August 2026

Mandatory Senior Application Workshops – Tuesday, August 11

All seniors planning to apply to college this fall are required to attend our Senior Application Trainingon Tuesday, August 11. Students will report to their regular Navigate classrooms for the training. An email reminder with classroom locations and additional details will be sent one week before the training and again the day prior.

• Common Application Training: 10:30am–2pm
• UC Application Training: 12:30pm–3pm

Students should bring their laptop or iPad fully charged and their chargers. If applicable, please bring a copy of your dual-credit transcripts or have access to them from your device. Snacks will be provided.

Senior Family Night

On Tuesday, August 25, at 5pm in the Conservatory Hall, the counseling team will share the latest college matriculation information and some final tips for the college research and application process. The team looks forward to spending time with the Class of 2027 and their families. 

 Senior Student Meetings

In September and October, counselors will schedule individual meetings with senior students to support them as they prepare for their post-high school journey. 

• College-Bound Students: We will review your application progress, outline next steps, and identify resources for essay support. Your college list should be finalized, accurately reflected in College Kickstart, and moved to the Applying category in Cialfo.
• Students with alternative plans (Community College, Trade School, Gap Year): We will explore strategies for researching and maximizing opportunities.

Reminder: College Kickstart

This is a reminder that rising seniors have access to College Kickstart through December. As students update their list of colleges they hope to apply to, it is important to run a new report in College Kickstart. This tool provides valuable admission and application information, helping students make informed decisions throughout the college application process. We hope students will make the most of this resource to enhance their application strategy and increase their chances of success!

Process for Requesting a Course/Schedule Change

Currently, our counseling and academic teams are actively engaged in finalizing the master schedule, organizing sibling and carpool schedules, resolving schedule conflicts, and ensuring balanced class sizes. We understand that circumstances may change, and if you have reconsidered your course selection, we want to inform you about the next opportunity to make changes: August 3–5, 2026.

Please note that securing a spot in courses that were not initially requested during the spring registration period cannot be guaranteed. Counselors will be focused on:

• Mistakes that need to be corrected
• Needed graduation requirements
• Placement issues
• Shifts to schedule to create a healthy balance

To request a schedule change, students must complete the following steps:

1. Complete the Course Change Request Form (student Warriorlife login is required to access the link).
2. The form must be completed, including parent/guardian signatures, before a student can see their counselor.
3. Come to campus and request the change in person

Save the Date: Freshman Family Night

On Tuesday, September 29, at 5pm, the counseling team will host our Freshman Family Night in the Conservatory Hall. This event is designed to introduce you to the VCHS counseling team’s philosophy and priorities, provide valuable resources, and inform your family on how to plan for high school with students’ interests and goals in mind. 

Save the Date: Sophomore Family Night

On Tuesday, November 17, at 5pm, the counseling team will host our Sophomore Family Night in the Conservatory Hall. We will highlight how we are addressing career and college research in Navigate, discuss college admissions trends, and offer guidance to help your family plan goals for after high school.