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Counseling Dept
6 Digit High School Code
For all of you filling out forms/test applications, college applications, etc., please know that every high school has a six digit code that is unique to that school. Our VHS school code is 480135.
Open House for Prospective Out-of-District Students: January 13
VHS will host an open house on January 13th from 9 am until 10:30 am. Prospective out-of-district students and their families are invited to attend. For more information, contact counselor Linda Mather, 463-9171, extension 505.
Running Start Informational Session: February 9
Students and parents interested in learning more about the Running Start program are invited to attend an informational session at the VHS library Tuesday, February 9 from 6:30 until 7:30 pm.
Anti-Defamation League Youth Leadership Mission
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is hosting a Youth Leadership Mission March 21-24 in Washington, DC. Twenty delegates (sophomores and juniors) from our region will be selected to participate; the mission will be provided at no cost to participants. The goal of the mission is to foster understanding among diverse groups by using the lessons of the Holocaust and relating them to contemporary issues. The focus will be the role youth can play in breaking the cycle of hate. Prior to the mission, three mandatory meetings in Seattle will be held to plan the trip and educate participants. For more information on expectations and application requirements, see Ms. Martin (junior counselor) or Ms. Haworth (sophomore counselor).
Next Step Series
A series of programs are being offered during selected late arrival dates. Sessions run from 9 am until 9:40 in the VHS Library. Although all sessions are free of charge, students should register in the Career Center prior to the late arrival day.
October 22 Completing College Applications: Linda Mather
Learn what to do and what not to do!
Most appropriate for juniors and seniors.
November 5 National College Fair Report: Laurie Martin and Student Leaders
Learn what other students learned at the Seattle event.
Appropriate for all ages.
December 17 Financial Aid & Scholarships: Cheryl Hunt
Learn how financial aid works and what scholarships might be available to you.
Most appropriate for juniors and seniors.
January 28 Test taking Strategies: Susan Haworth
Learn some tried and true methods for doing your best on tests!
Appropriate for all students.
February 11 Community Service Mini-Fair: MJ Hartwell & Community members
Talk directly to volunteer coordinators about your service project. Appropriate for all students.
March 18 Community Colleges: MJ Hartwell & Student Panelists
Learn about the great opportunities offered at Washington State Community & Technical Colleges.
Appropriate for all students.
April 22 Living independently: Mara Andrus, Patte Wagner, MJ Hartwell
Learn to cook cheap & healthy meals OR Learn about managing your money
OR Learn about gap year options, Job Corps & service work.
Appropriate for all students.
May 20 Looking ahead: Tips from your Counselor: Counseling Staff
Counselors will meet with their class and focus on grade level concerns.
Appropriate for all students.
Awareness and Insight Lunch Groups
Starting Oct. 13 and Oct. 15, Vashon Youth & Family Services will sponsor lunch-time weekly groups for students interested in making healthy choices and thoughtful decisions about their lives. Students will be able to discuss social pressures and explore options in a safe environment; lunch is provided. For more information about these groups, contact Laurie Martin or Susan Haworth.
Career Center News
UW Mini-Medical School
Mini-Medical school is a 6-part series of exciting lectures and demos designed to teach you about medical school, patient care and cutting-edge research under way at the University of Washington. Each week’s presentation will broaden your knowledge of anatomy, physiology and common diseases. In particular, the Feb. 3 session may be of interest to students: “The Road to Becoming a Doctor”. Seating is limited and registration is first come first served. Deadline to register is January 31, 2009. In lieu of tuition, a donation to the Medical School is recommended. For more info about the 2008 UW Mini-Medical School, please call 685-9420.
Career Exploration Opportunities
Women in Science and Engineering: the 18th Annual WiSE Conference will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the HUB on the UW Seattle Campus. Meet leaders in the field and explore opportunities. Envision the possibilities! Presented by the University of Washington, College of Engineering. Register online at: http://www.engr.washington.edu/wise/conference.
Women in Trades Career Fair: The 30th Annual Career Fair will take place on Friday, March 27 at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion. Climb a utility pole….build a bird house….wield a fire hose…operate power tools. Over 80 exhibits. Free Admission. For more call 206.324.3372 or check the website at http://www.wawomenintrades.com.
Ocean Career Day: Explore what an ocean related career might be like, discuss opportunities with biologists, researchers and educators, attend special presentations and more. Open to students in middle school and up. Parents also welcome. Free admission to the Aquarium on this day as well. Register by calling 206.463.4353 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Careers with Animals: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park will hold a Career Day on March 7 from 10:30-4:00 p.m. Demonstrations and presentations by zoo and wildlife professionals. Students under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. To register email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 360.832.7160.
Nursing Careers: Save the date for the Multicare Nurse Camp July 7-10, 2009. The Camp includes 4 full days of education, observation and participation in daily activities of professional nurses and allied health professionals. Operates out of Tacoma Hospitals. For more info: email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call Liesl at 253.403.1401. Applications available online starting January 9.
Community Service Project Opportunities:
♦Seattle Aquarium: Immerse yourself in Marine Science at the Seattle Aquarium this school year and complete your Community Service project for graduation at the same time. Teens (16-18) are trained to give formal talks, become tour guides, monitor and interpret exhibitions & help with special events. Requirement: Work three 5-hour week-end shifts per month (Dec-June) and occasional weekday shifts during the school breaks. A MANDATORY orientation meeting will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 11-12 p.m. or Tuesday October 7 from 5-6 p.m. in the upstairs Auditorium at the Aquarium. For more info, go to http://www.seattleaquarium.org & click “About Us”; then Volunteers from the pull down menu; then click High School Programs or call Katrina at 386-4351.
♦McMurray Robotics League: Teen mentors are needed to work with the robotics team. Meetings are held Tuesdays 3-4:30 and Saturdays 9-11. The team will travel to competitions later in the year. For more info email Bruce Johns @ .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Community Service Project approved!
♦Youth Adult Dialogues: Teens work with adults to plan and produce 3 Youth/Adult Dialogues during the school year. First planning meeting is 9/24 at Cafe Luna. For more information, call Maryam at 463-2603 or cell) 226-7333. Approved for Community Service project.
♦Camp Fire Group Leader Assistant: a 5th grade girls group would like a teen mentor (girls only!) to meet with them monthly throughout the school year. Other opportunities are available to support this group and earn Community Service hours at the same time! For more info, email Lauri @ .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
♦Vashon Community Care Center: Contribute to the lives of Vashon’s elders by helping with special events; reading, talking or walking with residents; assisting behind the scenes; bringing your pet for visits and more. To find out details, call the Volunteer Coordinator @ 567-4421
♦Vashon Maury Community Food Bank: You can receive Community Service credit AND help your neighbors who are struggling with food instability by unloading trucks, sorting produce, organizing a food drive, working behind the scenes and more. To learn the details, call the Charlotte Dardis, Volunteer Coordinator @ 463-6332.
♦Vashon Youth Corps: Learn about Vashon’s forests AND how to turn logs into lumber AND earn Community Service hours all at the same time! Students work after school for about 8-10 hours per week learning how to inventory and monitor forests, plant seedlings, remove invasive weeks, and build trails. Some time is also spent processing wood and helping with improving the mill yard. For more info, call Dave Warren at 463-9405.