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.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Monday, April 23, 2018
Join Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell and Rice for an Info Session
Join Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell and Rice for an information session for prospective students and their families.
Sessions include a brief overview of each institution, information on admissions and financial aid, and a chance to speak informally with admissions representatives.
You must register to attend.
Register here:
http://www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org/event_detail.php?id=408
The Entrepreneurial Experience for Young People with Quarter Zero
Power your potential with Quarter Zero, the entrepreneurial experience for young people.
Join a tribe of like-minded peers and industry advisors as you get hands-on, real-world experience, bringing ideas to life and honing the skills you need to thrive.
Do you think you have what it takes? Explore our experiences and apply today.
They will waive the application fee for our students.
Students can either reach out to admissions@quarterzero.com to get a waiver code
or do the following:
Go to apply.quarterzero.com
Enter the following code: qzero_42917
Do you think you have what it takes? Explore our experiences and apply today.
They will waive the application fee for our students.
Students can either reach out to admissions@quarterzero.com to get a waiver code
or do the following:
Go to apply.quarterzero.com
Enter the following code: qzero_42917
Progress Reports Came Out on Friday
Attention Parents!
Students should have shared their progress report grades with you on Friday.
Any students who have a D or F on their progress report may be at risk of not graduating.
If you have questions or did not see your child’s grades, please call the counseling center at 619-474-9720.
Students should have shared their progress report grades with you on Friday.
Any students who have a D or F on their progress report may be at risk of not graduating.
If you have questions or did not see your child’s grades, please call the counseling center at 619-474-9720.
Friday, April 20, 2018
YMCA program called Leaders In Training (LIT)
Summer is around the corner & we know you are looking for community service opportunities!
There is an amazing YMCA program called Leaders In Training (LIT)!
The LIT program is a compressive job readiness program that prepares and provides high school students with the opportunity for a hands on work experience as a YMCA Jr. Camp Counselor.
LIT Training modules include:· CPR/First Aid Certification
· Leadership Development
· Resume Workshop
· Interview skills
· Youth Development
· Basic Supervision and more…
Once trained they are eligible to participate in LIT Placement where they work side by side with a camp staff and receive up to 40 hrs. of community service per week worked. Through this program students gain valuable work experience that can open up doors for jobs at the YMCA- Many of our LIT’s who stay in Chula Vista for College receive after-school youth leader positions.
Although there is a cost for the program there is value gained with the work experience and trainings modules offered. If eligible scholarships are available.
Please feel free to contact me with further questions.
Maria Masis
mmasis@ymca.org
There is an amazing YMCA program called Leaders In Training (LIT)!
The LIT program is a compressive job readiness program that prepares and provides high school students with the opportunity for a hands on work experience as a YMCA Jr. Camp Counselor.
LIT Training modules include:· CPR/First Aid Certification
· Leadership Development
· Resume Workshop
· Interview skills
· Youth Development
· Basic Supervision and more…
Once trained they are eligible to participate in LIT Placement where they work side by side with a camp staff and receive up to 40 hrs. of community service per week worked. Through this program students gain valuable work experience that can open up doors for jobs at the YMCA- Many of our LIT’s who stay in Chula Vista for College receive after-school youth leader positions.
Although there is a cost for the program there is value gained with the work experience and trainings modules offered. If eligible scholarships are available.
Please feel free to contact me with further questions.
Maria Masis
mmasis@ymca.org
Thursday, April 19, 2018
SCGA Scholarship Application 2018
Criteria:
- Senior enrolled in the SUHSD
- Planning on attending a community college, 4-year university, or trade school
- Submit a 500 word essay on "How has a middle or high school counselor positively influenced you?"
- One copy of your transcript
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher
Access the application here:
Explorer Program Recruitment Open House Saturday April 21st, 2018 9:00am
Explorer Program Recruitment Open House
Saturday April 21st, 2018 9:00am
The Brown Field Explorer Post #1925 will be accepting
applications and holding interviews.
Requirements-
• Must be between the ages of 14 and 20
• Must have completed the 8th grade
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average
• Must be enrolled in either High School or College
• Must have no criminal history
• Must be a United States Citizen
- Please bring a pen, a copy of your most recent report card and a copy of your Birth Certificate
- Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present with photo identification.
- All applicants and their immediate families are subject to a background check.
- Applicants are requested to wear job interview attire.
The address is- 7560 Britannia Court, San Diego, California
92154. Applicants will be taken into the station at the entrance on the west
side of the building at 9:00 am.
For more information, please contact April.R.Mckee@cbp.dhs.gov
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