College Admissions Presentations, College Application Workshops, and Financial Aid Workshops are back in person for the 2022-2023 school year.

Click here for the most current Career Center Event Calendar and picture below:

Also refer to the "Upcoming Events" section of the counseling page for more info

Welcome to the Career Center

The Career Center is available to West High students for assistance with Work Permits, Job Opportunities, Community Service Opportunities, College & Career Information, SAT & ACT info, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Military & more! Contact the Career Education Technician, Gayle Jackson, at gjackson@tusd.net or by phone (209) 830-3370 ext. 3056 with any questions.

Career Center Hours are 9:30am-4:00pm on days that school is in session.

Below are some handouts with helpful information:

• Welcome to the Career Center Handout-Services Available
• Helpful Websites for Students
• Resources for Planning Your Future

Click on the links below for more information about each scholarship, sorted by deadlines. Read the eligibility requirements to see if you are eligible to apply and follow the directions accordingly.  (Scholarships are updated as notifications are received)

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR THE MOST RECENT SCHOLARSHIP POSTS

GOING MERRY: SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 30, 2022 SCHOLARSHIP LIST CLICK HERE

SCHOLARSHIPS.COM 2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE CALENDAR-LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE CLICK HERE

• Deadline September 30, 2022: Cirkled In Scholarship $2,500
• Deadline October 18, 2022: 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship
• Deadline October 30, 2022: Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Program- 150 Scholarships @ $20,000
• Deadline October 31, 2022: VFW Voice of Democracy 2022
• Deadline November 11, 2022 by 1pm PST: 2022 Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship
• Deadline November 14, 2022: Elks National Foundation MVP Scholarship-500 scholarships available-Range $1,000-$12,500
• Deadline December 15, 2022: Burger King Scholarship-App opens October 15th - must apply by December 15th
• Deadline January 31, 2023: Discover Student Loans Scholarship-$5,000-enter once per month-see filing periods and deadlines by clicking on this link

Helpful Scholarship Information:

• Helpful Scholarship websites and information
• fastweb Scholarships and Grants
• fastweb helpful guides for scholarships, financial aid and more
• College Board BigFuture Scholarships
• College Board BigFuture Scholarships Handout-Timeline
• Six Great Options for Finding Scholarships
• Link to TUSD District Scholarship Website Page

PLEASE NOTE: Local Scholarships become available in Spring Semester of Senior Year and will be posted here as received. For National scholarships, please create a profile at one of the sites listed above. National scholarship opportunities are posted here as received and through the national websites listed above.

• Sign up for the Career Center News and Scholarships Remind App for all updated scholarship opportunities-see Class information tabs for instructions

FAFSA and California Dream Act (CADAA) application opens October 1st each year. You need to apply for an FSA ID to electronically sign your applications. There is not a separate application to apply for Cal Grant. Cal Grant GPA verifications are sent electronically to the State of California. The GPA info for the Class of 2023 is sent in fall 2022. The State of California pulls the information from FAFSA/CADAA to determine Cal Grant Status. Have your 2021 income tax information available to file and choose the year 2023-2024 FAFSA/CADAA. Deadline to file is March 2, 2023. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible once the application opens to determine your financial aid status. It is recommended you apply for FAFSA/CADAA even if you feel you won't qualify. Colleges and universities use this information to determine eligibility for financial aid and scholarships available at their campuses. When you receive your SAR (Student Aid Report) from FAFSA/CADAA, read and follow all the directions provided. Ask your counselor if you have questions about your SAR. To attend a Cash for College FAFSA/CADAA workshop or create your FSA ID, visit this link: https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/

Additional Resources Handout below-click here for more info

• 2023-2024 FAFSA Financial Aid Worksheet
• Do You Need Money For College or Career School?-Handout here
• Start your FAFSA application here
• Whose My Parent When I Fill out my FAFSA? handout here
• CA Dream Act Application Here 
• California Student Aid Commission (Cal Grant) Information Here
• Create your Cal Grant account through Web Grants 4 Students Here
• Creating and Using the FSA ID Handout Here
• FSA ID/FAFSA/DREAM ACT/WEBGRANTS Password Keeper
• Fund Your Future Handout

