CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
APRIL 2023
College & Career Newsletter
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A Note From the CCRC Back to Top |
Spring is upon us! It is an exciting time of year; the sunshine is returning, there is hope in the air, and graduation and summer break are within sight. It’s a great time of year to engage in some thought provoking career exploration, whether it’s an event hosted at CHS, your first job, or a volunteer opportunity. This season is FULL of amazing opportunities for CHS students to engage in the community. With the wide variety of activities happening this time of year, we hope you find something that you love doing, and learn something new along the way. Enjoy your Spring Break! Best, Ms. Marcy & Ms. Kimari |
Contact Us Back to Top |
College & Career Readiness Center (CCRC) - Come stop in and visit us anytime! We’re here 30 minutes before and after school, and all throughout the day. Our office is at Capital High School. When you enter through the CHS front door next to the office, turn left at the Compass. We’re across the hall from the Student Store. CCRC Phone: 360-596-8029 Marcy Proctor - College & Career Readiness Specialist, mproctor@osd.wednet.edu, Schedule An Appointment With Ms. Marcy Here Kimari Helmer - CCRC Office Professional, khelmer@osd.wednet.edu |
Calendar Back to Top |
View the CCRC Calendar on our website Register for CCRC Events through Naviance>Colleges>Colleges I’m thinking about>College Visits>Register APRIL 3-7 - SPRING BREAK APRIL 12 - Savannah College of Art & Design. CCRC, 1st Lunch APRIL 12 - Beacon College. CCRC, 2nd Lunch APRIL 13 - SPSCC Application Help. For prospective Running Start students and graduating Seniors. CCRC, during both lunches. APRIL 13 - United States Army, CHS Commons, both lunches APRIL 16 - CHS Foundation Scholarship Application DUE at midnight APRIL 17 - U.S. Service Academies Information Night. Meet Academy Field Representatives from U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy. 6-7:30pm, Lacey City Hall, 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503 APRIL 19 - Senior Class Meeting. PAC, 9:30am APRIL 19 - SPSCC Guided Self Placement. For prospective Running Start students and graduating Seniors. CCRC, during both lunches. APRIL 19 - US Navy. In the CHS Commons during both lunches. APRIL 19 - PNACAC College Fair Free and open to the public. Spokane, WA. APRIL 22 - PNACAC College Fair Free and open to the public. Seattle, WA. APRIL 23 - NACAC Virtual College Fair Free for students and families. 10am - 3pm, PST. APRIL 24 - FAFSA/WASFA Completion Event (virtual). Hosted by The Evergreen State College, no RSVP necessary. Meeting ID 828 7826 0416. 5-7pm. APRIL 26 - Career Map Meetup - Film & Media. CCRC, 9:30-10:30am APRIL 30 - PNACAC College Fair Free and open to the public. Portland, OR. MAY 5 - WA Women in Trades 42nd Annual Trades Fair Free for students and families to attend. Exhibitors include apprenticeship programs, governmental agencies, colleges, vocational training and corporations. 9am-2pm, Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center |
Senior Information Back to Top |
Senior Important Dates |
Spring 2023 Senior Important Dates are listed on the linked document. Check out the Counseling Center website for all important senior information. |
High School & Beyond Plan |
Each grade level will be required to complete tasks yearly to maintain a record of research and planning for life after high school. Tasks are assigned to students via Naviance, and lessons are taught during High School & Beyond Plan lessons during Senior English classes. The High School and Beyond Plan is a Washington State Graduation Requirement, and CANNOT be waived. If a student fails to complete their HSBP requirement, they will not graduate. If your tasks are completed, Congratulations! You should have already received an email about Senior Exit Interviews in May. Students may meet HSBP requirements in the following ways:
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Senior Exit Interviews Back to Top |
Senior Exit Interviews are the final step of a student’s High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP). During these 10 minute, student-led interviews students will answer three guiding questions: (1) Who Are You? (2) What Can You Become? (3) How Will You Become That? To prepare, you can:
The Career Center will reach out to seniors with the dates/times of their scheduled interview. Date: May 15, 16, 22, 23 Time: AFTERNOONS during state testing (approximately 12pm-3:30pm) |
Transition Resources Back to Top |
There are lots of resources out there to support you in your next steps after graduation. Check out some of the great resources we have listed below!
