Counselor's Corner

“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been”

― Rainer Maria Rilke

I cannot believe the first week of school is over! What an amazingly calm first week. It's been fantastic to walk around and see smiley students in their new and/or old groups of friends. Others walk around curiously, and yet others still trying to find their groove.

The energy around campus has been fun and vibrant and it feels so good.

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.

A little about me: My name is Kristina Juarez. I am a resident in Rohnert Park. This is my fifth year at Tech High, but my 19th year in the district. I am married and have 5 children (2 bio and 3 step). One of my kids is here at Tech and the other one graduated from Tech last year. Therefore, I am beyond proud of being a Tech High parent and employee. I also have a dog named Nala who is in training to be a therapy dog and gets evaluated in October (wish us luck).

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.

PSAT, SAT, and ACT will be held here at Tech High in October. A sign-up sheet went out. We will also have the ASVAB in November which is optional for juniors and highly recommended to look at strong career options based on their strengths.

Please continue to reach out to me if any support is needed by any family or student. I am here for you ALL through email, phone, visits, Google Chats, Google Meets whichever is your preference.

See below for friendly reminders: Important Dates, Mental Health Tips/Resources, SRJC information, Scholarship opportunities, and volunteer opportunities.

PSAT

Taken On 10/2/2025

$20

SAT

Taken on 10/9/2025

$70

ACT

Taken on 10/23/2025

$70

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?

I am not just an academic counselor, but I also assist with Social Emotional. Maybe the word hasn't spread, but I am here for YOU for ANYTHING! Come talk to me about anything, I will talk you through things, listen, come up with strategies to deal with anxiety, etc, and show you some love!

Track gratitude and achievement with a journal. Include 3 things you were grateful for and 3 things you were able to accomplish each day

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:

19th - Algebra 1 Test Out 3:45-4:45 pm in Room B1 and B2

20th - Community Cafe 8:15-9:15 am for all parents

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)

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