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Program Verification
We hope you are as excited as we are for the start of the 2024-2025 school year! We have over 1,700 students registered to attend Godinez Fundamental High School. As we prepare for a great year, the dates shown below have been reserved for Program Verification.
Monday, July 22 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ATHLETES & BAND ONLY
Tuesday, July 23 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SENIORS
Wednesday, July 24 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. JUNIORS
Thursday, July 25 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SOPHOMORES
Friday, July 26 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FRESHMEN
Monday, July 29 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MAKE-UP DAY
During this time, you will complete the following:
Receive your ID card (be sure to dress appropriately)
Meet with your counselor to confirm your academic schedule.
Pick up-textbooks/Chromebook
Purchase ASB card ($25), P.E. clothes ($25) and make a $20 Athletic Donation
SENIORS can make a down payment of $100 toward the Early Bird Senior Package
First day of instruction will be Monday, August 12th. Classes will begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:17 pm. We suggest you arrive early, giving you ample time to navigate morning traffic, get breakfast (served between 7:15-8:15 am), and find your classroom location.
If you will not be attending Godinez, please notify us immediately at (714) 433-6600 so we can contact students from our waiting list. For any changes in address or phone number, please contact the office to update your information.
We look forward to seeing you.
Seniors - Order your Transripts
Seniors,
Ordering High School Transcripts:
If you need to order your official transcripts for your 4-year universities/colleges, please see the attached Parchment Flyer, which includes a link on how to order your official transcripts. Your high school grades should be posted on your transcript approximately June 13th. (Please check your college/university deadlines and do not hesitate to call them if there are delays or issues with your transcripts. ACCEPTANCES can be revoked when you fail to meet a deadline.) This gives you a couple weeks to make sure you have access to your account. If you forgot your username and/or password, please make sure you retrieve it. DO NOT CREATE ANOTHER PARCHMENT ACCOUNT - IT WILL BLOCK YOU. Worst case scenario, there is information on the flyer regarding Parchment's Customer Service.
Ordering Santa Ana College Transcripts:
Aside from sending your official high school transcripts, 4-year colleges/universities will ask you to send your official college transcripts to award you college credit. If you took a Dual Enrollment SAC course, make sure you access your webadvisor under SELF-SERVICE. Before you order official transcripts, make sure your last college grades are posted. ( I heard they could be posted in two weeks, but check your unofficial transcripts before you order your official transcripts.)
SAUSD LEARNS ACCOUNT:
Your SAUSD LEARNS ACCOUNT will be shut down in about 60 days. This means that if you have precious information, DO NOT WAIT and get all your important documents downloaded and transferred onto your personal account or device.
Summer Work Permits
If you recently got hired for a summer job, please visit your counselor to pick up a Work Permit Application - once it has been signed by you, your parent, and employer, we can process the work permit for you.
However, if you get hired during the summer, you can visit the SAUSD CTE website (www.sausd.us/CTE) to request for a work permit (this step is after you have been hired).
sUMMER oPPORTUNITIES THROUGH gRIZZLY lOUNGE
Our Grizzly Lounge will be hosting a Summer Bridge program for incoming 9th grade students. It will take place June 4 - June 28th, Monday-Friday from 8:30am-12:00pm. Activities include:
Participating in hands on workshops
Making friends
Getting familiar with the campus and staff
Going on field trips
Sign up for Summer Bridge here by May 29th.
There will also be other events this summer hosted by our Grizzly Lounge:
Movie Mondays (9am-12pm)
Dance Workshops (3-5pm) such as Polynesian, Hip Hop, and Folklorico
Club Workshops (1-5pm)
Tutoring in the Library (3-5pm)
Follow @GFHSLounge on Instagram to learn more.
Open House - March 28
Join us for our Godinez Fundamental High School Open House on Thursday, March 28, from 6:30pm-8:15pm.
6:30-7:00pm: Join us for food and performances. Venga por comida y música.
7:00-8:15pm: Visit classrooms throughout the evening as you wish. Visite los salones durante toda la noche como guste.
Financial Aid Late Nights
Seniors, you will need to complete a financial aid application, either the FAFSA or CA Dream Act, as part of your graduation requirements. The priority deadline is April 2nd for you to be eligible for state grants in addition to federal and/or institutional grants.
