Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Scholarship Night 2013
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| 2013 Scholarship Night Awards Photo Album |
Congratulations on a job well done last night at the Scholarship Awards Night. All of your hard work paid off! I'm extremely happy for you and your families and was touched by the kind words I received from some of you and your families after the ceremony.
Please know that the Class of 2013 has much to be proud of:
1. Exceeded the $1 MILLION mark in scholarships won!
2. Submitted more SUHI Foundation applications than all other classes in the history of this scholarship!
3. presented yourself exceptionally well at the Awards Night Ceremony!
All the best!
Mr. K. Smith
Scholarship Counselor www.suhicounseling.com
For a complete listing of all scholarship awards received, click here.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Class of 2015 College and Career Survey
Class of 2015! Use this link to complete your college and career survey after the counselor's presentation with your English class.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U5Bng66iYx7tyOE8nQZJ4yiF6hrzp5_CXTkHWyvBzxY/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U5Bng66iYx7tyOE8nQZJ4yiF6hrzp5_CXTkHWyvBzxY/viewform
Speaker - Physician Assistant with Sharp Hospital
Speaker - Physician Assistant with Sharp Hospital in Room 152, Wednesday, May 22nd, 4:00 pm. All interested students are welcome.
He is a local graduate of Lincoln High School. Completed his undergrad at UCSD, then went on to USC graduate school and completed a degree in Physician Assistant. Speaks fluent Spanish. He's community oriented, loves to talk to students, schools and encourages them to pursue a career in Medicine. Currently working at Sharp Hospital as an E.N.T. (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist). With Obama Care, there will be a huge demand in this field.
What's a Physician Assistant?
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm
He is a local graduate of Lincoln High School. Completed his undergrad at UCSD, then went on to USC graduate school and completed a degree in Physician Assistant. Speaks fluent Spanish. He's community oriented, loves to talk to students, schools and encourages them to pursue a career in Medicine. Currently working at Sharp Hospital as an E.N.T. (Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist). With Obama Care, there will be a huge demand in this field.
What's a Physician Assistant?
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Class of 2013 Senior Survey!
Class of 2013!
If you haven't done so yet, please complete your senior survey!
No survey, no senior clearance!
Click here!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFmOVJRYUd4cnBScmdnUVVNc050SVE6MA#gid=0
THANKS!!!
If you haven't done so yet, please complete your senior survey!
No survey, no senior clearance!
Click here!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFmOVJRYUd4cnBScmdnUVVNc050SVE6MA#gid=0
THANKS!!!
Summer Programs
Underclassmen! Looking for something fun to do this summer? Check out the awesome programs below!
Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend - We know that the opportunity to visit campus is an important factor in identifying whether Cornell would provide what you are looking for in your college experience. The Fall Engineering Diversity Hosting Weekend (EDHW) is a great chance for you to come see what the College of Engineering and greater Cornell University campus have to offer!
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/events/DHW.cfm
San Diego
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
(Cal-SOAP)
Summer College Tours
July 26, 2013
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/events.php?eventid=322
August 2, 2013
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/events.php?eventid=323
The College of Education at San Diego State University has provided an ideal setting to develop a Pre-College Institute with a teaching and research mission. Since 1983 The Institute has built the formal structure to deliver services geared toward the accomplishment of this mission. The Institute has integrated existing federally funded programs to serve underrepresented students and their teachers in low-income neighborhoods. http://precollegeinstitute.sdsu.edu/programs.html
UCSD Youth Camps and Enrichment Programs
http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/parents/youth.html
Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend - We know that the opportunity to visit campus is an important factor in identifying whether Cornell would provide what you are looking for in your college experience. The Fall Engineering Diversity Hosting Weekend (EDHW) is a great chance for you to come see what the College of Engineering and greater Cornell University campus have to offer!
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/diversity/events/DHW.cfm
San Diego
California Student Opportunity and Access Program
(Cal-SOAP)
Summer College Tours
July 26, 2013
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/events.php?eventid=322
August 2, 2013
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/events.php?eventid=323
The College of Education at San Diego State University has provided an ideal setting to develop a Pre-College Institute with a teaching and research mission. Since 1983 The Institute has built the formal structure to deliver services geared toward the accomplishment of this mission. The Institute has integrated existing federally funded programs to serve underrepresented students and their teachers in low-income neighborhoods. http://precollegeinstitute.sdsu.edu/programs.html
UCSD Youth Camps and Enrichment Programs
http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/services/support/parents/youth.html
This exciting program is designed specifically for talented and
motivated high school students. The
California State Summer
School for Mathematics and Science [COSMOS] is a 4-week
residential summer program open to entering ninth through
exiting twelfth-grade high school students with demonstrated
interest and achievement in math and science.
Need Community Service?
Need Community Service?
How do you get started? Call or email any of the community service opportunities you are interested in. Then say, "Hi I'm ____________ from Sweetwater High School and I'm looking for community service opportunities. Can I please speak with someone who might be able to help me?". Simple as that! Make sure you have a pen and paper to take notes down while you are on the phone! Need help, see your Social Science teacher or counselor!
Here are some community service suggestions:
National City Library: http://www.nationalcityca.gov/index.aspx?page=128
(619) 470-5800
Community Services supervisor: (619) 336-4423
Feeding America San Diego is able to
provide food to 73,000 different individuals each week because of the help of
our wonderful volunteers. - 
Interested in the health field? Volunteer at Paradise Valley Hospital, Volunteers
(619) 470-4122
Volunteers help out in many different ways. Most volunteers help out in
our warehouse inspecting, sorting, and bagging food packages while
others lend their skills in our offices.
Volunteer opportunities with the City of San Diego range from animal shelters, law offices, parks and recreation, voting, and more!
Volunteer the the San Diego Zoo!
We believe youth have the potential to make a difference in huge ways.
In our eyes, they are a vital resource bringing energy, innovation and
inspiration to the American Red Cross and our goal is to provide them
with meaningful opportunities for education, training and volunteer
service so that they remain a part of the Red Cross family throughout
their lives.
Join this group on Facebook to get updates on new community service opportunities!
eeding
America San Diego is able to provide food to 73,000 different
individuals each week because of the help of our wonderful volunteers. -
See more at:
http://feedingamericasd.org/HowToHelp/DonateTime.aspx#sthash.PyynJHCf.dpu
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
May Scholarship Bulletin
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RteBfXtv7DxMvb83YbgLuwGGVxMgdJ-kQu7ABOZDmAk/edit
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