Each year our Guidance Department writes and submits an Accountability Report Card to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. This document is used to determine the quality of services that our Guidance Department provides to students, parents, and the community.
The Support Personnel Accountability Report Card (SPARC) has been developed by an advisory group of Los Angeles County counselors and consultants, counselor administrators, counselor educators and California Department of Education consultants.
This year Nogales' SPARC was awarded the Governor's Trophy by the L.A. County Office of Education for our adherence to the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and for the quality of services we provide to our students. To view the Nogales' SPARC visit: http://www.nhs.rowland.k12.ca.us/nogales/documents/SPARC2007-2008.pdf
Congratulations Nogales' Student Support Team!
Monday, March 31, 2008
New classes!
We have added three new classes for the 2008-2009 school year. We have added Dance, Emergency Medical Technician, and Virtual Enterprise. If you are interested in any of these classes, come talk to your counselor.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
New Scholarships!!
The Shelly Spiegel-Coleman Scholarship:
Eligibility Requirement: High School Senior who will be pursuing a college education in the field of bilingual education teaching or counseling.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.
The Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate who is pursuing a career in education or community service with a focus on serving an ethinically diverse society. The student must be bilingual, Spanish/English or has a Native American Tribal affiliation, had academic or personal obstacles to overcome, and has been involved in outside community work or service.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.
1800wheelchair.com Spring 2008 Scholarship Award:
They are offering a $500 scholarship to a high school or undergraduate student. To qualify for entry, participants must meet the following criteria:
• Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the U.S.
• Enrolled at the undergraduate level
• Age sixteen (16) years or older
• Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
• Carry a status of “Good Standing”
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
• Submit their essay by for 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2008
• Essay should be 300 to 500 words in length
You can find the complete details here: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
For scholarship applications, come to the College and Career Center or see your counselor.
Eligibility Requirement: High School Senior who will be pursuing a college education in the field of bilingual education teaching or counseling.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.
The Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial Scholarship:
The scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate who is pursuing a career in education or community service with a focus on serving an ethinically diverse society. The student must be bilingual, Spanish/English or has a Native American Tribal affiliation, had academic or personal obstacles to overcome, and has been involved in outside community work or service.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 4th.
1800wheelchair.com Spring 2008 Scholarship Award:
They are offering a $500 scholarship to a high school or undergraduate student. To qualify for entry, participants must meet the following criteria:
• Enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the U.S.
• Enrolled at the undergraduate level
• Age sixteen (16) years or older
• Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
• Carry a status of “Good Standing”
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
• Submit their essay by for 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2008
• Essay should be 300 to 500 words in length
You can find the complete details here: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
For scholarship applications, come to the College and Career Center or see your counselor.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Senior Bulletin "Extra" Edition-March 20, 2008
Seniors-Quick Reminders:
Four year college applicants: watch your mail for admissions notices, financial aid info, etc. Review all your emails to be sure you are not missing anything.
Community college applicants: If you are planning to apply to community colleges, you should be doing this NOW! Most of the colleges have online applications that are simple to complete. Local colleges:
Mt. Sac: www.mtsac.edu
Rio Hondo: www.riohondo.edu
Citrus: www.citruscollege.edu
Fullerton College: www.fullcoll.edu
Pasadena City College: www.pasadena.edu
Fullerton, Mt. Sac, and Pasadena all use the same system, so when you finish the one application, it will "pre-populate" for the new college. You can apply to more than one community college! Use Spring Break to visit campuses. They all have great programs to help you transfer or complete an A.A. and career degrees.
REMEMBER-after you finish applying, you must take the placement test on campus. They will email you the information, After the test, you can register for classes.
This Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st during period 4 and 5 in A18, we will have workshops on completing these applications. Please start at home, and we will check them before submitting.
Financial Aid Update:
If you completed the FAFSA, watch your email and regular mail for CAL grant information. If you did not finish your FAFSA, it's not too late! Community college students can qualify for the "2nd change" CAL grant in September as well as the Federal Pell Grant. Get a FAFSA worksheet from the Guidance Office or K4 and log on to fafsa.ed.go to get it filed. Work on it during Spring Break and we'll check it when we return. (Watch out for SCAM sites like fafsa.com-THE FAFSA IS FREE!)
