LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL
DENISE HALSTEAD, PRINCIPAL
(714) 663-6375
COUNSELORS: SHERRI GRELLE (A-HOA)
ADRIANA ESQUIVEL (HOB-NGUYEN,D)
HUY TRAN (NGUYEN,E-Q)
LUCY FITZRANDOLPH (R –Z)
A Message from the Guidance Office
Class of 2016 ...Your senior year is quickly coming to an end and with
about eight weeks left of school we want to remind all of you to finish the year
off strong! Be sure to talk to your teachers if you are having trouble in any of your classes and utilize tutoring after
school if necessary. Your teachers and counselors are here to help and we
want nothing more than to see you walk at graduation. Also keep in mind
that universities will be looking at 2nd semester grades and can revoke your
admission if you let your grades slip at the end of the semester.
As you receive your notification for Cal Grant in the mail be sure to review and submit
any necessary changes by the specified deadline. Letters of intent to the college or university of your choice need to be submitted by May 1st . Be sure to keep track of future
deadlines regarding your financial aid, housing, etc. Should you have any questions regarding admission, housing, and/or financial aid be sure to contact your school’s office
of undergraduate admissions. Most of this information is easily accessible online.
Senior Awards Night
Wednesday, May 25th at 6:00PM
La Quinta High School Gymnasium
Students being honored will receive an invitation during the school
day within the next couple weeks. If you receive an invitation, make
sure to pick up instructions from Ms. Yakinian in the front office
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PROM
Friday, May 20h at AV Irvine, 16500 Scientific Way, Irvine from 8pm-12am. Tickets
$80 between 4/25-5/6, $85 between 5/9-5/19, and $95 at the door.
Principal’s Luncheon (by invitation)
Wednesday, May 25 , lunch time
Senior Awards Night (by invitation)
Wednesday, May 25, 6pm
Year Book Distribution
Friday, June 10th, 2:48 - 3:48 in Gym
Senior Finals
Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th
Senior Barbecue
Friday, June 17th, 11:00 am pool area
Cap & Gown Distribution
Friday June 17th after Senior BBQ in Gym
(prices go up after Jan 17th! Order online at: Jostens.com or call 949-574-1444)
Graduation Practice
Monday, June 20th, 9:30am - 12:oo noon
Diploma Pick Up
Wednesday, June 22nd, Senior Parking Lot 9am - 11am
INFORMATION ON YOUR BIG DAY …
Graduation ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 21st, at 6pm at Bolsa Grande High School Stadium. The Ceremony will last approximately 1 hour, the following restrictions will apply:
NO SIGNS OR BANNERS - NO BALLOONS - NO FOOD/ BEVERAGES - NO NOISEMAKERS - NO UMBRELLAS
A security company will be on hand to enforce the ceremony guidelines, which are designed to provide an enjoyable environment, as well as allow everyone to hear and see their loved one as they receive their diploma. There are no tickets required and the gates will open at 4:45pm for “first come,
first serve” seating. Please inform your parents of this information.
Grad Night
Grad Night –Friday, June 17th , Disneyland. Sales ended April 27th!
Board bus at 1pm from LQ, bus returns to LQ at 2:30am . You can enter Disneyland any time during the day. You will receive wristbands at Disneyland once you pass through security.
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How to Apply for Scholarships
Now is the prime time for you to pursue scholarship opportunities from private organizations, businesses, etc., Please
read about all our scholarships as well as research your own. For every one we list, there are thousands more! Remember you and your parents can access the Senior Newsletter on La Quinta’s web page at: www.laquintahs.org.
Check these out! www.fastweb.com, www.collegetoolkit.com, meritaid.com, www.collegeboard.org,
www..salliemae.com, www.csac.ca.gov, www.edfund.org, www.mapping-your-future.org, http://
www.yahoo.com/Education/financial Aid, www.ed.gov/index, www.usnews.com, www.scholarships.com,
www.gocollege.com, www.educatorsconnection.com/register.php www.scholarshipcoach.com.
What if you don’t get accepted to the university of your choice?
There are still many private universities accepting applications! Go to Collegeboard.com under “College
Search” click “College Search Step-by-Step” and find private schools who are still accepting applications.
GOLDEN WEST/ORANGE COAST/COASTLINE Community College
Many of you who are planning to attend Golden West, Orange Coast or Coastline Community College in the
Fall of 2016 took the FPR (Freshmen Priority Registration) test here on campus. You should have received
your test results in the mail by now. Along with a copy of your results you will also receive information regarding New Student Orientation. It is important for you to complete the New Student Orientation online because it will provide you with all the information that you need to start registering for your classes. We strongly encourage you to meet with an academic advisor once you have completed the New Student Orientation to
make sure that you get started on the right track. Be sure to let the academic advisor know that you plan on
transferring to a University after two years so that they can ensure you take all the appropriate classes.