We have added more Financial Aid Late Nights in the Higher Ed Center - Mr. Bravo and counselors will be available to assist you and your family on your financial aid applications.
Thursday, March 7th - 3:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday, March 14th - 3:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday, March 21st - 3:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday, March 27th - 3:30pm-6:00pm
Please see Mr. Bravo in the Higher Ed Center if you have any questions.
WE CARE MONTH
February is We Care Month in SAUSD, to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and seeking help for yourself and others when needed.
If you notice that you or your friend are experiencing signs of depression or suicide, please tell a trusted adult (counselor, teacher, administrator, support staff). We are here to help.
To learn more about community resources, you can check out the We Care Wellness & Education Fair on Friday, February 16th (Student Day Off) from 2:30-6:30pm at Saddleback High School. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/wecarefair
We Care Spirit Week will be February 20-23.
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Wear Red
Thursday - Giddy Up on Kindness Day (Western)
Friday - School Pride Day (Grizzly Gear)
SAUSD Job Fair
SAUSD is hosting a Job Fair at Saddleback High School on Friday, February 16 (Student Day Off) from 10am-12pm - open to high school juniors and seniors!
It’s a great opportunity to explore new career opportunities, take profile head shots, interview with companies, and receive free prizes.
For more information, visit sausd.us/CTE or click here to sign up.
Dual Enrollment Opportunity - Spring 2024
This Spring, students have the opportunity to take Business Translation (BA-131), a dual enrollment class through Santa Ana College. This online remote course meets over Zoom on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm. Students can earn 3 units by taking this course, and it is transferable to the CSU system.
This course is also part of a Spanish/English Interpretation and Translation Certificate program, which is 17-22 units. To learn more, click here.
Students can also take Auto 102 (Introduction to Automotive) in-person at Valley High School, starting February 2024 - classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm.
To sign up, please visit Ms. Hughes, our Dual Enrollment Counselor, or complete this Special Admit Form here.
CTE Expanded Learning - Spring 2024
SAUSD CTE is offering Expanded Learning Courses for Spring 2024 in:
Medical Assistant I @ SAHS
Advanced Medical Assistant @ VHS
Mental Health @ Segerstrom
Advanced Dental Assistant @ VHS
Criminal Justice @ Saddleback
Foundations of Law @ Saddleback
Professional Internship @ VHS
Automotive Technology 102 (Dual Enrollment @ VHS)
BA 131 Business Spanish Interpretation and Translation (Dual Enrollment via Zoom)
Visit https://www.sausd.us/CTE for more information, and register here. Transportation will be provided for high school students.
Classes start Monday, January 16, 2024, and end Thursday, May 23, 2024, unless otherwise stated (Monday - Thursday in person, 3:45-6:15pm). Questions about Expanded Learning? Contact the CTE Registrar (Mr. Johnson) at 714-480-4895.
COllege Late Nights
Seniors, join us on Thursdays in October and November for our College Late Nights to get help on your college applications from your counselors.
Location: Higher Ed Center
Dates: October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th, November 30th
Times: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Information Needed: Social Security Number (if you have one), Transcript, Resume, Family Income and how many people live in your household.
CTE Extended Learning Fall 2023
SAUSD CTE is offering Expanded Learning Courses for Fall 2023 in:
Medical Assistant I
Dental Assistant I
Culinary Arts
Medical Core
Criminal Justice
Professional Internship
Automotive Technology 102
BA 130 Introduction to Spanish Bilingual Interpreting (Dual Enrollment)
Visit https://www.sausd.us/CTE for more information, and register here.
Classes start Monday, August 21, 2023, and end Thursday, December 14, 2023 unless otherwise stated. Questions about registering? Contact CTE at 714-241-6565 and ask to speak to a CTE Counselor.
Welcome back grizzlies
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year, Grizzlies!
For Student Schedule and Change Requests:
If you are missing a class in your schedule, please visit your counselor during that period that has a missing class.
You may not change your teacher, class period, or lunch.
Counselors are available before school, during lunch, and after school.
If you do not know your counselor, visit our Counselor Page.
Need a Work Permit?
If you need a work permit during the summer break, visit the SAUSD CTE website with instructions to submit your work permit application.
Please note, you need a job offer before you fill out the application for a work permit.
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