ALSO- CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP BOX IN K4 FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! FREE MONEY!
Watch out for Senioritis! Keep working hard. The end is in sight. Questions?? Please see your counselor.
Four year college applicants: watch your mail for admissions notices, financial aid info, etc. Review all your emails to be sure you are not missing anything.
Community college applicants: If you are planning to apply to community colleges, you should be doing this NOW! Most of the colleges have online applications that are simple to complete. Local colleges:
Mt. Sac: www.mtsac.edu
Rio Hondo: www.riohondo.edu
Citrus: www.citruscollege.edu
Fullerton College: www.fullcoll.edu
Pasadena City College: www.pasadena.edu
Fullerton, Mt. Sac, and Pasadena all use the same system, so when you finish the one application, it will "pre-populate" for the new college. You can apply to more than one community college! Use Spring Break to visit campuses. They all have great programs to help you transfer or complete an A.A. and career degrees.
REMEMBER-after you finish applying, you must take the placement test on campus. They will email you the information, After the test, you can register for classes.
This Thursday, March 20th and Friday, March 21st during period 4 and 5 in A18, we will have workshops on completing these applications. Please start at home, and we will check them before submitting.
Financial Aid Update:
If you completed the FAFSA, watch your email and regular mail for CAL grant information. If you did not finish your FAFSA, it's not too late! Community college students can qualify for the "2nd change" CAL grant in September as well as the Federal Pell Grant. Get a FAFSA worksheet from the Guidance Office or K4 and log on to fafsa.ed.go to get it filed. Work on it during Spring Break and we'll check it when we return. (Watch out for SCAM sites like fafsa.com-THE FAFSA IS FREE!)
ALSO- CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP BOX IN K4 FOR NEW SCHOLARSHIPS! FREE MONEY!
Watch out for Senioritis! Keep working hard. The end is in sight. Questions?? Please see your counselor.
Juniors News Flash!
Two Important Items for Juniors:
1. SAT Registration
The deadline for the May SAT is Wednesday, April 2nd! We have been assured that fee waivers will be here next week. You may only use a fee waiver if you are on the Free/Reduced lunch list. If you don't qualify, please don't wait! You can go on www.collegeboard.com to register online with a credit card. If you do qualify for a fee waiver, we will help you with registration the week we return in the A18 AVID lab. We will also go over the remaining PSAT tests that Tuesday.
You need the SAT Reasoning test for ALL four year colleges (not for community colleges, trade/tech, and most art colleges).
If you goal is a four year college, here is the timeline we suggest:
May: take the SAT reasoning test (registration deadline is April 1st).
June: take the SAT Subject test for UC/selective colleges (registration deadline is May 6th).
June: take the ACT (alternative to SAT Reasoning) (registration deadline is May 9th).
You can repeat tests in October, November, and December of your Senior year. Questions?? Please see your counselor.
2. Registration for next year's classes.
Counselors are now calling in Juniors. This will take some time, don't panic if you are not called this week. If you have a specific concern (summer school, etc), see your counselor.
Important Reminder: For four year college admissions: you must make up an D in every English class (including honors) and all other A-G classes. You need to complete Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and a C or better. You must have Chemistry or Physics. You need two years of the SAME language. You need one year of the same Fine Art (drama, art, choir, band, photo, theater, etc). You need C's or better in these classes for four year college.
For community colleges, trade/tech schools, and most art colleges, basic graduation requirements are fine (most art and design schools want a portfolio/samples of work).
1. SAT Registration
The deadline for the May SAT is Wednesday, April 2nd! We have been assured that fee waivers will be here next week. You may only use a fee waiver if you are on the Free/Reduced lunch list. If you don't qualify, please don't wait! You can go on www.collegeboard.com to register online with a credit card. If you do qualify for a fee waiver, we will help you with registration the week we return in the A18 AVID lab. We will also go over the remaining PSAT tests that Tuesday.
