Welcome to the RMHS Counseling Department webpage!
The RMHS Counseling Department provides a comprehensive counseling program that strives to meet the needs of students' academic, personal/social, and career development. The counseling team implements prevention and intervention activities that are aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Standards for Students.  We deliver these activities through Individual and Group Counseling, Classroom Guidance Presentations, Evening Workshops, Responsive Services, and collaboration with teachers, parents, other educators, and community organizations. 
Summer melt appointments
MRWC form for COD
MRWC Form for Certain CSUs
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Mr. Mendez 
A alpha 
AVID
​ELD I & II
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Ms. Valenzuela 
Gon- Pitts alpha
​RACE Academy
Mrs. VandenBrook
 B, PL-Z alpha 
 CAFÉ Academy
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Mr. Mannes
(Department Chair)
C - Gom alpha 
​Advanced Performing Arts

Students who receive special education services are assigned to counselors by their grade level:

Mannes-11th
Mendez-10th 
Valenzuela-12th
VandenBrook- 9th

SCHOOL CODE: 054702
RMHS COURSE DESCRIPTION / ACADEMIES INFO
AP Language Info from students
SENIOR CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES: senior_2018_checklist.docx 

PARCHMENT TUTORIAL VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHGshyHZqZ0 
Senior Counseling Presentation: fall_senior_presentation_2018.pptx 
PSAT Video #2
SAt Versus ACT
Senior post-HS Plans Survey
Send the following text message for important reminders from the counseling department: 
PSUSD DISTRICT COUNSELING WEBSITE
Upcoming Important Dates:
March:
10: SAT Adminstration @ RMHS
​16: COD Senior Field Trip
26: First day of Spring Break
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Videos for RMHS Electives: 
Academies:
Non-Departmental Electives:
Physical Education Electives: 
Social Science Electives:
Visual and Performing Arts Electives:
World Languages Electives: 

Graduation and University (A - G) Requirements

Counseling and Community Resources
​WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

  • Students who are residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.

  • The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early!

  • WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

To search for scholarships, check out our career center website for an updated list!!

What University has your major?

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Not sure what University offers the major you are interested in?  Log on to http://rmhscareers.weebly.com/and find CA colleges that offer programs that best suit you!  The Coachella Valley will be having an upcoming College Fair on Tuesday, October 11th, 2016.  Bring your families and get a lot of great information about colleges!  

Student Athletes

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Want to play sports competitively in college?  Make sure to sign up through NCAA.org/playcollegesports by your Junior year in high school!
REGISTER FOR THE SAT OR ACT HERE:

College Placement Exam Websites

Career Cruising

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Career cruising is a great resource to get started thinking about what career best fits your interests, talents and desires. It is a career exploration software program full of useful real-world career information.  Check it out today!
www.careercruising.com
Username: rancho
Password:  mirage

Resources for College/Career/Financial Aid:

How much is college going to cost?
FAFSA4caster is a free financial aid calculator that gives you an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. This information helps families plan ahead for college. You must use the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for aid once you’ve decided to apply for admission and attend college.

University of California

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The University of California has 10 campuses to choose from.  It's never too early to start researching campuses to find the best fit for you!

Start your search for scholarships before it's too late!

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Create a free account at www.fastweb.com today! Scholarships applications are sent directly to your e-mail!  You don't have to be a senior to apply for scholarships.  Lessen your worries about paying for college and start being proactive now!

Reminder: Never pay money for a scholarship! 


Check out CSU Mentor's High School Planner!

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Start planning for college now!  Go to www.csumentor.edu and create a free account. From there you will be able to learn about the 23 California State Universities and start planning for your future!