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Naviance and High School & Beyond Plan Back to Top |
Each grade level is required to complete tasks yearly to maintain a record of research and planning for life after high school. Tasks are assigned to students during High School & Beyond Plan lessons administered through required coursework by grade level. (Freshman - Health/PE, Sophomores - English, Juniors - History, Seniors - English) SENIORS - Tasks are PAST DUE. Required tasks must be completed by March 1st* *Exceptions for Running Start students who have passed CCS 101 & 102 or Full IB Diploma students. If your tasks are completed, Congratulations! You should have already received an email about Senior Exit Interviews in May. JUNIOR, SOPHOMORE, & FRESHMEN - Required tasks must be completed by June 1st* *Exceptions for Running Start students that have passed CCS 101 & 102 To see your progress and complete tasks with the HSBP, please do the following: Log into Naviance Student (through your OSD Portal) Login Information: > Go to OSD Portal Portal > Select Naviance under Curriculum or Applications > View PLANNER > TASKS > Scroll down to ‘Tasks you Need to Work On’ Need more Naviance help? Connect with Ms. Marcy or Ms. Kimari in the CCRC! |
Financial Aid Back to Top | ||||||
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) | ||||||
Financial Aid through FAFSA and WASFA is a necessary component in your post-secondary planning. Whether you plan on going to a trade school or apprenticeship program, or 4 year college or 2 year college, completing FAFSA or WASFA is necessary to fund your post-high school program. EVERYONE is encouraged to complete FAFSA or WASFA. If you think you make too much money, have plans to join the military, have an undocumented status or you’re only .01% sure you’ll attend a post high school program, you will benefit from completing a Financial Aid application. Many scholarships also require that students have a FAFSA or WASFA on file. Here are some steps to complete your FAFSA or WASFA. Step 1: Senior class of 2023 will fill out only 1 financial aid form. To find out which form you should file click HERE to answer a few short questions. Step 2: Follow the steps of whether you’ll complete FAFSA or WASFA.
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FAFSA/WASFA Completion Events Back to Top | ||||||
FAFSA/WASFA Completion Events, The Evergreen State College A Financial aid professional will be ready to help you complete your financial aid application for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year and answer all your questions. No need to RSVP, just show up with your income information from 2021. Zoom Meeting ID: 828 7826 0416 Monday, April 24th. 5 - 7 pm Monday, May 29th. 5 - 7 pm Monday, June 26th. 5 - 7 pm | ||||||
Scholarships Back to Top | ||||||
Note: Almost all scholarships require the completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for Financial Aid (WASFA) | ||||||
LOCAL ★ CHS Foundation Just for CHS Seniors! The CHS Foundation manages over 25 scholarships that offer a wide range of awards. All CHS Seniors should apply! Due April 16, 2023 LOCAL ★ SPSCC Foundation Scholarships Attending South Puget Sound Community College in the Fall? Their Fall 2023 scholarships open THIS WEEK! Awards range from $500 - $3,000. OPEN April 1 - June 30, 2023 LOCAL ★ Community Foundation of South Puget Sound CFSPS manages 27 scholarship funds that offer a wide range of scholarship awards. This is a great local scholarship opportunity! Due April 12, 2023 LOCAL ★ Griffin School Foundation Three scholarships available for students who attended Griffin School. Due April 12, 2023 LOCAL ★ Olympia Tumwater Foundation Complete one application, be considered for several awards! Due April 14, 2023 LOCAL ★ TCBA Law Day Speech Scholarship Contest Compete in this local speech contest to win money! Scholarships are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Apply to participate by April 14, 2023 at 5:00pm ★ Organization of Latino Actuaries Up to $7,500 for each scholarship recipient. Due April 15, 2023 LOCAL ★ New Market Skill Center Foundation Current New Market Skills Center students planning to attend a college or trade school are eligible to apply. Complete one application, be considered for several scholarships. Due April 25, 2023 LOCAL ★ Rotary Resilience Scholarship (2) $1500 scholarships in 2023 will be awarded to seniors graduating from Olympia School District. The scholarship will be awarded to students who have shown extraordinary resilience to a personal or family life challenge. Examples include family, personal, financial, health, physical, emotional, and mental health, and all other scenarios where resilience has been demonstrated. Due April 28, 2023 ★ Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program