Higher Education Week- UCSB EAOP

The UCSB Early Academic Outreach Program - EAOP hosted their annual traveling college fair event, Higher Education Week (HEW). On Friday, March 10 we had about 30 college campuses present at Fillmore High School. During the college fair the 10th and 11th grade students had the opportunity to connect and interreact with the different systems of higher education: Community Colleges, California State University, University of California, and Private and Out of State Universities. Students were able to gain access to information about their respective college, the college application process, financial aid, and the programs offered.

College of the Week: University of Portland

The University of Portland, also known as UP, is located in northwest Oregon. Undergraduates can choose from about 40 majors, and first-year students can take advantage of the Shepard Freshman Resource Center, which offers services to help them adjust to college. UP offers nearly 15 graduate programs, including those in the Pamplin School of Business and the School of Nursing.

The student-faculty ratio at University of Portland is 11:1, and the school has 46.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Portland include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Education; and Natural Resources and Conservation. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%. (https://www.usnews.com/best.../university-of-portland-3224)

For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy

Coastal California Youth of the Year for 2022-23- Gonzalo Garcia

The Fillmore Unified School District would like to congratulate Gonzalo Garcia for earning the title of Coastal California Youth of the Year for 2022-23.

For the first time in the history of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, a club member has won the title of Coastal California Youth of the Year. Sixteen year old Gonzalo Garcia Jr., who attends Fillmore High School from the Fillmore Clubhouse, competed against 8 other Boys & Girls Organizations on Tuesday March 8th in Solvang California. Gonzalo went through a very rigorous process that included an application, essay, interviews, a speech, and letters of recommendation. Gonzalo will be traveling with Boys & Girls Club staff to Sacramento later this month to compete for the state title of Youth of the Year.

A huge thank you to our community partner, Fillmore Boys and Girls Club, for providing our students with outstanding enrichment and leadership opportunities!

Good luck Gonzalo. We are proud of you!

Free Spring Break Camp for Kids [English/Spanish]

FUSD families that are interested may either print and return a completed form to their school office or may download the form and complete the registration using Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reading tool. Paper copies of the application will also be made available at your schools main office.

College of the Week: University of Denver

University of Denver is a private institution that was founded in 1864. The campus spans 125 acres and is located just a few miles from downtown Denver. Students can participate in more than 100 student clubs and organizations, including nearly 20 fraternities and sororities.

The student-faculty ratio at University of Denver is 10:1, and the school has 56.8% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Denver include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Natural Resources and Conservation; and English Language and Literature/Letters. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85%. (https://www.usnews.com/best.../university-of-denver-1371)

For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy

Interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 pep squad season?

Interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 pep squad season?
Stop in for our informational meeting this Thursday! Details provided below:

Where: FHS Cafeteria
When: March 2nd
What time: 6:00 PM
Who: Parents and Athletes interested (must be attending FHS for 2023-2024 academic year)

We look forward to seeing you there and answering any questions you may have.

College of the Week: St. Olaf College

St. Olaf College is a private institution that was founded in 1874. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,988 (fall 2021), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 300 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. St. Olaf provides a solid liberal arts education and plenty of opportunities to study abroad.

The student-faculty ratio at St. Olaf College is 12:1, and the school has 52.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at St. Olaf College include: Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Economics, General; Research and Experimental Psychology, Other; Mathematics, General; Political Science and Government, General; English Language and Literature, General; Chemistry, General; Environmental Studies; History, General; and Music, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 91%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/st-olaf-college-2382)

For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy

Flash Forword: Anyssa Cabral, Class of 2014

Fillmore High and The Fillmore School Alumni Association present our February 2023 Flash Forward student, Dr. Anyssa Cabral. Flash Forward is a look at the accomplishments of students who have graduated from Fillmore High School. Anyssa is a Class of 2014 Fillmore High graduate and a graduate of Cal Lutheran University and California State University Long Beach.

LAST CALL for Seniors! Financial Aid Workshop: Thursday February 23, 2023

Last Call for Seniors: If you have not completed your FAFSA/CA Dream Act application, make sure to attend our LAST financial aid workshop on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM-7:00 PM in the Library. Please bring in the following items: Laptop/Charger, Parent/Student 2021 Income Taxes, Parent/Student W2's, Student and Parent's Social Security Number or Permanant Resident (If Applicable), Parent's Marital Status/Date, current checking/savings and investment information.

College of the Week: Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a private institution that was founded in 1840. With the distinction of being the first institution of higher learning in the state of Texas, Southwestern University prides itself on its rich history that dates back to 1840. Located just 30 miles north of Austin and the much larger University of Texas—Austin, the university resides on a small portion of 700 acres in central Texas. The student-faculty ratio at Southwestern University is 12:1, and the school has 67% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southwestern University include: Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Exercise Science and Kinesiology; English Language and Literature, General; Social Sciences, General; Computer and Information Sciences, General; History, General; and Environmental Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 84%. (https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/southwestern-university-3620) For more information on Fillmore High School's Colleges of the Week go to https://www.smore.com/n8wpy https://www.facebook.com/fillmorehighschool/photos/a.1029949460517220/2310384239140396/?type=3