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Close to 50 students were assisted in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, in order to obtain financial aid and scholarships.
Those who attended the event and completed their exit surveys were eligible to receive prizes. Prizes were donated in support of college students by Walmart and Follett Bookstore.
Stanley Silsby, Lake County Campus Financial Aid Officer, organized the event for the campus.
"Being able to finance your college education is vital to our students' success here in Lake County," said Silsby.
Oct. 1 was the first date of the FAFSA application opened for submission for the 2018-19 academic school year.
It is highly recommended that students submit their applications as early as possible to ensure they receive their financial aid funds on time.
There are extra documents that are requested at times from different students, depending on their answers on the application.
Having that extra time to fulfill the needs of your financial aid application makes the process a much less stressful process.
Current students and future students are always able to come visit the office at 15880 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake to find Silsby and his staff who are more than happy to help with the process.
Those seeking to start classes in Spring 2018 should get their FAFSA applications completed as soon as possible.
For more information call the main office at 707-995-7900 or visit http://LCC.yccd.edu.
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Since the first three weeks we had a thematic; basically, the first grading period was split into two.
The second grade period ends in six weeks on Oct. 27.
Students received their grades and transcripts during an advisory class, as well as having them mailed home by Secretary Harris.
Each student went over their grades and credit with their advisors and made plans to achieve their graduation goals.
A unique aspect of Carlé is that students are expected to be in charge of their credits and work with their advisors for the plan that best supports them.
On Sept. 15, Angie Harris started working for Carlé as the site secretary.
Harris was asked why she started working as Carlé’s site secretary and she responded, “I started here for a job opportunity and to progress my educational career and as a progression of achievement for me.”
I also asked, “Do you enjoy working at Carlé and the students here?”
“I really feel welcomed by all of the students, they made me like I'm part of their big family,” she said.
Finally, I asked if she could do anything other than what she is currently doing?
“If I were to do anything other than working with children I would work in the medical field as I previously did,” she said.
Ms. Harris is very friendly and extremely driven to help the students here. We at Carlé appreciate you keeping our school running so well.
Also occurring on Sept. 15, Carlé held an advisory competition. The activity that the students participated in was musical chairs in which the last five students standing got a medallion made by our lead designer Vanessa Bigelow.
First place winner was Donovan White from Lance’s advisory, second place was Piper Carr from Angie Siegel’s advisory, third place was John Almojuela, fourth place was Luis Tena and fifth place was Taylor Churchill. Congratulations to the winners, we plan on doing many fun activities like this in the future.
We would like mention officer Stephanie Green, Konocti district’s school resource officer. Officer Green is always dedicated to helping keep our schools a safe and responsible learning environment. We really appreciate all the effort you give for the students of Konocti and everything you do for us here at Carlé.
Student Jaime Miller made Officer Green a mug and keychain to show her how much she means to us.
The photo contest run by Carlé’s S.B.E. still has two weeks to go; make sure to submit anything you have so we have a chance to see them and make cool stuff with the winning photos.
All the students and staff of Carlé would like to thank Brenda Lothringer and Maria Camacho for their continued service to Carlé. Both Brenda and Maria are very friendly and always remember what in particular each student likes.
To show our appreciation toward them and what they do for us, Carlé S.B.E. program designed Brenda a mug and Maria a keychain. We can’t show enough appreciation for keeping our students fed, thank you both so much.
On Oct. 11, Lower Lake High School is hosting an ASVAB (military aptitude and skills) test in the fire science room. If you’re curious about going into the military be sure to sign up with Angie Harris.
Thank you to Ray Azevedo and Donavan Harvey for making our campus a cleaner environment.
These two students show their community spirit by recycling the whole school’s aluminum, glass and plastic along with all paper. Teacher Alan Siegel will take all the recycling in with the students and then take them to lunch as a reward for all their hard work.
Also, thank you to Deb Weimelt for giving Carlé students an opportunity for credit recovery through Odysseyware. Odysseyware is an online education and credit recovery software with many different subjects you can choose from. Thank you so much Mrs. Wiemelt we really do appreciate this special opportunity.
Nicholas Phipps is a student at Carlé Continuation High School.
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On Sept. 5, the U.S. Department of Justice issued an announcement regarding the rescission of the DACA program in an effort to provide time for Congress to enact a more permanent solution.
The recent DACA rescission announcement changes nothing in the YCCD Governing Board’s commitment to serving all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, identity, medical condition, disability or immigration status consistent with the laws and policies of this country and the State of California.
At its Sept. 14 regular meeting, the YCCD Governing Board considered and adopted a resolution reiterating the district’s commitments to serving all students.
Additionally, the resolution implores Congress to take immediate action to resolve this matter with legislation to ensure a certain future for students affected by the DACA rescission.
To read the resolution in its entirety, visit http://bit.ly/BOTDACARESOLUTION2017.
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Students will be granted admission to WGU if they have completed an associate degree for transfer or appropriate lower-division transfer credit requirements.
Students who earn an associate degree for transfer and are accepted to a compatible WGU program will enroll with the equivalent of junior standing.
“WGU’s distance-learning format, competency-based learning model, and discounted tuition will enable students graduating from a California community college the flexibility to earn a bachelor’s degree without leaving home and at an affordable price,” said Board of Governors President Cecilia V. Estolano.
A nonprofit university based in Salt Lake City, WGU offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four high-demand subject areas: teaching, business, information technology, and health professions, including nursing.
All WGU students enroll as full-time, and tuition is charged at a flat rate per six-month term, regardless of how many courses are attempted or completed. Tuition and fees total just more than $6,000 annually.
Under the terms of this agreement, students transferring from a California community college will be offered a 5-percent tuition discount for up to four academic terms.
In addition to the tuition discount, transfer students are eligible to apply for a Community College Partnership Scholarship totaling $2,000 and dispersed in $500 increments for up to four terms.
“Partnering with the California Community Colleges system will make it possible for more busy adults in California to complete their degrees affordably and without disrupting their lives,” said WGU President Scott D. Pulsipher. “This agreement will enhance WGU’s ability to deliver on our promise and mission: To change the lives of individuals and their families by expanding access to high-quality programs that lead to recognized, respected credentials.”
WGU was established in 1997 by a bipartisan group of 19 U.S. governors looking to expand access to affordable higher education.
The university, which is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, enrolls more than 83,000 students and has 90,000 graduates.
All of WGU’s 60+ degree programs are competency-based, a learning model that focuses on measuring learning rather than time spent in class.
Students study and learn on a schedule that fits their lives, with individualized support from faculty. They advance as soon as they demonstrate mastery of course subject matter, which allows many students to accelerate their progress toward a degree, saving time and money.
All WGU curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry experts, ensuring that graduates have the competencies, or concrete skills, needed by employers.
Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. For more information, visit www.wgu.edu/cacc.
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation composed of 72 districts and 113 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. For more information about the community colleges, please visit http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/, https://www.facebook.com/CACommColleges or https://twitter.com/CalCommColleges.