Counseling Center707-778-4779

2011-12 Course Request Form Downloads Click your Grade Level Below

PHS Course Catalog (Click Here)

Click here to download the PHS Graduation Requirements Package

Information about Graduation requirements and CSU/UC entrance requirements from the Petaluma School District Annual Parent Newsletter in English and Spanish:
English p. 5/English p. 9        Spanish p. 5/Spanish p. 9

Counseling Staff - (click name to send e-mail)

Christine Ruzick  Grades 9-12 (Last Names A-Di)
Teri Schmidt  Grades 9-12 (Last Names Do-K)
Fran Nolden  Grades 9-12 (Last Names L-Ra)
Joan Walsh  Grades 9-12 (Last Names Re-Z, Wed/Thu/Fri)
 Molly Guerra Grades 9-12 (Last Names Re-Z, Mon/Tues)
Gail Yeager Registrar
Jackie Stavish Counseling Records Clerk

College Bound Seniors
 January is the time to fill out your financial aid information on the FAFSA (link) The deadline is March 2nd.  Apply early!
 
Cal Grant Verification forms will be sent electronically by our registrar.  A permission slip went home in December for parental  release of student information. These should be returned to the counseling office. 
 
Mid year reports for students applying to private colleges should be submitted to your counselor for mailing.  Please bring a self addressed stamped envelope with the prepared report to your counselor.
 

PHS-only 2011 local scholarships are available for students. Please see the Career Center page for more information.

How do I start my College Search and Preparation?

Start HERE!  Click HERE to go to Collegeboard.com and register .

1. Read the PSAT information
2. Register for the PSAT

2. Pick a location and register for the SAT
SAT Calendar (Click HERE)
SAT Online Registration (Click HERE)

3. Click HERE and Use College Search to find the school for you.
Choosing a college is a big decision. The key is to remember that there's no such thing as a "perfect" school—you'll find many colleges and universities that match your preferences. Explore your interests and take the time to find the college that's right for you.

Use our college search engine now to find colleges and universities with specific characteristics and to research college admissions requirements.

4. Get your Parents to  Click HERE to go to FAFSA Online and
     start the Financial Aid Process

MORE LINKS:
Collegeboard.com
FAFSA Online
ACT Online Apply to UC
Apply to CSU
Santa Rosa Junior College
Scholarship Search
Common Application
NCAA Eligibility
WiredScholar.com
Campustours.com
Californiacolleges.edu
Petaluma Educational Foundation Scholarships