For more information:
858-382-9156
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, November 29, 2016
Monday, November 28, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Volunteers Needed: Food Sorting & Packing 2016
CVCC and the Chula Vista Welfare Council are holding our annual food packing event. Food will be delivered to needy families and will also be given to the Chula Vista Community Collaborative – Family Resource Centers for distribution to families.
Volunteers needed – Sat/Sun Dec 3 & 4 from 10 am to 1pm December 5, 6, 7 & 8 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: 650 L Street (Behind CrossFit Gym) Chula Vista CA
To sign up please (619) 425-9600 X 1366 Or email Loida.hill@cvesd.org
Volunteers needed – Sat/Sun Dec 3 & 4 from 10 am to 1pm December 5, 6, 7 & 8 from 4 pm to 6 pm
Location: 650 L Street (Behind CrossFit Gym) Chula Vista CA
To sign up please (619) 425-9600 X 1366 Or email Loida.hill@cvesd.org
CTA Cesar Chavez Scholarship
CTA Cesar Chavez Scholarship deadline is approaching.
The deadline is December 2nd.
This is an scholarship opportunity for all grade levels.
The brochure is below along with the application to be completed and requires a sponsoring CTA member. Most teachers and counselors at Sweetwater High are CTA members.
For the application, our Region is IV and our service center council is – San Diego.
The deadline is December 2nd.
This is an scholarship opportunity for all grade levels.
The brochure is below along with the application to be completed and requires a sponsoring CTA member. Most teachers and counselors at Sweetwater High are CTA members.
For the application, our Region is IV and our service center council is – San Diego.
See Ms. Arroyo if you have any questions.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
UC and CSU College Apps: Haven’t started? No worries, it can still be done!
The UC and CSU deadline is just around the corner! November
30th is just 4 school days away!
Remember, you need to have at least a 2.0 (preferably a 2.5
or higher) to apply to the CSU schools and a 3.0 to apply to UC schools.
You should have been receiving call slips from us to come
down to the counseling center to work if your teacher allows.
If not, see us at nutrition break, lunch, or afterschool Nov
18, or 28 to 30th if you need help!
Haven’t started? No worries, it can still be done!
All you need is:
·
Your transcript (We can provide you another one
if you need it)
· Your social security number (if none, its OK)
· Parents'/Guardians’ highest levels of education
· Total annual family income (an estimate of how much money your parents earn in a year)
· Family size (how many people live in your home)
· What U.S. state does your parent/guardian regard as his/her permanent home?
· Does your parent/guardian claim California residency?
· Has your parent/guardian lived in California continuously since his/her birth?
o If no, when did his or her stay in California begin? (month and year)
· Applying to a UC, write your responses to the Personal Insight Questions
o http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/files/uc-personal-questions-guide-freshman.pdf
· Your social security number (if none, its OK)
· Parents'/Guardians’ highest levels of education
· Total annual family income (an estimate of how much money your parents earn in a year)
· Family size (how many people live in your home)
· What U.S. state does your parent/guardian regard as his/her permanent home?
· Does your parent/guardian claim California residency?
· Has your parent/guardian lived in California continuously since his/her birth?
o If no, when did his or her stay in California begin? (month and year)
· Applying to a UC, write your responses to the Personal Insight Questions
o http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/files/uc-personal-questions-guide-freshman.pdf
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Financial Aid: First Come, First Served?
Is financial aid based on first come, first served?
To increase your financial aid, apply for the earliest deadline.
To increase your financial aid, apply for the earliest deadline.
Schools, state government, and federal government have preferred deadlines to maximize aid.
Students should check with each school they have applied to for their respective FAFSA deadline.
For the state of California, March 2nd is the deadline to be eligible for Cal-Grants.
Here are some articles to help:
- http://time.com/money/4149053/when-to-file-fafsa/
- http://www.ed.gov/content/3-types-fafsa-deadlines-you-should-pay-attention
- https://students.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/applying/requirements/awards.html
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Scholarship Opportunity - Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship
The Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a two-year,
$5,000 scholarship to several high school seniors in San Diego County. The
nominee must have demonstrated an ability to overcome personal obstacles
associated with drugs or alcohol, a strong commitment to athletics and a desire
to continue personal growth and development through higher education.
There is no minimum GPA requirement, but academic growth will be considered.
The following is a description of the scholarship,
nomination criteria and submission process.
Description:
- One-year scholarship for
$5,000 for the school year September 2017 - June 2018
- Eligible
expenses include college tuition, books and on-campus housing
Nomination Criteria:
- High school senior who
will enroll in either a two- or four-year college
- Has overcome personal
obstacles and troubles in life associated with drugs or alcohol
- Demonstrated athletic
achievement and participation in organized sports
- Demonstrated leadership
ability and demonstrated personal responsibility
- Demonstrated academic
growth
- Demonstrated financial
need
- Has
a strong commitment to setting and reaching life goals
Submission process:
·
All submissions must include: the completed
nomination form, a copy of the student’s high school transcripts and a letter
of recommendation from a teacher, coach or counselor. The letter of
recommendation should attest to why the nominee’s behavior, attitude, desire
and character warrant this scholarship.
·
All nominations should be submitted by a coach,
teacher, counselor or principal
·
Please submit application packets to:
San Diego Hall of
Champions
Attn: Sarah
Petitpierre-Branco
2131 Pan American
Plaza
San Diego, CA
92101
·
Submission Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2017
Please note that all documents must be postmarked on or
before that date.
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