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.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Reach Higher Class of 2023
NYU Precollege
Take undergraduate courses in a wide range of academic subjects taught by NYU's world class faculty. Explore a possible future major or discover a new academic interest, all while engaging with NYU classmates from around the world.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Friday, April 21, 2023
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Monday, April 17, 2023
For Parents: Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities in California
Join the San Diego County Office of Education as we provide a FREE virtual space for parents and community members to learn about financial aid opportunities in California. Session 6 is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th at 4:30 p.m. This session, led by Cal-SOAP, will include the importance of applying for financial aid, what financial aid is available, and how to apply for and receive support to complete the financial aid process. This workshop will provide professional learning and resources to support local educational agencies to design and implement new and expanded ways to increase the number of 12th graders to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act application (CDAA).Please see the attached flyer for registration and session information. Translation/Interpretation is available. Please be sure to specify the language needed when completing the registration form.
- Learn about the All In Campaign by the California Student Aid Commission.
- Discuss how completion of the FAFSA or CDAA will enhance the lives of students.
- Understand the state requirements (AB 469) for high schools to develop a financial aid plan to encourage and track high school 12th graders’ completion of financial aid forms.
- Hear how community partners can collaborate with schools and Cal-SOAP.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) SDSU Annual High School Conference
HBSA’s mission for our Annual High School Conference is to bring diverse students onto a college campus and instill higher education into their minds. We hope to invoke professionalism and leadership development that will help students succeed throughout their academic and individual careers.
Friday, April 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Interested in the Medical Field?
MedReach at UCLA is pleased to invite high school students across California to our Healthcare seminar on May 20th, 2023 from 12 PM - 2 PM located on our very own UCLA campus. At this seminar, students will learn about various healthcare careers, participate in mock case studies to better understand the role of healthcare providers, and engage in fun activities to challenge their knowledge of medical terminology! Students will also have the opportunity to ask a panel of pre-health college students their questions regarding college applications, career choices, academics, and more! If you are interested in attending, sign up using the following google form. Also see the flyer below.
For those of you who are unable to join us in person, we will be hosting an additional VIRTUAL seminar that will take place May 6th, 2023 from 12 PM - 2 PM over Zoom. The content of this event will be the same as the in-person seminar, but we highly encourage you to attend our in-person event to get the most out of the experience. If you are interested in attending this event, please fill out the following form:
Virtual and In Person Seminar Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2vdWSZztDG6bl2P3uYY_XTMd1jkYa85Z7G-9i5ls7Wy4ObA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Additionally, MedReach is offering a mentorship program available to all students. High school students will be specifically paired with a pre-health college student as their mentor, to offer guidance curated to students’ academic, professional, and career goals. If interested, fill out the following form which will help our organization to pair you with the appropriate mentor. This program is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We highly encourage high school students to take initiative and make use of these available resources. If you have any questions regarding any of the information presented in this email, please do not hesitate to contact us at medreachucla@gmail.com.
Pasifika High School Conference
Aloha, Talofa, Kia Orona, Hafa Adai, Ia Orona, Mālō e lelei Mrs. Morris!
We’d like to cordially invite your Pacific Islander students to attend the People of Pasifika High School Conference & Showcase on Thursday, May 25th from 8 am - 2:45 pm. The conference is hosted by the Morse Islander Student Association at Morse High School in San Diego.Our conference will include workshops, networking opportunities, speakers, and the chance to participate in our showcase. Our mission is to provide a sense of belonging and understanding for students who identify as Pacific Islanders or who wish to learn about the Pacific Islander community. Our conference seeks to promote and perpetuate its mission through diversity, education, community, and respect for Pacific Islander cultures.
This event is a great opportunity for your students to attend this cultural enrichment field trip and network with other students from similar backgrounds! If you have no PI Club, we are open to welcoming your PI students with a chaperone.
Save the event date and mark your calendar as a reminder to register by April 13th. Fill out the People of Pasifika Registration Form <https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fforms.gle%2fLbFCzfHNGx5unPN49&c=E,1,AzQ1z2CDsbp46aXps7Q-mqHhFu5j9DNrsniRV1Aj-q30tqo-SBr-Im_LIfPmn1k9-nfnkz9NYMDCY6cDHJvuoDK3r79jcYf1GhaFae_oHSrqRsXZJzAna6l9qwPn&typo=1> to register.
If you are very interested in reserving a spot, you can edit this form later as you work out the details with your administrator.
Please let me know if you have any questions. If you are not the right contact person, please let me know who to contact. I appreciate it.
Mahalo,
Nani Lisa Schott
Central Office Resource Teacher/MISA Advisor
619-850-0756 (Call or text)
Monday, April 3, 2023
Motivation Monday: Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)?
Interested in a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)? Learn more here: