Parent Education
2021-2022
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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 2021-2022 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: Breanne Boyle, Collegewise
Tuesday, August 31st – 6:30 pm | WEBINAR RECORDING -->
Open to junior and senior students and their parents.​
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NCAA INFORMATION NIGHT – Presenter: Katie Andersen
Tuesday, September 21st – 6:30 pm | WEBINAR RECORDING -->
Learn the proper timing and important steps student-athletes need to take to navigate the college athletic recruiting process.
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EMPODERE A SU ESTUDIANTE EN DHHS – Presenters : Cesar Reategui, Nancy Gonzalez, Sandy Mesa
Tuesday, September 28th – 6:30 pm | ZOOM MEETING - POSTPONED
Open to Spanish speaking parents.
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OCTOBER
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PARENTS: TIME TO CHAT – Presenters Lisa Honold - Founder & Director of the Center for Online Safety; Amy Neville - Founder of the Alexander Neville Foundation Opioid & Fentanyl Education
Tuesday, October 12th – 6:30 pm | WEBINAR RECORDING -->
What are the distractions hindering our high schoolers from their full potential? Social media, screen time, vaping, drugs, and online platforms...Join us to learn more about digital wellness, peaceful parenting, and keeping our kids safe.
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COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT – Presenters: Delta Lee - Regional Admissions Advisor, Oregon State University; Monica Cabrera Lucaro, Futureology - College Career Counselor at Dana Hills High School
Tuesday, October 26th – 6:30 pm | CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THIS ZOOM WEBINAR
Open to students grades 9-11 and their parents.
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NOVEMBER
MENTAL WELLNESS - Presenter: OCDE Regional Mental Health Coordinators
Tuesday, November 9th – 6:30 pm |
"Supporting Healthy and Resilient Teens" - Learn about the substance use trends, risks, and warning signs and how to support teens through the use of healthy coping strategies.
FEBRUARY
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Community College & Career Education Night - Presenter: Marco Madariaga Benavides, Program Outreach Specialist at Saddleback College
Tuesday, February 1st – 6:30 pm | ZOOM
Presentations will cover the CUSD College and Career Advantage program and community college resources for students and parents.
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MARCH
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TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE - A special webinar for Seniors
Tuesday, March 8th - 6:30 pm | ZOOM
This presentation is for seniors and their parents. Presentations will cover the transition to college for all seniors.
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APRIL
COLLEGE PLANNING FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES – Presenters: Jan Kerchner and Janice Royal
Tuesday, September 19th – 6:30 pm | ZOOM MEETING - WEBINAR RECORDING --->
Open to parents and students with 504 or IEP accommodations. Presentations will cover planning and the transition to college for neurodiverse students.
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MAY
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COLLEGE PLANNING PANEL OF EXPERTS - Admissions, Test Prep, Financial Aid, and Athletics
Tuesday, May 10th – 6:30 pm | ZOOM MEETING - RSVP HERE
Join us for a panel discussion on college planning.
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