CLASS OF 2025: All Seniors that will be attending Columbia College in Fall 2025, your attendance is REQUIRED at the Columbia College Application Workshop scheduled for Friday, March 21 at 2:00 PM in the Learning Center. Columbia College will have a team on campus to assist all interested students applying for Fall 2025 enrollment, Columbia College’s Promise program, FASA ID creation, and/or Motherlode Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) assistance. Refer to https://5il.co/3adip for more details and items you MUST bring with you to the workshop. Partial day students are required to attend as well. Note, your registration must be completed before Go Columbia Day on May 22 to ensure you can register for your Columbia College classes. Questions can be directed to Ms Godfrey or stewartd@yosemite.edu.
"There will be a mandatory meeting on MARCH 21ST during POND for all students taking a Community College Class in the Summer of 2025 or in the Fall of 2025.Representatives from the Columbia College Dual Enrollment Office will be here on campus to register students for their classes. Please see my classroom for specifics, as well as ALL THE PAPERWORK that is required. Prior March 21st, you must have the following: 1. a CCCApply account created https://home.cccapply.org/en/apply. 2. An account created for the College you are attending (in most situations, it will be Columbia College) https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=591. 3. Dual Enrollment Form Signed by Parent (See attached for the 25-26 school year). I will be sending out an email to all pond teachers to let their students come to the Learning Center during POND. CCAP STUDENTS WILL BE COMING AT 1:30 , (English 1A/1C, US History 16/17, and Physics). All other students taking CC courses (Summer/Fall 2025) will be coming between 2-3pm. Please contact me for questions!" - Ms. Godfrey
REMINDER: Digital SAT DAY is coming to Bret Harte on Wednesday, April 23, 2025! This year’s digital exam will begin promptly at 8:00 AM in Ms. Godfrey's classroom, RM 27 utilizing your District-issued Chromebook. If interested, sign up through your Google Classrooms or with the following link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScobN9S4byetMOxy2QWRyHtHum4t-B6y2DKyAJYAe3l1IPtgw/viewform?usp=header&authuser=0. Cost is $68 per exam and payment must be made to Ms. Sugar at Student Body Services to secure your spot by Wednesday, March 12. Cash, check and card accepted. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey in RM 27.
CLASS OF 2025: Columbia College will host their FINAL FAFSA/Dream Act zoom session scheduled for this coming Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 PM. This session will assist students and parents with one-on-one questions and troubleshooting the FAFSA and CADAA applications. Learn more at https://5il.co/363fw. For more resources visit Columbia College Financial Aid at https://gocolumbia.edu/financial_aid/.
Stanislaus State's Early Assessment Program (EAP) will be hosting upcoming Family Engagement Talks that are ideal for parents, guardians, and family members of high school sophomores and juniors who want to help their student succeed in college and beyond. This event will be held in both English and Spanish that will cover topics such as financial aid, time management and communication strategies. Topics include early academic prep, the basics of financial aid, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), and more. Family Engagement Talks are scheduled during the months of February through April. Learn more at https://5il.co/38jbl. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey in RM 27 or send an email to sgodfrey@bhuhsd.net.
ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be administered on the Bret Harte campus on Friday, February 21 at 8:00 AM in RM 27. Sign up using the Google Form in your class-specific "Ms Godfrey" Google Classroom. >>> "What is the ASVAB? It's a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.” - https://www.officialasvab.com/.
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Seniors, Quick reminder! Your scholarship applications are due Feb. 7th at 3pm. Please apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for, and come see me with all your questions, Good Luck!" - Ms Godfrey
CLASS OF 2025: Columbia College will be hosting FAFSA/Dream Act Zoom Sessions during the months of January and February to assist students with one-on-one questions and troubleshooting the FAFSA and CADAA applications. Learn more at https://5il.co/363fw. For more resources visit Columbia College Financial Aid at https://gocolumbia.edu/financial_aid/.
