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College and Career Readiness

College and Career Readiness Indicator

At SMUHSD, we are committed to providing our students with the highest quality education possible. We believe that education is the key to success, and we are proud to promote 7 ways students can be College and Career ready measured by the California College and Career Readiness Indicator (CCI).

The CCI is a tool used by the state of California to measure the preparedness of our students for college and careers. It provides a snapshot of how well our students are prepared for life beyond high school and helps us identify areas where we can improve to better prepare our students for the future.

The CCI is based on a combination of factors, including student academic achievement, college and career readiness, and high school graduation rates. By looking at these factors together, we can get a more complete picture of how well our students are prepared for success in college and beyond.

At our school district, we are committed to using the CCI to guide our efforts to improve student achievement and prepare our students for college and careers. We believe that all students can succeed, and we are dedicated to providing them with the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential.

We offer a wide range of programs and services to help our students prepare for college and careers, including advanced courses, career and technical education programs, and college readiness programs. We also provide our students with access to college and career counseling, as well as resources to help them navigate the college application process.

We are proud of the progress our students have made in preparing for college and careers, and we are committed to continuing to improve our programs and services to ensure that our students are well-prepared for success in the future. We encourage all of our students to take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to them and to strive for excellence in all that they do.

Learn more about the ways you or your student can be College and Career Readiness Prepared:

A-G Completion

State Seal Biliteracy 

Smarter Balanced Assessment

Dual Enrollment

CTE Pathways

Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate (IB)

 

 

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February 19 Webinar: Nursing Pathway Programs

Learn about College of San Mateo and Dominican College Nursing Programs!

Thursday, February 19, 6 - 7 p.m.
Webinar Link

Topics: 

  • Differing nursing pathways
  • What can students do now, in high school, to prepare for a career in healthcare?
  • What is the educational process to becoming a nurse?


Speakers: 

  • Professor Melinda Nguyen, Nursing Program Director, College of San Mateo
  • Carlos Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Dominican College

Questions?
Contact your school site College and Career Advisor.

Financial Aid Workshops

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In-Person Financial Aid Workshops

All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend any of the below events. 

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Attend this in-person workshop if you:

  • Need help with filling out the FAFSA or CADAA

  • Have questions about the financial aid application process

Details

  • Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mills High School  |  Registration link will be posted soon.

Can’t make it to the February 21 In-Person Financial Aid Workshops?

Several of our school sites will also be offering the following options for you to ask questions and get additional help.

In-Person Support

  • Tuesday, February 24, 2 - 4 p.m.: San Mateo High School College and Career Center
    • 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
       
  • Thursday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m.: Capuchino High School College and Career Center
    • 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

Virtual Support 

  • Fridays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

More information

  • Drop in support is available in English and Spanish.
  • Virtual support is available in English only. 
  • Please sign in at the School Office.
  • All families, regardless of home school, are welcome to attend any support opportunity.

 

Additional Information:

  • What to Bring
  • More in-person workshops will be scheduled in January 2026

Questions?
Contact your school site’s Financial Aid Advisor.

Talleres sobre ayuda financiera en persona

Todas las familias están invitadas a asistir a cualquiera de los eventos, independientemente de la escuela a la que asistan sus hijos.

Asista a estos talleres en persona si:

  • Necesita ayuda para completar la forma FAFSA o la CADAA
  • Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera

Fecha


  • sabado, 21 de febrero, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mills High School  |  El enlace de registro se publicará próximamente.

 

¿No puede asistir a nuestros talleres sobre ayuda financiera el 21 de febrero?

Varias de nuestras escuelas también ofrecerán las siguientes opciones para que los estudiantes puedan hacer preguntas y obtener ayuda adicional.

Obtenga ayuda en persona los siguientes días:

  • Martes 24 de febrero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en San Mateo High School College and Career Center - 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
  • Jueves 5 de marzo,  2:00-4:00 p.m. en Capuchino High School College and Career Center- 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

 

Información adicional

  • Qué debe traer
  • Se programarán más talleres en persona para enero del 2026

¿Tienes preguntas? 
Comunícate con el asesor de ayuda financiera de tu escuela.