• CSU Application Link
• CSU Academic Preparation Brochure
• CSU Student Success Academic Prep and Early Start
• CSU Paying for College
• CSU High School Student Success

• UC Application Link 

• Common App Link
• What is Common App?
• Common App-Application Dictionary
• Common App Details Info Sheet
• Common App-How to approach the Essay
• Family Resources from Common App
• Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Link

• California Community College Link
• Delta College Apply
• Las Positas College Apply
• Modesto Junior College Apply
• Delta College Early Start Program Application (take classes at West and Delta College)

Download free helpful college materials here

download free college planning guide here

• CODESTACK ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS AGE 18-SPONSORED BY SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE

• MJC Phlebotomy Program Info click here
• MJC Pharmacy Tech Program Info click here
• MJC Steps to Start (Enrollment) click here

SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE

LAS POSITAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

private career colleges

• San Joaquin Valley College (Modesto)-Business & Criminal, Trades & Industrial, Medical & Dental, and more!

• Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Automotive, Diesel, Marine, Motorcycle, CNC Machining, Collision Repair, Welding

• Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM)-Aviation Careers

• Las Positas Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Steps-Online Process
• San Joaquin Delta College Dual Enrollment Information

To qualify for the SAT fee waiver, students must be in 11th or 12th grade and qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Other qualifications include students who live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home, or is homeless, or is a ward of the state.

To ensure timely issuance of fee waivers, be sure to fill out the current year National School Lunch Program Application at the beginning of each school year on the TUSD website here. 

To receive a fee waiver at West High, students need to bring in a copy of the letter received from TUSD Food Services showing they are approved for free or reduced lunch for the current school year to the Career Center. Upon presenting a copy of the letter, if the student is eligible, a fee waiver will be issued to the student at that time by the Career Center Technician.

• College Board Website
• 2022-2023 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
• SAT Student Fee Waiver Brochure-English 2022-2023
• How to Get a Fee Waiver At West High School

Register here for sat

PSAT/NMSQT is offered to juniors (Grade 11) in October each year. Taking this test may qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Dates and fees are announced in early fall.

AP (Advanced Placement) information can be found on the College Board website here

Contact Rachel Ramirez, AP Secretary at ext. 3133 for more AP information.

SAT tests may be optional for college admissions purposes. Check the admissions page of the college website you plan to apply for to get updated information. If you plan to attend community college, SAT tests are not required, except for certain majors. Check the website of the community college you plan to attend for complete admissions requirements.

To qualify for the ACT fee waiver, students must be in 11th or 12th grade and qualify for the National School Lunch Program. Other qualifications include students who live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home, or is homeless, or is a ward of the state.

To ensure timely issuance of fee waivers, be sure to fill out the current year National School Lunch Program Application at the beginning of each school year on the TUSD website here.

To receive a fee waiver at West High, students need to bring in a copy of the letter received from TUSD Food Services showing they are approved for free or reduced lunch for the current school year to the Career Center. Upon presenting a copy of the letter, if the student is eligible, a fee waiver will be issued to the student at that time by the Career Center Technician.

• ACT Website
• ACT 2022-2023 ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
• ACT Fee Waiver Information
• How to Get a Fee Waiver At West High School

Register for ACT Here

ACT tests may be optional for college admissions purposes. Check the admissions page of the college website you plan to apply for to get updated information. If you plan to attend community college, ACT tests are not required, except for certain majors. Check the website of the community college you plan to attend for complete admissions requirements.