You need the SAT Reasoning test for ALL four year colleges (not for community colleges, trade/tech, and most art colleges).
If you goal is a four year college, here is the timeline we suggest:
May: take the SAT reasoning test (registration deadline is April 1st).
June: take the SAT Subject test for UC/selective colleges (registration deadline is May 6th).
June: take the ACT (alternative to SAT Reasoning) (registration deadline is May 9th).
You can repeat tests in October, November, and December of your Senior year. Questions?? Please see your counselor.
2. Registration for next year's classes.
Counselors are now calling in Juniors. This will take some time, don't panic if you are not called this week. If you have a specific concern (summer school, etc), see your counselor.
Important Reminder: For four year college admissions: you must make up an D in every English class (including honors) and all other A-G classes. You need to complete Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and a C or better. You must have Chemistry or Physics. You need two years of the SAME language. You need one year of the same Fine Art (drama, art, choir, band, photo, theater, etc). You need C's or better in these classes for four year college.
For community colleges, trade/tech schools, and most art colleges, basic graduation requirements are fine (most art and design schools want a portfolio/samples of work).
Parent Institute for Quality Education
The Parent Institute for Quality Education held at Nogales High School will begin April 15th. The Insitute is a nine week program for parents and covers topics such as understanding the school system, student's four year plan, importance of grades, college, and financial aid. We encourage all our parents to participate in this wonderful program.
For more information contact Nogales counselor Mrs. Sandoval or Martha Adams at (626) 455-0126 or madams@piqe.org.
For more information contact Nogales counselor Mrs. Sandoval or Martha Adams at (626) 455-0126 or madams@piqe.org.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Mt. Sac Summer School
If you are interested in taking classes at Mt. Sac this summer (these do not include summer school at Nogales), please see your counselor. Registration for Mt. Sac Summer School starts April 1st and the deadline is May 22nd. Mt. Sac's Summer school runs from June 23rd to July 31st.
Unless you are already enrolled at Mt. Sac, you will need a referral form from your counselor and set up an orientation at Mt. Sac (you and your parents will need to attend the orientation).
Questions? See your counselor or call the Mt. Sac High School program office at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4937.
Unless you are already enrolled at Mt. Sac, you will need a referral form from your counselor and set up an orientation at Mt. Sac (you and your parents will need to attend the orientation).
Questions? See your counselor or call the Mt. Sac High School program office at (909) 594-5611 ext. 4937.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Incoming 9th Grade Registration
Counselors will be visiting Rincon and Giano Intermediate Schools this month to talk to 8th graders about registering for classes for the 2008-2009 school year. We will discuss graduation requirements, class selection, clubs, sports, etc.
On April 3rd, we will be in all Science classes at Rincon. We will be meeting individually with students to register for classes. On April 8th, we will be in all science classes at Giano meeting individually with students to register for classes.
Should you have any questions about classes, please feel free to calls us.
On April 3rd, we will be in all Science classes at Rincon. We will be meeting individually with students to register for classes. On April 8th, we will be in all science classes at Giano meeting individually with students to register for classes.
Should you have any questions about classes, please feel free to calls us.
Driver's Education Class
We are now taking new students for the Driver's Education class. You must be a 10th, 11th or 12th graders, be at least 15 years old, and you cannot have a 1st period class since that is when the class meets (we will not change your schedule if you have an exsisting 1st period class).
The class starts April 7th and goes until June 7th. If you are interested please see your counselor before April3rd.
The class starts April 7th and goes until June 7th. If you are interested please see your counselor before April3rd.
Adelante Mujer Latina
The annual Adelante Mujer Latina, a conference presenting career and educational choices for young Latinas will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 7am to 4pm at Pasadena City College in the Sexson Auditorium.
This is a great conference for Latina teens, ages 12 to 21 years of age and mothers, female relatives and mentors. For more information visit: www.adelantemujerlatina.org
Nogales has arranged a bus to take participants from Nogales to the conference in Pasadena. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Sandoval immediately. The registration deadline is April 1st.
