Lynbrook High School Guidance

Great opportunity for seniors interested in learning about computer science at the Computer Science Institute. CSSI is a summer intensive program designed to introduce students to CS in a fun and inclusive way. There are 2 tracks, dependent on each student's level of experience. There are also many developmental workshops on resume writing, mock interviews, and imposter syndrome. Computer Science Summer Institute

Take a look at these free workshops provided to high school students by a Lynbrook alum.

Virtual College Fair and workshops Highlighting Engineering & Technology is available to students and parents. Sessions held between March 29, 2021 and April 1, 2021. Explore the schedule and register for each session you want to attend. You will hear from up to six colleges in each session. https://www.strivescan.com/cachet/

We’re excited to announce that our annual Youth Climate Action Summit is now open for registration! Students in Grades 8-12, register today bit.ly/ycas2021 to t...ake action against climate change. Learn from climate advocates including National Geographic Society Explorers at this youth-led event. Thank you Joe Cutler Katlin Bowman Shah Selbe Anika Ullah Julia DeMarines for inspiring #gengeo against #climatechange See more

Open event sponsored by KoreKloud, a non-profit organization founded and run by high school students. Register for the speaker event at tinyurl.com/k2speakerevent

Congratulations to these Lynbrook seniors who received the Jefferson Award. More than the recognition they received, I value their compassion and dedication to the community. https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com//jefferson-award-winner/

I am often amazed by the strength and compassion ofLynbrook students. Here is an award that honors the spirit of community and students who make a difference. https://spirit.prudential.com/

With so many great virtual opportunities to help students and parents explore college options, the LHS Counseling team is struggling to keep up! Today, small, private colleges in California try to address myths in admissions. Wednesday, September 23rd 3:30pm 5:00pm (Pacific Time) Myths and Misconceptions About Private Colleges - Join us for an informative webinar hosted by Admissions professionals who will explore several widely-held myths and misconceptions about ...private colleges and universities. Participating Admissions Representatives from: University of the Pacific, University of San Francisco, Mills College, Whittier College Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://pacific.zoom.us//tJ0scOqrrDotGNZ9-bzbiRkX18STrZA6d

This Fall, UC Davis Society of Women Engineers is hosting a 10 week long mentorship program to support female and non-binary high school seniors who are interested in applying to engineering majors. There will be weekly sessions with UC Davis College of Engineering advisors, faculty, current students, and alumni, as well as smaller group mentorship sessions with current engineering students to help answer questions and provide individualized support. The program will run from September 24th to November 22nd and is open to high school seniors who identify as female or non-binary. The registration form can be found here: http://bit.ly/swe-prospective

There are many virtual volunteer opportunities that student can explore. If you have some free time on your hands and are looking for a way to connect, check out volunteer match. Below is an posting for a Business Development Internship. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3316177.jsp

The NACAC Virtual College Fairs are starting this week. Students/Parents should register ahead of time. Here is a tip sheet to help students prepare for the fair! https://www.nacacfairs.org//nacac_virtualfairs_quickstartg

A shout out to Jefferson Award winner Arjun Gupta! Using his coding and entrepreneurial superpowers for good.

Seniors - here’s another resource for students who need essay support. https://youtu.be/ant7KJRJS8Q

Here is a great event hosted by West Valley College to help students identify career options. All students - not just Seniors - can attend and gain info to help plan for the future! https://www.westvalley.edu/events/career-info-night/

Students applying to the UC system should take advantage of UC Santa Barbara's step-by-step tutorial's on youtube. Althought this is put together by UCSB staff, it is a great resource no matter which UC's students are considering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVf9r72D_zw

Here’s a great virtual opportunity for students in any grade to learn about different college options. https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/august-virtual-co

We can’t wait to welcome students back to school on Monday! Check your email and the website for updates, Vikings! https://lhs.fuhsd.org/cf_enotify/view.cfm?n=719

There are many virtual college exploration opportunities already scheduled for students and parents/guardians this fall. Here are some STEM focused workshops. https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/stem/

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ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS IN AUGUST We greatly appreciate the patience, support and empathy demonstrated by our parents, students and staff over... the course of the last five months. While the world has learned a great deal about COIVD-19 since we first closed our school campuses on March 13, there is still a great deal of uncertainty, fear and concern surrounding the pandemic. Our partner agencies, including the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, Santa Clara County Office of Education and California Department of Education, have done a great deal of work to provide districts with the critical information needed to reopen schools in the Fall. And while the requirements outlined for schools are robust, infection rates have continued to skyrocket over the last several weeks and it is clear the pandemic has not been brought under control in California or Santa Clara County. On Monday, July 13, Governor Newsom took a step back and reversed the reopening of certain businesses across the state, and last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics reversed course regarding their previous statement and said it was no longer confident that opening schools in the middle of a public health crisis is the best option for children. That reversal symbolizes the speed with which our understanding of the current pandemic continues to change and evolve. Therefore, because of the growth in infection rates, as well as many of the pedagogical and logistical challenges posed by the current safety and distancing requirements outlined by the County and State, we are announcing that FUHSD will begin the new school year in a distance learning model. While we know that the best education we can provide under normal circumstances is face-to-face, the six-foot distance requirement and the other guidelines that would have to be adhered to in an in-person hybrid learning model create a number of significant limitations for us as a district. In a hybrid model, we would be limited in how many instructional minutes we could provide and the ways our teachers could connect and interact with students. We believe that synchronous remote learning is a powerful tool when done right, and we are committed to providing our students with the best possible academic experience this school year. We recognize that some student populations will need additional supports, with staff continuing to work on plans for how to best structure these supports. We will also be focusing on how to create robust and meaningful experiences for students in those courses and activities that rely heavily on hands-on learning and group participation. We understand that this announcement will be disappointing to many of our students and families who were hoping for a return to at least partial in-person instruction in August. It is also difficult for our dedicated teaching and classified staff who dearly miss their students and colleagues. We all were hoping for a different outcome and to be able to welcome our students and families back in person for the start of the year, but the current realities of the pandemic simply do not allow for this. We have made this decision with the safety of our students, staff and entire community in mind, and we will continue to plan for a possible return to in-person learning during the 2020-21 school year as soon as public health conditions allow. Over the summer we have provided thousands of meals to our students and families, continued to distribute technology to students, provided professional development on distance learning to our teachers and served over 900 students in our first-ever remote only Summer Academy. We will continue to provide these and other supports, including all of our regular mental health resources, to students and families in the coming year. FUHSD will release the distance learning school schedule for 2020-21 shortly. Instruction will be more robust than during the three months of emergency remote learning that occurred from March to the close of the school year in June, with a full 180 minutes of instruction per course per week. Students and teachers will be expected to connect visually each period, and teachers will engage in the student learning experience throughout each period. Wednesdays will be devoted largely to staff development and collaboration, with students working independently on assignments. Following the release of the school schedule, students and families will receive additional information, including individual class schedules and the process to request changes, from their individual school site by August 10. Again, we thank you for your support during what has continued to be a challenging time for all of us. While we have made the decision to start the year in remote learning, we know there are still many questions that must be answered before the start of school on August 17. While we don’t have answers to all of these questions today, we know that our collaborative efforts as a District will allow us to address these and other issues so that we can create the most robust academic environment for our students. We look forward to sharing additional details with you as soon as possible.