Please read below for important updates and resources. Our team is here 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.

"Diet culture can be described as the prioritization of thinness over health. It has influenced adolescents, harming self esteem, our cognitive food patterns, and our real well being. It has existed for decades, re-inventing itself to appeal to impressionable generations that come along." Click HERE to read the insightful La Mesa Courier article from one of our own Foothillers, Briana Samano. Additional resources can be found below.

Depression can show up in subtle ways that are easy to overlook. This one-pager from Charlie Health explains some of the less obvious symptoms. Support is available in the GHS Counseling and Wellness Center!

Did you know we have therapists right here on campus who can provide free short-term mental health support for GHS students? We are fortunate to partner with Wellness Together, Family Wellness Center, and the San Diego Youth Services CAT Team. If you are looking for emotional support and have any challenges accessing services outside of school, please contact your counselor or Laura Dawson in the GHS Wellness Center.

Students can click here to sign up to attend one of our vocational presentations about well paying careers that require minimal on-the-job training:

First Responders: Wednesday, March 6th during period 2

Auto Industry: Tuesday, March 12th during period 6

Construction Fields: Tuesday, March 19th during period 3

Counselors recently visited English classrooms to review graduation/college requirements and talk with students about how to plan classes for the next school year. Students were given course selection forms to complete with parents/guardians and return when they meet with counselors individually this month. If you were not able to attend our virtual Course Planning Night on Feb. 22nd please see click here for the presentation.

Summer school will be held from June 10th - 28th. 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 are reviewing this with students as we meet with them to review their progress. Students will be signed up for summer school if they indicate they are able to attend. Parents, please avoid planning travel during the month of June if your student needs to make up a course.

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. Applications deadlines vary throughout the spring and can be competitive. Costs vary as well and some programs offer scholarships.

These free enrichment opportunities during Spring Break are open to all GUHSD 9th & 10th graders. Register by March 11th!

Skate 4 Concrete at IDEA Center High School on April 1st - 5th from 8:30am - 12:30pm

Drone Academy at West Hills High School on April 1st - 5th from 8:30am - 12:30pm

Click here for the flyer and registration information.

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.

All seniors need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) by April 2nd, 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. Below are some helpful resources. If you need assistance, please take advantage of the workshops listed above under Upcoming Events.

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

Did you know that there are sometimes scholarships that go unused because nobody applied for them? We hear about a ton of incredible scholarship opportunities, which our Administrative Assistant Lori Cromwell posts on our GHS counseling website (click here)! Many of these are local opportunities for our students! They are organized with tabs at the bottom for the month the application is due. Please check back regularly and apply for any that seem like a good fit. Scholarship opportunities can also be found at fastweb.com, bigfuture.collegeboard.org, and goingmerry.com.