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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:

                                            

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:

Sign up for Summer Bridge here by May 29th.


There will also be other events this summer hosted by our Grizzly Lounge:

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.

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.



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:

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:

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 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.

https://www.sausd.us/Page/47229

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