Class of 2026 Booklet
Welcome back, Seniors! We hope you enjoyed your summer and that you are now ready to begin your fourth year. We look forward to working with you again as your counselors.
Our goal is to ensure that all of our students develop a sound ILCP (Individualized Learning & Career Plan) to achieve their goals for life after high school. We encourage you to use CCGI as a resource. Remember, CCGI is a valuable tool that can assist you with your college applications, resume and other pieces of your ILCP. If you have trouble logging into CCGI, contact your counselor for assistance. We hope that you too are committed to making the most of your remaining time at VMHS.
Senior year is busy and demanding, but it will also be full of important memories. We hope that you will have a wonderful, productive year as you prepare for your future endeavors in higher education, the world of work, or in the military. We will support you in whatever way we can; please ask for help. Your counselor, social worker, and psychologist, are available. If you have questions, please feel free to call us at (951) 894-5750 or email us.
Sincerely,
VMHS Counseling Team
Senior Timeline
2-YEAR
- Create your FSA ID Now
- Submit FAFSA/CADAA - starting October 1st Launch your application via your MS 365 account using Clever App single sign-on
- Complete orientation and attend any first semester planning session (late spring, summer)
- Visit the EOPS or DPSS/ASC page to apply for support services
- Sign up for AP Exams through Total Registration (Oct 1st - Oct 31st w/o Late Fee)
- Apply for scholarships!
- Create a personal professional email account
4-YEAR
- Create your FSA ID Now
- Submit FAFSA/CADAA- starting Oct 1st Launch your application via your MS 365 account using Clever App single sign-on
- Complete brag sheet for those writing you a letter of rec for scholarships or private colleges
- Launch your UC/CSU application from CCGI; UC: Now thru Dec. 1/CSU: Oct. 1 thru Dec. 1
- CSU Direct Admission Application waiver for eligible students->talk to your counselor
- Applying to Private Colleges? Identify application due dates & requirements and apply through the Common App.
- Apply for scholarships!
- Send mid-year transcripts through Parchment
- Sign up for AP Exams through Total Registration (Oct 1st - Oct 31st w/o Late Fee)
Military
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Research branches and requirements
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Contact your recruiter
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Register for the ASVAB - October 14th
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Prepare for your physicals
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Meet with a counselor to determine career options
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Complete FAFSA starting October 1st
Workforce
- Explore careers through CCGI's career interest inventory
- Complete FAFSA starting October 1st
- Create a resume or portfolio website
- Review CTE programs offered at County Office of Education and your local Community College
- Contact Apprenticeship Programs/Trade Schools available
- Create a personal/professional email account
Grad Requirements
- Financial Aid Application (FAFSA/CADAA)
- 40 Hours Community Service
- Junior Reflective Task
- Senior Culminating Project
