Postsecondary Counseling Newsletter

November 6th, 2024

Dear 9th Graders and Families,

Happy Fall!...or is it winter? I hope the snow this morning brought joy to your household as it did to mine.

So far this semester, 9th graders have been learning about the cycle of socialization in Humanities. Last week, Elliot and I worked with 9th graders to begin to examine what they currently know about jobs and careers and how they came to know those things in the context of the socialization unit. A key wondering that we are presenting to the students is "How is our knowledge of jobs and careers socialized into us, and how can we expand out knowledge beyond what we currently know?" We will continue this work next week during college and career prep time in Humanities as we prepare for our Career Site Visit field trips.

Career Site visit Field Trips: Wednesday, December 4th

All 9th grade students will be visiting workplaces in the region. This will take the place of core classes that day, and students who are absent will be marked absent from their core classes.

The purpose of the career site visits is to learn about the following:

-What types of jobs exist?

-What do people do at work?

-What education and training is needed to do certain jobs?

-How do my interests and aptitudes line up with the jobs I am learning about?

Upcoming College and Career Events

11/11: SWAHEC in-person information session @ lunch in the circulatory space (see below!)

11/12: 11/12: UC virtual info session @ 2:30 in Genevieve's room (open to ALL grades)

11/15: New FLC Dual Enrollment advising and registration @ 1:00 (11th & 12th only)

12/4: Career Site Visit Field trips 8:30am-12:00pm (9th only)

12/10: FAFSA night 5:30-8 (12th only)

College & Career Events Calendar

Opportunities

Interested in Healthcare Careers? Attend the in-person information session at AHS and get help with signing up next Monday, Nov. 11th during lunch! Open to 9th-11th grades.

COAHEC H.O.P.E. Program

COAHEC H.O.P.E. Program is one of two parts of COAHEC H.O.P.E. High school students engage in a series of live, monthly virtual sessions with like-minded individuals with shared interests and goals in health careers. Typically, these sessions occur during the high school academic year.

During a session, students learn from educational presentations, activities, and discussions highlighting health issues and related careers. Activities will provide hands-on opportunities to understand how healthcare professionals use their skills and knowledge to increase community wellness. Discussions will introduce students to students in different regions, facilitating a cohort of like-minded individuals with shared interests and goals.

Eligibility & How to Apply for the 2024-2025 Program

High school students, grade levels 9th through 12th, with interest in healthcare or health sciences careers are encouraged to apply. Registration for the 2024-2025 COAHEC H.O.P.E. Program is currently open and accepting applications. To apply, please visit and complete the form at https://formstack.io/C7BC0

Apply to become a Student Ambassador!

Applications Due Friday

Application and Selection Process:

• Complete the New Ambassador Application BY THIS FRIDAY
• Have a teacher complete the Ambassador Recommendation Form for you BY THIS FRIDAY
• Once you've applied, look for email with information about next week's Student Ambassador Interviews and sign up for one

Watch this video from Quillspreys Bella, Rosie and Finn to learn more! 

Resources

University of California Virtual Information session

Are you applying (or thinking about applying) to any of the UC schools? Attend this virtual information session!

What: The UCs and the UC application presented by UC Davis!

Where: Genevieve's room at AHS or join from anywhere using the link

Time: Nov 12, 2024 02:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ucdavisua.zoom.us/j/88165359233?pwd=FleQo2Tk8oZSOahps6da42Y2hlyyBt.1

Meeting ID: 881 6535 9233

Passcode: 361254

Parents and Caregivers can attend from anywhere. Pre-register HERE

November resources for 9th-graders

• College App & Admissions Timeline: This timeline and set of resources track the college search and application process from 9th through 12th grade.
• NYT Writing Prompts for Students: Start keeping a journal—here are some questions for inspiration.
• Could your high school grades be worth $100k? If you’re wondering whether your freshman year grades matter (yes, they do), then read this article to learn more about merit-based financial aid.
• Feeling like you’re falling behind in a class? Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and the sooner, the better. Check in with your teacher. Ask older students and/or peers if they might be open to tutoring. Form a study group.
• Start investigating competitive summer programs. Some applications open as early as December. Check Teen Life Summer Programs.