This is a great conference for Latina teens, ages 12 to 21 years of age and mothers, female relatives and mentors. For more information visit: www.adelantemujerlatina.org
Nogales has arranged a bus to take participants from Nogales to the conference in Pasadena. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Sandoval immediately. The registration deadline is April 1st.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
2008-2009 Registration
Attention 9th, 10th, and 11th graders!
Starting this week, your English teachers will be handing out registation materials for next year. You will recieve a transcript, a registration form, and a course offerings list. Please do not lose these! Take them home and review them with your parents. Completely fill out your registration form and have your parents sign it.
Starting with Juniors, we will call you in individually starting March 13th. When you get your call slip, bring your registration form with you. If you do not have your registration form, the registation form is not completed or it does not have your parent's signature, we will send you back to class. Once you have your registration form completed, you can drop it off with your counselor and we will keep it till we call you in.
During this registration meeting, we will register you for next year's classes and sign you up for Summer School. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
Starting this week, your English teachers will be handing out registation materials for next year. You will recieve a transcript, a registration form, and a course offerings list. Please do not lose these! Take them home and review them with your parents. Completely fill out your registration form and have your parents sign it.
Starting with Juniors, we will call you in individually starting March 13th. When you get your call slip, bring your registration form with you. If you do not have your registration form, the registation form is not completed or it does not have your parent's signature, we will send you back to class. Once you have your registration form completed, you can drop it off with your counselor and we will keep it till we call you in.
During this registration meeting, we will register you for next year's classes and sign you up for Summer School. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
Mt. Sac Enrollments
Attention Seniors!!
If you missed the Mt. Sac registration workshops, you can still enroll. Elmer Rodriguez from Mt. Sac will be here every Friday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in K4 to help your register and answer any questions you might have about attending Mt. Sac. Important!! This Friday, March 7th, Mr. Rodriguez will be handing out materials to help prepare you for the Mt. Sac placement test.
Mt. Sac Placement Test will be held March 14th from 8:00 to 11:00am in the Manor. This test is mandatory for Seniors planning attending Mt. Sac... get it done at Nogales.
For more information, come see Mr. Rodriguez in K4 or email him at erodriguez@mtsac.edu
If you missed the Mt. Sac registration workshops, you can still enroll. Elmer Rodriguez from Mt. Sac will be here every Friday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in K4 to help your register and answer any questions you might have about attending Mt. Sac. Important!! This Friday, March 7th, Mr. Rodriguez will be handing out materials to help prepare you for the Mt. Sac placement test.
Mt. Sac Placement Test will be held March 14th from 8:00 to 11:00am in the Manor. This test is mandatory for Seniors planning attending Mt. Sac... get it done at Nogales.
For more information, come see Mr. Rodriguez in K4 or email him at erodriguez@mtsac.edu
Monday, March 3, 2008
City of La Puente Scholarship deadline extended!
The City of La Puente has extended the application deadline for it's scholarship. The scholarship is for any high school student who lives in the City of La Puente. They are offering 20 $500 scholarships. The new deadline is March 27, 2008. To apply, go to www.lapuente.org for the application or visit the College and Career Center.
March Scholarships
Check the College and Career Center for LOTS of March scholarships starting tomorrow (March 4th).
FAFSA Deadline
Today is the last day to fill out the FAFSA for CAL Grant eligibility. If you have not already submitted your FAFSA, get on it! You'll be loosing out on the possibility of a CAL grant if you don't.
OUR ADIVCE: Get the infomation in and file the FASA today from home. We can modify the dollar amounts, colleges you're sending information to, etc LATER-You must file by today to recieve the funds!
Go to fafsa.ed.gov (Watch out! Not fafsa.com or other scam sites). You'll need your parent(s) tax information-you can use prior years and say, "will file." If you paid taxes, you'll need your tax information as well.
OUR ADIVCE: Get the infomation in and file the FASA today from home. We can modify the dollar amounts, colleges you're sending information to, etc LATER-You must file by today to recieve the funds!
Go to fafsa.ed.gov (Watch out! Not fafsa.com or other scam sites). You'll need your parent(s) tax information-you can use prior years and say, "will file." If you paid taxes, you'll need your tax information as well.
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