Hoover Counseling Newsletter
February 9-15
From the Counseling Office:
Please visit hooverhs.org, our counseling webpage, Google Classrooms, and follow us on Hoover's social media.
Our newsletter is sent to students and families about once a week to the email address indicated in your portal. Please check your student email daily.
Be sure to scroll down and read the specific grade level announcements, general information, & the featured Career of the Week.
Table of Contents
- General Announcements
- Featured Career of the Week
- College and Career Information
- GUSD College & Career Division Newsletter
- Career/Work Opportunities and Information
- GCC Dual Enrollment Information
- 12th-grade Announcements and Scholarships
- 11th, 10th, & 9th Grade Announcements
General Announcements Below:
LAST FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP IS TONIGHT at 6pm!
College Panel This Wednesday!
We hope to see everyone there and appreciate your support! If you have any questions, please contact your grade level counselor. Please see the flyer below for more details.
We Are Hoover! We are Ohana!
2021-22 Registration Information Video
This video with important information regarding registration was distributed to all students this week. Parents/Guardians please feel free to watch as well!
Please also visit: https://www.gusd.net/Page/14691 for more registration information
AP Parent/Guardian Meeting is This Thursday!
Please join us on February 11th at 12pm or 6pm for an informational meeting regarding AP (Advanced Placement) courses. This meeting is for parents/guardians and students that will be taking an AP course for the first time in the 2021-2022 school year.
Thriving Under Pressure: A Discussion on Stress and the Student
Join us on February 22 at 7pm to discuss:
- Stress and Anxiety 101
- Learning during a pandemic
- College readiness
- Primary prevention strategies
Students will receive 5 hours of community service!
Please see the flyer below for the Zoom link.
Are You Between the Age of 14-17 and Interested in Law Enforcement?
Glendale Unified Weekly News with Hoover's Own, Vache Sipanian
Distance Learning Resource for Parents/Guardians
Reminder: Join the PTA!
PTA is here for you. Association meetings have provided critical information on remote learning, the college application process and help with social / emotional well being.
Plus your membership dues and donations can help fund our yearly scholarships for seniors students. The PTA has given away $20,000 over the past four years.
Seniors become a member today to be considered for a scholarship and become part of the PTA's helping hand for your fellow students.
https://jointotem.com/ca/glendale/herbert-hoover-high-school-parent-teacher-association-inc
Free Homework Help!
Need some assistance with writing an essay? Stuck on that math equation? In addition to your teacher's office hours to get help, the Glendale Library and Khan Academy are providing FREE homework help! From live tutoring to useful study tools, to online classes, and much more!
Glendale Library: Click HERE for more information!
Free tutoring opportunities include:
- khanacademy.org
- https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/library-arts-culture/services/homework-help-now
- Harvey Mudd Homework Hotline
- https://www.eglendalelac.org/teens-homework-help
College & Career Information
FEATURED CAREER OF THE WEEK: Application Software Developer
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
What is Xello?
Xello is free to all GUSD students. Yay!
Where do I sign up?
Visit the GUSD College & Career Website!
FAFSA Applications - Event Links
PCC Applications - Event Links
FAFSA Workshops - Event Links
GUSD College & Career Division Newsletter
Check out the calendar below for informational webinars.
College & Career Readiness Workshop Series
Community Service 2020-2021
Community Service Opportunity
If you are fluent in Armenian or Spanish, in grades 10th-12th, and in good academic standing, you have the opportunity to become a peer tutor and earn community service hours!
If you are interested, please click here to fill out the form or email Ms. Rogers (erogers@gusd.net ) for more information.
Teen Night Out Events
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
Glendale Community College
Get further information regarding GCC Outreach!
GRADE LEVEL ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW:
Meet Mrs. Araxi!
💥 College Updates 💥
💻📚 Helpful College Resources
✍️ CSU Applications
➡️ Cal State Apply Do's & Dont's
➡️ CSU Apply Dual-Enrollment Guide
➡️ CSU EOP
➡️ CSU Apply EOP Program Worksheet
🔑 Resources for Undocumented Students
➡️ UC Resouces
➡️ DREAM Loans
👂Info Sessions
➡️ The following opportunities are available for any students at your school who wish to develop their life and leadership skills and to have their voice heard at the state level. All programs are virtual.
