BRET HARTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Senior Families! It's time to conference about future planning! I will be meeting with ALL SENIORS IN THE CLASS OF 2025 In the next few weeks. If you are interested in joining the conversation with your student, please sign up using this google form. Please only sign up for one day and time. https://forms.gle/UR8vtAukpd8UuyM26. This is the best time to chat about future goals, course selection, summer opportunities, and everything related to future choices. There is a limit of one time slot per family, and each conference will last approximately 30 minutes. If none of the times fit any spot in your schedule, please email me and we will work something else out. Looking forward to a wonderful school year!" - Ms. Godfrey

CLASS OF 2025: "Columbia College is excited to announce Claim Jumper Day 2024 on Thursday, September 26th! This event is designed to introduce prospective [senior high school students] from our local and nearby high schools to Columbia College, and promote the educational opportunities that exist inside and outside the classroom. This event will showcase the unique programs and services that Columbia has to offer, and how to continue to stay engaged following this one-day event. [The] Event Time is 9am-1pm. The entire event is FREE and includes lunch and free giveaways.." - Columbia College Outreach and Retention \\ More information visit https://5il.co/2rsm5. Permission slips can be obtained from RM 27.

CLASS OF 2025: "Calling all Seniors interested in going to Columbia College next fall - Sept 26th we will be attending the Claim Jumper Day -leaving around 8:30 am and returning between 1-2pm. During this event you will get a school wide tour, free lunch! and have the opportunity to chat with an advisor about future planning, as well as learn about the dormitories, sports, etc. Fill out the permission slip located on my google classroom and return to me in room 27, or the main office to Ms. McCamey. Looking forward to having you along!" - Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor

BACK TO SCHOOL ONLINE FORMS: "Bret Harte Families, Back to school forms have been moved ONLINE! Required annual forms historically mailed in June, are now available on the Campus Parent Portal . Online review of forms by parents/guardians will take less than 30 minutes and your progress will be tracked. Below is a list of documents to be viewed, completed and/or signed: • Back to School Newsletter • Freshman & New Student Orientation Information • Picture Day Information • School Calendar • Bell Schedule • Attendance Procedures • Dress Code • Housing Questionnaire • Student Purchases Order Form • Student Vehicle Application • Household Income Survey Information • Yearbook Information • Title I Parent Engagement Policy • Robo-Doc Telehealth Program Authorization • Bus Application and Schedule • And, more! Parents/Guardians, log into your Campus Parent Portal account on a desktop browser or on the mobile app. Navigate to MENU > DOCUMENTS for each student enrolled in the District. Review each online form. Forms listed as Needs Attention require completion and a signature. To review but opt out of submitting your signature, simply select Decline and Submit. The deadline to complete online forms is the second Friday of the school your or Friday, August 23, 2024. Services are available to assist parent/guardians in completing online forms. Contact the school office at 209 736-2507 or rmccamey@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us for assistance. Contact Technology for Campus Parent Portal assistance at igrycel@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us." -Bret Harte Union High School District

CLASS OF 2024: "Go Columbia Day May 22nd \\ IF YOU ARE GOING TO COLUMBIA IN THE FALL - you need to attend the field trip Wednesday, May 22nd. FREE LUNCH! You will be speaking to a counselor and picking your classes, creating accounts, get a tour, and free tshirts too! Permission slips are due Monday MAY 20th (After Frog Jump). Please make sure you have ALL the information filled out. If you need a permission slip, come see me in room 27 asap, as all your teachers need to sign the form before you can turn it in, it may take a day to complete. The permission slips are on my Classroom, and I have attached a copy here as well." - Ms. Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor

CAREER/COLLEGE COUNSELING UPDATE: “The eighth annual Los Altos Hacks, a completely free hackathon, will be on April 6-7, 2024. It is a 100% free hackathon with thousands of dollars in prizes, fun activities, swag, stickers, shirts, and so much more! All meals and snacks will be provided, and entrance is free! It is a great opportunity for students to network with other students with similar interests, as well as speakers and guests from highly renowned companies. To register or learn more, visit https://www.losaltoshacks.com/ or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @losaltoshacks for updates. Los Altos Hacks VIII will take place at the Juniper Aspiration Dome in Sunnyvale, CA on April 6-7.” – Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor

ACADEMIC COUNSELING UPDATE: "Hello! It's that time again, SPRING! This is the best time to chat about future goals, course selection, summer opportunities, and everything related to future education choices. Please sign up using this google form. There is a limit of one time slot per family. If none of the times fit any spot in your schedule, I will send out another form in May." - Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor >>> Reservation link: https://forms.gle/anfnSX42KsC24DRS6

COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENT-ATHLETES: Familiarize yourself with the NCAA's initial eligibility requirements as you progress towards graduation and beyond. The Eligibility FAQ can be found at https://5il.co/1vdon. Questions, see Ms Godfrey in RM 27.

SUMMER JOB FAIR: "Are you looking for a summer job? Now is your chance to get hired! Local business representatives will be on-campus Monday, May 22 during lunch in RM 27. Open to all students. Employers are desperate for help, so stop by and see which jobs you’d be interested in. Employers will be there to discuss the details!" Questions, see Ms Godfrey.

CLASS OF 2023: "A friendly reminder about our Financial Aid Workshop tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 25 at the Columbia College Career Center (located in the upper Manzanita Building). This event will be held from 3 to 6PM in person and via Zoom. Students and their parents are to bring their 2021 tax information to this event." Ms. Godfrey, college/career counselor :: Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98291538918

CLASS OF 2023: If you are planning to attend Columbia College in the fall, mark your calendars for the LAST financial aid application workshops scheduled for May 9 and May 25. Students who do not attend must meet with a financial aid specialist or their MEOC Specialist individually during business hours. As a reminder, students planning to attend college MUST complete a financial aid application for the Promise Scholarship, no matter which college they attend. The application workshops will be held in person on the Columbia College campus. We will also provide a Zoom link for those that cannot make it to our campus for in person help. What: Financial Aid Application Workshop Dates: Tuesday, May 9 OR Thursday, May 25, 2023 Times: 3:00 to 6:00 PM Location: Columbia College, Upper Manzanita Building, Career Center OR online via Zoom (Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98291538918) Columbia College Contact: Christa Bartels, Financial Aid Specialist, 209-588-5272 (p) or bartelsc@yosemite.edu Questions: See Ms. Godfrey in RM 27

REMINDER: Join us tonight for our annual College Night event beginning at 5:30 PM in the Bret Harte Theater. Guest speakers and representatives from CSU, UC, private universities and community colleges will present to future graduates and their families, led by Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor. Post secondary funding and scholarship opportunities will be covered. We hope to see you there!

Class of 2023, if you are planning on attending Columbia College after graduation, be sure to signup for this Friday's workshop! Check your grade-level Google Classroom for the link. Email Ms Godfrey with questions.

"GO COLUMBIA DAY IS MAY 16TH. This is for all current Seniors who will be attending Columbia College in the Fall. We will leave campus at 8:30 and be back around 1:30. You will be getting a tour of the campus, help with applications and enrollment, ID"s and LUNCH too! Use this form to sign up. Deadline to turn in permission slips is May 5th, Friday. See Ms. Godfrey for permission slip. See attached for the flyer about the event, hoping to see everyone on the bus!" - Ms Godfrey, academic/college/career counselor Flyer, Registration Link and Permission Forms: https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/documents/college/7C/career-counseling/406156

ATHLETICS: Save the date for the NCAA Eligibility Center's webinar for college-bound student-athletes and their families on Sunday, April 30. Webinar details: https://5il.co/1rnzy Questions, see Ms Godfrey.