Counselor's Corner

"Asking questions is the first way to begin change."

~Kubra Sait

This week I have further understood why asking questions is prudent in creating change: changing how we feel, changing our perspective, changing our knowledge on a certain subject, changing our intellect, changing our understanding, etc. Instead of second-guessing our own thoughts, instead of pondering within our own mind the reason for someone else's actions, and instead of just pure doubt, fear, insecurities, ASK! Ask the questions you need to put your mind at ease. Ask the questions to give you truth and understanding. There's nothing wrong with asking a question. If someone takes offense to it...that's on them!

Still 18 graduates are left for FAFSA. This needs to be submitted for graduating students as soon as possible or you can fill out an opt out form which are in the office. There are Cash 4 College nights held virtually and in person all over the county if you need assistance. This is the only way you will get any type of financial aid in college and this is the only way you will get to go to the JC for free. Please fill it out as soon as possible, so you can find out how much money you will earn and if you get the Cal Grant or other scholarships.

Juniors Spring Meets finish up next week. I will complete the Sophomore Spring Meets in their World History classes next Thursday. Then I will have the Career Exploration Program with the juniors that took the ASVAB on the 22nd.

There is a Google Classroom with resources and announcements...ask your students if they have joined yet.

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.

Thank you to everyone who cheered us on at SBB over the weekend! The club put on a great performance and won in multiple categories! There were some extraordinary plants. Nothing stood a chance against Angular Aggression. Rev 3 did so much damage they had to retire the arena, a chunk of it was awarded as a trophy!

Let's rally behind our champions and send them to the Nationals!! Join us in promoting our upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, April 11th. We have a fun evening planned. We need your help getting the word out so we can keep the program funded.

Here are the highlights of what’s included with a ticket:

* Wine tasting hosted by Vōkel Cellars

* Grazing table / charcuterie

* Paella dinner (meat & vegetarian)

* Live music

* Silent / Live Auction

• Studio rental in Paris, France

• Timeshare week in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

• Private tour of Bodega Marine Lab

• Family membership to Robert Ferguson Observatory

• And many more!

We know parents support us year-round so think of other people you can invite to attend: extended family, neighbors, coworkers, or anyone else you think would enjoy supporting our program.

Maybe there’s grandparents who want to support but can’t attend? Ask if they would like to donate tickets for you to hand out to someone who will enjoy the festivities and participate in the silent auction, there’s a “Donation” ticket option just for this!

Attached is the link to purchase tickets via Eventbrite. Please share so we can sell this fundraiser out!

THS Robotics Wine Tasting and Paella Fundraiser

Please join us for a great night supporting Tech High Robotics—featuring live music, paella, local wine, and a s...

North Coast Builders Exchange (NCBE) is pleased to announce that the application period for our 2026 Scholarship Program is now open. This is an amazing opportunity for students to receive financial aid and support for their academic pursuits.

The Scholarship Application can be found here.

To apply, please complete the application and include a copy of your transcripts and return them via email, mail, or in-person at our office no later than Wednesday, April 29, 2026, before 5:00pm. Official transcripts are preferred, so be sure to request them as soon as possible from your school. If you are unable to obtain official transcripts, online grade reports will be accepted.

The NCBE Scholarship Committee - comprised of NCBE members and professional educators from the local community - will review all applications and make recommendations for scholarship awards. The NCBE Board of Directors will review all recommendations and announce the final scholarship award winners no later than Friday, May 29, 2025. Scholarship winners will be notified by both email and mail.

Eligibility

Students entering or continuing enrollment in a university, college, community college or trade school for the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to apply for the NCBE Scholarship Program. The program is open to:

1.Anyone pursuing a career in construction (including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, surveying, construction management, and the building trades).

2.Spouses, children or grandchildren of the owners, partners, officers or employees of an NCBE member.

3.Spouses, children, or grandchildren of NCBE Construction Hall of Fame inductees.

Applicants must also meet the following GPA minimum requirements:

•Graduating high school applicants - minimum GPA of 2.0 on high school transcripts.

•Currently enrolled college students - minimum GPA of 2.0 on college transcripts.

•Vocational/Trade school students - Records of enrollment, grade reports, or similar records of progress should be included with applications.

