Counseling Updates

Dear NJUHSD Students and Families,

It's hard to believe we are 6 weeks into the semester. College application season is upon us, so this edition of the counseling newsletter will feature everything seniors and their parents/ caregivers need to know to navigate the process virtually.

Also in this edition of the newsletter, you'll find information about:

• How to access IPR grades
• School Counseling Advisory - an invitation
• Registering to vote
• Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
• Accessing independent reading books
• Curb-side lunch pick-up
• School-specific updates
• Resources for families

Join your district counselors THIS THURSDAY at 4 pm for our first advisory council meeting of the year. This is open to students, parents/caregivers, county educators and community members. Zoom Meeting Link

We'll go over the results of our student needs survey, share 2020-21 counseling goals and provide updates on how the district is supporting students in these challenging times. For more information on this collaborative work, visit Advisory Council.

In these times of uncertainty, the League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County (a nonpartisan group) is working to ensure that every potential voter in Nevada County is registered before the next election, including pre-registering high school students ages 16 and 17 and registering 18 year-old students. Check out their flyer here: Your Vote Matters. They are also celebrating 100 Years of Suffrage!

This year’s Latinx Heritage Month will mark more than 50 years of the month-long event (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). We celebrate the culture and contributions of Latinx, Hispanic and Latino-identifying communities around the world.

• Books by Latinx authors
• Music by Latinx artists
• Stories from Latinx perspectives

And be sure to check out these 11 virtual Latinx Heritage Month celebrations!

Wondering what you should be doing when? Make a copy of this comprehensive checklist for the senior year. Not everything will apply to you, so remove what you don't need and customize it to make it your own.

Notice the tabs at the bottom of the checklist document... You'll want to create a spreadsheet to organize your college application process. Use the template or tailor it to meet your needs.

And finally, check out your district counselors' favorite resources tab (bottom of sheet) to help you every step of the way!

The fall Sierra College Information session (parent info night) is a webinar on Thursday, October 8 from 6-7 pm. Topics include: Two Years Free, Promise program, college in high school, support programs, and how to get started at Sierra. Students and families (grades 9-12) can register at this link: Sierra College Promise.

Virtual Preview Day - Join Sierra College online on Saturday, Oct. 17 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to explore their programs and services. Open to prospective students, families and community members.

LivingWorks helps students learn to recognize when a friend might be experiencing emotional distress or having thoughts of suicide, and teaches them how to connect them to professional help.

At the end of the summit, students are provided a link to access the training for free through the end of September. Students will also receive community service credit if they complete the training within 60 days. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

LivingWorks Youth Summit

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