CCC Weekly Updates

Are you interested in meeting with a CCC Counselor? Please fill out this form to request an appointment with a CCC counselor!

 

 

 

 

 Opportunities for students:

 

 

 

 
SENIORS

 

Class of 2025 - MCHS Scholarship Notebook Program

The scholarship notebook is a personal profile that will be read by members of community scholarship committees. Each scholarship committee creates their own criteria for selection and carefully screens the applicants to find the appropriate candidates for their scholarships. The scholarship donors are looking for students who may meet ANY of the following criteria: financial need, plan to attend a two- or four-year school or trade school, have completed numerous volunteer hours, plan to study a particular major (i.e. Art, Dance, Business, Education, Language), deserve a merit award for excellent grades, meet any number of additional criteria! 

 

January 8th at 12:47pm (Lunch)

January 9th at 10:23am (Office Hours)

January 9th at 3:30pm (After School)

January 10th at 12:47pm (Lunch)

January 13th at 1:23pm (5th Period)

January 14th at 11:13am (Office Hours)

January 14th at 1:51pm (5th Period)

January 15th at 12:47pm (Lunch)

January 16th at 1:43pm (5th Period)

January 21st at 10:23am (Office Hours)

January 21st at 2:31pm (6th Period)

January 22nd at 12:47pm ( Lunch)

January 22nd at 2:24pm (6th Period)

*To be eligible to apply, students must attend ONE of the following THIRTEEN information meetings in the CCC. Each session is limited to 30 students, and it is mandatory for students to sign-up on Naviance (listed under "college visits") prior to the meeting to attend.

 

 

 

Juniors

 

 

Juniors: 

Boys and Girls State & Girls State programs are seeking applicants. Both are participatory programs in which students become part of the operation of local, county, and state government while developing leadership skills and civic awareness. During the one-week program, students will run for office, develop public speaking skills, and participate in all aspects of developing a working government system. If selected, students attend the week-long program at Sacramento State University.

 

The College & Career Center will be hosting an information session during Office Hours on January 7th where you will be able to ask questions to last year's attendees and learn more about the programs!

 

Boys & Girls State (Co-ed)

Date: June 21-June 28, 2025 (leaving the evening of 6/20)
Where: California State University, Sacramento
Cost: Approx. $570 per delegate (includes room & board + transportation)
To Apply: Pick up an application in CCC and turn in by January 17th
 

Girls State (Girls Only)

Date: June 14-June 19, 2025
Where: California State University, Sacramento
Cost: Approx. $550 per delegate (includes room & board + transportation)

To Apply: Turn in a copy of your Resume to CCC by January 17th

 

Please come to the CCC if you have any questions!

 

UCLA Summer Scholars Support Program

 

The Summer Scholars Support Program offers need- and merit-based scholarships for California high school students in grades 9-11 to participate in UCLA Summer Sessions. These programs allow students to earn UCLA college credit while experiencing an immersive introduction to college life.
Join a program coordinator from UCLA for one of three webinars to learn more about UCLA Summer Sessions, scholarship eligibility, key dates, application requirements, and tips for applying.

 

  • January 17: Summer Scholars Webinar #1 at 5 PM PST – Register Here
  • February 1: Scholarship Application Opens
  • February 10: Summer Scholars Webinar #2 at 4 PM PST – Register Here
  • February 27: Summer Scholars Webinar #3 at 5 PM PST – Register Here 

 

 

 

 
SoCalRoc
 

 

Are you interested in becoming a nurse, doctor, dentist, surgeon, paramedic, firefighter, physical therapist, veterinarian, or any other type of medical professional? Learn valuable skills in SoCal ROC Health Science courses that can help you jump start your career! Choose from the following courses:

  • Anatomy & Medical Terminology

  • Dental Assisting - prerequisite for Dental Career Prep, which leads to certification

  • Emergency First Responder - prerequisite for EMT, which leads to certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician (must be 17 1/2 and complete First Responder) - leads to certification

  • Health Unit Coordinator & EKG Monitoring Technician (must be 17 1/2) - leads to certification

  • Kinesiology/Sports Medicine

  • Medical Front Office

  • Pet Health & Grooming

  • Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (must be 17 1/2) - leads to certification

  • Veterinary Assistant - prerequisite for Veterinary Science

  • Veterinary Science

 

Earn high school A-G approved credits, while learning valuable skills that prepare you for college and/or an entry-level career! Courses are after school and FREE for high school students! We also offer free transportation to and from SoCal ROC. Add your name to the sign up sheet in the College & Career Center to meet with your SoCal ROC career guidance specialist or contact her at [email protected] or 310-224-4240 for more information ASAP! 

 

Mrs. Pineda-Contreras will be in the CCC every Wednesday during 3rd Period.

 

 

Visits - in the CCC

 

Summer and Gap Year Programs Representatives
 
Where There Be Dragons will have a table set-up in front of the CCC on Tuesday, February 25th at 1:01pm (Lunch)
 
 
Revolution Prep
 
 

Navigating the critical changes in admissions testing presentation Parent Event 

Join us as we walk you through everything you need to know – and the misinformation you need to avoid. You’ll learn:

 
  • What test-optional, test-flexible, and test-free really mean, and how it should impact your preparation process
  • How to be ready for the SAT, including tips for navigating the adaptive format and utilizing the digital tools
  • The right considerations when building a testing plan for your student and how the tests are different from when you took them                                                                                                                                                   
  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
  • Location:  In-person event at the College and Career Center  Register here:  Mira Costa Presentation Registration Link
 
 
 
Military Recruiters
 

 

 

 

 

College Representatives      

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the college rep visits this fall! If you have any questions or need further assistance, stop by the College & Career Center and speak with a counselor.

 

 

 

 

 

Community College Information-  For more information visit the Community College & Technical Education page HERE

Test Prep, Tutoring, Essay Writing Information- See all Test Prep, Practice Test, and Essay Workshop Offerings HERE

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION For scholarship opportunities visit the CCC Scholarship Page HERE

LOOKING FOR A JOB OR INTERNSHIP - Check out the latest postings HERE 

SUMMER PROGRAMS - Visit the CCC's summer programs page HERE