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Announcements
Announcements
Optional Placement Challenge Form- Open NOW
Optional Placement Challenge Form- Open NOW
Teachers took time to make thoughtful course placements based on your current course performance to ensure success in your future courses. Your course requests may have been changed by your counselor to reflect your teacher's recommendation in Math, Science, Social Studies, or English. Please review your course requests in StudentVUE. If you choose to challenge these placements, please complete the form below and follow the three step process outlined in the form. The form will be turned off at 12:00pm on March 6th and signed forms must be submitted to your counselor that same day by 3:30pm.
Scheduling Resources For Next Year
Scheduling Resources For Next Year
Course registration for next school year will begin February 1st through February 10th. Although the Foothill scheduling presentation will be emailed out in advance, counselors will be offering two optional events to hear the same presentation virtually or in person.
In addition, counselors will be offering outreach to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in January and February to assist with course registration and answer questions.
Check out these resources to assist with scheduling for next year:
Academic Planning webpage with resources for each grade.
Mandatory Alternates List (2 out of 4 alternates must come from this list)
Student Counseling Appointments
Student Counseling Appointments
Any student can schedule a counseling appointment for any reason - social/emotional concerns, academic planning questions, general school concerns, help with a referral to therapy outside of school, etc. Visit our Counseling Staff page to find your school counselor, sign up for a student appointment, and meet our counseling team. We look forward to meeting with you!
*For financial assistance with school events or college testing exams (SAT/ACT/AP), please contact counselor Solana Olsen at solsen@pleasantonusd.net. She is happy to help!
Seniors, Apply for Financial Aid by Mar 2nd
Seniors, Apply for Financial Aid by Mar 2nd
FAFSA & CA Dream Act Application Priority Deadline
FAFSA & CA Dream Act Application Priority Deadline
If you have not completed your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application to apply for federal and/or state financial aid, don't wait much longer! March 2nd is the priority deadline to complete these very important applications. Completing a financial aid application is an essential step in making plans to afford college. We encourage ALL students applying to 4-year, 2-year, and some trade schools to complete the financial aid application that is right for them.
Resources for understanding and completing financial aid applications:
All students can complete their FAFSA or CA Dream Act application with assistance from financial aid specialists at Las Positas College (LPC). You do not need to be planning to attend LPC specifically to get their help! For more information about LPC’s assistance start HERE.
Overview information including new CA state requirement for seniors to complete a financial aid application or district opt out form. Access to the district opt-out form will become available after March 2nd.
Recorded video presentations on a variety of topics related to financial aid.
In addition to federal and state aid, schools may offer scholarships directly. Please check individual college websites for campus specific scholarship information. Community-based, local scholarship information is available to all seniors on the College and Career Center page HERE. Scholarship application requirements will vary greatly, so planning ahead is strongly encouraged.
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Click on the flyer carousel for the latest announcements for upcoming events!
Click on the flyer carousel for the latest announcements for upcoming events!
Teen Support & Wellness Resources
Teen Support & Wellness Resources
Parent Education Trainings & Events
Parent Education Trainings & Events
Therapy Referrals
Therapy Referrals
Mental Health Counseling Resources - to be updated at the start of the 25-26 school year.
Mental Health Counseling Resources - to be updated at the start of the 25-26 school year.
Support Us So We Can Support You!
Support Us So We Can Support You!
Anonymous Student Tipline
Anonymous Student Tipline
Crisis Counseling Support
Crisis Counseling Support
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please encourage them to seek help and call or text one of the following numbers listed below:
CALL: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
CALL: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: YouthLine (877) 968-8491
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 309-2131
CALL: Alameda County Crisis Line (800) 309-2131
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
CALL: LGBTQ Crisis Support (866) 488-7386
TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: "HOME" to 741741 (to text with a crisis counselor)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: “TEEN” to 839863 (Teen Crisis Line)
TEXT: "START" to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
TEXT: "START" to 678678 (for LGBTQ Crisis Support)
If you or someone you love is experiencing an emergency, contact the Pleasanton Police Department at (925) 931-5100, call 911,
or go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible to get help.
Confidentiality Guidelines
Student confidentiality is important and vital to the counselor-student relationship. School counselors, as required by law and/or ethical standards, must maintain students’ confidentiality with the following exceptions: harm to self or others, abuse or neglect, or by subpoena. For more information on student confidentiality, please click here.
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