Healthy Relationships Workshop

This Wednesday, May 13th is a late-start day.  At 8 am in the Q theater we will be hosting a workshop titled, "Healthy Dating Relationships."  We want to encourage all Cowboys that aren't taking an AP test to attend.  Why you ask?  Have you ever had a friend that was dating someone that you thought was bad for them?  Sometimes it is hard to know the right thing to say, or how to help.  Maybe you have been dating someone and wished that they treated you better.  Most of us will be in this situation sometime in our life.  This workshop will be a fun way to recognize positive, healthy relationships for you and your friends.  Students and parents are both welcome!

Summer Pre-College Programs for 2015

IN CALIFORNIA

·       UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, has summer programs.  If interested, email them at precollegiate@berkeley.edu (link sends e-mail) or call them at 510-643-3364.  You can also sign up to be notified by email as new information becomes available.

·       UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, has 5 programs, including Early Start, Academic Enrichment, and Research Mentorship Program, UC Santa Barbara allows students to choose from five exciting programs which are designed for different kinds of students: the Early Start Program (ESP), Academic & Enrichment Program (1+1), Enrichment Program, Research Mentorship Program (RMP - earn up to 8 UC credits and participate in graduate level research) and the Local High School Student Program. These programs give high school students the unique opportunity to select from 100 courses from 40 departments.  Although the programs are fairly similar, there are a few differences that are tailored to students who have different goals for the summer. 3.3 minimum gpa, look on-line or call 805. 893.2315

·       Stanford, High School Summer Institute (a 3-4 week program for students ages 14-17) OR Summer College (ages 16-19) where a student can choose from 145 courses and earn Stanford college credit.  They offer residential, commuter, and online options.  To learn more go to precollegiate.stanford.edu

·       UCLA, Los Angeles, California 2-has programs week summer programs including a Summer Writers’ Camp as well as summer institutes for Art, Media Arts,  Acting and Performance, Nanoscience Labs, International Diplomacy (Model United Nations), Stem Cell Science, Mock Trials w/UCLA Law, AND over 100 classes offered to high school students.  Look on-line for info and to register.

·       Columbia College, Hollywood/Tarzana, California, Filmmaking Workshop (this is a film and television school), 4 weeks programs in either film production, creative writing, acting essentials, www.columbiacollege.edu 818.345.8414

·       Summer Discovery pre-college enrichment programs, you can attend programs @ UCLA , UC Santa Barbara,  University of Michigan, Emerson College in Boston, U of Texas, Georgetown, Penn, Johns Hopkins, Shanghai China, or London England, Florence Italy, or Spain, etc.  www.summerdiscovery.com/  or 516.621.3939

·       Institute for Educational Advancement, South Pasadena, California, This is a program for gifted youth, past internships include Art Center College of Design, California Institute of Technology, Children’s Hospital of LA,  and more.  It is a pre-college Apprenticeship Program, 626.403.8900 www.educationaladvancement.org

·       Otis College of Art and Design, LA, California, Summer of Art, intensive four-week, study at an art and design,  www.otis.edu/soa, or 800.527.6847, 310.665.6864, or email soa@otis.edu

·       CIP, Long Beach, California, for students with Asperger’s, ADHD, and LD, spend 2 weeks on a college campus learning social, career, and life skills,  www.cipsummer.com or call 562-961-9250.  

·       Occidental College in LA, has several programs including  Adventures of the Mind  (a week-long achievement and leadership mentoring summit bringing together high-potential teens from across the country with accomplished mentors in a variety of fields: artists, astronauts, athletes, economists, engineers, entrepreneurs, inventors, journalists, Nobel laureates, novelists, poets, poker players, programmers, public servants, Pulitzer prize winners, scientists, scholars and tech titans).  Upward Bound assists students who are first-generation college-bound from low-income backgrounds who intend to enroll in and graduate from post-secondary education programs. The OXY Upward Bound Summer Program is an academically intensive, challenging and richly rewarding experience. Participants live on campus in residence halls and enroll in college-preparatory classes in varying subjects for high school credit.  Visit the Occidental website for more info. 

·       FIDM, LA, hands-on workshops for fashion, 3 days of Fashion for $300.  For info call Mayra Rubio at 800.262.3436 x1726 or Charissa Mathis at 800.262.3436 x1723.

·       There are more programs out there including Cal Arts, San Diego State, UC Davis, USC

OUT OF STATE

·       USNA Summer Programs Applications are now open!  Greetings from Annapolis!  They have Summer STEM Camp and Naval Academy Summer Seminar (6-days emphasizing academics, athletics, and professional training).  If you are interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service academies and serving the country as an officer, consider attending the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar.  Feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at summerprograms@usna.edu, or (410) 293-1858.

·       The Game Experience at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington Learn the fundamentals of video game design from industry professionals; students come from the US, Canada, Germany, Japan, China and Hong Kong.  Check the website for more info or call 206.330.7020.

