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
Counseling Corner March 4, 2019

Dear Saints,

If you have been instructed to take a challenge test for an Honors or AP course for the upcoming year, I will be praying for you this week! Make sure to get enough sleep and eat a healthy breakfast :)


In Christ,

Mrs. Garcia
2019-2020 Course Registration 


Challenge Testing Week!
Students eligible to take Challenge Tests received an email from their Counselor on Friday, March 8 with instructions on Challenge Testing.

Challenge Testing will take place from March 11 through March 14 from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and after school from 2:45 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Students that are required to take a challenge test must attend either the morning or afternoon session on the appropriate day in order to be considered for the requested course.  Failure to attend the required challenge test may result in the inability to take the requested course.
Monday, March 11 - Science Challenge Testing
Tuesday, March 12 - Math Challenge Testing
Wednesday, March 13 - Social Science and Foreign Language Challenge Testing
Thursday, March 14 - English Challenge Testing
Course Registration in Aeries 3/26 - 2/29
From  Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29  students will self-register for the courses they've selected for the upcoming school year. Remember to use the 'course requests' tab on your student portal to successfully complete registration. Students will also be completing the course request contract, which will be available at the front desk starting March 25.
General Registration Information 
If you would like to learn more about the flow of a particular subject's department, view what courses will be offered for the 2019-2020 academic year, or read course descriptions, please take a moment to check out the following three documents.  

Summer School Registration
Summer School registration is now open! We are pleased to be offering a variety of courses this summer for both remediation and advancement. Please note that many of our classes have a cap, so be sure to register soon! Click here to learn more about the classes being offered and all the details for Summer School 2019.

Three or Six Week (on-campus/blended/online)
Semester 1: June 17-July 5
Semester 2: July 8-July 26

Four or Eight Week (online, flex/blended)
Semester 1: June 10-July 5
Semester 2: July 8-August 2
Class of 2019!
College commitment season is upon us! Be sure that you are reporting all college acceptances in your Naviance.  Start by logging into your Naviance Family Connection portal and click the 'colleges' tab. From there click on 'colleges I'm applying to'. This tab should list all the colleges that you are submitting applications to (if not, please go ahead and update that).  When you start receiving your letters of acceptance you can update each college decision (ie. accepted, denied, deferred).
Finally, once you have committed to your college of choice, decorate your college pennant in the Counseling Hallway. Every Senior has one with his or her name on it! Also, pick a day to wear your college attire and visit your counselor for a picture to include with your decorated pennant!
US Service Academies Information Night
Monday, March 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.   students and parents are invited to attend the United States Service Academies Information Night.  This is a great opportunity for high school students who have an interest in applying to one of the five U.S. Service Academies. Students and their families will gain an in-depth understanding of how the application process for each Academy works. Representatives from the Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Military Academy at West Point will be there to give presentations and answer questions.

Light refreshments will be served. Contact mary Russell, CDMHS College Programs Coordinator for more information at mrussell@nmusd.us or 949-515-6021
ACT Scholarship Giveaway
Current sophomores and juniors have an opportunity for a scholarship sponsored by ACT.  Eligible sophomores and juniors who register for the April or June 2019 US National test dates may enter.  During registration check YES to opt-in to the scholarship giveaway. For more information and to read the rules Click Here .
Make it a habit to check in with your student both in their social life and in their academic progress. Don't let your student's final grades be a surprise. Grades are available to you 24 hours a day on CANVAS. We look forward to partnering with you to help your student meet his or her full potential.


Crean Lutheran High School
For I know the plans I have for your, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."  Jeremiah 2911
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