Counselors are available for academic, personal/social and career counseling.

 

How does a student request to meet with their counselor?

1. A “Counselor of the Day” will be available on a daily basis before and after school, during break and lunch to assist students. 
2. Students who want to see their assigned counselor can come to the office at the above times.  If a student’s counselor is not available, the student can fill out a “request to see my counselor” slip and clip it on their door.

How does a parent request to meet with their student’s counselor?

In order to best meet the needs of our students, please call your student’s counselor to make an appointment using their direct phone line or you may contact Judi Laguna, Counseling Secretary at 291-6049 for assistance.

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College/University Representative Visits to SPHS

College reps will be on campus for information sessions. Please go to Guidance Information section below for the College Visit list. Students need to see Mrs. Laguna in the counseling office to sign up.

 

The dates for summer school are:  June 3-June 20 1st session.  June 23-July 11 2nd session (4th of July is a holiday).

Please visit www.wetip.com for more information.  There are rewards if the tip leads to an arrest or conviction of up to $1,000.  You may also call 1-800-78-CRIME to make a report.

CSUMentor: All freshman students are encouraged to develop a “student planner” on the CSU Mentor website. The planner will assist students with making sure they are meeting college requirements and will assist in exposing your student to higher educational opportunities available to them. www.csumentor.edu

Thanks to all parents who attended Sophomore Parent Night. Please refer to the guidance information section for entire copy of the presentation.

College Exploration Trip 2008: March 27-28!

The Parents' Club also offers Free "Practice" SAT tests several times a year to help students become more comfortable and prepared for the actual exam. They administer and grade the practice tests. 

Thanks to all of the students and parents who attended Financial Aid Night! A copy of the presentation is in the Guidance Information section to the right.

Important Announcements for Seniors!

Financial Aid is a term that refers to all types of money for post-high school education at accredited institutions (includes trade & technical programs). The national form that must be filed to receive aid is the FAFSA. Financial Aid is a three-step process. First, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to receive your pin number. Second, fill out the FAFSA application. Third, fill out the GPA verification form (a quick process)

The financial aid information was placed in the senior registration packet at the start of the school year. If it was not turned in, these items were given to students in their English classes.

It is suggested to apply for the FAFSA even if monetary need is not a requirement for your family, as many merit based scholarships require a FAFSA application.  

Scholarships: On January 31^st, scholarship packets will be distributed to your students in their classrooms. This packet contains information on local, regional, and San Pasqual specific scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply as they are competing with a smaller pool of applicants. 

Palomar Early Acceptance Program (EAP): Any senior planning on attending Palomar should participate in the EAP program. This program consists of two sessions, a testing session and an application session. Both sessions are mandatory. The EAP program is an excellent opportunity for students to get some individual help in the transitions from high school to community college. This program is conducted during the school day and is free of charge. The sessions will be held as follows: Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25th.  We may need to add March 26th if there is a need for an extra day.  Sign ups for the EAP will be in the counseling office March 3^rd through March 7^th.  Students must obtain a Palomar ID number prior to testing.  Please refer to letter that was sent home to all senior students regarding the EAP.

Reminder: Most schools accept all test scores-SAT or ACT and SAT II (UC only) through the December test date. There are exceptions so refer to the college/university’s official website.

Letters of Recommendation: Students needing letters of recommendation for any purpose should make the request to a counselor or teacher at least 2 weeks in advance. Students should also provide a resume or student data sheet (in counseling office) to the person writing the letter.

• A transcript from previous school of attendance
• Immunization records
• Verification of residency

Free, Online Tutoring at the Escondido Public Library

The Escondido Public Library has a new after school service  - Live Homework Help.  Live homework help is an online tutoring service featuring one-to-one homework help sessions.  Help is available in math, science, social studies and English.  The service is free for all students and can be accessed from the library or from home.  Please visit the counseling office for more information.