Monday, January 27, 2014

"Cash For College" Financial Aid Workshops

The HJUHSD Career Centers will offer evening workshops for students and parents/guardians to learn about and apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The workshops are not site specific. Students and families can attend the evening workshop that best suits their schedule.

The HW and SP workshops will be “Cash for College” events, where all seniors attending, submitting their applications, and completing a survey that evening will be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.

Thursday, January 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hanford High School Library

Thursday, January 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hanford West High School Career Center – Room 802

Wednesday, February 5
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sierra Pacific High School Career Center – Room 306

Tuesday, February 25
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sierra Pacific High School Career Center – Room 306

Tuesday, February 25
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hanford High School Library

Thursday, February 27
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hanford West High School Career Center – Room 802

The Sierra Pacific Career Center will additionally be holding a Financial Aid 101 interactive workshop on Monday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. All grade levels and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. Topics will include the FAFSA, scholarships, grants, paying tuition, student loans, eligibility criteria, deadlines, campus-based aid, and how to reduce the cost of college.

Please contact the HW Career Center at 559.583.5903 ext. 6027 or SP Career Center at 559.583.5912 ext. 2306 or HH Career Center at 559.583-5902, ext. 4011 for more information.







Friday, January 24, 2014

8th Grade Orientations

HJUHSD invites parents of incoming freshmen to an Orientation to learn more about our high schools, courses and programs, including academic and vocational programs, graduation requirements and registration process, as well as clubs, activities and athletic teams.

For more information, visit the HJUHSD Enrollment Information page: http://www.hjuhsd.k12.ca.us/enrollment.htm


Hanford High School
6 p.m., Monday, January 27
Stratton L. Tarvin Presetnation Center
For more information: 583-5902, x 4018
We are looking forward to meeting you at our Freshman Orientation on Monday, January 27 at the Stratton L. Tarvin Presentation Center located on the west side of the Hanford High School campus off of Douty Street. Please park in the Douty Street parking lot and walk south towards the Presentation Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. We have an exciting night planned for students and parents. Included in this packet you will find a door prize / raffle ticket to turn in on Orientation Night. This raffle ticket will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of several prizes, including Hanford High School gear, dinner tickets, etc. Following the presentation, we will have a “Meet and Greet/Showcase” in our cafeteria. Counselors and Freshman teachers will be available to answer any questions you may have. Our elective teachers (band, choir, FFA, ASB), athletic coaches, extra-curricular advisors, and students will provide demonstrations and information showcasing the many opportunities Hanford High School offers for students.

Hanford West High School
6 p.m., Wednesday, January 29
HWHS Event Center
For more information: 559-583-5903, ext. 6000
Join us to learn about freshman classes and requirements, information in regards to academic programs offered at Hanford West, as well as clubs, activities and athletic teams available.

Sierra Pacific High School
5:45 p.m., Thursday, January 30
SPHS Gym
For more information: 559-583-5912, ext. 2010
Following the orientation, counselors will be delivering a short presentation regarding information about our Honors/AP programs to current parents and students in the cafeteria beginning at 7 pm. We will be providing students and parents with the Honors/AP Course Contracts. Students will be asked to complete these contracts with teacher recommendations throughout the registration process prior to being registered for any honors or AP classes. The deadline for completion is March 30.