Show yourself some love with some self-care!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Central Valley Schools Podcast-Dr. Mitch, CVCS School Psychologist
Lates Podcast episode- Job Search Help and Dr. Mitch and SEL Resources
Meet Dr. Mitch and his tips for "Managing it all"! (starts at 23:45)
If you have missed other episodes, check out our YouTube Channel: Click Here!
SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) 1 and 2
Looking for an Elective class? There's still time to add this 5 credit Elective class for all High School Students!
SEL Class focuses on helping students deal with everyday emotional stress. Tell your HST if you are interested in adding this class for Spring.
Be Kind to your Mind-Headspace for Teens
Headspace is now free for all teens in the US. If you’re between the ages of 13–18 years old in the US, click below to learn more and how to sign up for Headspace for free through our partners:
IMPORTANT DATES
Click here for the full 2021-2022 calendar
February 14th: Last day to add or drop a high school class
March 2nd: Deadline for Financial Aid Applications: FAFSA and CADAA
March 11th: Last day to drop a college course and receive a ‘W’ instead of an F (Not Recommended)
Counseling Corner Live!
Join Mrs. Marroquin, your high school counselor, Tuesdays from 12-12:30 pm here for once a month, grade-level college and career exploration!
- 11th graders meet 1st Tuesdays
- 10th graders meet 2nd Tuesdays
- 9th graders meet 3rd Tuesdays
- drop-in office hours 4th Tuesdays
This month's topic: Community Colleges-what can they offer me?
Past topics:
- "Registering your CaliforniaColleges.edu account" See the recording here.
- "Understanding Financial Aid". See the recording here.
- "Introduction to Financial Aid" and "The Cost of College" See the recording here.
- Scholarships See the recording here.
- Your high school transcript See the recording here.
- Big Future and BigFuture Scholarships
JOB CORPS
Job Corps is the largest, FREE vocational program that offers training in over 82 Career Options at 123 centers across the U.S!
Job Corps Cohort – Open to All High School and Middle School Students interested in learning about the largest, FREE Vocational Program!
Click Here for Details ++ Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5426612617
College & Career Cohort – Open to All High School and Middle School Students interested in learning about Post-Secondary options, while working on Resume, Cover Letter, Application Help, Interviewing Skills, and more!
Click Here for Details ++ Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5426612617
Job Corps Fair-missed the live session? Watch the recording here
Questions? Email Jonathan.Quijas@yosemitevalleycharter.org to find out more about Job Corps!
College Spotlight-Monterey Peninsula College
INTERESTED IN A DEGREE?
The college offers over 100 degree and certificate programs to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, provide career and technical training or to update work skills, and to improve basic skills in mathematics, writing, reading, and English as a Second Language. As part of the Associate Degree for Transfer program with California State University (CSU), MPC currently offers 14 transfer degrees with guaranteed admission to the CSU in Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Art History, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Studio Arts.
- View the complete list of degrees here.
LOOKING FOR SHORT-TERM TRAINING?
Ready-to Work program offers over 68 degrees and certificates in the following career pathways:
Health Pathways
Applied Technology
Public Safety & Eduction
Business and Hospitality
Social Science
Visual and Performing Arts
I've applied...now what??
Last chance to apply for Financial Aid!!! Deadline is March 2nd!
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA)! All graduating students need to fill out one of these forms to be eligible for any federal and state financial aid, including the California Promise (2 years of free community college)! Whether you are looking to go to a university, college, or technical/vocational school, don't miss out on free money!!
- Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA See slides here and recording here.
- Cash for College Workshops
- Click here to find a live workshop. Search for "virtual" for over 23 options statewide open to the community!
- The California Student Aid Commission will be holding two, free bilingual workshops to help families complete the FAFSA, CADAA, and CHAFEE Foster Youth Grant.
Thursday, February 24, 2022: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Register for this workshop here
YOUR FUTURE FRIDAYS!
THIS MONTH: DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS FOR FAFSA HELP!
Past Session Topics-click on links for recordings
- California Colleges.edu-Registering your Account
- Completing Career Interest Inventories here and using the Career Search tool here.
- Discover programs and majors that are of interest, what they involve, and colleges that offer them here. Find the right college in California and across the country using the factors that matter to you. Watch the video here.
- Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA**
- Launching the FAFSA/CADAA application**
- The College Application Process
- Applying to a CSU
- Applying to a UC
- Clovis Adult School CTE Programs Watch the recording here.
- Community College-Fresno City RTG watch the video here.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Feb. 1 HMONG NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS offers scholarships to Seniors interested in pursuing the Nursing Field (Pre-Nursing, LVN or RN). Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. At least one parent of Hmong descent.
Feb. 7 ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION LEGACY AWARD awards $4000 scholarships to any child/grandchild/step-child/step-grandchild/legal ward of a living Elk.
Feb. 15 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND awards $500-$5000 scholarships to seniors of Hispanic heritage. Minimum 3.0 GPA