• The Youth Action Summit of California February 27-28
• The Summer Leadership Conference July 26-29
Please encourage students to register and help defray the cost by choosing one of the membership levels available to your school. The membership form and details are available on www.casc.net.
🗓️ Upcoming Events
⭐ AirPods Giveaway - Complete survey & attend one of Ms. T's workshops! Deadline to enter is February 26.
⭐ Being Waitlisted - February 10 @ 1:00 pm
⭐ Financial Aid Tuesdays - January 19 - February 23 @ 2:30 - 3:30 pm
⭐ PCC Workshop - February 10, 2021 @ 3-4pm
⭐ College Application Workshops - Every Thursday & Friday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm (01/14 - 03/04)
⭐ Upcoming Workshops - January 2021 - June 2021
Important Information for You 🗞️
💁 Community Service Hours
The first Tobacco Use Prevention Education meeting will be on Thursday September 17th!
Are you interested in a career in health, getting tips for quitting smoke or helping a loved one to quit? Join us to learn about the effects of tobacco, vapes, and hookah on the body. Students will receive community service hours for completing 10 sessions. Join us on zoom every Thursday from 12-12:30 pm starting on the 17th. Contact Ms. Brownstein for more information:
- Email: gbrownstein@gusd.net
- Google Classroom Code: ijoalf4
All information and deadlines must be verified by the applicant
Scholarships 🤑
- 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.
- *New Scholarship Opportunity* - California Credit Union
- *New Scholarship Opportunity* - Panhellenic
- Visit Scholarship Search - Big Future, to find scholarships filtered specifically to your personal lifestyle.
Contact Us ☎️
Ms. Araxi – Senior Counselor 🤙🏻
Ms. T- College Adviser ✌🏻
Click on our names to learn more about how you can reach us!
Don't forget to check for updates on our ✨ Senior Corner ✨
☎️💻 Booking Appointments:
We understand that this is a very busy and difficult time for everyone, but both, Ms. Araxi and myself, Ms. T, want to make sure that we are available to help you all out in your times of need via zoom.
Registration for 12th grade classes
I will be avaialble this week on Weds. Thurs and Friday from 3-4pm via zoom to answer any questions. Students may also book an appointment through the you can book me link below.
Glendale Community College Dual Enrollment Spring
If you have already submitted your application and have questions don't forget to visit Ihub on Weds from 2:30-3:30pm at this link, https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos-outreach/dual-enrollment
Garfield Adult School
College Planning Support for Juniors
Juniors can kick-start their college planning by searching for colleges and scholarships on BigFuture™. They can build and save a college list and also opt in to let the colleges on their list know that they’d like to learn more about their programs.
Connect with Me
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
Registration Information and Timeline
Due before February 15th - Complete the Google Registration Form and try your best to register for classes on Q Student Portal.
You can meet up with your counselor after February 15! Please do not stress :)
Please NOTE:
Your schedule is not final until April/May after the Student Portal re-opens for corrections.
For many students who are taking summer school to advance or signed up for an AP class, your schedule will not be finalized until July 16th which is the deadline to drop/add AP classes and when summer school grades will be in so that Ms. Irvine can adjust your Fall schedule.
Registration Timeline
- February 15:
- Google Form and Q student portal is due - to create your tentative schedule
- February - March 15:
- Meet/Speak with your counselor to go over registration choices - Best to book an appointment for a time that's convenient for you at https://msirvinehhscounselor.youcanbook.me
- April/May:
- Student Portal will re-open for students to verify their class choices. If there are any mistakes or anything that needs to be changed, students will be able to email their counselor.
- July 16:
- Last day to drop AP classes, last day of summer school, schedules become permanent, if you took summer school to advance your schedule will be adjusted.
Questions About Your Schedule for Next Year?
