FREE "Virtual College Exploration Week"

Strive is hosting a FREE "Virtual College Exploration Week" April 20-23. Please share with your students and families. This is great for all ages and many of the panel presentations could serve as guidance lesson topics. 

• 300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries
• College Admission Officers share important tips
• 96 sessions over 4 days
• Day and evening options
• Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen
• Free and open to students nationwide

https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/

Wellness Wednesday: Happiness is Contagious

Happy Wellness Wednesday Red Devils!

We've all been home for a few weeks now, practicing social distancing, trying to avoid the contagious Covid-19. You know what else is contagious? Happiness! Studies have showed that happiness spreads through social networks, sort of like a virus, meaning that your happiness could influence the happiness of someone you've never even met. So, be kind to those you share your space with, send a nice message to someone, or simply say 'have a nice day' to that person you walk by during your daily walks.

Self-Care Tip:Who do you want to be during Covid-19? See attached image.

I believe we all started in the dark blue. Our goal is to be in the growth zone. Write down what you can do to be in the growth zone. I believe there is a better-than-good chance that our behaviors change for the positive as a result of this pandemic.

Kindness Challenge:Email a former teacher that impacted you.

Students, if you have not yet completed our counselor check in form, you can do so here: https://forms.gle/X9yQzbe9fWWm8SaK7

Teachers and counselors are working together and doing what we can do to make the transition to distance learning as easy and enjoyable for all. Take it one day at a time and make sure you reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We are here for YOU!

Click here for SUHSD Covid-19 updates:
http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/covid-19-information/

Let's keep in touch via social media using #BeWellRedDevils. We'd love to see your wellness activities!

Take care Red Devils,
SUHi Counselors

Did You Miss Your Class Selection Appointment With Your Counselor?

Hello Red Devils!

Your SUHi Counselors hope this email finds you safe and healthy.  We understand you may have lots of questions during this difficult and uncertain time.  As we receive information we will make sure to share it with you, for now please check your school email regularly for updates.

Haven’t seen your counselor to select your courses for next year?
Do not fear you are not too late!

Make sure to complete the Course Selection Form below.
 https://forms.gle/1qq8HKQUnFKUvvpc7

Deadline is April 24th.

Should you have any questions or would like to change a course you selected with your counselor, please reach out to your assigned counselor below:

Student Last Name A – CAM
Brenda.Chavez-Casas@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9721

Student Last Name CAN - FER
Nancy.Garcia@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9754

Student Last Name FES - HERN
Marivel.Arroyo@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9733

Student Last Name HERO - MEN
Marco.Garcia@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9723

Student Last Name MEO - PL
Christine.Barragan@sweetwaterschools.org
(sub. for Eleina.Vallejo-Paez@sweetwaterschools.org)
619-474-9722

Student Last Name PM - SAN
Lysabeth.Luansing-Garcia@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9771

Student Last Name SAO - Z
Michael.Briney@sweetwaterschools.org
619-474-9719

April 2020 Scholarships

Class of 2020 - April 2020 Scholarships

Letter from SUHi Counseling

Happy Friday Red Devils! 

We hope you and your family are safe, healthy, and in high spirits!  Your SUHi counselors want to assure you that we are here to support you during this unprecedented time. We have been working with our leaders to prepare information, resources, and creative ways to stay connected.

Please click letters below for more information and resources for you to use at home.

Wellness Wednesday: Shine Bright

Happy Wellness Wednesday Red Devils!

We are thinking of you all as we start to re-connect online this week. Students, please make sure you are responding to your teachers' messages. We hope to have 100% response from all of you to ensure you're logged in and ready to learn. Please reach out if you are having trouble connecting online with your teachers.

You will receive a message from the counselors soon with details about grades, credits, graduation, and more. Thank you for your patience as we wait for administration and district guidance on these topics.

During this time, let’s remember that it is important to create a safe physical and emotional environment by practicing the 3 R’s: Reassurance, Routines, and Regulation.

1. Reassure each other about our safety and the resources available for help.

2. We should maintain routines to provide ourselves a sense of safety and predictability (e.g., bedtimes and meals, daily schedules for learning and play).

3. We should support each other’s development of regulation and the practice of self-control through exercise, deep breathing, mindfulness or meditation activities, regular routines for sleeping and eating regularly.

Kindness Challenge
Set up a virtual dance party with friends. Every Saturday night DJ Mel hosts a fun living room dance party with music from across genres. Invite a friend or two, turn on Zoom or Facetime, and dance the night away! https://dola.com/dj-mel-living-room-dance-party

Self-Care Tip
Don’t ever be afraid to shine. The sun isn’t, and it rises brightly every day. Imagine what owning your own light in the same way can do for you.

The counselors send our best wishes and good vibes to our Red Devil family. We are thinking of you all during this time!

Click here for SUHSD Covid-19 updates:
http://www.sweetwaterschools.org/covid-19-information/

Let's keep in touch via social media using #BeWellRedDevils. 

We'd love to see your wellness activities!

College Board Free AP Online Courses

The College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) Program is working to adapt quickly to the new challenges presented by the pandemic and making changes to help students, including those who may have connectivity challenges. There are now free, live, and on-demand AP courses for students, and the AP Program is developing a new at-home testing option.

For each AP subject, there will be two different testing dates. The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will be on each AP exam, and additional testing information will be available by April 3. Visit the AP Students webpage to learn more and access the available resources.