The ETV Program is a national program for youth who qualify and are likely to age out of the foster care system. ETV offers financial assistance to eligible youth to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical college. The maximum ETV award is $5,000 per academic year. Due April 30, 2023 LOCAL ★ Larson Family Scholarship The Larson Family will give college scholarships valued between $500 and $2,500 to graduating seniors within the Olympia School District who intend to major in political science or international relations and/or take college courses in preparation for a career in public policy, government, or politics. Due May 9, 2023 LOCAL ★ Driver’s Ed Scholarship Olympic Driving School offers scholarships for driver education. Applicants must be enrolled in high school (or home-schooled equivalent) as full-time students for the present or upcoming school year. Due October 1, 2023 | ||||||
Other Scholarship Resources Back to Top | ||||||
CHS Scholarship Webpage: The CCRC website has several scholarship sites listed on our website. Check it out and apply to more online! Naviance: A scholarship list can be found in Naviance. Log in through your Student Portal. Go to: Naviance > Colleges > Scholarships & Money > Scholarship Search OSD Scholarship List 22-23: Updated regularly by Olympia School District | ||||||
Understanding Financial Aid Awards Back to Top | ||||||
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Leadership Opportunities Back to Top | |
LOCAL ★ Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your leadership skills while having fun and making connections. For more information: website, video, flyer, brochure, Family & Student Guide Open for High School sophomores and juniors. Applications due April 15, 2023 ★ American Legion Auxiliary Evergreen Girls State young women participate in weeklong ALA Girls State programs across the nation. Every ALA Girls State program operates with the same patriotic values through a nonpartisan curriculum where students assume the roles of government leaders, modeled after their own state. Applications due May 20th. ★ US Naval Academy Summer Programs Summer STEM Camp (8th - 10th Graders) & Summer Seminar (11th Graders). Scholarships are available. ★ The Northwest Youth Leadership Conference 25 June - 29 June Hosted by the Military Order of World Wars - Puget Sound Chapter. This 4 night camp is an opportunity for high school students to develop a better understanding of the basic principles of a free society, elements of leadership required to maintain a free society and leadership skills which will enable students to successfully assume leadership roles in school and/or community. The conference is held at Pacific Lutheran University. Student cost is $450, scholarships are available (apply before May 20). Applications Due May 31, 2023. ★ Free Summer Camp: Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Summer Program. DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology at UW are recruiting high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are citizens and permanent residents of the United States and its possessions who identify as neurodiverse learners. Free 10-day hybrid summer camp. Aug. 7-18. | |
Jobs Back to Top | |
★ Summer Camp Counselor Jobs - Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Looking for a great summer job? Apply to be a Camp Counselor with the City of Olympia! Pay ranges from $16 - $25/hour. Applications Due April 7, 2023 ★ Summer Work for Youth Crew Members WA Department of Ecology hiring 14-17 year olds to work on our Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) road crews from July 10 – Aug. 17, 2023. Crew members work Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m – 3 p.m. Rate of pay is $15.74 per hour. Apply online. Applications due April 20, 2023 at 5:00pm
★ Construction Training Bootcamp The Olympia Career Hub is hosting Construction Bootcamp training and it is FREE for residents of the City of Olympia or members of the Squaxin Island Tribe. Participants must be 18 years of age and have completed high school (or earned their GED). SENIORS: there is a training over summer from July 17 – Sep 1. Earn (FREE) certifications in OSHA 10 Safety, Forklift Operating, and Flagging. Additionally, there will be a hiring event with local employers for job placement after graduation. ★ Lifeguards & Swim Instructors Discover Aquatics Swim School is now hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for Spring and Summer. Located near The Evergreen State College. They offer full training and will work around school and sports schedules. Must be at least 15 years old. Call 360-867-9283 to set up an interview. ★ Hands on Children’s Museum has several positions open. Great for anyone interested in working in education or with children. Play Facilitators look like such a fun position! ★ Paid Conservation Service-Work Northwest Youth Corps is offering jobs for local teens ages 15-18. Learn how to build trails, enhance natural habitats, remove invasive species, and develop valuable skills while improving the local parks. Receive up to $2,125 for 5 weeks of participation. Rolling applications, apply as soon as you can. | |
