Become informed on important information and upcoming services that the counseling team will be offering in the days to come.

Table of Contents

• Hoover Highlights
• Upcoming Events
• Academic
• College
• Career
• Social Emotional
• Senior Corner

Parents and Guardians, did you miss the College 101 parent presentation? Click the purple button below to view the full presentation!

This past Saturday, the HTMB competed at Division 2A Championships at Newport Harbor HS! They had a great performance, and earned 5th Place overall with a score of 84.300 and an award for High Percussion (for the 12th year in a row!). The top 5 bands in their Division scored within less than 2 points of each other, so it was a very close race!

Their score was high enough to earn them a spot at State Championships this coming Saturday! This Saturday, November 23rd, the Hoover Tornado Marching Band will have their final competition at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove. They perform at 5:30pm, and the awards ceremony is at 9:30pm.

Please note that on Friday, November 22, we have a different bell schedule. EO time has moved from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

This special week is designed to promote a college-going culture and provide valuable resources to help students explore and plan for their college journey. Throughout the week, we will have engaging activities, workshops, and opportunities for students to gain insights and support for their college applications and future aspirations. We encourage all students to participate and take advantage of the resources and activities available. Your involvement and enthusiasm will make this event even more impactful. Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to seeing everyone join in and make the most of College Week!

They are partnering with Charleston Wrap to offer high-quality gift wrap, kitchen and home goods, and over 2,500 other products. Proceeds from each purchase helps support the Hoover High School Pep Team. No matter the size of your order, you can make a BIG difference.

https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=19670

Parents/Guardians, are you interested in learning English? Glendale Community College's Garfield Campus will offer free ESL (English as a Second Language) classes on Hoover's campus beginning in Spring 2025.

These classes will be taught by staff from Glendale Community College's Adult Education Program (Garfield Campus) and will be held Monday through Thursday for 4 hours each day.

Please click on the link below and complete the survey by November 18, 2024. A minimum of 15 participants is required for the class to be offered. 

Note: Completing this form does not enroll you in the class, program, or school. It only provides Hoover High School and GCC with your contact information for follow-up steps regarding potential enrollment.

• Link to Survey in English: https://forms.gle/yeXKgkYixzpweCUe7
• Link to Survey in Spanish: https://forms.gle/xeE2ZPgCmRr1t8HQA
• Link to Survey in Armenian: https://forms.gle/WLFWaxGMBBQ2Hg7x5
• Link to Survey in Russian: https://forms.gle/SMnG6xKvxxG4wxQh7
• Link to Survey in Korean: https://forms.gle/BW28KwXbwpJCY14U7

If you have any questions, please email your child's school counselor.

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Subaru of Glendale, which has chosen Hoover as its hometown charity for the Share the Love Program. Through this partnership, Subaru will be donating proceeds to Hoover to provide scholarships for our seniors. Last year, over $64,000 was raised. This year, we are excited to support the Class of 2025!

This year, the Share the Love event runs from November 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025.

If you are planning to buy or lease a new car, please consider choosing Subaru of Glendale and selecting Hoover High School as the hometown charity. Subaru of Glendale will donate $250 for each car purchased or leased during the Share the Love event.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), are proud to announce the 2024-25 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition for the L.A. Region. Students in grades 7-12 may submit their artwork or writing by the contest deadline, December 2, 2024. The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, presenter of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience. The Alliance provides creative teens with opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication, and scholarships through the Awards in partnership with approximately 100 regional Affiliate Partners. Teens in grades 7–12 (ages 13 and up) residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada may enter work in 28 categories.

More information about the local partnership and competition can be found here: https://bit.ly/LAScholasticArtWritingAwards 

Students and Educators can learn more about registering and submitting at https://www.artandwriting.org/ 

CLICK THIS LINK FOR DIRECTIONS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FNieooHvGaZqYL0_A-QJkGNded0CV8jmXcV_Sx477vg/edit?tab=t.0

If you have not already, please join your counselor's Google Classroom!