TeenLife's Summer Programs 2025 Guide has been released and is a great resource for college-bound high school students. Browse the entire guide at https://5il.co/35bfj.
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Senior Families, I have received some inquiries from you about the FAFSA and the information needed to complete it. Previously, I shared emails that included webinars, checklists, and tips to guide you through the FAFSA process. Here is an additional resource for you: Why Complete the FAFSA? • Access to Financial Aid: Many colleges, universities, and scholarships require the FAFSA for eligibility. • Maximize Your Opportunities:
Submitting your application early can help ensure you meet priority deadlines for the most aid.
How to Get Started: 1. Create your Going Merry Account: Student Account or Parent Account, 2. List our school in your profile. 3. Complete the FAFSA Preparation Assignment and review the FAFSA Insights presentation. 4. Go to the FAFSA page and get started! 5. Need Help? Consult Going Merry's FAFSA Knowledge Base, or email the Going Merry team of financial aid advisors at fafsa@goingmerry.com. Also, please contact Tira Lawthorn at (209) 588-5077 Office or (209) 353-3136 Cell, if you need one-on-one guidance. She is an excellent local source for all our families." Have a wonderful holiday season, see you in January." - Ms. Godfrey
CLASS OF 2025: "There will be an application workshop on Friday during Pond in the Learning Center. Please have your student fill out the google form in order to attend. >>> https://forms.gle/inADRx5jsj6trv4MA. They will assist with: 1. Community College Applications, 2. FAFSA questions, and 3. Promise Application. They can also answer any questions students have regarding attending ANY Community College in California in the Fall of 2025. If you would like to come, parents are welcome to attend as well! Check in at the front office and head on over to the learning center! Please contact me with questions." - Sherryl Godfrey
CLASS OF 2025: Check your email for information about small rural town financial aid help from Ms. Godfrey.
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Class of 2025 Families! THIS JUST IN FROM SALLIE MAE! The wait is over-the 2025-26 FAFSA® is open! We know time is precious, so we created two resources that should make completing the FAFSA® faster and easier. Our FAFSA ® quick start sheet ( https://5il.co/31put) can help students and parents prepare so that their FAFSA® experience is a smooth one.
• A timeline of when to file the FAFSA ®
• Guidance on getting the needed FSA ID before filing the FAFSA ®
• Documents needed, and no longer needed (there were changes last year-this isn't your father's FAFSA ®!)
• In addition, the FAFSA ® Guide by Sallie walks you through all the FAFSA® questions to help users answer correctly so that they can maximize their financial aid for school.
Some aid is first come, first served, so it's best to complete the FAFSA® as soon as possible. However, if you aren't ready for these resources just yet, go ahead and open each resource, hit the ⭐ next to the web address on your browser, and come back to it when you're ready. Sallie Mae also has a ton of resources for families, check out their financial aid page here: https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/financial-aid/. Please contact me with questions" - Ms. Godfrey
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello! We have invited Columbia College's Financial Services representatives to host a few workshops in January during pond for current Seniors. Families are welcome to join on a sign up basis, and more information will be coming prior to December break. If you would like to get started NOW- the CSU representatives are hosting their own workshops throughout November and December. CSU Stan State Fin. Aid Workshop >>> https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarship/deadlines-workshops/workshops Cash4CollegeFAFSAWorkshop >>> https://csac.ca.gov/c4c." - Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Senior Families! The FAFSA is coming soon! Here are some things you can do to prepare. Watch this 4 minute video to complete the 25-26 FAFSA, opening Dec. 1st >>> FAFSA 25-26 Demo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=UoanDnCzCNg#:~:text=Watch%20our%20FAFSA%20Demo%20before%20you%20complete,expect%20and%20how%20to%20avoid%20common%20mistakes.) Here is a 2 min. video how to create an FSA ID (which you can do before it opens, sometimes it takes up to 7 days to complete.) >>> Create an FSA ID ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv7nPnBfzwU.) We also have people available for individual help. Even if you aren't going to Columbia College, the MEOC program can help you, they work with students throughout Calaveras County. MEOC Main Page through Columbia College: MEOC (https://www.gocolumbia.edu/trio/triomotherlodeeducationalopportunitycenter.php). MEOC application. >>> Apply to MEOC (https://columbia-eoc-pub.studentaccess.com/appform/default.aspx?guid=6f5d2147-706b-495b-95e0-33a2bb4559c5.) MEOC representative - you can call her and set up an appointment! Tira Lawhorn, Transition Specialist, MEOC, 209.588.5077, lawhornt@yosemite.edu. I wish you the best of luck getting financial aid for your future." - Ms. Godfrey
If you missed College Night this past Wednesday, October 30th, you can review the slideshow at https://5il.co/30ixc. Questions can be directed to Ms Godfrey.
