Blog post by Yatziri Carmona, class of 2020 If you’re taking AP Calculus, you’ll raise a lot of eyebrows. It’s a course that not many have the opportunity to take. As a junior who made the choice to take AP Calculus, I honestly did not know what to anticipate. I realized too late what the … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Calculus
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Link Crew
Blog post by Julissa Soto, class of 2021 Transitioning from middle school to high school can be difficult. The idea of being exposed to a new unknown experience is terrifying. With the help of Link Crew, the terrifying feeling is gone. Link crew is also a yearlong program that contributes to character development and understanding … Continue reading Link Crew
Scholarship Programs: A Big List
See these fabulous resources to help you find scholarships for college! Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process. Scholly – A mobile app … Continue reading Scholarship Programs: A Big List
What are you doing this summer?
Chaffey students have taken advantage of many summer activities. Check out their testimonials in this video. There are so many amazing summer opportunities for college-bound students. Check out the list below to find one that is right for you! Keep checking back for updates; I will add more as I find them!
Club Spotlight: CHS Key Club
by Elina Shibata, class of 2020 Key Club is a international student led organization that encourages leadership through serving the community, emphasizing values such as leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. There are 1000 clubs from different schools in more than 38 countries In Key Club, you may attend events where you make new friendships … Continue reading Club Spotlight: CHS Key Club
College-Bound Second Semester to Do List
Guidelines for college-bound students at any level!
September 2020 Scholarship Bulletin
ScholarshipRequirementsDeadlineMAKE THE U AND PREPARE TO GO FARTHER!• Are Hispanic or Latino descent • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale) • Are U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident or DACA eligible.https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u Application opens: September 1, 2020 Deadline: December 6, 2020Dr. Pepper Tuition GiveawayMust be 18-24 by … Continue reading September 2020 Scholarship Bulletin
College Knowledge: College 101 Panel Discussion
Expert panel: Elena Castenellos (Claremont McKenna College) and Gerardo Hurtado (Pomona College) Question: What makes a good scholarship or application essay? Tell a story only you know.Good essays are really good stories.Speak to your audience... Understand to whom you are speaking.Write well. Question: When do I start applying to scholarships? Opportunities start opening up now!Programs … Continue reading College Knowledge: College 101 Panel Discussion
Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Blog post by Courtney Pedersen, class of 2021 AP Environmental Science is an inspiring, challenging, and interesting class. While integrating rigorous courses and teaching key concepts to help students understand the real world, the class is full of exciting projects and information. We have discussed many different concepts in the environment including biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity, … Continue reading Course Spotlight: AP Environmental Science
Student Post: Swim
Blog post by Ahtziri Meneses, Class of 2021 The smell of chlorine and the excitement of the meet builds. Everyone is getting ready for events and the cheering begins as the swimmers are behind the block, ready to dive in. Swimming is a sport consisting of the strokes butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. This sport … Continue reading Student Post: Swim
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