Academic Progress - 15 week grades have been released on November 15. If you have a “D” or an “F,” take action! Be sure to talk to your teachers, attend your assigned EO classroom sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, and go to tutoring for help.

Next Grading Periods -

Semester Final Grades: December 19, 2024

See below for additional ways to get support.

California Colleges is the official California and GUSD platform with tools to help students explore careers, majors, colleges, and trade schools—all for free! Students can activate their accounts using their school email. Need a little guidance? Watch this student tutorial. Parents, you can monitor your student’s progress by creating your own account. Register at CaliforniaColleges.edu and check out this parent tutorial for step-by-step instructions.

Get answers to many of your questions on Dual Enrollment, ECA, certificate programs, important dates, enrollment steps, online application, and more every Tuesday at lunch to 1:30 pm.

Location: Table outside the College & Career Center, Room 2101

Click on the link to learn more: glendale.edu/hs

• Need a Work Permit? Students can download a work permit at the following link https://hooverhs.gusd.net/6755_4 Complete the form and bring it into the counseling office.

• Looking for a job? Supermarkets Hiring Immediately:

  • Krispy Kreme

  • Ralph's

  • Trader Joe's

  • Vons

  • See below for job's via the GYA Employment Programs. 

  • Start your job search and browse for thousands of hourly position openings. You can also start your job search at snagajob.com.
    
    

• Highest Paying Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm
  
  
• Fastest Growing Occupations: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
  
  
• Most New Jobs: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm

The California Jaycee Foundation Scholarship program provides scholastic funding to eligible High School Seniors who will continue their education at any accredited college or vocational school in the United States. In 2025, Scholarship awards will be given in increments of $1,000.

Three recipients of the California Jaycee Foundation scholarships will be forwarded to the United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship Program Review Committee for participation in that program as well, two (2) for additional scholastic scholarships ($1,500) and one (1) for additional vocational/industrial scholarships ($1,000). 2025 Scholarship application information is available NOW via this website link:

http://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

To be more competitive, students should have this information as quickly as possible. Please share this information and link with your school guidance counselors, career counseling services, and school scholarship website. The application cutoff mailing date is January 17, 2025. It must be submitted via US postal mail.

 Make sure to download both of the following documents:

· 2024-2025 Student Checklist

· 2024-2025 University Scholarship Application OR 2024-2025 Vocational Scholarship Application

All application packages must be postmarked by January 17, 2025, or they cannot be considered. Submitting earlier in January is suggested. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

Important Information for Students

• · The application packet must include head shot photograph; the completed application form; the college/university acceptance letter (if the student has been accepted); the recommendation letters (maximum of three (3); the high school transcript; ACT / SAT test scores only if available and applicable; and the personal statement from the student. Any additional information (certificates, pictures, etc.) can be added to the end of the packet. There is a limit of three (3) pages of additional information allowed.
• · National / state (ACT / SAT) test scores are NOT mandatory for our award, however there is a small bonus point area for the students who include test scores. Test scores are NOT required for students applying for industrial, trade or vocational schools.
• · Every page should have the student’s name and page number listed on the top right-hand corner. The reference letters (maximum of three), additional information, and the school transcript should also have the name and page number included.

 Mail completed packet to:

Mary Alessandra-Cook

CAJCF Scholarship Chair

P.O. Box 3028

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

FAFSA/CADAA/CSS Profile/Cal Grant- What do they all mean and why are they important? 

Please join us to learn about how you can maximize your financial aid for college. This free event is open to the community for high school students, AB-540 students, foster/homeless youth and their families. 

• Date: December 4, 2024
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Location: Hoover High School (Student Union / Cafeteria)- 651 Glenwood Rd, Glendale, CA 91202
• Questions? Contact Ashley Park (apark@gusd.net) or Bryant Melgar (bmelgar@contracted.gusd.net)

FAFSA® Application | Federal Student Aid

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