Counseling

Don’t forget to complete your 2020-2021 FAFSA! This needs to be completed by March 2nd for priority funds. Colleges require students to complete a FAFSA to qualify for free money. It is also one of the requirements to receive two years free at Sierra College. If you need help completing your FAFSA or CA Dream Act application, you’re invited to attend our free workshop on Wednesday, February 12th at 6pm in the Career Center at Placer. Bring your chromebook, social security numbers and 2017-2018 federal income tax returns & W-2s. If you can’t attend the workshop, here are some helpful websites: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out and/or https://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/financial-aid.php

Check out the District Scholarship Bulletin! This is a great way to help pay for college expenses. New scholarships are constantly being added, so check the list often.

Have you Committed to a College? If so, we want to know where you’re headed for Fall 2020. Come by the counseling office or email us: vrobles@puhsd.k12.ca.us or tpearson@puhsd.k12.ca.us

Careers in Construction

Free hands-on construction workshops taught by contractors in our area. Workshops are here at Placer the second Wednesday of the month in Mr. Conley's classroom. Each workshop focuses on a different skill, attend one workshop or all five! Juniors will have the opportunity to earn a paid internship over the summer and Seniors will have the opportunity of full time employment after graduation. Sign up to attend in the Counseling Office.

02/12/20 - Tile

03/11/20 - Plumbing/HVAC

04/15/20 - Carpentry

AP Testing

Students with a Spring AP class can now sign in to join AP class sections by entering the teacher-provided join code at myap.collegeboard.org using your CollegeBoard student account login. Although payment for Spring AP exams won’t open until February 1st, all AP students should begin the two-step process now to indicate which AP exams they plan to take. For directions on signing up, please visit the Advanced Placement link.

Full Time College Students

Priority registration for students who plan to attend Sierra after High School is open now! Students need to complete the following registration steps to register for classes:

Apply as a full time college student for Fall 2020 (or Summer 2020)
Sign up for a mandatory Career and Academic Planning (CAP) meeting
CAP meetings: 1/22 2nd block, 1/23 1st block, 1/29 4th block, 1/31 3rd block
Sign up for an Ed Plan appointment
Complete your FAFSA or CADA for 2 Years Free
Plan your schedule once the class schedule is published
Register for your classes at the end of April

Academic Enrichment

Now open to all grade levels! Sierra’s summer schedule will be available in February. Complete your Academic Enrichment application now for summer or fall. Register for classes in early May. See your counselor for more information.