November 2026 | Volume 4 | Issue 3
College and Financial Aid Application Workshops
The Downey High School College & Career Center Technicians and school counselors will be hosting workshops to help students complete college and financial aid applications. Students can receive support with CSU, UC, community college, and Common Application submissions, as well as assistance setting up an FSA ID for financial aid.
Workshop Dates and Locations
- Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Writing Center.
- November 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Rooms C-105 or C-106.
- November 20 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the DHS Library.
- Available every school day throughout November in the College & Career Center (Room A-201) before school, during snack and lunch, and during class with a written teacher pass.
Counseling Highlights
During October 7 through October 15, counselors visited 12th-grade English classes to guide students through the college application process. Counselors helped students with importing their high school coursework and verifying their A-G matching. Students were told to have their counselor review their applications before submitting them.
On October 19, school counselors conducted Junior Journey presentations for 11th-grade students. On October 26, counselors presented Sophomore Spotlight lessons for 10th-grade students. Topics included graduation requirements, A-G requirements, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and State Weighted GPA information. Sophomores completed a Career Interest Profiler, and juniors completed a Personality Assessment connected to potential careers and pathways.
Important Dates
- California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) application period: October 1 through November 30, 2026.
- Veterans Day (No School): November 11, 2026.
- #iApplied Day: November 19, 2026.
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23 through November 27, 2026.
#iApplied Recognition
Have you applied to a CSU, UC, out-of-state college, or private university?
Complete the #iApplied Google Form and upload proof of your submitted four-year college application. Students may access the form at:
After completing the form, students may visit the Counseling Office to receive an #iApplied T-shirt. Then join the school community on November 19 for #iApplied Day, where students can participate in prize drawings and celebrate their college application accomplishments.
“Top Teacher Tip” from M. Nevarez
Get involved and lean on your community. Success in high school isn’t about knowing everything right away; it’s about knowing where to turn to when you need a hand. Take full advantage of the resources around you, join clubs, connect with your peers, and remember that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
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