The Prudential Sprirt of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

The search is on to find our top youth volunteer.  If you are selected, you could receive $1, 000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington,D.C., next May.  If you feel you have made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit :

http://spirit.prudential.com

to apply.

 

*Application instructions available at the counseling office.

 

DUE BY:  NOV. 6, 2012

Service Academy Night - Hosted by the Ofices of U.S. Reps. George Miller, John Garamandi, and Jerry McNerney

The US Service Academies offer a unique and esteemed educational opportunity for young men and women. Accepted students receive a 4-year university education, room and board, medical and dental coverage and a stipend in exchange for a 5-year military service commitment at graduation. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please join the Congressional staff for Academy Night.

Pleasant Hill

Tuesday, Sept. 11,2012

6:30pm-8:30pm

Diablo Valley College (Trophy Room)

321 Golf Club Road

Pleasnt Hill, CA 94523

Fairfield

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012

6:30pm-8:30pm

Solano County Office of Education

5100 Business Center Drive

Fairfield, CA 94534

Antioch

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2012

6:30pm-8:30pm

Antioch Community Center

4703 Lone Tree Way

Antioch, CA 94531

5 New York City Colleges visit the Bay Area

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS:


You are invited!  Interested in majoring in the creative or performing arts, Admissions representatives from five of New York City's elite educational institutions are coming to San Fransisco on Monday, October 1, 2012 @ 7:30 pm.

• Barnard College
• Columbia University
• Fordham University
• The Juilliard School
• New York University

Please RSVP: www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/acwtour

Sacred Heart Preparatory
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027

My apologies to those wanting to change their schedules ASAP.  Counselors had to fill in students schedule that weren't a complete 7 period class schedule.  We have exciting ideas this year...field trips, college fairs etc. 

To ALL students:  Most if not all classes have the " De Anza Counseling Corner Poster" posted in their classrooms.  It is laminated and has the Counseling office info, process on how to request to see a counselor etc. as well as the Health Center info there as well.   Please refer to that poster if for any reason you would like to know who your counselor is, hours available, and services provided etc.


Again, thank you for being patient. 

First Day of school...I'm very impressed on how students kept their patience.  They filled out the required forms if wanted to be seen by their counselor or even wanted some changes in their schedule.  Counselors where busy today scheduling new students with empty or no schedules at all.  Hopefully, we get the scheduling ironed out within this week and then start doing our one on one with our SENIORS!!! 

As these scheduling changes occur, we don't allow choosing teachers or moving classes around to fit students' liking.  Changes done only if you were placed in the wrong class level, have duplicate classes, needed classes to make-up A-G or for graduation requirements.  Academy changes are requested through your Academy Leads which are: Health Academy - Mr. Thomas, ITCA- Mr. Hillyer and LAW - Ms. Rivera.  Please go see them for a request to change academies.  Thank you!

Reminders: 
SENIORS requesting to be a TA for a teacher, student MUST have a 3.0 total GPA, understand duties of a TA, request the TA form from the teacher of their choice, get it signed by their parent/guardian, and return it back to the teacher.  We then get these form back from the teachers, will verify and schedule.

Concurrent Enrollment at CCC has passed... First day of class for FALL 2012 is Aug 17, 2012.  BUT, if you plan on trying to enroll for FALL 2012, you must do what is recommended below (Taken from CCC FALL Calendar), AND pick up a SIGNED concurrent enrollment form form the counselor.  Classes taken at CCC or DVC must be those scheduled out of DAHS class times :-) fyi

 ***Aug 17 - 30 is the LATE ADD PERIOD - students must obtain a late add code from the instructor and use it on web advisor before expiration

BACK TO SCHOOL!

The past school year has gone by so fast, it is now SY 2012-2013!!!  Seemed like I never really had any summer vacation.  Too busy with alot of trainings and collaboration.  I can't complain because I am excited for new school year.  As I collaborated with my partner in crime (Ms. Tang - counselor), great ideas has emerged.  We learn form past mistakes and fix on to improve. 

First Day of school tomorrow and alot of changes has happened.  Though we don't start at the New building...I am excited to see the students again.  Changes I can say for the better.  To share, we are happy to say that the counseling department is working closely with the Health Center, teachers and administrative team.  We made posters for teachers to post in their classrooms.  These are information for both the Counseling office as well as the Health Center.  I strongly feel, students as well as teachers, will be more informed of the steps regarding how to refer as well as see a counselor or even go to the Health Center, what the services are etc. 

We have great goals for all students this school year 2012-2013.  Wishing for a successful implementation.



GO DONS!!!  =)

Dreamin' of College (Nov. 15, 2011 @ Cal Maritime Academy)

It was nice to be given an opportunity to bring a good number of our graduating seniors to this " Dreamin' of College Cal Grant Presentation" coordinated by Travis Credit Union.  The presentation was held at Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo and a total of about 500 high school seniors from all over the bay area.  We got welcome remarks from the President and CEO of Travis Federal Credit Union, followed by the presentation of colors Travis Air Force Base Honor Guard.  We also got to hear what Cal Maritime has to offer in majors as well as their total enrollment. 

A motivational speaker, Wil Cason, talked to the students about going for their dreams and overcoming obstacles that come their way.  He shared his story and how he got to where he is at. 

The presentation was very informational.  It gave the students a head start on what they need to do regarding Financial Aid and Cal grant.  The students were also given a folder with valuable information about FAFSA, Cal Grant and scholarship web site.