BRET HARTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2026: "College application workshop is October 24th during Pond. Bring your Chromebooks and ask questions about the CSU/UC/Common App Applications. I will also be showing the 18 min. video on how to respond to the Personal Insight. Questions on the UC App with the founder of the questions from the UC Office of the President. Come grab a pond pass." - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

COLLEGE NIGHT: "Hello Bret Harte Families, Join us for an Informal College Night on October 22nd from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in the library. All students in grades 9–12 are welcome, though the evening will primarily focus on Sophomores and Juniors. Representatives from Columbia College will present information about their Dual Enrollment Program, a great opportunity for students interested in earning college credit while still in high school. Parents and students will gain valuable insight into how the program works and how to get started.

Please use the google form to sign up to attend. https://forms.gle/vL6oWgs24ZpixS7Y8. We’d love for families to bring refreshments to share! If you plan to contribute, please arrive a few minutes early to place your items on the table. Finger foods and easy-to-serve treats are perfect for the evening.

Tentative agenda: Trade/Vocational School/Military Options; Community College and Dual Enrollment; University of California; California State University; Private Colleges; Out of State Options; Western Undergraduate Exchange; College Online Options; How to be Competitive on College Applications; Effective Search Tools and Online Resources; NCAA; Financial Aid-FAFSA-Scholarships; Pre-College Programs; State Testing/PSAT Information; and Timelines-Virtual Tours-Next Steps-Transcripts - APPLY!

Looking forward to seeing you there!" - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2026: Columbia College will be hosting several Zoom sessions to accommodate seniors and their parents/guardians in completing the FAFSA and CADAA applications, and assistance with financial aid related questions regardless of next year’s collegiate plans.

Learn more about upcoming Zoom workshop dates at https://5il.co/3pymv. Visit Columbia College’s Financial Aid Outreach site at https://gocolumbia.edu/financial_aid/financial_aid_outreach.html.

Stop by RM 27 or email Ms. Godfrey at sgodfrey@bhuhsd.net for more information.

CLASS OF 2026: "Hello Senior Families, As we approach the end of September, I'm happy to share that I've had the opportunity to meet with more than half of our Senior Class and their families. Thank you to everyone who made time to discuss your student's future plans-it's been a pleasure connecting with you! Next Steps for Seniors: • Begin working on college applications: CSU, UC, and Common Application. • Complete the FAFSA, which opens on October 1st (see attached for a flyer for FAFSA Zoom meetings being held the month of October) • Continue refining and narrowing down college lists I'll also be hosting college application workshops during Pond in late October, and representatives from Columbia College will be visiting around the same time. If you haven't yet scheduled a meeting with me and would like to, please reach out via email and we'll find a time that works. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions." - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2026: "Thank you for the incredible response to parent conferences for the Class of 2026! Due to high demand, I've added additional dates and times to the schedule. Please use the form below to sign up for one time slot. >>> https://forms.gle/bo2LJP13XrZtYR9r7. I'm thrilled to see so many families eager to connect and talk about what's ahead for your Senior!" - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2026: Claim Jumper Day | Columbia College Field Trip - Thursday Sept. 25th 8:30am- 2:00pm. Permission slips [can be found in your Google Classroom]. I also have them in my room. Deadline to return the permission slip is Friday Sept 19th. You can turn them in in the front office if I am not in my room. Juniors are welcome to attend, but Seniors have priority. - Ms Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2026: "Hello Senior Families, It's time to start scheduling Senior Future Planning Conferences! I will be giving Senior Class presentations in English classrooms on Sept. 2nd- 3rd. If you'd like to join me and your student to discuss their post-graduation plans, please select a time slot within the next few weeks. Meetings typically last 20-30 minutes, though they may go longer depending on the conversation. Please use this link to choose a time. Please only choose one time slot. https://forms.gle/bo2LJP13XrZtYR9r7. [Refer to your email for more details.] I'm looking forward to connecting and supporting your family through this exciting stage of planning for life after high school!"- Ms. Godfrey, counselor

"Interested in getting paid to tutor elementary students at Mark Twain? Ms. Landry will be on campus - stop by the table at lunch on Friday to get more information and pick up an application. Applications are also available in Ms. Godfrey’s classroom." - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2026: "Delta College Fair! If you are interested in attending the College fair on SEPTEMBER 2ND BETWEEN 5:30-8PM We will be leaving Bret Harte around 4:30 and returning around 9pm. Please complete the permission slip [found in your Class of 2026 Ms. Godrey Google Classroom] and return to me by Next Friday, August 29th." - Ms. Godfrey, counselor

