Welcome Back to School!

Spring often symbolizes a fresh start or new beginning. We hope that you were able to spend time with your loved ones and are feeling rejuvenated to approach this semester with great stride. To keep that positive momentum going, we encourage you to make a habit of checking your Student/ParentVue weekly; monitoring and staying on top of grades now will prevent a lot of stress later. If classes begin to feel challenging or difficult, be sure to schedule CAT sessions on Tuesday and Wednesdays for academic support, or attend a tutoring session before or after school.

So much of “success” is simply about being present and punctual, so let’s be sure to prioritize consistent attendance and getting to class on time.

*Note for Seniors* May (Graduation) is around the corner, and as a wise senior once said “it is time to lock in!”

- LCHS Counseling Department

Week of Jan. 12th - 16th

1/12 - Dual Enrollment Orientation, 2:30 pm @ Career Center

1/14 - Girls State Interviews, 1:00 pm @ Career Center

Week of Jan. 19th - 23rd

1/19 - MLK Day, No School

1/21 - Counselor Presentation: FAFSA & Financial Aid, Wednesday ADVO/CAT @ MP Room

1/22 - Counselor Presentation: FAFSA & Financial Aid, Thursday after school 3-3:30 @ Career Center

1/22 - IB & AP Information Night, 6:30 pm @ Multipurpose Room

Week of Jan. 26th - 30th

1/27 - MYB/IB Collaboration Day, Minimum Day Schedule, early release @ 1:00 pm

1/28 - Choose CRC College Presentation, 10:15 am @ Career Center

1/29 - 10th Grade Counselor Lesson - Graduation and College/Career Planning, English Classes

1/30 - 10th Grade Counselor Lesson - Graduation and College/Career Planning, English Classes

Course Selection is scheduled on February 4, 2026 during Advocacy - please view the schedule.

Choosing classes for the following school year is a very important process that requires great attention. The classes that students enroll in while in high school can have a profound impact on a student's opportunities after high school, whether it is college or career focused.

Please take a moment to review the course selection handbook for all the information pertaining to this process, along with information about our school and program offerings.

Counselors will be providing each student a course selection advisement along with a planning sheet to prepare them for this process.

Additional information will be coming soon!

Did you earn a D or F grade in a graduation requirement or A-G requirement (4-year college admissions) class? Consider signing up for Online Credit Recovery this semester through Edmentum, fill out the application here.

Expectations for Edmentum Credit Recovery:

1. Students must attend a 4-hour intake session prior to signup of required class. These are the items covered:

• Getting Started with Edmentum–this session will explore the course offering including the tools and resources available in the platform
• Self-reflection & goal setting
• Growth mindset
• Time management

2. Students must attend an office hour session weekly (1 hour), If a student misses 2 weeks in a row they may be dropped from class. (Please see office hour schedule below)

3. Students are required to take tests in presence of teacher.

Teacher's Office Hours

MONDAY through FRIDAY before school

TIME: 7:20-8:20am

LOCATION: P-2

TUESDAYS after school

TIME: 4:00-5:00pm

LOCATION: D-105

These lab sessions will run from Monday, January 12th, 2026 through Wednesday, May 6th, 2026.

All students, including seniors, the last day of CR is Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. This will ensure that grading is done in a timely manner.

The Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation (EGRSF) scholarship application is closing on January 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm..

How to Apply:

• Visit the EGRSF website: EGRSF Scholarships.
• Complete the general application to see which scholarships you qualify for.
• Check whether you need letters of recommendation or additional documents. Be sure to ask your recommenders early!

Resources:

• Please review the attached PowerPoint for step-by-step instructions on completing your application.
• If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Almeida in the Career Center or Ms. Curry in the Counseling Office.

Apply here: EGRSF Website

Also, please complete the attached brag sheet and provide it to anyone writing you a letter of recommendation.

The Career Center is a great place to go for:

• College and Career advisement
• Dual Enrollment
• ACT/SAT Information and Fee Waivers
• College and Career workshops and sign ups
• Financial Aid Resources
• Military Information and ASVAB Testing
• Scholarship Information
• Work Permit Applications

• A quiet place to work in the morning, after school, or at lunch.
• Computer and printer use; charging chromebook

Career Center Hours of Operation

• Before school 8:00 – 8:30
• During lunch
• After school 3:45 – 4:15

Mrs. Maria Almeida is our Counseling, College and Career Technician and she oversees the Career Center. She can be reached via email at malmeida@egusd.net.