Kickin’ around the idea of a career in the armed services? If not, why not take the ASVAB anyways?! The ASVAB will be administered on Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 AM in RM 27. Sign up using this form, and don't forget to press submit! https://forms.gle/Ag1bBJJqtqBzYDMC8. Questions, contact Ms Godfrey. “What is the ASVAB? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.” - https://www.officialasvab.com/
CLASS OF 2025: "This is a final reminder that if you are interested in attending Columbia College's CLAIM JUMPER DAY ON THURSDAY SEPT. 26TH please turn in your permission slips! Here is what will happen on that day! We leave at 8:30 from the lower gym on the bus, and come back after 1pm. The day will begin with a modified campus tour that will include many special presentations and demonstrations from programs like Hospitality/Culinary, Automotive Technology, Welding Technology, Fire Academy, Emergency Medical Services, STEM majors and much more! Groups will then proceed to Carkeet Park for an info fair filled with many Columbia College special support programs, academic programs, Clubs, Dorms, etc. Lunch will be provided by Taqueria Sonora. Students will be given a 'passport' to complete at the info fair. Everyone will receive a free t-shirt! Please fill out the permission slip and turn it in to Ms. Godfrey in Room 27!"
CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2025! I'm sending an email to let you know I have officially invited you to the google classroom where you will find everything you need to know including dates, testing information, forms, documents,etc. regarding the Class of 2025's Senior Year. If you have trouble accessing, please let me know and I will forward to the tech dept. Many of you are already listed, but for those who aren't, the invitation may have gone to your spam folder. There is a link in the mail that should get you invited into the classroom. In other news, this past month I have conferenced with quite a few of you to discuss post graduation planning- if you are interested in a Senior Conference and haven't yet signed up, you can sign up using this link. >>> https://forms.gle/6WRymEfZLJLdSvxw8. Senior Conferences take up to 30 minutes, and will include: Transcript overview, Graduation Status - College eligibility - GPA - Class Rank, Career aspirations, Timeline of College Applications, College Application process - deadlines, FAFSA information and Financial Aid/Scholarships, Trade/Tech School Info, Other: depending on the student! Looking forward to a wonderful school year!" - Sherryl Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor
"The SAT test requirements are slowly creeping back into the college application process starting with the Class of 2025. On October 22nd I will be administering the SAT. If you are interested in taking it, sign up using this form. https://forms.gle/s1DmiPPvtSnh1PuLA. You must pay and sign up by September 13th. See Ms. Sugar in the main office for payment instructions. There can be no exceptions to this deadline as it set by College board. Here is a link to see which colleges will be requiring the SAT/ACT for the Class of 2025: https://blog.collegevine.com/colleges-requiring-sat-act. From College Vine: 'While the increased prevalence of test-optional policies started with the pandemic, many institutions, including some of the most selective colleges, have extended or even made these policies permanent. However, a range of prominent public universities and tech schools, particularly in the South, have been requiring tests again for a couple of years now, and for the 2024-2025 cycle, half the Ivy League will once again be requiring all applicants to submit a test score.' Please contact me with any questions you have." - Ms. Godfrey