If you have questions about registration, course requests, high school graduation requirements, etc., please book a time with me on my calendar! https://msirvinehhscounselor.youcanbook.me/
I am receiving over double the amount of emails as usual so booking a time with me will be much faster!
Hoover College Panel Alumni Webinar
All students and their families are invited to join us as we get to hear from our Ohana Alumni! Our wonderful college adviser, Ms. T., will be the event's moderator and ask questions to our panelists as they share their high school and college experience, tips, challenges, and more.
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Time: 3-4 pm
Location: https://glendaleusd.zoom.us/s/82192652703
Meeting ID: 82192652703
Get answers to many of your questions in the Q&A from our counselors. Ms. T will ask the panelist to answer the most popular questions in the Q&A live.
We hope to see everyone there!
Garfield Adult School for Credit Recovery
Let's Stay Connected!
Here are some ways for us to stay connected:
- 📚 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.
- ☎️💻 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 Zoom
- Be sure to follow the Hoover Counseling Office on Instagram! @HooverHighCounseling
A Message from Ms. Iraheta
The Google Registration Form and inputting classes in your student portal are due February 15, 2021.
Feel free to book an appointment with me at https://msirahetahhscounselor.youcanbook.me/.
Hoover College Panel Alumni Webinar
Straight to Four-Year College/University
All students and their families are invited to join us as we get to hear from our Ohana Alumni. Our wonderful college adviser, Talia Guiragossian or Ms. T. will be the event's moderator and ask questions to our panelists as they share their high school and college experience, tips, challenges, and more.
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Time: 3-4 pm
Location: https://glendaleusd.zoom.us/s/82192652703
Meeting ID: 82192652703
Get answers to many of your questions in the Q&A from our counselors. Ms. T will ask the panelist to answer the most popular questions in the Q&A live.
We hope to see everyone there and appreciate your support! If you have any questions, please contact your grade level counselor. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
DSA students must attend this event.
We Are Hoover! We are Ohana!
Ms. Iraheta
Freshmen, is ECA for you?
Early College Academy (ECA) applications will be available soon for incoming Sophomores at https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos-outreach/early-college-academy.
ECA Online Application deadline is March 12, 2021 at 5 p.m.
ECA admission notification email will be sent by GCC on May 14, 2021.
ECA commitment form is due on June 1, 2121 by 7 p.m.
ECA Parent Information Sessions/Zoom ID: 549 642 1626
1/28/2021: 8-9am & 12-1pm & 7:00-8:00pm
2/4/2021: 8-9am & 12-1pm & 7:00-8:00pm
2/18/2021: Back to School Night - Evening TBD
Registration Information and Timeline
Tuesday Tip of the Week in the Academic Area
Do before February 15th - Complete the Registration Google Form (https://forms.gle/6Sr5hcCxKA6HnNR59) and try your best to register for classes on Q Student Portal. You can meet up with your counselor after February 15.
Please NOTE: Your schedule is not final until April/May after the Reverse Verification (when the student portal opens up again to make sure it's correct) window. For many students who are taking summer school to advance or signed up for an AP class, your schedule will not be finalized until July 16th which is the deadline to drop/add AP classes and when summer school grades will be in so that Ms. Iraheta can adjust your Fall schedule.
Please do not stress!
Registration Timeline
- Feb. 1-15:
- Google Form and Q student portal is due - to create your tentative schedule
- Feb-March 15:
- Meet/Speak with your counselor to go over registration choices - Best to book an appointment for a time that's convenient for you and your parent/guardian at https://msirahetahhscounselor.youcanbook.me/
- April/May:
- Reverse Verification- Portal will open for students to verify their class choices. If there are any mistakes or anything that needs to be changed, students will be able to email their counselor. The Reverse Verification process is when you verify your classes to make sure they are okay.
- July 16:
- Last day to drop AP classes, Last day of summer school, schedules become permanent, if you took summer school to advance your schedule will be adjusted.
I hope this helps. Once again, please do not stress:)
Ms. Iraheta
Hoover High School
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