DUAL ENROLLMENT: "All students enrolling in a Columbia College class this year should now use this link (https://columbiacollege.jotform.com/250694651660158), as the dual enrollment process has changed." - Ms. Godfrey, academic counselor

CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Seniors. Follow these steps to send your transcripts to your colleges. >>> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dbNz8gbWWQzkmhT7wDRwCoWaLOYKahuR-CvEUvJTXeY/ " - Ms Godfrey, counselor

CLASS OF 2025: Going to Columbia College next year? It's the annual Go Columbia Day on Thursday, May 22! Complete the required permission forms found at https://5il.co/3femp, and return to RM 27 no later than Wednesday, May 14. The trip will depart campus at 8:30 AM and return around 1:30 PM. Hard copies of the forms can also be found in RM 27. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey.

CLASS OF 2025: All Seniors that will be attending Columbia College in Fall 2025, your attendance is REQUIRED at the Columbia College Application Workshop scheduled for Friday, March 21 at 2:00 PM in the Learning Center. Columbia College will have a team on campus to assist all interested students applying for Fall 2025 enrollment, Columbia College’s Promise program, FASA ID creation, and/or Motherlode Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) assistance. Refer to https://5il.co/3adip for more details and items you MUST bring with you to the workshop. Partial day students are required to attend as well. Note, your registration must be completed before Go Columbia Day on May 22 to ensure you can register for your Columbia College classes. Questions can be directed to Ms Godfrey or stewartd@yosemite.edu.

"There will be a mandatory meeting on MARCH 21ST during POND for all students taking a Community College Class in the Summer of 2025 or in the Fall of 2025.Representatives from the Columbia College Dual Enrollment Office will be here on campus to register students for their classes. Please see my classroom for specifics, as well as ALL THE PAPERWORK that is required. Prior March 21st, you must have the following: 1. a CCCApply account created https://home.cccapply.org/en/apply. 2. An account created for the College you are attending (in most situations, it will be Columbia College) https://www.opencccapply.net/gateway/apply?cccMisCode=591. 3. Dual Enrollment Form Signed by Parent (See attached for the 25-26 school year). I will be sending out an email to all pond teachers to let their students come to the Learning Center during POND. CCAP STUDENTS WILL BE COMING AT 1:30 , (English 1A/1C, US History 16/17, and Physics). All other students taking CC courses (Summer/Fall 2025) will be coming between 2-3pm. Please contact me for questions!" - Ms. Godfrey

REMINDER: Digital SAT DAY is coming to Bret Harte on Wednesday, April 23, 2025! This year’s digital exam will begin promptly at 8:00 AM in Ms. Godfrey's classroom, RM 27 utilizing your District-issued Chromebook. If interested, sign up through your Google Classrooms or with the following link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScobN9S4byetMOxy2QWRyHtHum4t-B6y2DKyAJYAe3l1IPtgw/viewform?usp=header&authuser=0. Cost is $68 per exam and payment must be made to Ms. Sugar at Student Body Services to secure your spot by Wednesday, March 12. Cash, check and card accepted. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey in RM 27.

CLASS OF 2025: Columbia College will host their FINAL FAFSA/Dream Act zoom session scheduled for this coming Thursday, February 27 at 5:00 PM. This session will assist students and parents with one-on-one questions and troubleshooting the FAFSA and CADAA applications. Learn more at https://5il.co/363fw. For more resources visit Columbia College Financial Aid at https://gocolumbia.edu/financial_aid/.

Stanislaus State's Early Assessment Program (EAP) will be hosting upcoming Family Engagement Talks that are ideal for parents, guardians, and family members of high school sophomores and juniors who want to help their student succeed in college and beyond. This event will be held in both English and Spanish that will cover topics such as financial aid, time management and communication strategies. Topics include early academic prep, the basics of financial aid, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), and more. Family Engagement Talks are scheduled during the months of February through April. Learn more at https://5il.co/38jbl. Questions, see Ms. Godfrey in RM 27 or send an email to sgodfrey@bhuhsd.net.

ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test will be administered on the Bret Harte campus on Friday, February 21 at 8:00 AM in RM 27. Sign up using the Google Form in your class-specific "Ms Godfrey" Google Classroom. >>> "What is the ASVAB? It's a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.” - https://www.officialasvab.com/.

CLASS OF 2025: "Hello Seniors, Quick reminder! Your scholarship applications are due Feb. 7th at 3pm. Please apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for, and come see me with all your questions, Good Luck!" - Ms Godfrey