PUHSD Central High School Counseling

05/03/2021

Central Juniors,
This is the final week to participate in the Text4College project before the survey closes on May 9! Did you know that it only takes 10 minutes for students to take the survey? This survey helps Text4College identify students who are eligible to receive free text messages during summer months containing information and reminders from partner colleges about key steps in college enrollment. Take the survey at the below link:

https://form.jotform.com/airformportal/Text4College.

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/23/2021

Seniors if you are interested invested in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), know that Gateway Community College is offering a scholarship in the Gateway Stem Program. Up to $7000 a year can be provided. Must show financial need as per the FAFSA. Visit website for more details. DEADLINE TUESDAY MAY 25, 2021.

Access to Maricopa Community Colleges critical operating systems has been restored. System updates for the college online chat function and voice mail system are currently in process.

04/14/2021

Door of Opportunity Scholarship now available. This scholarship is worth $12,500 over four years. Please see the below flyer or visit the website to gather more information. No GPA requirement, this is a scholarship looking for students with financial need. Deadline is June 1st at 5PM Eastern (2pm AZ time.

There will be a ZOOM meeting on April 29th at 1PM to discuss the scholarship further with the scholarship agency.

Scholarship.org/doo/

04/01/2021

SENIORS! CAP AND GOWN UPDATE!

Jostens will be on site next week to distribute caps and gowns.
Thursday, April 8th - In the Auditorium Lobby During Lunches from 10:25am – 12:45pm & after school from 2:30pm-4:00pm. They will bring extra caps and gowns for those students that have not purchased. Cost- $50.00- cash, cashiers check, all major credit cards.

04/01/2021

Scholarship RE-POST,

Seniors, If you've received assistance from the Suns Central Tutoring program while you've attended Central High School, know that the 2021 Suns Central Scholarship Application is available to CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! This scholarship is for those students who have received tutoring services and are pursuing post-secondary education. There will be 2 awards given out, a $1,500 scholarship and a $1,000 scholarship. DEADLINE IS APRIL 23, 2021. Visit Central Counseling's Scholarship Wall to download the application.

03/17/2021

Seniors, If you plan on attending Phoenix College after High School, please attend the Summer Bridge workshop being held on ZOOM on 3/25/2021 @2:30 PM. Know that their is an opportunity to win a Chromebook and Receive a Stipend.

Message Mr. Marceles in Counseling via TEAMS for Zoom link and password.

03/16/2021

Bobcats grades 9-12 Tri-University is next week. If you plan on attending U of A, NAU or U of A, please attend the workshops held between March 21 - April 3rd. See flyer for link.

03/15/2021

Seniors, the Districtwide Scholarship is now open! The Deadline is April 15th and this is only open to PXU students. Visit the below website and click on the April 15th deadline date to begin filling out the scholarship application that's posted on the virtual scholarship wall.

03/03/2021

Tri-University Week
March 22—March 27
March 29—April 3

Seniors: Choose from the sessions below to learn more about admission, financial aid and the student experience at Arizona’s public universities. Most sessions are offered more than once over a two week period. You only need to attend a session once.

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona are committed to making a college education accessible to our in-state population. Apply to college, file a FAFSA, and enroll at an in-state university.

03/02/2021

A message from Central High School Administration.

Hello Bobcat students and families! Please complete the school registration and select either online learning or in-person learning by this Friday, March 5th. If you do not complete the process, your student will be automatically placed in online learning for 4th quarter.

Video:

https://trst.in/pUVgEO

To make a selection, students/parents should go to:

https://www.pxu.org/ReturnToSchool

I appreciate the support in ensuring all students make a selection by March 5th.

Respectfully,
Ms. Avalos

Fourth Quarter begins March 15, 2021!  We remain hopeful to return to in-person learning with a target return for students the week of March 30, 2021. Parents may choose to either have their students continue in Virtual Classes for the remainder of the school year or transition to In-Person On-Ca...

03/01/2021

Seniors, If you've received assistance from the Suns Central Tutoring program while you've attended Central High School, know that the 2021 Suns Central Scholarship Application is available to CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! This scholarship is for those students who have received tutoring services and are pursuing post-secondary education. There will be 2 awards given out, a $1,500 scholarship and a $1,000 scholarship. DEADLINE IS APRIL 23, 2021. Visit Central Counseling's Scholarship Wall to download the application.

02/19/2021

Seniors! Time to get into gear. There are events happening and they are only available for a limited time. Get help with FAFSA, check in with Colleges (Next week is the last week for college info sessions) and don't forget about Maricopa Community College's Virtual Enrollment Day(s). Get registered for Community College and be set to go for Fall 2021! See below for details.

Maricopa Community Colleges Express Enrollment Days are next month! This is an opportunity to meet with a college advisor, discuss career options and pick out your college classes for next year. The link to sign up is in the Class of 2021 tile in Teams. Contact your counselor for more details! Time is running out…..don’t miss it!
Click here to find these links to college reps: https://www.pxu.org/Page/27574

***There are steps that must be completed before you go to the Express Enrollment days for Maricopa Community Colleges. Attend the Zoom meeting on Monday to start your application or to make sure everything is all set to go!
Click here to access this: https://www.pxu.org/Page/23108

FAFSA Assistance – only 2 more events left! Click on this link for more info: https://www.pxu.org/Page/27084