College & Career

Seniors

• DVC Done-in-one-Day Registration Rocks Saturday, May 7. Get everything done for DVC by registering for this event.

Juniors

• College Essay Workshops at Acalanes – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 22 in the am. Details to follow, but students will brainstorm and create outlines for their college essays.
• Additionally, the College Essay Guy offers insightful sessions on the college essay process. Students leave with tangible ideas and drafts too! Our school is registered and courses are FREE! I highly recommend checking some of these out! They are a fun and simple way to start/finish essays.
• Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools. If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.  

Sophomores/Freshmen

• Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge:  Virtual event on Wednesday, May 4 at 4pm to 6pm. Student Registration Link Click Here and Adults & TeacherRegistration Link Click Here

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Done-in-one-Day Registration Rocks May 7. Get everything done for DVC by registering for this event.
• Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by Sunday, May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.

Juniors

• Parent Night in the Library Wednesday, Apr 27 from 6 to 7pm. Come and meet Debbie Levy in person to learn Naviance tips/list making strategies, and ideas for summer activities.
• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 30 with Revolution Prep
• Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools. If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.  

Sophomores/Freshmen

• Teen Volunteer Jobs – Here is a great website with teen volunteer opportunities.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support – Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now! Please send your student in for 1:1 help in the CCC.
• Recycle Smart Scholarship available for seniors due Monday, Apr 18.
• Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by Sunday, May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.

Juniors

• Parent Night in the Library Wednesday, Apr 20 from 6 to 7pm. Come and meet Debbie Levy in person to learn Naviance tips/list making strategies, and ideas for summer activities.
• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 23 and Saturday, Apr 30 with Revolution Prep
• Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools.If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.  

Sophomores/Freshmen

• Teen Volunteer Jobs Here is a great website with teen volunteer opportunities.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support – Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Recycle Smart Scholarship available for seniors. Due April 18.
• Acalanes Performing Arts Booster Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in performing arts at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1. Click here for the scholarship instructions and application.

Juniors

• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 23 and Saturday, Apr 30 with Revolution Prep
• Community College Summer Classes Open: Enrollment for summer courses at California Community Colleges has begun. You can likely take them asynchronously at many schools.If you’d like to explore a subject you are passionate about, click here.  

Sophomores/Freshmen

• StemPower Volunteer Jobs: Looking for volunteer work within the STEM field?

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support – Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Recycle Smart Scholarship available for seniors. Due April 18.

Juniors

• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 23 and Saturday, Apr 30
• Revolution Prep – We are coordinating with this company to offer free virtual practice tests for 6 AP subjects: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP US History, AP Physics 1-Algebra-Based. The practice AP tests are live online, proctored by professional tutors, and will be offered on upcoming Saturdays through Apr 9. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam, just like our other practice tests. Your students can register for one or more of thepractice tests here.

Sophomores/Freshmen

• StemPower Volunteer Jobs: Looking for volunteer work within the STEM field?

Resources:

• CCC Website

New leadership/volunteer opportunity! The Lafayette School District is looking for high school students to volunteer April 11 to April 15 or  April 18 to April 22 for 100 volunteer hours. If your student enjoys the outdoors, natural science, and community service and loved the field trips of their elementary school days this opportunity is for them. Apply today to be a Cabin Leader for 5th Grade Outdoor Education (Camp) for LAFSD elementary students. Completed applications due to Ms. Dolphin by Thursday, March 31. Applicant must be a fully-vaccinated high schooler (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support – Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31.

Juniors

• Out-of-State College Fair on Campus Wednesday, Mar 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Campolindo Library. RACC (Regional Admission Counselors of CA) will be holding an Out-of-State College Fair. Any grade is welcome, especially Juniors. The event is free and you can sign up here. Partial list of colleges attending:  Baylor, Clarkson, DePaul, Drexel, Elon, Franklin Univ. Switzerland, High Point, Hult International Business School, Indiana Univ. Bloomington, Loyola Univ. New Orleans, Purdue, Salve Regina, TCU, Ohio State, Univ. of Arizona, Univ. of Iowa, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Roehampton London, Univ. of Utah, Washington State.
• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, Apr 23 and Saturday, Apr 30
• Revolution Prep – We are coordinating with this company to offer free virtual practice tests for 6 AP subjects: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP US History, AP Physics 1-Algebra-Based. The practice AP tests are live online, proctored by professional tutors, and will be offered on upcoming Saturdays through Apr 9. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam, just like our other practice tests. Your students can register for one or more of thepractice tests here.

Sophomores/Freshmen

• StemPower Volunteer Jobs: Looking for volunteer work within the STEM field?
• Girls interested in Firefighting – Local firefighters are working to empower girls and generate interest in firefighting careers on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, Mar 27. Sign up here.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31.

