Counseling News
COLLEGE AND CAREERS
- Community College
Applications are now open for Summer/Fall 2026. The first step is to apply at cccapply.org.
- California State Universities
Some CSU campuses are still accepting applications. Click on link to see what campuses may have extended deadlines. Create an account with Cal State Apply.
- University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Bus Trip
Friday, February 20th - Friday, March 13th - Friday, April 10th
Meeting Location and Bus Pick Up Time: Maidu Community Center in Roseville at 7:00 a.m.
Nevada Bound Program: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Approximate Bus Return: 5:30 p.m.
RSVP at https://admissions.unr.edu/portal/schaller
- Naviance Course Planning for 2026-27 School Year
Counseling is currently working with students to choose courses for next year and enter them into "Naviance". Have your student show you their proposed classes.
We are also educating students about CTE programs open to 11th and 12th grade students. To learn more
click here.
- Scholarships
Stop by the counseling office for more information and a current list of scholarships.
> NATOMA LODGE NO. 64 will be awarding scholarships of $1,000. Preference is given to students
who demonstrate civic pride, leadership, community service, and a financial need. Stop by the
counseling office and pick up an application. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2026.
> THE CRYSTAL RODRIGUEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION will once again award
several of our college bound seniors with scholarships for their first year of school (two or four-year
institutions). Applications are now available in the counseling office and are due March 6th, 2026.
A minimum 3.0 GPA with some evidence of financial need is required. Community activities and
letters of recommendation are also considered. Finalists will also be interviewed. Crystal
Rodriguez (Andrews) was a 2007 graduate of Casa Roble who passed away far too early at the age of
twenty-two. Crystal loved life and was very involved on campus via soccer and student
government. Her spirit lives on as we honor her memory through this scholarship.
> THE RAMS BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP is now available! ANY student participating in a Casa
extracurricular activity with a minimum 3.0 GPA is eligible to apply. Parents or applicants must
have been a Ram Boosters member for at least 2 years. Applications are due no later than
Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. To apply go to https://forms.gle/oguBdqnhcNtLevKZ6.
> GFWC ORANGEVALE WOMEN'S CLUB is offering three $2,500 college scholarships in 2026. Applicants
must show that they possess academic potential and the desire to continue education at a community
college, four-year college, university or accredited vocational school. Male and female students can apply.
Click on this link to apply, the application deadline is Friday, March 27th.
> THE GREGORY KENNETH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is being offered to seniors who will be attending
college in the fall. Students must have an overall cumulative GPA of an unweighted 3.5 or higher.
Scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000. Applications are available in the counseling office.
Deadline to apply is April 1st.
ACADEMICS
AP Exam Payment Deadline
All AP exams must be paid for by Friday, March 6th at 11:59 p.m. Make payments online at
https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/052284. All families of AP students received deadlines and
instructions via email.
Upcoming National Test Dates
SAT - March 14th - deadline to register is February 27th https://satsuite.collegeboard.org.
ACT - April 11th - deadline to register is March 6th https://www.act.org.
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Stress Management for Teens: AACAP Stress Management
Study Tips: Study Techniques
COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS AND E-MAILS
A-Gar & (SCORE) - Mrs. Hobbs
mickey.hobbs@sanjuan.edu
Gas-R & (9th - 12th ROTC) - Mrs. Petersen
bianca.petersen@sanjuan.edu
S-Z & (9th - 12th AVID) - Ms. Kelly
kathryn.kelly@sanjuan.edu
9th Grade (all non ROTC/AVID) - Mr. Satchwell
mathew.satchwell@sanjuan.edu