in sponsoring students from this program. The program has recently been awarded a grant to assist mothers with childcare responsibilities.

All seniors need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) whether you are heading to community college, a vocational or trade school, a four-year university, or even if you are not quite sure yet. The government began processing applications and sending information to colleges last month. Students should start receiving their FAFSA Submission Summary (formerly known as Student Aid Report) as applications are being processed. Once a student’s application is processed and they receive their FAFSA Submission Summary, they can log in to make any corrections or submit any missing signatures. The state of California extended the CalGrant deadline to May 2nd. Below are some helpful resources.

Pro-Tips for the 2024-2025 FAFSA Form

Understanding the FAFSA and Financial Aid Guide

FAFSA Tip Sheet for Parents without Soc. Sec. Numbers

CA Dream Act Frequently Asked Questions

Click here for a list of CSU Campus Admitted Student Days that provide admitted students and their families an opportunity to experience and explore CSU campuses. Day of activities may include campus and housing tours, academic program and student life showcases, financial aid workshops and other activities.

The UC campuses are hosting events for admitted students, where students and families can attend to learn more about the campus, scholarships, financial aid, choosing a major, student organizations, resources, and housing. Unless otherwise linked, further event information and registration details can be found in the host campus’ applicant portal. Events denoted with an asterisk (*) are also open to prospective students.

UC Berkeley: Cal Day on April 13th, Cal Week (virtual) on April 22nd–26th

UC Davis: Aggie Day on April 6th

UC Irvine: Celebrate UCI on April 20th

UCLA: Bruin Day on April 13th

UC Merced: Bobcat Day* on April 20th

UC Riverside: Highlander Day on April 13th

UCSD: Virtual Triton Days on April 10th-11th, Triton Days Open House on April 13th

UC Santa Barbara: Open House* on April 13th, Virtual Open House* on April 15th–19th

UC Santa Cruz: Banana Slug Day: April 13th