Counseling Support Groups

Students: Are you interested in a support group?  We offer several!  We have a Boys' Group, Girls' Group and a LGBTQ Support Group.  If you are interested in learning more, or in joining one of these groups, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Trapani in the Counseling Office. 

We will also be running a Teenage Grief Group (TAG).  For this group, please see your counselor or Mrs. Devoe in the Counseling Office.  Parents can refer their students or students can self-refer.  We will be starting soon, so please stop by as soon as possible.

PSAT Deadline Is This Friday

The PSAT is a preliminary test that allows sophomores and juniors the opportunity to gain experience and practice for the SAT test.  If you weren't aware, the SAT test is changing.  Starting in March there will be a new format for the SAT.  To learn more about the differences and how to prepare for them, please visit THIS link.

For sophomores and juniors, your first step in preparing to take the test could be taking the PSAT here at Canyon.  The last day to purchase a test is quickly approaching!  The cost of the test is $22 and should be paid to ASB by Friday, September 4th.  The PSAT will be given here at Canyon on October 28th.  There are booklets in the counseling office to help you prepare to take the test.  

For juniors, the PSAT is a qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship.  Studying ahead of time to qualify for this and other scholarships is encouraged!

Welcome Back Cowboys!!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SCHEDULES:

    Here are a few things we want to remind you regarding the schedules you receive at registration:

The schedule you get at registration is NOT final.  We gave you a copy of a tentative schedule during registration to check out the correct textbooks.  On Wednesday, August 12th, after 3 pm, you will be able see your schedule on Infinite Campus.  PRINT IT OUT!  That is the schedule you should follow on Thursday, August 13th.

What are the chances your schedule will change from the one you got at registration?  There is a 90% percent chance your schedule will have at least one change.

    Once school begins, you will be asked to fill out a Change of Schedule Request Form if you need to schedule a change.  The reason we ask you to fill out a form instead of waiting in line to talk to us is that we want you to be in class learning.  Standing in line for hours in the Counseling Office isn't a good use of your educational time.  To be fair to everyone, we make schedule changes based on the Change of Schedule Request Forms first.  Any requests done by email or phone message will be done very last, so if you want a change, make sure to fill out the Change of Schedule Form.

It’s important to us that you are happy with your schedule, but there are a few schedule requests that we can’t grant.  Here are a few examples:

We're sorry future athletes, but we can't drop your PE class until we get the official rosters from coaches.

We also can’t change your classes so that you have a different teacher, different period, or different brunch.

    Lastly, we want to say a few words about 1st period classes.  There are VERY few classes that are being offered first period.  Most students (even juniors and seniors) will be starting at 8 am.  If you are placed in a first period when you get your schedule at registration, this could change!  Classes are still moving around and you could be placed in a 6th period class by the time school starts.  Please don't plan your work or transportation schedule until school begins.

BRUNCHES

   There are two brunch periods at Canyon.  Which brunch you attend is decided by your third period class.  You have first brunch if your 3rd period class in the A, AA, B, BB, C,D,E, or F building.  That means you to to second period, brunch, third and then fourth period.  

    If your third period class is PE or is in the G, J, K, S, T, or V building, you have second brunch.  You will go to second period, third period, brunch, and then fourth period.  If you are at all confused, please see your third period teacher.  They will help you!

COUNSELORS:

Each counselor is assigned a portion of the alphabet.  Students are assigned to counselors according to their last name.  Please take the time to visit and get to know your counselor.  We are here to help you!

A-Chil                            Mrs. Trapani

Chim-Gif                       Mr. Hodge

Gig-J & EL Students     Ms. Lavalle
K-Muno                        Mrs. Devoe

Muno-Samu                   Mrs. Smith

Samv-Z                          Mrs. Goller

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!