The Transition to College Workshop

Dear Senior Families,

Throughout this school year we have offered workshops to help seniors choose schools, apply to college, and learn about financial aid.  All these efforts are coming to fruition as students use these next couple of weeks to make decisions about where they will continue their education.  While you are having these important discussions, we want to offer support as students make plans to leave us and move on to college.

We are aware that the transition to college is a challenging one.  Studies show that approximately 35% of students drop out of college in their first year.  The majority of those students left within the first six weeks.  The research suggests that students who do not make a successful transition often lack a realistic understanding of college life and expectations.  To help with this, we are offering a workshop to help students prepare for their new life as college students.

The Transition to College workshop will be held on April 1^st, a Late-Start Wednesday, at 8 am in the Q-theater.  We are inviting any senior who plans to continue their education after high school.  Parents are also welcome to attend.  College is a very large investment; please consider investing some time in this informational session.

We hope to see you there!

College Field Trip: Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount University is a private, Roman Catholic university in Los Angeles.  You don't need to be Catholic to attend.  LMU is known for it's communication, business, film, and television programs.  The school also has very strong programs in political science, engineering, psychology, and English.  If you dream of going to school abroad, LMU has 35 different exchange programs to choose from. 

On Tuesday, April 14th, we will be taking students on a field trip to tour and learn more about Loyola Marymount University.  The cost is a $10 dollar donation for the bus.  We will leave at 8 am and return to Canyon at 2 pm.  For registration forms, please stop by the counseling office. The seats are going quickly, so stop by today!

Speech Scholarship Competition

The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association is offering three scholarships ($1,000, $750 and $500) to the winning seniors who enter the speech competition. The topic is “Has our country lived up to Lincoln’s call to support the welfare of its veterans?” You will need to submit your written speech by April 1, 2015 to the CHS Counseling Office.  You will be notified if your speech is accepted by April 8.  If your speech is selected, you will participate in the oral competition at West Ranch High School on April 14, in the Theatre/Auditorium. For more information, see the poster inside the Counseling Office or outside in the display case. If you are interested, please sign up on the clipboard in the Counseling Office.

Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors

If you have a 2.5 GPA and attended school in the Santa Clarita Valley for at least 7 years (including at least one year at the elementary school level) you should apply for THIS $500 scholarship from the SCV Association of California School Administrators. Application deadline is April 3, 2015.

Summer Jobs

If are going to be at least 16 years old this summer, the City of Santa Clarita would like to help you find a job for the summer.  There will be a job fair set up just for you this Saturday.  Please see this flyer for more information.