Career Exploration Back to Top | |
★ UW School of Medicine Summer Program UDOC is a free, residential three-week summer education program that aims to foster, affirm, and encourage high school juniors interested in health careers. UDOC runs from July 9th – 29th 2023 on the University of Washington Seattle campus (in-person, depending on COVID-19 University of Washington and CDC guidance.) Deadline Extended to TODAY March 31, 2023 LOCAL ★ Summer Camp Counselor Jobs - Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Looking for a great summer job? Apply to be a Camp Counselor with the City of Olympia! Pay ranges from $16 - $25/hour. Applications Due April 7, 2023 LOCAL ★ Summer Work for Youth Crew Members WA Department of Ecology hiring 14-17 year olds to work on our Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) road crews from July 10 – Aug. 17, 2023. Crew members work Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m – 3 p.m. Rate of pay is $15.74 per hour. Apply online. Applications due April 20, 2023 at 5:00pm AT CHS ★ Career Map Meetup: Film & Media. Come hear from local professionals about their jobs and careers in Film & Media! Hosted by the CHS Career Center & Thurston County Career Hub, Career Map Meetups are great career exploration events, at the high school! April 16, 2023, 9:30am-10:30am (during club time) at the CHS Career Center. ★ Paid Conservation Service-Work Northwest Youth Corps is offering jobs for local teens ages 15-18. Learn how to build trails, enhance natural habitats, remove invasive species, and develop valuable skills while improving the local parks. Receive up to $2,125 for 5 weeks of participation. Rolling applications, apply as soon as you can. LOCAL ★ Construction Training Bootcamp The Olympia Career Hub is hosting Construction Bootcamp training and it is FREE for residents of the City of Olympia or members of the Squaxin Island Tribe. Participants must be 18 years of age and have completed high school (or earned their GED). SENIORS: there is a training over summer from July 17 – Sep 1. Earn (FREE) certifications in OSHA 10 Safety, Forklift Operating, and Flagging. Additionally, there will be a hiring event with local employers for job placement after graduation. ★ Girls Who Code Free Summer Programs Apply now to Girls Who Code’s free summer programs, with options running June 16 - August 11! They've got two great opportunities, so you can choose the one that fits your needs. ★ US Naval Academy Summer Programs Summer STEM Camp (8th - 10th Graders) & Summer Seminar (11th Graders). Scholarships are available. ★ Summer Career Experiences in London Two week immersive career experiences in London, for ages 12-18. | |
Career Map Meetups Back to Top | |
What: Career Map Meetups are events hosted in the CCRC, where students, community organizations and professionals connect about job and career opportunities. Each month, we will feature a different career field and invite professionals and business to speak and connect with our students. When: The dates are listed below. The events will occur on a Wednesday every month during Coug Time from 9:35-10:37am Where: In the College & Career Readiness Center at CHS! | |
February 22, 2023 | Healthcare & Behavioral Health |
March 22, 2023 | Community Development - City Planning, Public Works, Parks & Recreation |
April 26, 2023 | Film & Media |
Volunteer Opportunities Back to Top | |
★ Volunteer Umpires needed for Capitol Little League. Training available, next training to be held on Sunday, April 2nd from 10am-2pm. Contact Eddie Angel, Umpire in Chief at 360-259-0193 or at eangel_2@hotmail.com ★ South South Sound Reading Foundation Volunteers needed for the Readers are Leaders breakfast fundraiser on April 13, 2023, from 6-8am. Contact Tanya Murray for more information and to sign up (murray5dt@comcast.net). ★ Speech Language Pathology Discovering Expression Speech & Language is looking for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a speech or language career! You’ll observe speech therapy sessions, choose your own hours, and create, organize and sanitize therapy materials. Contact them to learn more: abby@discoveringexpression.com, 360-489-6489. ★ South Sound Dance POSITIVE & ENTHUSIASTIC volunteers needed to help cheer on young students at the annual recital. June 19 (1 hour training), June 19, 20 & 21 varying recital shifts. Contact experience@southsounddance.com for more information and to sign up. | |