•Award Amounts Scholarship awards range from $300 to $2,000 and are based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, and your career goals essay.

•Application Deadline The deadline to submit your scholarship application and transcripts is Wednesday, April 29, 2026 before 5:00pm. For questions or additional information, please email scholarship@ncbeonline.com.

2 Internships available:

1. Water and Energy Education Intern

2. Finance Intern

https://www.sonomawater.org/internships

Rising Juniors, you have the opportunity to take the ASVAB on November 19, 2026, which is an aptitude test that we utilize as a tool to help with career exploration. It comes with a guarantee that no military recruiter will contact you. Then in the spring, you and I will look at the CEP - Career Exploration Program website that you will have access to for 2 years for free to see what careers will fit your strengths.

Register here if you'd like to take it: https://forms.gle/f7HtXPik6v4itvWx7

Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

TEEN INTERN- LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

15 HOURS PER WEEK- SUMMER

Paid Internship opportunity for Sonoma County teens aged 16-18 years old.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonomalibrary?

Are you interested in taking classes at Sonoma State as Dual Enrollment? Please email or chat me if you are interested!

If you are thinking about applying to Private Colleges/Universities in California or any college outside of California, I wanted to inform you that you can create and work on your Common App account now to get ahead and be less stressed senior year.

Rising Stars Program is now accepting applications for class of 2027. They support and empower low-income, first-generation college students to obtain a post-secondary education and secure career-ladder jobs, fueling a diverse and inclusive workforce and thriving economy.

SRA’s Rising Stars program offers five to six years of a full continuum of comprehensive, individualized college and career support. These services include college access and success advising, healthcare navigation, socioemotional support, financial capability training, career guidance and readiness, and professional development and mentorship.

Apply by April 24th.

https://studentsrisingabove.org/programs/#programs_sra

These two wonderful pre-collegiate programs are absolutely wonderful and I highly suggest you apply for them.

One of our students, Ryken, set up a Tutoring Club, so that you can be a tutor or get a tutor in all subjects. Please feel free to fill this out to get the tutoring service:

Join Tutoring Club! - Google Form

Meet Your Tutors! - Google Sheet

And for extra support in math, Nicholas, of the Math Club, please feel free this out:
Get tutoring, be a tutor

Enjoy this fun night before you launch onto life after high school. ALL students have always had a blast at this all night party after graduation!

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.

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

May 6th - High School Dual Enrollment Students able to register at 7am.

Talk about dual enrollment is increasing, if your student is interested in taking SRJC classes, please have them follow along the following tutorials to create their SRJC account.

Reminders: These are college classes and they do count for your future...earning an "F" or a "W" will affect your college admissions in the future, financial aid in the future, and college GPA. Please make sure to discuss with me the classes you plan on attending as I have to look at your Tech High GPA and previous SRJC grades.

Please make sure your student has registered their school email through californiacolleges.edu and then parents can be added to the account as well. For more resources for parents please go here: https://learnmore.cacollegeguidance.org/tools-for-parents/

Community Service Hours

40 hours required by the time you graduate.

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 😁

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.

April

24th - No School emergency day not used

May

4th - 15th - AP Testing Window, check school calendar for specific tests/days/times

11th - 15th - End of the Year Spirit Week

22nd - No School emergency day not used

23rd - Prom for Juniors/Seniors 7 - 10PM

25th - Memorial Day - No School

28th - Minimum Day - Odd Periods

29th - 7th period final, Short day, Even Periods

June

1st - Minimum Day - 1st/2nd Period Finals and Graduate Meet 10:30 - 12:30 pm

2nd - Minimum Day - 3rd/4th Period Finals, Grad Practice 9 - 11 am, and Senior Picnic 11:30 - 1:30 pm

3rd - Minimum Day - 5th/6th Period Finals, Senior Breakfast 9 - 10:30 am, Grad Practice 10:30 - 12 pm, and Graduation at 3pm **Last Day of School**

Please see the new One-Pager with all the scholarships listed
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ykkihZLNBi77tf04zEGR8uVSgbYmFpooRfPgEVYaIas/edit?usp=sharing

1. https://www.turnup.us/internship

2. Sonoma County Regional Parks: https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/play/calendar/volunteering

3. Redwood Empire Food Bank | https://refb.org/
4. https://www.volunteernow.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