MCHS Counseling Scoop
January 25, 2023
SUBSTANCE ABUSE FORUM for Parents and Staff
- Current substance trends
- Signs and effects of substance use
- Risk/protective factors
- How to talk to students about substance use
- Ways to help... and more
Wednesday, February 1 at 5:30, in-person at Abraxas High School
Eating Disorders Webinar for Parents
on Jan. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Register to join: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-230066
Poway to Middle College Info Sessions
For MCHS Students:
February 3, Student lunch, Sun Center
For Parents and Students via Zoom:
February 2, 11:30am & 5:30pm
February 9, 5:30pm
Password: phurtt
Middle College Application Click HERE
Click on side flyer for more info!
Community College Events
PUSD Westside Community College Night-Tuesday, February 7th, 6-8pm, DNHS PAC
Miramar Application Workshop-Wednesday, February 8th, 9am, MCHS Lib Comp Lab
Palomar Application Workshop-Wednesday, February 15, 9am, MCHS Lib Comp Lab
Tips for Scholarship Hunting!
Look for scholarships within your direct connections:
- Parents employers
- Employer of student
- Places student has volunteered
- Church attended (If applicable)
- Place you bank
Local Scholarship Opportunities Below
California Retired Teachers' Scholarship 2023
Community College students receive $1000, CSU/UC receive $1500
Deadline: March 10, 2023
Region 18 of the Association of California School Administrators, San Diego and Imperial Counties
The Ronald Joseph Scholarship
San Diego Ford Salute to Education
Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo, Foundation Scholarship Award
For MCHS, DNHS, & RBHS Seniors
Amounts will vary up to $2,000 per award
Deadline: March 1, 2023
San Diego Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 8, 2023
You've Submitted your College Applications, Now What?
- Register for Online App Portals
- Complete Supplemental Requirements
- Submit necessary Financial Aid forms
- Maintain good grades
click here to see the full list
It's Almost Time to Choose Classes for Next Year
On February 7, via a broadcast and email, Counselors will explain the process for choosing and entering your courses.
We are asking for donations of healthy, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED Snacks for our Sundevils who may have missed a meal or are hungry. Bring them to Student Services or Sun Center.
Important Message for Senior Parents
MCHS Counseling Resources
Skilled Trades Resource Guide - Includes scholarship opportunities for technical schools, community colleges and 4-year degrees
Community College Enrollment and Financing
Military Resource GuideMCHS Counseling Department
Mr. Whitlock (last names G-M) hwhitlock@powayusd.com
Ms. Ferrer (last names N-T) cferrer@powayusd.com
Mr. Baez (last names U-Z, AVID and ELL) vbaez@powayusd.com
Ms. Tran (Career/Technical Ed and Special Programs) ktran@powayusd.com
Email: btomicich@powayusd.com
Website: www.powayusd.com/mchs
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: 858-484-1180
Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.