CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL
MAY 2023
College & Career Newsletter
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A Note From the CCRC Back to Top |
It’s the final countdown! The CCRC knows it’s a crazy time, and we’re here to help. Stop into the Career Center anytime before school, after school, or during the day to get one-on-one support with taking your next steps into the summer. Set a goal, make a plan, and then take some action. And use the supports you have here at CHS (like the Career Center!) to help you along the way. Take care, 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 30 - PNACAC College Fair Free and open to the public. Portland, OR. MAY 1 - Decision Day and Pole Signing. Seniors, come celebrate your plans after high school during both lunches in the CHS Commons. Decision Day is a nationally recognized event where seniors confirm their plans for after high school. Stop by the Commons during lunch to sign your name on the pillars and celebrate with us! MAY 2 - Career Fair with Yelm Community Schools. Free and open to the public, bring copies of your resume! At Yelm Community Center. 1pm-7pm. MAY 3 - Permission slips due for CPTC Career Conference. Drop them off in the CCRC by the end of the day. MAY 3 - SPSCC Career Day. At South Puget Sound Community College, 10am-2pm, Bldg. 31, Auxiliary Gym. 50+ employers from all pathways! 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 MAY 8 - Graduation program scholarship recognition due date. Seniors, want your scholarship listed in the graduation program? You must drop off copies of your scholarship award letters to the CCRC by 3:30PM. Only provide scholarship letters from organizations and/or the college that the Senior will be attending next year. MAY 10 - Clover Park Technical College Career Conference. 9am - 2pm at CPTC. Permission slips due in the CCRC by the end of the day on May 3rd. MAY 11 - SPSCC Application Help in the CCRC during both lunches. MAY 11 - Webinar: Tips & Takeaways for Wellbeing, College, & Career Success. For students & champions. By ACT. 4pm PST. MAY 15 - Senior Exit Interviews. CHS Commons, in the afternoon during State Testing. MAY 16 - SPSCC Application Help in the CCRC during both lunches. MAY 16 - Senior Exit Interviews. CHS Commons, in the afternoon during State Testing. MAY 17 - Senior Class Meeting. PAC, 9:30am-10:30am. MAY 17 - American Workforce Group. Resume workshop and how to prepare for an interview. CCRC during both lunches. MAY 22 - Senior Exit Interviews. CHS Commons, in the afternoon during State Testing. MAY 23 - Senior Exit Interviews. CHS Commons, in the afternoon during State Testing. May 23 - OSD Class of 2024 Senior Planning Night. At Olympia High School, 6-8pm. More information to come soon! MAY 24 - Career Map Meetup - Hands on Careers. CCRC, 9:30-10:30am MAY 24 - SPSCC Guided Self Placement in the CCRC, 2:30-3:30pm MAY 29 - FAFSA/WASFA Completion Event (virtual). Hosted by The Evergreen State College, no RSVP necessary. Meeting ID 828 7826 0416. 5-7pm. MAY 31 - Last day to have High School & Beyond Plan completed. Check with the CCRC regarding your completion. Seniors will not be able to participate in graduation or receive tickets or a diploma until HSBP is finished. JUNE 5 - CHS Foundation Scholarship Night. CHS Performing Arts Center (PAC) JUNE 6-8 - Scholarship Recipients pick up scholarship materials in the CCRC. |
Senior Information Back to Top |
Senior Important Dates |
Spring 2023 Senior Important Dates are listed on the linked document. Highlights from the CCRC are below. MAY 1 - Decision Day and Pole Signing. Seniors, come celebrate your plans after high school during both lunches in the CHS Commons. Decision Day is a nationally recognized event where seniors confirm their plans for after high school. Stop by the Commons during lunch to sign your name on the pillars and celebrate with us! MAY 8 - Graduation program scholarship recognition due date. Seniors, want your scholarship listed in the graduation program? You must drop off copies of your scholarship award letters to the CCRC by 3:30PM. Only provide scholarship letters from organizations and/or the college that the Senior will be attending next year. Check out the Counseling Center website for all important senior information, including the April 2023 Senior Video Update |
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 May 31st* *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 |
Here Comes the “Better FAFSA”! |
This is the year that significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) passed into law in 2020 go into effect, the biggest since 1997! The number one thing you should know? The Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has announced that the release of the new FAFSA, Branded as the "Better FAFSA," will be delayed until December 2023 rather than its traditional October 1 opening date. A firm release date will be announced later this year. The Better FAFSA promises to:
Here is NCAN's (National College Attainment Network) top 10 list of changes coming to the FAFSA’s questions and processes that also warrant our attention and planning discussions |
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, 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 ★ 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 ★ American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship For American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking technical, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at tribal colleges and other nonprofit, accredited schools. Open to any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant of a state or federally recognized tribe with at least a 2.0-grade point average and enrolled as a full-time student can apply for a scholarship. Due May 31, 2023 ★ Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Career & Technical Education The Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports Washington students on their path to high-demand trade, STEM, and health care occupations. To be eligible, Scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing, or IT, at one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges or with an approved apprenticeship program sponsor. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship program. These scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance, such as housing, transportation, food, and more. Due June 6, 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 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. Due June 30, 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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GET INVOLVED! Back to Top | |
Leadership Opportunities Back to Top | |