Juniors

• Out-of-State College Fair on Campus Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Campolindo Library. RACC (Regional Admission Counselors of CA) will be holding an Out-of-State College Fair. Any grade is welcome, especially Juniors. The event is free and you can sign up here. Partial list of colleges attending:  Baylor, Clarkson, DePaul, Drexel, Elon, Franklin Univ. Switzerland, High Point, Hult International Business School, Indiana Univ. Bloomington, Loyola Univ. New Orleans, Purdue, Salve Regina, TCU, Ohio State, Univ. of Arizona, Univ. of Iowa, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Roehampton London, Univ. of Utah, Washington State.
• Practice ACT and SAT exams – Click here to register for online practice tests on Saturday, April 23 and Saturday, April 30
• Revolution Prep – We are coordinating with this company to offer free virtual practice tests for 6 AP subjects: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP US History, AP Physics 1-Algebra-Based. The practice AP tests are live online, proctored by professional tutors, and will be offered on upcoming Saturdays through April 9. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam, just like our other practice tests. Your students can register for one or more of thepractice tests here.

Sophomores/Freshmen

• StemPower Volunteer Jobs: Looking for volunteer work within the STEM field?
• Girls interested in Firefighting – Local firefighters are working to empower girls and generate interest in firefighting careers on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27. Sign up here.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31

Juniors

• Out-of-State College Fair on Campus Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Campolindo, outside in the quad. RACC (Regional Admission Counselors of CA) will be holding an Out-of-State College Fair. Any grade is welcome, especially Juniors. The event is free and you can sign up here. Partial list of colleges attending:  Baylor, Clarkson, DePaul, Drexel, Elon, Franklin Univ. Switzerland, High Point, Hult International Business School, Indiana Univ. Bloomington, Loyola Univ. New Orleans, Purdue, Salve Regina, TCU, Ohio State, Univ. of Arizona, Univ. of Iowa, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Roehampton London, Univ. of Utah, Washington State.
• Practice ACT and SAT exams Click here to register for online practice tests on April 23 and April 30
• Revolution Prep We are coordinating with this company to offer free virtual practice tests for 6 AP subjects: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP US History, AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based. The practice AP tests are live online, proctored by professional tutors, and will be offered on upcoming Saturdays until April 9th. Students will receive a score report immediately following the practice exam, just like our other practice tests. Your students can register for one or more ofthe practice tests here.

Sophomores/Freshmen

• National Park Service Youth Corps Looking for leadership opportunities for your teen? This is a paid, full-time outdoor opportunity for 15-18 year old students. Deadline Friday, Apr 15
• Girls interested in Firefighting Local firefighters are working to empower girls and generate interest in firefighting careers on March 26 & March 27. Sign up here.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support- Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Future Educator?– $250 District-wide scholarship available. Friday, Mar 4 deadline.
• Lafayette Water Polo Scholarship available for seniors. Due Thursday, Mar 31

Juniors

• Jobs available– Work at the movies!  Summer sports’ jobs!
• Leadership Program– Scholarships available for virtual leadership summer training with Hands On Bay Area.
• Out of State College Fair– Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo with 20+ university admission officers. Mark your calendars!

Sophomores/Freshmen

• National Park Service Youth Corps- Looking for leadership opportunities for your teen? This is a paid, full-time outdoor opportunity for 15-18 year old students. Deadline Friday, Apr 15
• Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
• Teen Volunteer This is a fun site for teen volunteers only. Check out the new formsfor tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.

Resources:

• CCC Website

Seniors

• DVC Virtual Enrollment Support- Click here for help. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Future Educator?– $250 District-wide scholarship available. Friday, March 4 deadline.

Juniors

• Outdoor Education- 5th grade camp counselor. Details here.
• Black College Expo– Mark your calendars and register for Saturday, Feb 26 from 10am to 3pm.
• Volunteer– Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Concord looking for helpers.
• DVC Summer Academies– Earn 1 college unit and get hands–on experience
• Jobs available– City of Walnut Creek Summer Camp Counselors! Send students to the CCC for other great leadership opportunities.
• Out of State College Fair– Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo with 20+ university admission officers. Mark your calendars!

Sophomores/Freshmen

• SAT goes fully Digital in Spring 2024: Click here to read more!
• Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
• Teen Volunteer  This is a fun site for teen volunteers only. Check out the new formsfor tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.
• Spring Break Volunteer Opportunity Mexico Service Trip (MVPC) Saturday, Apr 2 through Friday, Apr 8. Learn more by visiting Mexico 2022.

Resources:
CCC Website