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Beyond High School

Your Choices After Graduation

At DUSD, it’s our goal for all students to graduate with a 21st Century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character. 

But one size doesn’t fit all. For some students, college is the logical next step of their journey while others are eager to leave the classroom and enter the working world. Explore your options with these resources.

College Information
Financial Aid
Career Information
Resume Help
Military Information

College and Career Resources

College & Career Center

Stop by to speak to a counselor! We are here to answer your questions.

Location: Room O1

Hours:
7:30 am – 1:30 pm
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
 

College & Career Staff

Jasmin Moreno-Gamboa
jmorenogamboa@dusd.net
ext. 5673

Adrian Perez
adrperez@dusd.net
ext. 5863

Raquel Perez
raqperez@dusd.net
ext. 5825

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Tips for Deciding on Your College

  1. Know your ability
  2. Pick three colleges by the end of 8th grade
  3. Know their admissions qualifications
  4. Know your family’s financial abilities
  5. Talk to your counselors in the 9th grade
  6. Always know your GPA

Universities & Colleges

Associate Degree for Transfer

The California Community Colleges and partnering institutions created a transfer program to make it easier for students like you to start at a community college, transfer to a guaranteed saved spot at a participating four-year university, and earn a bachelor’s degree.

Learn more

More Resources

California Colleges

CaliforniaColleges.edu provides students with an all-inclusive guide for their college & career paths & enables educators to track their progress.
Visit CaliforniaColleges.edu

Community College Review

Learn about community colleges, find colleges, get financial aid help and college life tips.
Visit communitycollegereview.com

California Community Colleges

Apply Online: CCC Online

Cerritos Complete Program

Get 2 years of college for free.
Visit cerritos.edu

Cerritos College

Visit cerritos.edu/

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Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment

Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment

Attention Bears! Attention students! Do you want to earn college credit next school year? WHS Fall 2025 Dual Enrollment is open! This is separate from the Summer Dual Enrollment Survey. Our incoming 9th graders will be getting sign up information after spring break....

Dual Enrollment Summer 2025

Dual Enrollment Summer 2025

Attention students! Do you want to earn college credit this summer? WHS Dual Enrollment for Summer 2025 is open! Sign up in 4 easy steps—no paper forms needed! Scan the QR code or check the link to get started. Deadline: April 11 Sign up for Dual Enrollment classes...

Local Scholarship Application

Local Scholarship Application

The local scholarship application will open December 2nd! Access the application in the link below. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 💵 Priority Deadline is December 20, 2024! Local Scholarship Application

iApplied Week

iApplied Week

The deadline to apply to a UC or CSU is December 2nd. To help students apply, Warren will host an “iApplied Week” starting Monday, November 18th through Friday, November 22th from 4pm-8pm.  Select a day and time...

ASVAB Test

ASVAB Test

The ASVAB will be hosted on Nov.6th at 8:30 in the library. This exam will be open for Juniors and Seniors who are at least 16 years of age. This exam isn't strictly for students that plan on enlisting in the military. This exam helps identify students' strengths...

Parent Parnership Academy Nights

Parent Parnership Academy Nights

Our Freshmen PPA (Parent Partnership Academy) Night will take place on Wednesday October 16th from 6:00-7:30 in the Warren Library. Learn about graduation requirements and college entrance. Sign up now!

Warren has earned the College Board’s AP Honor Roll – Bronze Award

Warren has earned the College Board’s AP Honor Roll – Bronze Award

It is with great honor to share with you all that our school has earned the College Board's AP Honor Roll — Bronze Award. Earning this award reflects our school's commitment to increasing our college-going culture by providing opportunities for students to earn...

Senior Info Night

Senior Info Night

Attention Senior Parents! Sign up for Senior Info Night on Wednesday 9/18 and learn all about Senior year timelines, Graduation Requirements, Financial Aid, College Apps, and so much more. English and Spanish sessions are available. Make sure that you RSVP by...

2024 Senior Awards

2024 Senior Awards

Congratulations to all our award winners this year. We are so proud of you! Senior Awards Program (resized)Download

Career Resources

The resources and links below can help you find a great career.

California CareerZone

Learn about yourself, the employment options available to you and the training that will prepare you for them.
Visit cacareerzone.org

California Conservation Corps

Learn skills, earn scholarships, make friends – the best year of your life!
Visit ccc.ca.gov

California Apprenticeship Coordinators Association

Apprentices not only learn occupational skills in the classroom, their learning is expanded to include hands-on, paid, on-the-job training!
Visit calapprenticeship.org

Long Beach Job Corps Center

No-cost education and career technical training program.
Visit longbeach.jobcorps.gov

Los Angeles Job Corps Center

Offering the skills you need to succeed in today’s workforce, at no cost to you or your family.
Visit losangeles.jobcorps.gov

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Find out which careers are in demand.
Visit bls.gov

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Need a Work Permit?

Stop by Room O1 and speak with Ms. Raquel Perez.

You can also email raqperez@dusd.net

Tips for Creating Professional Resume

When you apply for a job, you will be asked to provide your resume. Here are some tips and resources to help you create a professional looking resume.

High School Resume Template

How to create a high school resume with examples: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/high-school-resume-template

More information: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/high-school-resume-tips

How to Make a Resume with the Microsoft Word Template

How to Make a Resume with Google Docs

Join the United States Military

Army – Navy – Air Force – Marines – Coast Guard

Are you thinking about joining the military after high school? You’re not alone, and there are many benefits to joining a branch of our military. However, it’s important to fully understand what you’re signing up for and what will be required of you for the contracted years you sign on.

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Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident with valid “green card”
  • Must be at least 17 years old (with parent permission) or 18+
  • Each branch of the military has a different enlistment age limit
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test
  • Must pass a physical exam and meet weight limits

Steps to Enlist

  1. Contact a recruiter
  2. Report to a military entrance processing stations (MEPS)
  3. Await orders for basic training

U.S. Air Force (USAF)

  • Department of Defense
  • Aerial military operations

Website: www.af.mil

U.S. Army (USA)

  • Department of Defense
  • Major ground combat

Website: www.army.mil

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Maritime law enforcement

Website: www.uscg.mil

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)

  • Department of Defense
  • Supports other branches
    • Land, sea-based, and air-ground operations

Website: www.marines.mil

U.S. Navy

  • Department of Defense
  • Protects waterways outside of Coast Guard jurisdiction

Website: www.navy.mil

Ace the ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

To join a branch of our military, you’ll need to take the ASVAB test. This timed test scores four areas: Arithmetic Reasoning, World Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge. Your scores in these four areas will determine your eligibility to enlist in the military. Prep for the exam with practice ASVAB tests or learn more with these helpful resources.

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