Movie Listings for 10/16 and FREE MONEY!!

HERE are the listings for this weekend.

Have you ever checked out the links on the right side of our blog?  We have compiled a lot of important information into one easy list for you.  For example, ff you are a senior, you should make it a habit to check the daily bulletin (please notice it is one of the first links on the right).  The Counseling Department posts scholarships in the bulletin on a regular basis.  If you aren't checking this important resource, you are missing out on FREE MONEY.  Now that is more scary than any upcoming Halloween movie!

Movie Listings for the 10/10 weekend

HERE are the movie listings for this week.

If you are planning on taking the PSAT next Saturday, October 18th, you might want to take the time to study for the PSAT instead of going to the movies. If you have purchased a test, there are study guides in the counseling office.

If you don't need to study for the PSAT, which is next Saturday, October 18th, then our recommendation for this weekend is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.  Mostly we are recommending this movie because sometimes it is nice to just watch a funny movie that reminds you that everybody has a bad day sometimes.

If you are ever having a bad day, we sure hope you will stop by the counseling office and let us help!  Even if you just want somebody to listen, we are here for you. 

The PSAT is Next Saturday!

The PSAT will be administered Saturday, October 18, starting promptly at 8:00 am.  Students are encouraged to arrive no later than 7:30 am outside of the gym.  By 7:45 am all students will be checked in and seated.   At 7:50, students on the wait-list will be assigned to the seats vacated by those students who are not in attendance.  There will be NO refunds to any students who arrive after 7:50 am, if your seat has been given a student on the wait-list.  Students on the wait-list will get a refund if a test is not available.  Please see Mrs. Hettema on Monday in the counseling office for your refund.  Doors will be closed and testing will begin promptly at 8:00 am.  Any student arriving after 8:00 am will not test!!!  Please be on time.

If you have any questions, please stop by the counseling office.

Do you plan to apply to a UC or CSU school this year? We are here to help!

SENIORS:  Applications for UC or CSU schools are completed online.  On Wednesday, October 1st, you can start to input your information.  For CSU schools, you can save and submit your application anytime after October 1st.  For UC schools, you can save your work now, but you can’t submit your application until November 1st.  The deadline for both UC and CSU schools is November 30th.  PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE to submit your application.  Some schools have rolling admission and if you apply sooner, you will be notified earlier if you were accepted.  Also, the websites have been known to crash.  If the website is down on November 30th, you could miss your opportunity to apply.  You should plan to have all applications in before you leave for Thanksgiving Break.

If you need help choosing schools, majors, or just help with college in general, the Counseling Department holds College Workshops every Tuesday during 6th period.  To attend the workshop, please sign up in the counseling office.  

If you need help filling out any of your college applications, the Counseling Department will hold Application Workshops during 6th and 7th period from October 27th to November 7th.  There will be sign-ups for this in the counseling office starting October 20th.  It would be beneficial for you to try to get as much of the application done as possible, then come to us with specific questions.

A CSU representative will be on campus October 29th (a late start Wednesday) at 7:40am to help answer questions about the application process.

Lastly, here are a list of links that can help you through the process:

CSU Mentor: this link will take you to the website to explore and apply to CSU schools.

CSU Handbook:  this link will take you to a booklet that gives you all the information you will need to fill out your application.  

UC: this link will take you to the website to explore and apply to UC schools.

UC Handbook: this link will take you to a powerpoint that goes step by step through the UC application.

UC App help:  this link will take you to the website that explains the information you will need to gether before applying.  For the UC schools, you need to write two Personal Statements.  The prompts are listed, so you can get started.  You should have many people read your statements. Lastly, this link provides  a 1-800 number to call with any questions you might have.

Movie Listings for the 9/26 weekend

HERE are the movie listings for the weekend.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is still playing.  Although we can't really help you get a job as a ninja, did you know that there are over 50 different careers you could pursue that would let you work with animals?  HERE is a link that shows just a few.

At Canyon we offer an elective called "Animal Care".  Taking the course would be a great way to explore a career with animals.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Gaines, in the counseling office.

Movie Listings for 9/19 weekend

 HERE are the movies for the weekend

The Maze Runner is premiering this weekend.  The Maze Runner has been marketing, or advertising, online for over a year.  If you are creative, a career in marketing might be for you.  HERE  is a link to information about some of the careers in marketing. 

If you have want to learn more, please stop by the counseling office or sign up to see the career coach, Mrs. Sanchez.

Need Help Researching Schools?

We know the process of choosing your safety, reach, and match schools can be a little scary and overwhelming.  Your counselor would LOVE to talk to you and help you find the perfect match for you (do we sound a little like an eharmony commercial?) 

We are going to try something new and see if it helps you in the process of picking schools. Every Tuesday during 6th period we will set aside time just to help you research and choose schools.  If you are interested, please sign up in the counseling office.  You can sign up for as many sessions as you need.  If you have a 6th period class, please see your counselor to create an alternative plan.

We hope to see you soon!