CHS GATE

Bright Prospect

17 Apr 2018 by HMB

Bright Prospect is a program that supports students in our area in their quest for college. Students apply to the program in fall of their sophomore year and work with the program throughout their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Bright Prospect Mission: Bright Prospect aims to break the cycle of poverty in our service area by significantly increasing the college-going culture, expectation and rate in our community. By creating an ever-growing cadre of highly-educated young professionals, we will make our culturally […]

Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound • Tags: pre-college opportunities

2018 Toyota Mentorshop Gala

13 Apr 2018 by HMB

Blog Post by Oscar Segovia, Toyota Mentorship Program Coordinator Tigers: Last evening was the final Gala event for the Toyota Mentorship Program, culminating another enriching and rewarding year for some of our fortunate students. Attached you will find three pictures: one of the recipients of the six Toyota Scholarships and the others for perfect attendance. Please congratulate the following students who were awarded a scholarship yesterday: 1) Josue Menivar-Mendez ($1,000 Scholarship) 2) Jocelyn Betancourt ($1,000 Scholarship) 3) Eduardo Garcia ($1,000 […]

Categories: Clubs and Organizations, College Bound, Student Spotlight • Tags: College Ready, Featured, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities

Chaffey’s 2018 Dell Scholars

13 Apr 2018 by HMB

Blog Post by Jose Quintero, AVID Coordinator Greetings Everyone: It is my distinguished honor and pleasure to share some incredible news with you all! For the first time in Chaffey’s history both locally here at our high school and within our district, we have TWO students who were selected as DELL SCHOLAR RECIPIENTS for the class of 2018! This scholarship is a nationally recognized, extremely competitive, time consuming and requires multiple phases to complete. Nonetheless, that did not stop our resilient, […]

Categories: Academic Opportunities, College Bound, Student Spotlight • Tags: College Ready, Getting Connected, pre-college opportunities

Honors Anatomy

19 Jan 2018 by HMB

Blog post by Cittlalik Melchor class of 2019 Bones. Integumentary system. Muscles. Nervous system. The various facts fascinate my brain, for an orthopedic surgeon I long to be. Attending class like no other, ready and prepared to learn. Anatomy has made me realize that I want job that I love and continue my studies further because I have found something that inspires me. Learning about how the body functions in its microscopic attributes and how these details are essential to know […]

Categories: Academic Opportunities, Spotlight on Courses • Tags: Awesome Academics, I love SCIENCE!, I'm learning a lot!, Student Post

Destination Imagination

19 Jan 2018 by HMB

Blog post by Ema Vo class of 2019 This is the story about my little club. I have never had a better experience in my high school career than this. It’s called Destination Imagination. You might not have heard of this program before, so let me give you a run down. The team is provided with a selection of “problems.” They range from being about building a balsa wood structure to doing an act of community service. Those then have a […]

Categories: Clubs and Organizations • Tags: Clubs, Getting Connected, Student Post

Toyota Mentorship Program

19 Jan 2018 by HMB

Blog post by Sarahi Verdin, class of 2019 The Toyota Mentorship Program has taught me so much including how to be a leader. The Toyota Mentorship takes place every second Wednesday of the month in the Toyota auto part factory here in Ontario. Our mentors are amazing. They teach us various things that will help us become better citizens. We learn how to think outside the box and how to step out of our comfort zones. We hear our mentors’ experiences […]

Categories: Academic Opportunities, Clubs and Organizations • Tags: Getting Connected, I'm learning a lot!, Student Post

Five Worth the Drive: Independent Colleges within 50 Miles (part 1)

17 Jan 2018 by HMB

There are so many excellent colleges within fifty miles of Ontario! This post is the start of a series I am calling “Five Worth the Drive.” Each installment will focus on five colleges that are little gems in Southern California. Use the map above to link to the school website and get driving directions. This week: Chapman University, Pitzer College, Whittier College, Loma Linda University, and Occidental College. I encourage you to check out their websites, call the admissions office, […]

Categories: College Bound • Tags: College Ready, Featured

Searching for the perfect college? Go visit!

15 Jan 2018 by HMB

There are so many colleges and universities to choose from, that it can be a huge task to find the one that is right for you. Fortunately, there are many online tools to help you get started, some of which you can see below. When looking for the perfect school, you should consider location, size, offerings, financial aid, and on-campus student life, and lots more. You should reflect on what you want from a college experience, and then try to […]

Categories: College Bound • Tags: College Ready, pre-college opportunities

College-Bound Reading Lists

19 Dec 2017 by HMB

The more we read, the more we know! It sounds like a catch-phrase on a silly public service announcement, but it’s true. Students who read widely and deeply are better prepared for college and life. Though it can be difficult to find the time to read for pleasure, once you get in the habit of reading, you will discover the joy of imaginative escape. Don’t wait for a teacher or librarian to hand you a book; seek out your own […]

Categories: College Bound • Tags: Awesome Academics, College Ready, Featured, I'm learning a lot!

Scripps College Academy (SCA)

19 Dec 2017 by HMB

Scripps College in Claremont offers an excellent college-mentoring program. The program supports young women who are the first in their families to attend college. Through intensive mentoring, a summer on-campus program, and enrichment activities, SCA students become well-prepared college applicants. Applicants must be in 10th grade. Check out the website and video below for more information. Applications for Summer 2018 are not posted yet, but they are usually available in early January.

Categories: College Bound • Tags: College Ready, pre-college opportunities

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CHS GATE

Promoting academic excellence at Chaffey High School

Welcome to Chaffey High School's GATE Program!

Bright Prospect

2018 Toyota Mentorshop Gala

Chaffey’s 2018 Dell Scholars

Honors Anatomy

Destination Imagination

Toyota Mentorship Program

Five Worth the Drive: Independent Colleges within 50 Miles (part 1)

Searching for the perfect college? Go visit!

College-Bound Reading Lists

Scripps College Academy (SCA)