Jesus said, " I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
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Counseling Corner October 15, 2018
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Dear Saints,
Blessings on your Monday! We have a lot going over the next few weeks. Make sure to get plenty of sleep and don't forget that
Friday, October 19th
is an Online Learning Day (Gold).
Mrs. Yakinian
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Advance Placement Testing and Registration
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All students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses are required to take the corresponding AP test. It is important that you turn in your AP test registration form to your counselor, asap. The cost is $95 per exam and the payment is due by
November 1, 2018.
Click here
to view and print the registration form.
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Mental Health/Suicide Awareness & Prevention Chapel
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On
Thursday, October 18th,
With Hope; The Amber Craig Memorial Foundation
will be hosting Chapel to discuss the topic of mental health and suicide awareness/prevention. This is often times a heavy topic to address so Counselors will be ready and available if students are in need of someone to talk to. We also encourage you to ask your student(s) about their thoughts on the Chapel service after school as it's always a good idea to keep the lines of communication open about this topic. With Hope; The Amber Craig Memorial Foundation presented to parents at our Parent Resource Showcase in September and if you would like any additional information on the information presented to students please reach out.
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Mark your calendars for
Tuesday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the MPR (207A)
and join us for Junior College Planning Night. We will be discussing important information regarding your Junior year of high school as well as the college application process and timeline. The College Blueprint will be in attendance to speak about the ACT and SAT.
Click here
to RSVP.
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CSU Applications - NOW OPEN!
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As of October 1, the California State University application is open! If you are planning on applying to any of the
23 campuses
, you must complete one application for all campuses through
CSU Mentor
. The CSU application does not require an essay or letter of recommendation, but you will need an unofficial copy of your transcript, which you can get from your counselor. Deadline to submit is November 30!
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College Acceptance in 30 Minutes!
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This Wednesday,
October 17, 2018
, Concordia University, Irvine will be hosting student appointments on campus at CLHS.
In 30 minutes you will meet with an Admissions Representative from CUI and learn whether or not you have been accepted.
If you are interested in participating,
please schedule your appointment time here
and be prepared with the following documents on October 17.
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Complete the CUI application in 'The Common Application'
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Official Transcript
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Official or Unofficial Test Scores (ACT/SAT)
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Official or Unofficial TOEFL Score (for international students)
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Organizational Skills Workshop
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Organization, time management, goal setting, flexibility, and emotional regulation are all skills that a student will need in their toolbox to be successful, not only in high school, but during college and beyond. Many students struggle with one or more of these skills during high school. Join us for Student Services Night, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the MPR to learn more about executive functioning and strategies to improve these skills. If you are interested in this workshop, please click here to RSVP.
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Northern California College Tour
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The IST Tours registration form and Crean Lutheran field trip waiver along with the $100 non-refundable deposit are due by this Thursday, October 18, 2018 in order to secure your spot on the Northern California college tour to Westmont College, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, UC Santa Barbara, Stanford and UC Berkeley. You can find all of the information on the trip click here.
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Crean Lutheran will be hosting 20 different colleges, this
Thursday, October 18th
, at lunch. Make sure you stop by and talk to the admissions representatives about any questions or concerns you might have. Want to earn a uniform free day?
Print this form
and participate in our
College Fair Scavenger Hunt
for a chance to win!
Biola University
California Baptist University
California Institute of Management and Technology
California State University, San Bernardino
Concordia University, Irvine
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
Grand Canyon University
Hult International Business School, San Francisco
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Health Sciences
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego Christian College
Texas Christian University
The Master's University
University of East London
University of Toronto
Vanguard University
Westmont College
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Did you enjoy the FBI speaker at Career Day last week!? Well now is your chance to learn more! The FBI's Los Angeles Field Office (LAFO) will be holding their next Teen Academy at the Los Angeles Field Office on
Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
All Students 15 to 18 years of age with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are encouraged to apply!
Students will spend a full day with the FBI learning about our role domestically and overseas; the diverse set of criminal violations investigated by the FBI; and career opportunities with the Bureau. Additionally, students will receive technical briefings on cyber security and the importance of making good choices when using online communication platforms. Participants enjoy numerous hands-on experiences involving specialized areas within the FBI. Students will graduate from the academy more aware of the challenges facing their communities and better prepared to mentor their peers.
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United States Air Force Academy
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The United States Air Force Academy strives to create a highly qualified and truly diverse cadet wing at the Academy each year. Junior year is when the
application process
to the United States Air Force Academy truly begins. Students will start by filling out the Pre-Candidate Questionnaire, which becomes available online March 1 every year and starts the application process. When students are ready to begin the application, they can visit the
Pre-Candidate Questionnaire online
. Between March 1 of their Junior year and December 31 of their Senior year, they must also request
nominations
from their state's congressional representative(s) or other designated nominators.
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Multilingual Recognition Seal
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Student are eligible to receive a Crean Lutheran High School Multilingual Recognition Seal on their high school transcripts by (a) demonstrating proficiency in English plus one or more additional languages, (b) displaying that they have used their proficiency for discipleship and/or Christian outreach efforts, and (c) successfully relaying a description of their efforts in using their expanded knowledge to interact with native speakers. Click here for details and the application. Applications are due January 31 to your counselor.
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In order to facilitate Senior Graduation night on Wednesday, May 29 and Graduation Rehearsal at Saddleback Church on Friday, May 31, the final schedule for semester 2 has been changed. Please note that Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day Holiday. Students will take their Blue 1, 2, and 3 finals on Tuesday, May 28 and Gold 1, 2, 3 finals on Wednesday, May 29. Blue 4 and Gold 4 finals will be held on Thursday, May 30. Graduating seniors may make arrangements with their teachers to take an earlier exam for their Blue 4 and Gold 4 final exams. Please check the schedule for the times above.
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Send an encouraging Facebook/Email/Text message to a friend! We are connected with many people on a daily basis. Use this great technology to encourage, challenge, and love your friends with regular messages. For example, this year I sent a short message to every single one of my friends in my life-group, reminding them of how blessed I am by each of their friendships. You never know how much an encouraging message can change someone's day!
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