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Carlmont High School
Student Bulletin
May 13, 2008
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS
The
Carlmont Hip Hop Squad is holding tryouts on May 28th. You’ve seen them
perform at games and assemblies and here is your chance to be apart of
the team! Tryouts will be held in the dance studio at 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, may 28th. Make sure that you come in dance attire and be on
time. If you have any questions, talk to Sarah Cox or Sofie Zarrabi.
Look for the flyers around school! – Reed
Seniors, there are
half-time job opportunities for the coming year. Work as an academic
coach/tutor for the Built To Last Program and earn a $2,300
Scholarship at the end of the year. Come by the Career Center Wed May 14th at 12:30 and sign up. – Dominguez
Listen up Students! The End of the Year Library Schedule is as follows:
May 16 - All library books are due!
May 23 - Library closes for Textbook Collection. Students will be welcome to study as long as space is available. - Laine
PERFORMING ARTS
Please
pick up an information sheet from Ms. Secrist if you're interested in
auditioning for Intermediate or Advanced Dance for the 2008-09 school
year. The completed sheet needs to be returned no later than 7*
Wednesday May 22nd 2008. Auditions for incoming freshman will be held
Thursday May 22nd from 4pm-7pm and for current students, Friday May
23rd from 4pm - 7pm in the dance studio. – Secrist
SPORTS
Do
you need a Pre-Sports Physical? Come to BAK Physical Therapy on
Saturday May 31st from 8:30 – 11:30a.m., located at 705 Oak Grove
Avenue in Menlo Park. The cost is $20 and this physical is valid for
the entire 2008-2009 school year for all fall, winter and spring
sports. Any questions, please call 650-363-5674. - Low
COLLEGE AND CAREER
Seniors:
If you are planning to go to a two-year community college, now is the
time to apply. And if you need money for college, the deadline is for
Cal Grant is Sept 2nd. If you need help applying for college or
financial aid, visit the College Center at lunch or 7th period. -
Dominguez
All Carlmont students and parents are invited to come
and listen to a Senior Panel talk about what it was like for them to
research, apply, and select where to attend college next Wednesday, May
21st at 6:30pm in the Carlmont Library. - Dominguez
OTHER
Over
the last weekend, a rugby team made up of San Mateo High School,
Woodside High School and Carlmont fought to a 4th place finish in the
Pacific Coast Invitational Rugby Tournament in the Gold Division
prevailing over teams from all over Northern California and Oregon.
Three Carlmont freshmen Christian Collins, Tyler Hutcherson and Alex
Smith played for the second Peninsula Green Rugby Team along with rugby
players from San Mateo High School and Bellarmine High School in the
Bronze Division of the tournament, placing 4th in a great team effort.
This tournament marks the end of the season for the Peninsula Green 15
a side rugby team, who finished second overall in league. The Peninsula
Green 7 a side rugby starts in June at Woodside High School and if you
want to play rugby, contact Christian Collins, Tyler Hutcheson or Alex
Smith. Come out and be part of something fun..."
On Saturday, at
the Stanford University Graduate School of Business out of 16 teams
Carlmont placed 1st and 2nd at the BUILD Business Plan competition. In
front of close to 300 people, the winning team took home $500 and won
by just 2 points against their classmates. This was the first time
Carlmont ever made it to the finals and we are so proud of everyone.
When you see the following freshmen please congratulate them. The
first place team members of Hurricane bags are: Sarah Bradbury, Klaes
Montgomery, Fredy Tores, Nate Denys, Jonathan Stancil. In second place,
please congratulate: Janiece Burns, Akilah Kyer, Taylor St. Claire,
Shawntaja Jordan. - Griffin
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Guidance Counseling Office |
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Carlmont's main goal is to graduate students who are well prepared to take their next steps. Our Guidance Department helps students keep on track and makes them aware of college and career opportunities. The Guidance Department helps all students achieve the District's Gradution Requirements (District 220) .
Need help planning your classes? The 2007-2008 Program Planning
Handbook is here to help. This handbookcontains information on
graduation requirements, attendanc, courses, support programs and
more! (PDF format only.)
The work actually starts with eighth graders in feeder middle schools as we help them plan for their first year of high school and it continues until the last diploma and scholarship have been handed out at graduation.
Guidance Department with a staff of four guidance counselors:
- Meets with students and/or parents at least twice a year to discuss which classes best suit the student's college plans and personal interests.
- Assists qualified students with concurrent enrollment at community colleges, earning both high school and college credits simultaneously.
- Writes and helps secure letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other materials for college applications.
- Provides referrals to outside support services such as tutors and psychological counselors.
College and Career Center provides:
- Individual appointments with a College Advisor on selecting and applying to public, private/independent, and out-of-state four-year colleges or two-year community colleges.
- A series of workshops for students on strategies and recommendations for creating a competitive academic portfolio for college admission.
- Informational evening and lunchtime workshops for students and parents on planning for, selecting, and applying to four-year colleges.
- College representative visits from private and public four-year colleges and universities from western (i.e. UC, CSU, and private), northern, eastern, and Midwest regions.
- SAT and ACT college entrance exam testing information.
- Individual assistance, catalogs, handouts, and evening workshops on seeking and applying for financial aid and/or scholarhips.
- Notification via daily announcements, classroom presentations, and a College and Career web site informing students and parents about upcoming events hosted by the center and application deadlines.
Additional services offered to students include:
- On-campus SAT practice tests and evaluation by a recognized test preperation company
- On-campus PSAT testing
- Assistance by the English Department with college application essays
- Extensive work experience opportunities
Career Pathways
In an effort to help students identify careers, interests, college majors, and training, our Career Pathways program offers internships, job shadowing, work experience, and career fairs as a bridge between high school and post-secondary education. Specific pathways include: Business Technology, Health and Medical Services, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students may also develop their own pathways.
Go to the College & Career Center's web page to view Carlmont's School Profile.
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