Hoover Counseling Newsletter
August 31- September 6
A Message From Your Counselors - Welcome Back Tornados!
Please visit our school website, Google Classrooms, and follow us on Hoover's social media.
All updates are sent via email to students and parents/guardians about once a week.
Scroll down for graduating class updates, scholarships, career/work opportunities & the Career of the Week!
FEATURED CAREER OF THE WEEK
Home Health Aide
Home health aides provide critical services to the homebound, such as those who may have disabilities, chronic illnesses or an advanced age.
They may perform basic health care services, such as checking vital signs, as well as offer assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing and bathing.
With many doctor's offices canceling routine visits and appointments during COVID-19, home health services are now increasingly in demand.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
Need a Work Permit? Please email Mrs. Gonzales at kgonzales@gusd.net. Students may download the work permit application at https://www.gusd.net/Page/14183
Looking for a job? Supermarkets Hiring Immediately:
Click here for job opportunities: GYA Employment Programs.
You can also start your job search at snagajob.com.
- Highest Paying Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm
- Fastest Growing Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
- Most New Jobs: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm
Support Through Glendale College
βVirtual Welcome Center www.glendale.edu/WelcomeCenter
βLIVE Webchat (Available on the GCC homepage M-F 9am-4pm)
βLive Canvas Help www.glendale.edu/Canvas
βGCC Virtual College Info Night- Every Thursday 7-8pm
βVirtual Tours (Pending)
βGCC Promise- 2 Years of Free College Tuition www.glendale.edu/gccpromise
βMeet with a GCC Counselor www.glendale.edu/counseling
βInstructional Support
βStudent Services Support
βAll Services Open Virtually, by phone and email.
Join Us! Meet Martha Cuevas, GCC's Dual Enrollment Counselor, to Learn About How to Enroll!
Here is the link to the iDual Hub Zoom and the Virtual Welcome Center Zoom
https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos-outreach/dual-enrollment
Talk to your counselor for more information.
GRADE LEVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW:
Welcome Class of 2024!
In general, my role is to help ALL students in the areas of academic, college & career, and social/emotional development. I am here to encourage you to develop the mindset that increases academic achievement, planning for your future, career readiness, believing in yourself, and seeking help for any personal or social/emotional challenges.
I'm a proud mom of 2 great guys! My oldest son saves lives along with other brave emergency responders. My youngest is a student at UCLA studying mechanical engineering. My mantra is to say "yes" to more happy moments while helping teenagers along the way.
Class of 2024, meet the newest member of the Tornado family. Lola is our new Labrador puppy.
If you have any questions, please email me. If you would like to schedule a phone or a video call, please click on the "You Can Book Me" link below and choose an appointment time that works best for you.
Email: oiraheta@gusd.net
Click here schedule a phone or video appointment: msirahetahhscounselor.youcanbook.me
Student Office Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Lunch and After-school)
Parents/Guardians: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Incoming Freshmen
You Got This!
I believe in you!
All About Ms. Irvine
Hello Class of 2023!
I am so excited to be joining the Hoover Ohana and to be your new counselor!
I grew up locally and after high school I attended CSU Northridge for my Bachelors degree. It wasn't until after college when I volunteered to mentor a small group of high school students, that I realized how much I loved the counseling role and decided to go back to school for my Masters degree.
I recently graduated with my Masters of Education in School Counseling from USC, and spent the last year of my internship at Hoover which is when I grew to love this community! Three of my favorite things in life are traveling and animals (above is a picture of me holding a baby lamb while traveling in Ireland) and my fiance, Alex!
As your school counselor, my role is to care for and guide you in your academic goals and social and emotional well-being, as well as help prepare you for life after high school. I believe every student has the capacity for self-awareness, growth, and success no matter your background or personal struggles. Together, I hope we can work as a team to help you achieve all of your goals and rise to your true potential!
I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
Let's Stay Connected!
Here are some ways for us to stay connected:
- π Google Classroom: I have invited each of you to my Google Classroom where I will post important updates and information. Please check the page often! If you don't see the invite, please email me and I will send you the code.