For those of you who missed the FPR (Freshman Priority Registration) test do not panic! Go to http://
goldenwestcollege.edu/assessment/fpr.html for the schedule of make-up dates for both Golden West and Orange Coast colleges. If you would like to make an appointment to take the FPR test at Golden West please call
714-895-8388 or Orange Coast call 714-432-5696. Tests should be taken by May 31st so that you receive your
results and can register early for the appropriate classes. If you want to apply to a community college other
than those listed above, go to www.cccapply.org.
GRANTOR
REQUIREMENTS
Golden West
College
Leadership
Scholarship
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DEADLINE
May 4,
2016
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$1,000
Must participate in Associated Students at GWC in either Student Senate or student Council for Fall semester; must attend one leadership conference for student
leaders; obtain College Sticker for Fall semester which scholarship applies.
See Ms. Grelle for an application now!
Golden West
College
Scholarships
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$500, up to $1,000 for students attending GWC in the fall
Minimum GPA is 2.5
No financial need necessary
Apply to any or all of 20 different scholarships offered at GWC
Come see Ms. Grelle for an application!
May 4,
2016
Myrth
Buckley
Memorial
Grant
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$500 to a LQ Senior and an invite to Senior Awards Night!
In memory of Myrth Buckley, a former LQ APUSH teacher.
Min 3.5 GPA, taken Wrld Hist H, APUSH , have PASSION for History!
Write a 500-word essay about Government
See Ms. Grelle for details NOW!
May 6,
2016
GRANTOR
SunTrust Off to
College Scholarship Sweepstakes
REQUIREMENTS
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AdmitSee’s Schol- 
arship
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B. Davis
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Scholarship Essay 
Scholarship
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Unigo.com Fifth
Month
Scholarship
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DEADLINE
300 winners will receive $500 scholarships for educational expenses May 13,
2016
Complete an entry form for a random drawing. Only one entry is allowed per person per month. The money may be used at any accredited college or private career school. For additional info, visit suntrusteducation.com/Scholarship Sweepstakes/index.html
$5,000
Submit an answer to "What's the most frustrating thing about
applying to college? 100 words max & the 5 words that best describe a student who will be attending your university.
Link: https://www.admitsee.com/high-school-collegescholarships
$1,000
The current essay topic is "Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are
so important and how you feel that are developed in an individual".
For eligibility guidelines and scholarship details please visit http://
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm.
May 15,
2016
May 23,
2016
May 31,
$1.500
2016
Help us bring awareness to the fifth month and the number five.
Must enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the
question: “May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the
number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny.
Either way, here’s a high five to you for being original
Apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifthmonth-scholarship/?sid=sm-blog
LM Scholarship
Program
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$500
Must enroll in a degree program by September 2016
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay
Apply: www.forklifttrainingcalgary.com
May 31,
2016
Orange County
Community
Foundation
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This is a scholarship resource with tons of available scholarships for
students living in Orange County!
Apply: www.oc-cf.org/scholarships
Ongoing
$500
Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2014
Submit answer to the essay question, which can be found on application
page
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Apply: www.studentscholarships.org/odenza.php
June 1, 2016
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Odenza Vacations 
College
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Scholarship
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GRANTOR
Aspiring Fashion Professional
REQUIREMENTS
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Aspiring
Animation
Professional
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Horatio Alger
National Career &
Technical
Scholarship
Program
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AJ Wang
Foundation
Scholarship Fund
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DEADLINE
$1,000
Seniors pursuing a Fashion-related field in an accredited school
or college
Apply: http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashionprofessional-scholarship-program
June 1, 2016
$1,000
Seniors pursuing an Animation-related field in an accredited
school or college
Apply: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professionalscholarship-program
June 1, 2016
510 scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500 depending on
length of program
Must pursue career or technical education in a post-secondary
environment.
Have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity
Apply: application.horatioalger.org
June 1, 2016
$2,000 a year up to 3 years!
June 1, 2016
First generation college students with financial need living in a
non-traditional home
Min 2.5 GPA
Plan to attend one of 17 community colleges in LA and Orange
County in the fall. Specifically, this scholarship is open to students planning to attend Coastline or Cerritos.
Must attend college full time with the intent to earn a degree
and/or meet transfer requirements
Go to www.ajwangfoundation.org
Wells Fargo College
Steps Sweepstakes
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$5,000
Must sign up for the College Steps Program to receive planning
and money management from Wells Fargo at: https://
www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/ for a chance to win
June 30, 2016
Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship
Program
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$1,000
Must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/
scholarships.htm
June 10, 2016
Scholarship
Experts.com
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Deadlines vary
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$1,500 - $3,000
In addition to scholarships, you will have access to colleges, internships, careers, and a whole lot more
Apply: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
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.Review extensive list of top scholarships
http://www.naas.org
Selected
Deadlines
National Academy
American Scholars