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
 
College and Career Staff
 
Breanna Carter - Guidance Tech 
Ext. 77130  e-mail
 
Jennifer Ramos - EAOP, College Site Coordinator 
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 -  
    • 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
 
Virtual College Tours
 
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