Welcome to Mendocino High School
Academic Counseling
Our goal is to provide comprehensive guidance that will assist all students in acquiring the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become successful students, responsible citizens and inspired learners.
The counseling program is just one integral part of our school’s overall commitment to developing effective communicators and achieving personal potential. Our program addresses academic, social-emotional and career needs of all students.
Our intention is for students to graduate with the ability to make self-directed, balanced and informed decisions and make meaningful contributions to our local and global communities.
COUNSELING STAFF
Liz Newkirk, School Counsellor lnewkirk@musdstudents.org
Anna Levy, District Counselor aalevy@mendocinousd.org
Anna Yanez, School Counselor & District Counselor ayanez@mendocinousd.org
Cecilia Jimenez, District Social Worker cjimenez@mendocinousd.org
Workshop/Info-Session Links
How to Read a Financial Aid Award Letter: Link to Recording Here
Local Scholarship Information Website updated for 2023- updates soon for January 2024!
Zoom Meeting Recording: Local Scholarship Applications with Liz and Noah: Link Here
FAFSA Workshop- Cash for College! Thursdsay, January 11, 2024. 5:30pm at MHS Library
Senior Resources: Financial Aid
FINANCIAL AID
-Local Scholarship Application Zoom Recording with Liz & Noah
-Local Scholarship Website Link
-National Scholarship Opportunities
-Completing the FAFSA Quick Tips
-Total Cost of College & the Real Cost of College
-FAFSA: Reporting Special Circumstances
-Starting At Community College
-College Navigator: a consumer tool created by the US Department of Education and its National Center for Education Statistics so that people can evaluate US colleges that receive Title IV funds. College Navigator includes institutional data on programs offered, retention and graduation rates, prices, aid available, degrees awarded, campus safety, student loan defaults and accreditation.
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College Application Resources
Finding Your College Fit Informational Worksheet
UC Doorways website: review all A-G approved courses by institution or course
Common App Essay Tutorial: YouTube
Private & Independent Colleges Website
College Search Graphic Organizer
College Tips, Tricks and Guidance
The Mendocino Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Officer/Title IX Compliance Officer: Jason Morse, Superintendent, 44141 Little Lake Road, P.O. Box 1154, Mendocino, CA 95460, (707) 937-5868, JMorse@mcn.org.