While it may be common for students to complain about the demands of high school life, we should stop and recognize one thing: Our school is good. In the most recent rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, MHS ranked No. 171 out of 2,586 schools in California.
One reason we’re ranked so high is because the school prepares us for the future by offering us many opportunities and a wide selection of resources to help us explore our interests. We, The Union, commend the school for encouraging and assisting students in preparation for their lives after graduation.
The College and Career Center (CCC) and guidance counselors provide the valuable information and advice that students need to navigate their futures.
The CCC specialist directs students to a variety of resources, including help with job applications, career advice, and scholarships. Meanwhile, school counselors assist individuals with managing the academic aspects of school, working with them on their four-year plans to meet graduation requirements and advising them on electives beneficial to their interests and future.
The CCC also arranges for representatives from various colleges and universities to come to our school. Students can sign up to attend these meetings and ask questions about the prospective schools they’re considering and gain valuable insight into majors, campus life, finances, and other important aspects to help them decide which schools they want to attend.
The CCC and school counselors also have collaborated with the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) to host financial aid nights. These events provide information to students and families on how to apply for financial aid. Students can ask CSAC representatives questions about aid opportunities.
The counselors also host college application workshops in the library to help seniors with their college applications. Seniors attending the workshops receive constructive feedback on their essays, and learn crucial information about what colleges look for in applicants.
In addition, Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) is a program that can immerse students in how certain professions work by giving them a hands-on, project-based learning experience. The program includes courses such as auto body repair, sports medicine and kinesiology, culinary arts, and forensic sciences.
In addition to SVCTE courses, students can enroll in a Career Technical Pathway (CTP). Travel and Tourism and the Digital Business Academy (DBA) are offered on the main campus, while the Engineering Academy (E-Tech) is at the Innovation Campus. Academy students take classes specifically tailored for careers in specific fields, and are offered unique opportunities, including college courses, opportunities to apply for internships, interview practice, and field trips to colleges and career-related businesses.
By offering a variety of resources, MHS exposes students to pathways and opportunities for their future, reducing the fear of an uncertain future.
MHS provides helpful college, career advice
