Counselor's Corner

“Today start your day with a smile, calmness of mind, coolness of emotions, and a heart filled with gratitude.”

—Anonymous

We are all settling in and calming down...schedules are just about finalized and students are on their way to another successful year at Tech High! Clubs will have an interest meeting in September in order to form, some sports are in full swing, Community Cafe had a great turnout, and I start my group Senior Meetings next week during advisory!

Back to School Night is next Tuesday, August 26th, and I hope to see you all there.

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.

PTSA - Parent, Teacher, Student Association - Regular meetings, raise money for the school to use for fun event/activities. Email Emily at emily.asencio@gmail.com to find out how you can help and participate.

Boosters - This is for sports, if your students plays a sport of any kind, reach out to find out how you can help, participate, join. The meetings are regular and already on the school calendar. Email Chelle at chellemc@sonic.net to find out how you can help and participate.

We’re excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for Conservation Council, Sonoma Land Trust’s youth development and environmental science program for high school students! This program empowers Sonoma County high school students to conduct primary research while learning about land conservation and open spaces.

Please help us spread the word! A flyer, in both English and Spanish, is attached.

The application deadline is August 24, 2025.

About Conservation Council

Starting in early September and continuing through the 2025-2026 school year, participants will explore topics such as conservation, ecology, climate change, nature journaling, outdoor leadership, and college and career preparedness. They’ll also explore the beautiful landscapes of Sonoma County, deepen their scientific skills, and work in teams to author a research paper and scientific poster. The Conservation Council meets weekly on Tuesday evenings for in-person workshops, with additional Saturday field expeditions every other week.

First-year Conservation Council Members receive a $1,500 stipend, along with a gear allowance of up to $200 to purchase necessary outdoor safety equipment during a staff-supported shopping trip. Participation is eligible for community service hours with most students earning over 180 hours during the program.

Watch our 3-minute video to hear directly from Conservation Council students about their experience in the program.

Here is a nice guide on UC's: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/_files/documents/quick-reference-guide-to-uc-admissions.pdf?mc_cid=81566dfc91

Brought to you by AAPIC North Bay (Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition)

Check out these steps for the NCAA: Student-Athletes

Let me know the colleges you are interested in playing for and I will do my best to help you figure out how to get their attention! Here is a list of the colleges to search for Division 1, 2, and 3: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2021/5/3/membership-directory.aspx

I talked to our league and found out some information that I would like to share with you. It will take some work on both of our parts, but if you really want it, it's possible to get it from THS!!

What is it:

The World Affairs Councils of America’s flagship youth education program is a fun, fast-paced team competition for high school students. Academic WorldQuest™ tests players’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. Some 50 World Affairs Councils hold local Academic WorldQuest™ (AWQ) competitions for high school students in their communities. Since 2003, winning teams have traveled to Washington, DC, every April to vie for the national championship.

How do you participate:

Email Mrs. Juarez a team name and 4 team members and you'll be part of it

More info here:

https://worldaffairscouncils.org/what-we-do/academic-worldquest/

Community Service Hours

40 hours required by the time you graduate.

47 more seniors need to turn in their 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.

College Courses

Take full screenshots of your unofficial transcripts for any class you are taking outside of Technology High School and want credit for. Upload them here: https://forms.gle/zfL8jXiJ5Z94B42K9
Limit 4 college courses are able to go on Tech High Transcript.

and are MALE....

Please register within 30 days of turning 18 with the Selective Service System

Please let me know if I can improve it or add to it in any way 😁

Did you know?

Come talk to me about anything, I will talk you through things, listen, come up with strategies to deal with anxiety, etc, and/or send you to some more in depth support that we have on campus this year!

Feeling anxious? Take a trip down memory lane and do some coloring for about 20 minutes to help you clear your mind. Pick a design that's geometric and a little complicated for the best effect.

Resource: https://www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health

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.

Want to go to the JC while attending high school to get more credits?

https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-dual-enrollment-request-form

Vaccine Mandate - Students taking on-campus classes will receive email and text notifications from “SRJC Verify” with information and a link to access their unique Cleared4 profile. For this reason, this is a really good time to log in to your Student Portal and be sure you have entered current/accurate contact information.

August 18 - Fall Classes Start

October 1 – Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & California Dream Act Application (CADAA) available for the current and next academic year

August:

26th - Back to School Night (6-7:30 pm)

September:

1st - Labor Day Holiday (No School)

3rd - Mini College/Career Fair at THS 10:00-12:00 pm

3rd - Club Interest Meeting @ Lunch in B3 (go to this meeting if you are interested in creating a club)

3rd - Sonoma County College and Career Fair from 5:30-7:30pm at Windsor High School

4th - University of Redlands Visit 1-1:30pm

5th - Back to School Mixer 5:30 - 8 pm

11th - College Application Workshop 3:45 - 5pm (work on your apps and get assistance)

11th - Guidance Night 11th (5-6pm) and 12th Grade (6-7pm)

19th - No School Teacher Work Day

17th - Club Rush @ Lunch

20th - Parking Spot Painting (10 - 3 pm)

22nd - Northwestern University Visit (10 - 11am)

23rd - Picture retake and Senior Formal Portraits

25th - College Application Workshop 3:45 - 5pm (work on your apps and get assistance)

25th - Guidance Night 9th (5-6pm) and 10th Grade (6-7pm)

30th - Interest Night for Grad Night @ lunch in B3 (Seniors only)

1. Chick-Fil-A Community Scholarships
   https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cfacommunityscholars/
   

2. 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/

3. Collegeboard Scholarship Search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

4. https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/high-school-students
   
5. https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/humongous-high-school-scholarships
   
6. https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/top-scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
7. https://bold.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors-list/
   
8. https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-senior
   
9. https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/california-scholarships/
   
10. https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/online-colleges/
    

1. Redwood Empire Food Bank | https://refb.org/
2. https://cvnl.org/teen-volunteers/

If you have any concerns about your schedule please email me and/or use the Google Form provided in the button below. I will do my best to accommodate your needs. I am here to help you succeed in school, graduate, and attend college in order to have the career of your dreams.

Email: kristina_juarez@crpusd.org
Website: https://ths.crpusd.org/
Location: Technology High School, Bonnie Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA, USA
Phone: 707-792-4825