Parent Education

2020-2021

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The DHHS PTSA is proud to help parents and students navigate through their high school years. The following parent education events for 2020-2021 have been scheduled as online webinars unless otherwise noted. 

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SEPTEMBER

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JR/SR COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT & VENDOR FAIR – Presenters: Lisa McLaughlin, EDvantage College Consulting & Breanne Boyle, Collegewise

Tuesday, September 1st – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page

Open to junior and senior students and their parents.​ DHHS Guidance Dept will also present the college application process for transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.

 

NCAA INFORMATION NIGHT – Presenter: Katie Andersen
Tuesday, September 22nd – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Learn the proper timing and important steps student-athletes need to take to navigate the college athletic recruiting process. 

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COLLEGE PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES - Presenter: Jan Kerchner, The College Blueprint

Tuesday, September 29th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page

Open to parents and students with 504 or IEP accommodations.

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OCTOBER

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YOUTH DRUG TRENDS – Presenters & Q&A Panel: Marci Mednick - Mission Hospital, Paige Petrus - NCADD-OC, Deputy Norwood - OC Sheriff, Susan Parmelee - Wellness & Prevention Center
Tuesday, October 13th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our Health & Safety Resources page
This presentation will update parents on current drug trends impacting our community.

 

COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT – Presenters: Betsie Rugg-Stassen - Northern Arizona University & Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), Milyon Trulove - Reed College & Colleges That Change Lives (www.CTCL.org)
Tuesday, October 27th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our College Knowledge page
Open to students grades 9-11 their parents.

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NOVEMBER

 

MENTAL WELLNESS - Presenter: Dr. Lucy Vezzuto and Y Nguyen
Tuesday, November 10th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - View the Recording on our Health & Safety Resources page
"How to Help Teens Cope With Stress" - This presentation is for parents only and will cover mental wellness and community resources.

 

FEBRUARY

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Community College and Career & Technical Education – Presenters: TBD
Tuesday, February 2th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon

Considering an out of state college? Presentations will cover out of state education opportunities for Californians.

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APRIL

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MENTAL WELLNESS & STRESS MANAGEMENT – Presenter: TBD
Tuesday, April 20th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon

This presentation is for parents and students.

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MAY

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COLLEGE PLANNING PANEL OF EXPERTS - Admissions, Test Prep, Financial Aid, and Athletics

Tuesday, May 11th – 6:30 pm | ONLINE WEBINAR - Registration will be posted soon

Join us for a panel discussion on college planning.

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