Here are ways you can help ensure your child's success: test
*check grades and progress on ParentLink regularly
*email teachers with questions or concerns
*make sure your child has a regular time and place to complete homework assignments
Please feel free to use the email links provided on the counselor's names above to contact your child's counselor or call the Counseling Office at 799-1450 x 4300 for further assistance.
Registration for classes is in the spring. We will meet with every student individually to discuss course selections.
You may schedule a conference with one or all of your child's teachers by phoning the counselors' secretary, Diane Wallner, at 799-1450, ext 4300. Please note that conferences are only held at 1:30 in the afternoon. Every effort will be made to schedule your conference in a timely manner. However, if you have time constraints or need to hear from a teacher as soon as possible, it is bet to communicate through e-mail or set up a phone conference. Although not required, it is a good idea to have your child present at conferences.Much of the information given during conferences can now be found by using ParentLink. ParentLink contains information about your child's grades, attendance, report cards, progress reports, and graduation requirements. You may find out who your child's teachers are and email them through the site. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Advanced Placement program provides motivated high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in the supportive environment of a high school setting. This program is specifically designed for students who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum. Students not only gain college-level skills, but may also earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. The AP Exam sends a powerful message to colleges and universities that the student is ready for a college level curriculum. SE your counselor for detailed course offerings and information or explore the AP website.
COLLEGE WEBSITE LINKS
*check grades and progress on ParentLink regularly
*email teachers with questions or concerns
*make sure your child has a regular time and place to complete homework assignments
Please feel free to use the email links provided on the counselor's names above to contact your child's counselor or call the Counseling Office at 799-1450 x 4300 for further assistance.
Registration for classes is in the spring. We will meet with every student individually to discuss course selections.
You may schedule a conference with one or all of your child's teachers by phoning the counselors' secretary, Diane Wallner, at 799-1450, ext 4300. Please note that conferences are only held at 1:30 in the afternoon. Every effort will be made to schedule your conference in a timely manner. However, if you have time constraints or need to hear from a teacher as soon as possible, it is bet to communicate through e-mail or set up a phone conference. Although not required, it is a good idea to have your child present at conferences.Much of the information given during conferences can now be found by using ParentLink. ParentLink contains information about your child's grades, attendance, report cards, progress reports, and graduation requirements. You may find out who your child's teachers are and email them through the site. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
The Advanced Placement program provides motivated high school students with the opportunity to take college-level courses in the supportive environment of a high school setting. This program is specifically designed for students who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum. Students not only gain college-level skills, but may also earn credit, advanced placement, or both for college. The AP Exam sends a powerful message to colleges and universities that the student is ready for a college level curriculum. SE your counselor for detailed course offerings and information or explore the AP website.
- The CCSD Counseling site provides a multitude of district counseling related information.
- The Clark County School District offers credit retrieval programs through The Academy of Individualized Study http://schools.ccsd.net/ais/ and Virtual High School http://ccsdde.net/ for students deficient in classes required for graduation.
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Explorers program gives young men and women a hands-on chance to determine if they want to pursue a career in law enforcement.
- The Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Explorers program provides the opportunity for high school students and college students to become familiar with career opportunities available in the fire service.
- UNR core GPA calculator
- Millennium Scholarship information
- Clark County Department of Family Services: this link includes many resources for families and youth, including parenting classes, through the Parenting Project, and Child Haven for emergency youth shelter.
COLLEGE WEBSITE LINKS
- Public Education Foundation scholarships
- SAT Test Dates
- SAT Registration
- PSAT/NMSQ information and results interpretation
- ACT Test Dates
- ACT Registration
- Register for the NCAA Clearinghouse if you intend on playing sports in college
- If you are 18 years of age follow this link to register for the Selective Service
- Nevada Career Information System (NCIS) is a multifaceted site that includes school, scholarship and program of study search engines, as well as interest inventories and various other helpful tools. Username: ncis; Password: nevada. Once you have logged in, you can create an account by clicking on "My NCIS Account" in the upper right hand corner.
- U.S. News and World Report lists college rankings
- Explore the Edfund site for financial aid and planning information so you will be ready to take the step to college.
- Fastweb is a scholarship search website
- Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA): Follow this link to access the FAFSA application. Step by step instructions on how to complete the application are available on the site. The FAFSA may not be submitted until after January 1 of a student's 12th grade year.
- CCSD college events schedule
- UNR homepage
- UNLV homepage
- The Western Undergraduate Exchange lists out of state schools that participate in a 1.5 x resident tuition for Nevada students.
- UNLV Admissions
- UNLV Admissions requirements
- NCAA Clearinghouse - Students who plan to attend an NCAA Division I or II institution and who wish to participate in intercollegiate athletics need to follow initial eligibility procedures established by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Students must make their school counselor and their coach aware of their interest in collegiate athletics, as high school courses must be NCAA-approved. Current high school juniors should plan to take the ACT or SAT by the end of their eleventh grade year.
When registering for the ACT/SAT, use code 9999 to report test scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse. At the start of the senior year, students should register with the Clearinghouse online at by clicking here. At the time of registration, students should request that their high school transcript be sent to the Clearinghouse. Following graduation, high school seniors must also request that their final high school transcript be sent to the Clearinghouse. For more information, call the NCAA hotline at 877-262-1492 or visit the website.