College board-planning checklist for student athletes

STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FEE WAIVER OPPORTUNITIES:

If you want to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, or an NAIA school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center or the NAIA Eligibility Center.  
The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) works with you and your high school to help you prepare for life as a student-athlete.  To register, go to the NCAA Eligibility Center website.  This is where you will find the tools and information you need to begin your college experience as a student-athlete. Allow at least 15 minutes to one hour to register completely. If you need to exit and come back at a later time, you can save and exit once your account has been created.

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by following these steps: 
1. Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org and enter as a college-bound student-athlete. 
2. Create an account by clicking on the “New Account” button at the top right corner of the screen.
3. On the Account Creation page, provide a valid email address to create an account and begin the registration process. Be sure you provide an email address that will be active even after you complete high school.
4. On the About Me page, enter some quick facts, including your name, address, date of birth and gender.

REGISTRATION FEE AND WAIVER  Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee is paid or waived. You must pay online by debit, credit card or e-check. The registration fee is $90 for students.
 
The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) is the governing  body of small athletic programs throughout the United States.  Register with the NAIA Eligibility Center by following these steps:
 
1. Visit www.playnaia.org to check out schools and to register.
2. Create a Student-Athlete Profile.
3. On the Student-Athlete Profile page, provide a valid email address to create an account and begin the registration process.  Be sure you provide an email address that will be active even after you complete high school.
4. Be sure to read all instructions regarding how to submit transcripts and required documents.

REGISTRATION FEE AND WAIVER  Your account will be eligible for processing once the registration fee is paid or waived.  You must pay online by debit or credit card.  The registration fee is $80 for students.

• Central Valley Plumbers Apprenticeship Announcement
• San Joaquin & Calaveras Counties Electrical Apprenticeship Info
• San Joaquin & Calaveras Counties Electrical Apprenticeship Brochure

• Job Corps Information Here
• State of California Department of Industrial Relations Apprenticeship Information-Search by county and occupation
• United States Apprenticeship Information Here

Visit the Cal Apprenticeship website below for information on opportunities: 

Listed below are the five Military Academies in the United States. To learn more about each academy, click on the links below:

• U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York
• U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland
• U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York
• U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut 

To learn more about the nomination process to attend a military academy, click here for more information and deadlines to apply

Note: You should begin this process at the end of your junior year if you intend to apply to a military academy.

Click on the military branch links below to learn more about enlisting after high school:

United States Army

United States Navy

United States Air Force

United States Marines

United States Coast Guard

Army National Guard

Air National Guard

California National Guard

ADDITIONAL MILITARY ACADEMY RESOURCES HERE

• List of Community Service Opportunities in Tracy
• Log Sheet for Community Service Hours Tracking

NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, BE SURE TO FOLLOW CDC AND SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SAFETY GUIDELINES AND INQUIRE ABOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS OR OTHER GUIDELINES IN PLACE FOR ANY COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT OR LOCATION.

Tracy Unified School District DOES NOT have a community service requirement for graduation. There may be programs or academies at your school that require community service. Students enrolled in a specific program or academy should contact the program advisor to get any forms or instructions. It is the student's responsibility to turn in any required forms to the program or academy advisor.

All students are encouraged to provide community service in order to become aware of the multiple needs of the community in which they live and develop a sense of moral obligation to help those less fortunate, and the desire to make one’s community a better place to live.

Students are also encouraged to track their community service hours to use for college application purposes and to be eligible for various community service based scholarships offered.

Community Service opportunities are posted as received in the daily student bulletin (when available) and through the Career Center Remind App. The log sheet can be printed from the link above to track hours. NOTE: LOG SHEETS ARE FOR YOUR TRACKING PURPOSES ONLY AND DO NOT NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO THE CAREER CENTER.

