College and Career Center
College and Career Center Services
College and Career Center Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Mrs. Carter
Do you need assistance completing your college applications, financial aid, scholarships, work permits, exploring colleges and careers? Join us in the Career Center to speak to a college advisor or Guidance Tech!
CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP
Dec. 12th, Jan. 16th, and Feb. 20th, SHS Career Center, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Deadline to submit FAFSA or CADAA - March 2nd 2025
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College and Career Staff
Breanna Carter - Guidance Tech
Ext. 77130 e-mail
Career Workshops : The South High Counseling Team will provide workshops to introduce our high school students to professions in various industry sectors, explore careers, and start creating a plan for after high school. See below for upcoming Career Workshops hosted by South High School or KHSD.
- Contact Mrs. Carter for more information regarding Summer Support and Programs!
College Workshops: The South High Counseling Team will be providing virtual workshops to help SENIORS with the college process, submitting CSU/UC applications, financial aid, scholarships, community college applications, and much more. Join the College and Career Center Lobby for assistance. See below for upcoming college support events.
- College Lab Hours -
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- Every Monday, Afterschool, Computer Lab (Library), 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- FINANCIAL AID SUPPORT - Dec. 12th, Jan. 16th, Feb. 20th , SHS Career Center, 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- College and Career Events -
- College Week 2024- South High Counseling Team will host various college-bound activities for all South High Students (Dates coming soon)
- Career Week 2025- South High Counseling Team and ASB will host various CAREER activities (Community Career Day Fair, classroom presentations, lunch activities, etc) to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of career industries within our community (dates coming soon)
College & Career Student Support Staff
Margaret Olaya - College Success Coach, CAL-SOAP- Bakersfield College (Bilingual)
Google Phone (call/text): (661) 473-0019 e-mail
- Office Hours: Hours Vary (College/Career Center)
- Google Phone: 661- 473-0019
- Link to Google Site:
Laura Flenoury - TRiO Coordinator, CSUB (Bilingual)
Ext. 77130 e-mail
- Office Hours: Hours Vary (College/Career Center)
- Office Phone: 661-654-2262
Parent Action Plan:
A helpful breakdown of the important tasks that should be completed each year from middle school through senior year to help make sure students stay on track for college.
SAT/ACT Information:
Due to school closures, the Kern High School District will not be administering these exams until schools fully reopen. Colleges and Universities are waiving SAT and SAT tests but are recommended once students can take the tests. For additional information about these tests, go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
College Application Websites
- Bakersfield College
- Taft College
- CSU Schools
- UC Schools
- HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities)
- Private Schools
Virtual College Tours
- Kern High School College and Career Resources
- FAFSA - Financial Aid Application
- California Student Aid Commission (Cal Grants)
- Resources for California Dream Act Application
- A Guide to College Success for First Generation College Students
- CSU Virtual College Tours & Updates
- UC College Updates
- College Info for Undocumented Students
- Cash for College Workshops
- Scholarship Info
- Military Info
- Career Week
- College Week
- Job Opportunities
- Work Permits