GHS Counseling Monthly Update
February Deets from the Den
A Look Back at January
- Semester 2 is in full-swing!!
- The Counseling department hosted a FAFSA Workshop for senior parents/guardians on January 22nd.
- Grandview hosted a wonderful event for incoming 9th graders and their families on January 23rd. We look forward to welcoming more wolves to the den in Fall 2024!
Registration for the 2024-25 School Year
- Counselors will be busy working with students to register for their classes for the 2024-25 school year throughout the month of February! Please plan to discuss course selection options with your students over the next several weeks.
- January 31st, during Advisory, our 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will receive the course registration information and presentation.
- Teachers will enter course recommendations in PowerSchool.
- PowerSchool registration will open to students to input courses on January 31st and closes on February 8th.
- February 7th and 8th, counselors will work with 9th, 10th, & 11th graders to verify course choices during their Science class.
- The Grandview Course Registration Guide 2024-25 is a great tool to use with your students as they choose courses for next year and can be found here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/Page/4475
- CCIC application is open. You can access the application at https://ccsd.force.com/student Deadline to apply is March 8th. CCIC will be in the commons on Feb 1st and 2nd during lunches if you have questions or need information.
- Still have questions about Registration? Use our resources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvUU3ays2ye3Lw7ToX1vTEnIarpiPFz2nwg0Qp09Afg/edit
College Application Process
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open.
- Visit the FAFSA WEBSITE to begin the application process.
- Need help getting started? Check out these 8 steps to filling out the FAFSA.
Transcript Deadlines: Transcript request forms MUST be submitted to Ms. Wilson in the Post Grad Center no later than 10 school days prior to the College/University deadline.
Mid-Year Transcript Requests: If your student is in need of mid-year transcripts for college applications, they are now available. Mid-year transcripts include 1st semester Senior grades. To request a mid-year transcript, students will need to complete a YELLOW Mid-Year Transcript Request Form (these are available NOW and can be found in the Post Grad Center) and submit to Ms. Wilson in Post Grad.
Interested in a Free Year of College Tuition?
Colorado has two programs in which students can qualify for a free year (or two) of college tuition at participating institutions. Expenses covered include tuition, books and fees (Housing is not covered)
Participating colleges include (student must attend one of these colleges immediately following high school): All community colleges in Colorado, Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Northern Colorado.
How to qualify:
For ASCENT (1st year of college tuition free), students must complete 9 college credits before high school graduation. These credits can come from Concurrent Enrollment classes taken at Grandview/CCIC with a grade of C or higher or AP courses taken prior to Senior year with a passing test score. Most Concurrent Enrollment classes and AP tests count for 3 college credits so this equates to 3 classes taken in high school. Students must also meet minimum test scores on SAT or ACT to be college ready.
For TREP (2 years of college tuition free), students must want to major in something in the education field (teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, etc) and must take 1 concurrent enrollment class during their senior year from the approved list.
If you are a senior and think you may qualify, make an appointment to talk to your counselor. For 9th-11th graders, keep this in mind when signing up for classes so that you get the required 9 credits and feel free to see your counselor for questions.
Scholarships
- The Coolidge Scholarship (for Current Juniors) application deadline is now just three weeks away -February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern time. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2023 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major. Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria and application is available here: https://coolidgescholars.org/about/
Do you qualify as a dreamer? Need help with financial aid. Check out this scholarship opportunity - https://thedream.us
Sachs Foundation Scholarship for students who identify as Black and have been a Colorado resident for at least 3 years. Up to $10,000 per year! See website for more information and to apply. Applications due March 15th. Undergraduate Scholarships - Sachs Foundation
Scholarship for Seniors wanting to go into the Special Education Field (teaching, therapy, support services). Deadline is February 16th Linda Snelgrove Scholarship
Meredith Latchaw Memorial Scholarship for seniors interested in majoring in a Science-related field. Due March 1st. Click here for application.
RECCS Scholarship- High School Seniors in CherryCreek Schools are eligible to apply for $3,000 Merit, Adversity or Career-Tech scholarships. Students interested in 4- year college-bound, Community College or Technical Certificate Program are eligible. Application closes Feb 21st. Click here for more information: RECCS Scholarship
Naviance (tile can be found on your my.cherrycreek login) is a great tool to find various scholarships. Click on Colleges > Scholarships and Money.
Seniors should be visiting the Financial Aid & Scholarship pages at each college/university you have applied to. This will continue to be the best place to find financial aid and scholarship resources and information.
PSAT/SAT Testing and CMAS Spring 2024
- Grandview Juniors will be taking the state mandated (free) SAT on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Grandview High School.
- Attached is the Get to Know the SAT - A Guide for Students for your reference.
- 10th graders will be taking the PSAT10 on the April 17th testing day.
- 9th graders will be taking the PSAT9 on April 24th. CMAS for 11th graders is the same day.
- Each student has access to FREE, personalized practice which can be accessed here: https://www.khanacademy.org/satGrandview High School SAT Prep)
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Grandview High School SAT Prep
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS – FREE SAT PREP!!
Take advantage of this great opportunity!!!
Register for the course by joining our Schoology Course “GHS SAT Prep Class 2024”.
The access code to join is “ TCF9-B87G-94VTB”.
See the attached class description for dates and more information.
DON’T MISS OUT!- see attachments for more details
Academic Resources Available at Grandview
- If your child needs help with classes, we offer tutoring and support options in all core subject areas. See below for the various tutoring options for each subject area. There is also a PDF attached at the bottom of the newsletter.
- MTC (Math Tutoring Center): L204, Open M - Th for drop-ins the 2nd half of every period
- GROWL (Grandview's Reading, Organizing and Writing Lab): U207, Open M - Th for drop-ins the 1st half of every period
- Social Studies: U207, Open M - Th for drop-ins the 1st half of every period
- Science: L204, Open M - Th for drop-ins the 2nd half of every period
- Math/Science Testing Center: L205, Open daily from 7:30am-4:40pm
- English/SS/World Language Testing Center: U206, Open daily from 7:15 am-4:30 pm (closes early some Thursdays)
- Library: Open M - Th 7:30-4:30pm, Fri 7:30-3:30pm. Study rooms are available to use for group study (first come first served).
- Student Success Center (SSC): U308, Open M - Fri 8:20 - 3:30pm/Quiet workspace for all. If you have questions or concerns about any of your child's grades or courses, please reach out to the teacher directly via email. You can easily access teacher emails by clicking on the teacher's name in PowerSchool. You can also access the staff directory here: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/domain/2404
- If your child needs help with classes, we offer tutoring and support options in all core subject areas. See below for the various tutoring options for each subject area. There is also a PDF attached at the bottom of the newsletter.
6th Annual HSI-HBCU-NASNTI College Fair
Thursday, Feb 8, 2024, 06:00 PM
Overland High School, East Jewell Avenue, Aurora, CO, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.