- βοΈπ» Don't see your answer on the FAQ page? Email me: cirvine@gusd.net OR click here to book a time to speak over the phone or via Google Meet
- Be sure to follow the Hoover Counseling Office on Instagram! @HooverHighCounseling
Welcome Back!
Class of 2022 Google Classroom Code : zxykuee
Class of 2022 HHS webpage https://www.gusd.net/Page/4224
Class of 2022 Remind: text @counhhs22 to 81010
Make an appointment with Mrs. Gonzales https://mrsgonzaleshhscounselor.youcanbook.me
Hello Senior Class of 2021! π
Welcome to your final year of high school! Though this year is quite different as far as school goes, we plan on making it a good one, regardless! During your senior year, youβll need and find tons of support from your teachers, counselors, teammates, family, friends and maybe more! Thereβs a huge support system in place for you all, but weβd like to mention two people who will walk you through every step to prepare you for your post-graduation plans, whether that includes College, the Military, traveling, volunteering, or working full-time!
Mr. Allen β Senior Counselor π€π»
Ms. T- College Adviser βπ»
Click on our names to learn more about how you can reach us!
Don't forget to check for updates on our β¨ Senior Corner β¨
π Join our Google Classroom for College Updates:
Code: l7p5lxn
π What to Expect this Year:
Weβre all familiar with the seasons of the year: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. Similarity, your senior year has different seasons: College Applications, Financial Aid and Acceptances. This year, youβll expect to see quite a few events happening such as:
-College Application Presentations/Workshops
-College Representative Visits
-Financial Aid Presentations/Workshops
-Acceptance Letters/Financial Aid Letter Breakdowns
-SIR (Statement of Intent to Register)
-Housing Plans Presentations/Workshops
Keep your eyes peeled for more information on these events!π
βοΈπ» Booking Appointments:
We understand that this is a very busy and difficult time for everyone, but both, Mr. Allen and myself, Ms. T, want to make sure that we are available to help you all out in your times of need via zoom.
Important Information for You π€
π Interested in College?
Sign Up for a UC Webinar!
π SAT/ACT Testing:
Here are some upcoming SAT/ACT test dates!
βοΈFYI βοΈ
- Test-Optional - UCβs (2020- 2022)/ Test-Blind β UCβs (2023-2024)
- All students have the option of submitting ACT/SAT scores
- Students will not be penalized in the admissions review process for not submitting scores.
- Campuses may use test scores for scholarships, post-enrollment course placement, statewide eligibility for admissions guarantee
- Testing is Suspended β CSUβs (Fall 2021- Spring 2022)
π Military:
Interested in joining the Marines? Check out this link!
π¨βπ« π©βπ« STEM Majors:
The Department of Education has released a new national challenge, CTE Mission: CubeSat, to encourage high school studentsβ interest in STEM fields, and allow CTE students to build technical, creative and collaborative skills for careers in aerospace. This challenge calls for students to create CubeSat (cube satellite) prototypes, or satellites that aid in space research. Any secondary school that is eligible to receive funding under Perkins can participate in the challenge. Schools with students who are interested need to put together a team and submit a mission proposal, which consists of school information, a team profile, a project proposal and anticipated learning outcomes, and submit the proposal by October 16, 2020, at 5:59 p.m. ET.
Schools that are interested in participating are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on September 1, 2020, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET for an overview of the challenge and an opportunity to ask questions about the challenge and submission process.
β¨ Other:
Behavioral/Mental Health Careers Awareness Symposium: Open to high school students, college students, parents, and those interested in learning more about careers in Behavioral/Mental Health.
Scholarships π€ - September Edition
- Please click on this link to learn about what scholarships and scholarship websites are currently available to you! We encourage you to apply to as many as you can to help with paying for college and other financial burdens.
- Also visit Elks National Foundation to find additional Scholarships you can apply for!
All information and deadlines must be verified by the applicant
Hoover High School
Counselors are available via email during the school closure: Please contact your counselor if you need help or have any questions.
Be sure to stay in touch at: hooverhs.org
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