 Follow the instructions below for work permit issuance:

ALL WORK PERMITS EXPIRE IN AUGUST EACH YEAR AND MUST BE RENEWED IF STILL WORKING

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR:

DOWNLOAD WORK PERMIT APPLICATION HERE

Work Permit Instructions School Year 2022-2023-Click here

Detailed Work Permit Information

Department of Industrial Relations-Summary of Hours Students can work by age and Occupational Exemptions and Restrictions

Email to Gayle Jackson: gjackson@tusd.net 

NOTE: To apply for a work permit, you must already be hired or offered a job. Work permits are not required to apply for jobs. See the links above to read the Work Permit Instructions and Information and to print the Work Permit Application. Complete the student, parent, and employer sections, including signatures and initials. Email a picture or scan of your completed application to gjackson@tusd.net for processing. Include your full Social Security Number and preferred email to return the official work permit. Visit the website below for more information: 

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/we/workpermitsforstudents.asp

To enroll in a work experience class, email your counselor for instructions and eligibility. If you are approved for work experience, notify Mrs. Jackson by email so your work permit can be re-issued to reflect work experience information and hours.

NOTE: Work permits expire 5 days after a new school year begins each year per state law OR when you turn age 18 OR receive a high school diploma, even if  you are still age 17 at the time of graduation.

HELLO FUTURE wolfpack!

2022 - 2023 ENROLLMENT STEPS

WOLFPACK Presentation

Incoming Freshman Presentation

2022-2023 enrollment Instructions

9th Grade Course Options

9th grade elective course options

9th grade course selection form

 Contact High School Counseling Office with questions

2022 - 2023 ENROLLMENT STEPS

eNROLLMENT PRESENTATION FOR GRADE 10 COURSES

10TH GRADE COURSES

10TH GRADE SELECTION FORM

Contact High School Counseling Office with questions

• West High School Course Catalog & Guide 2022-2023

Supplemental Applications coming soon!

• Journalism Course Application
• Yearbook Course Application
• Leadership Course Application 

a-g course list

Four Year Plan Worksheet

CSU Update regarding the elimination of ACT and SAT tests for admissions purposes

college board-planning for college 12th grade

All members of the Class of 2023 are encouraged to sign up for the Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App to receive current information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships, jobs, workshops, and more! See links to the instructions below:

• Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

Class of 2023-English Version

Class of 2023-Spanish Version

• Start your Scholarship Search now-see the Scholarships Tab for more info

• Letters of Recommendation-see info below

Start requesting your Letters of Recommendation now for colleges that require them, scholarships, jobs, and more! Use the form provided below. Email your teachers, coaches, and community leaders your completed form to help them prepare your letters!

• Letter of Recommendation Request Form

college board-planning for college 11th grade

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

All members of the Class of 2024 are encouraged to sign up for the Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App to receive current information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships, jobs, workshops, and more! See links to the instructions below:

Class of 2024-English Version

Class of 2024-Spanish Version

CSU Update regarding the elimination of ACT and SAT tests for admissions purposes

College board-planning for college 10th grade

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

All members of the Class of 2025 are encouraged to sign up for the Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App to receive current information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships, jobs, workshops, and more! See links to the instructions below:

Class of 2025-English Version

Class of 2025-Spanish Version 

CSU Update regarding the elimination of ACT and SAT tests for admissions purposes

Class of 2026 Parent/Guardian Presentation

College board-planning for college 9th grade

Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App Instructions:

All members of the Class of 2026 are encouraged to sign up for the Career Center News & Scholarships Remind App to receive current information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships, jobs, workshops, and more! See links to the instructions below:

Class of 2026-English Version

Class of 2026-Spanish Version

• Spring 2022 Honor Roll Principal's List (4.0+ GPA)
• Spring 2022 Honor Roll List (3.0 - 3.9 GPA)
• Fall 2021 Honor Roll Principal's List (4.0+ GPA)
• Fall 2021 Honor Roll List (3.0 - 3.9 GPA)
• Spring 2021 Honor Roll Principal's List (4.0+ GPA)
• Spring 2021 Honor Roll List (3.0 - 3.9 GPA)
• Fall 2020 Honor Roll Principal's List (4.0+ GPA) 
• Fall 2020 Honor Roll List (3.0 - 3.9 GPA)