·       Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, Many Fine Arts programs to choose from including Art, Design, Architecture, or Creative Writing, www.pratt.edu/precollege, 718.636.3453

·       Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island – email summer@brown.edu or call (401) 863-7900

·       New York University – Pre-college and high school program, www.nyu.edu/precollege, or call 212.998.7006 or email scps.hsacademy@nyu.edu

·       Cornell University Summer College, Ithaca, New York, get a head start on college by earning an average of 3-6 college credits, about 30 course choices, from business to veterinary science, programs run for three to six weeks, www.summercollege.cornell.edu, or 607.255.6203

·       Cook Honors College at Indiana University in Pennsylvania, Summer Honors Program, many academic courses to choose from, 1-2 weeks, www.iup.edu/honors/summer  or call 800.487.9122 or e-mail honors@iup.edu

·       Northfield Mount Vernon, Mass.,  students may choose their Community Service in India program or the  College-Prep Program - students engage in intensive study of one major subject, six days per week, and thus can complete the work of a full-year course, and possibly earn credit, in just five weeks, call 413.498.3290, www.nmhschool.org

·       Marist College in New York (on the Hudson) , 2 to 4 week residential Pre-College program where students can earn 3-6 credits, call 845.575.3226, www.marist.edu/precollege

·       Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Co., Pre-college Program, three time blocks to choose from, precollege@ColoradoCollege.edu, (719) 389-6098

·       Barnard College/Columbia University, New York City, Pre-college programs in dance, women entrepreneurs, science, or young women’s leadership, www.barnard.edu/summer or contact pcp@barnard.edu or 212.854.8866

·       Boston University, Boston, Mass., several summer programs from which to choose,  you can enroll in undergraduate classes for college credit, pursue in-depth research, summer@bu.edu or (617) 353-5124

·       Washington University in St. Louis, High School Summer Scholars Program, five-week program that lets you choose college courses from a variety of academic disciplines- Earn up to seven units of college credit,  http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu, or call toll free (866) 209-0691

·       George Washington University, Washington DC, Pre-College Program w/on-line options, non-credit courses allow students to examine their favorite subjects or discover a new interest while exploring course-related sites in Washington D.C., precollege.gwu.edu, or 202.994.6360

·       Emory, Atlanta, Georgia, summer academic program, take credit or non-credit courses, including new Infectious Disease Institute,  www.precollege.emory.edu or 404.727.2240

·       Savannah College of Art and Design, campuses in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia and Hong Kong, many courses to choose from including Rising Star Programs, www.scad.edu/summer

·       Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, Pre-college Programs in architecture, art & design, drama, music, game academy, 412.268.2082

·       Phillips  Exeter Academy, Andover, Mass., More than 60 summer enrichment classes and SAT prep course, 978.749.3488,  summer@exeter.edu

·       DigiPen, Redmond, WA.,  Project Fun Workshops, learn video game programming and design or engineering (robotics), 4 weeks, projectfunadministration@digipen.edu, 425-629-5007

·       Babson College, Babson Park, MA., two programs:  Entrepreneurial Development, 781.239.1200 www.babson.edu/summerstudy

·       Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford (England), United Kingdom, Advanced Studies Program w/ academic program that emphasizes small group teaching supported by individual tutorials, oxford-royale.co.uk

·       Abbey Road Programs, Pre-college and study-abroad programs, facilitate cross-cultural understanding and cultural immersion, intensive language study, and college preparation, www.goabbeyroad.com, 866.462.2239

·       Duke University, Durham, NC,  for more information please contact Teresa Cerrato-Amador at teresa.cerrato.amador@duke.edu or email Dr. Nicki Charles at nicki.charles@duke.edu.

·       Emory Riddle Aeronautical University at their Daytona Beach, Florida, has Command Camp, Soaring Camp, and Mission Discover.  Subject areas include aerospace studies, robotics, homeland security, emergency management, flight training, flying gliders,  call 386.226.7945 or go to summer@erau.edu

Also there are many more programs at dozens/hundreds of colleges across the United States, Andover, Boston, Cal Tech, Juliard, Loyola, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Parsons, Rhode Island School of Design, Princeton, Smith, Southern Oregon University, Southern Methodist University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Syracuse, Tufts, Tuskegee, University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University of Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Wagner College, Yale as well as the King’s College in London and more!

There are also study-abroad programs!

And summer is also great for internships and volunteer opportunities!

National College Fair.....don't miss this amazing opportunity!!

On Thursday, April 30th the Counseling Department will be hosting a trip to the National College Fair at the Pasadena Convention Center.  There will be over 300 colleges attending!  This trip is going to be open to sophomores with a 2.5 GPA and above.  Unfortunately, juniors are testing on that day so they won't be able to attend.  However, the fair will repeat in the evening.  Please consider attending the fair at night from 6:00-9:00 pm.

College fairs are an easy way for you to learn about and compare a variety of colleges all in one day.  You get to meet representatives from the colleges, and more importantly, they get to meet you!  Colleges keep track of your visits to their campus, your requests for information, or visits to their booths at the college fair.  They are more likely to accept a student that has shown a real interest in their school.

We are promoting this college fair because not only will there be a long list of California schools for you to learn about, but there will also be hundreds of  schools OUTSIDE of California (and the US) that are coming.  It might be expensive to go visit the University of Florida, but what if you could talk to their representative and then go learn about college in Japan?

There will also be workshops to learn how to increase your SAT/ACT scores, how to apply to a performing art school, and more.  Below is the schedule:

Also, for the next few weeks leading up to the College Fair we will be writing about many of the schools that will be attending to help you get started in learning about all the educational opportunities that are out there.

If you are interested in going (and we hope you are!!) please pick up a field trip form from Mrs. Hettema, the counseling secretary.  To pay for the bus, we are requesting a $10 donation fee, but entrance into the College Fair is free!  Last year this field trip sold out quickly and we had a very long waiting list.  We only have 50 spots and the spaces will go quickly, so hurry in! 

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.