LAST MINUTE & LOCAL ★ WA State Legislative Youth Advisory Council LYAC is seeking passionate youth to represent their peers in the state legislature! Due April 30. ★ New student communicators opportunity from the State Board of Education! The following is a message from SBE Student Communicator, Indy Hilmes: I'm a student communicator for the Board, which means I deal with a lot of communications projects and work to help the board build connections with the greater student population of our state. My current project is creating a student-led group to help Star (my fellow intern) and I get a better idea of how students across the state feel about the board's communication procedures, and we're calling it the Student Communicator Network, or the SCN! Please encourage your students to join this group. Not only is it a great opportunity to build your resume and connect with the Board's mission, but also to provide us with valuable input and connect with like-minded students from across the state. Please have students sign-up to be on our email list here. I'm looking forward to getting to know more students and seeing how their perspectives can shift the way educational policy looks to kids. ★ UW Young Executives of Color Program YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business. The program serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus one Saturday every month for college preparation, business lectures, professional development, and powerful mentorship. YEOC is a FREE nine-month program. The only cost to students is transportation to UW Seattle. Due May 31, 2023 ★ 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. ★ US Naval Academy Summer Programs Summer STEM Camp (8th - 10th Graders) & Summer Seminar (11th Graders). Scholarships are available. ★ 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. ★ 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 | |
LOCAL ★ CHS PAC Tech Crew Join the team at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at CHS. Learn to run lighting, work sound and operate the fly system. Flexible schedule! Due May 5, 2023. ★ Seasonal Park Aids Apply to be a Park Aid at Tolmie State Park and Millersylvania State Park. $16.61 - $19.55/hr. Must be at least 17 years old. ★ DSHS’s Developmental Disabilities Administration DSHS is a large employer in WA with many jobs, some of which only require a diploma. When you work for DSHS's DDA, you help the lives of people with developmental disabilities. From increasing employment support to finding supportive living options in people's communities, the future of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families is bright. Learn more about jobs with DDA. ★ 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 | |
★ Washington Healthcare Authority Internships Internships for local high school students from Olympia, Tumwater, and North Thurston. PAID Internship, $16.25/hr. Due April 30, 2023 ★ Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP) FREE for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch! This virtual program runs over the course of 9 Saturday afternoons (June 10th to August 5th) with high school students gaining an introduction to the health sciences field. Students will be hearing from a great array of graduate students, research professors and health professionals as they learn more about the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences. They will also have the opportunity to take workshops on various topics like college admissions and work on a group research project. Students can choose from two sessions (1 - 4pm or 4 - 7pm PST). Due May 21, 2023. ★ Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP) FREE for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch! This virtual program runs over the course of 9 Sunday afternoons (June 11th to August 6th - 4pm to 7pm) with high school students learning about their future opportunities in the world of computer science as it relates to college, a technology career and making a positive impact. Students will be hearing from a great array of technology professionals who will speak about fields such as web design, software development, user experience as well as organization operations. They will also have the opportunity to take workshops on various topics like college admissions and work on a team project related to technology. Due May 21, 2023. ★ UW Young Executives of Color Program YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business. The program serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 75 schools in Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus one Saturday every month for college preparation, business lectures, professional development, and powerful mentorship. YEOC is a FREE nine-month program. The only cost to students is transportation to UW Seattle. Due May 31, 2023 ★ 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. ★ Dear Future Women of STEM: Letters of Advice from Women in STEM This study provides the results of 89 women in STEM who wrote letters to younger women in STEM about their experiences. The themes highlight women’s unique challenges in STEM and ideas to practically address those challenges and better support women seeking STEM majors and careers. ★ 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 |
May 24, 2023 | TBD |
Volunteer Opportunities Back to Top | |
★ Olympia Elks #186 needs volunteers to help serve dinner at their annual Purple Bubble Ball! The event is on Saturday, May 6th from 4:30-8:00pm at the Elks Lodge (1818 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98506). To volunteer:
★ Blood Drive at CHS Donate blood at CHS’s Pop-Up blood drive. 95 donors needed! Details below:
★ Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive Volunteers needed to help support the Thurston County Food Bank Food Drive on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Positions include runners, drivers, and people to box food. There will be snacks, drinks, and raffle prizes! Email Judy Jones (development@thurstoncountyfoodbank.org) at the Thurston County Food Bank with the following information:
★ American Legion Auxiliary Evergreen Girls State is open for all junior and senior high school girls for 2023. The dates for the 2023 program are June 11 – 17. Apply by May 20th. ★ The Great Olympia Bike Rodeo will be held on June 3rd at Garfield Elementary, and volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Luke Burns (360.570.5857, lburns@ci.olympia.wa.us) or Danielle King (360-522-3108, danielle.king@ccacwa.org) ★ Thurston County Inclusion Summer Camp Needs volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays in July and August. Apply to volunteer online. ★ Medical Volunteers Needed at Providence Hospitals. Learn more online. ★ Walk N Roll Bike Shop Volunteers needed at Walk N Roll Bike Shop. No bike mechanic experience necessary. Apply online. ★ Our Ark is a community-based nonprofit corporation that works directly with homeless youth. They need volunteers to help with outreach, food distribution, and more. High school aged volunteers will have age appropriate volunteer opportunities like assembling care packages and organizing supplies. For more information email info@ourarkyth.org. ★ 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. | |
Career and Education News Back to Top |
More students turning to technical colleges for ‘affordability’ and ‘prevalent experience’ - KIRO 7, May 1, 2023 |