As we enter a season of gratitude, our team is grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful students and families. 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.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work on your college applications with a counselor available for support! Bring your chrome book and drop in during periods 6 or 7, on the following dates in the College & Career Center (Upstairs in the Main Office):

Wed. Nov. 8th

Tues. Nov. 14th

Tues. Nov. 28th (last chance before the CSU/UC deadline)

Happy Veteran's Day and thank you for your service! Please click here for a list of resources for military families in our community.

The Grossmont High School Educational Foundation has a small Student Assistance Fund, which allows us to assist GHS families in need during the holiday season. If your family is in need of a holiday meal or other assistance, please reach out to your student's counselor. If you would like to donate to the Student Assistance Fund, please visit the Grossmont High School Educational Foundation website. Thank you!

Students helping students on campus has become woven into our Hiller culture and as such, our Wellness Center is very proud of our Peer Listening program. The program consists of 16 seniors who have been trained extensively in listening skills and conflict mediation. Each period of the day, 2-3 “listeners” are available to students who need a little emotional support or help resolving a conflict. They are a trusted resource on our campus as well. Whether leading an orientation for new students, welcoming new transfer students throughout the year with tours around campus, or teaming up with a peer to ensure they feel connected, they stay busy ensuring a positive school experience for all. Students may request support using this form or by visiting the Wellness Center with a pass from their teachers.

Do you need help with your student's Chromebook, accessing Schoology or Infinite Campus, or communicating with teachers? Click here for the GUHSD Parent Technology Guide. You can obtain a Schoology code from your student's teacher or counselor to view your student's grades, missing work, class materials and more.

Students with disabilities can request accommodations from the College Board or ACT organization. Follow the steps in the link HERE. Please note, it's important to follow the deadlines such as November 17th for the December ACT, January 18th for all AP exams, and Jan. 19th for the March SAT.

There's a lot to consider when building your college list and a lot to keep track of when you are working on applications. You can use this tool from ACT to help you organize the information you gather so you can choose the best fit for you. This flyer provides instructions on how to use the tool.

Are you ready to submit your CSU application before November 30th? Click here first to review some important tips and common mistakes to avoid!

UC applications are due on November 30th! Students, this is your opportunity to let the UC admissions representatives get to know the real you. Think of it like an interview rather than an English essay. You will need to respond in your own voice, with a maximum of 350 words, to each of four out of eight prompts. You should write your responses in a separate document, take time to proofread, revise, ask someone else for feedback, and then paste the final draft into the application. Here are some great resources to help!

UC Website: Personal Insight Questions

University of California PIQ Worksheet

College Essay Guy University of California Resources

Have you heard? There is a new FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - financial aid application - that will be released at the end of December 2023! All seniors need to complete the FAFSA or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) this year 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. Counselors will be giving presentations in December to all seniors in their economics classes and we will also have a parent information night for all senior families. Please keep an eye out for future emails and notifications regarding this upcoming important step in the post-secondary planning process!

Students who need to request a letter of recommendation from their counselor for colleges or scholarships must complete a brag packet. Click here to download a copy and return it to your counselor. Please allow three weeks notice and keep in mind that counselors do not work during holiday breaks. Letters will be sent directly to the college or scholarship committee. To request a letter of recommendation from a teacher, we have a different form that you may find helpful (optional-click here). Please give your teachers plenty of notice, too.