RHS School Counseling Events
Below is a list of events the Counseling Department and College and Career Center offer to students and families throughout the school year. Presentations, slides and recordings of the events can be found at the bottom of the page after the event.
FALL 2025
Freshman Meet Your Counselor
Date: Tuesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 10th
Location: In-class presentations for Freshman
Intended audience: 9th grade students
The purpose of these meetings is for freshmen to understand the role of their school counselor and how they can utilize us for support. We are honored to work with our students during this valuable stage of growth during their teen years. We remain with our students all four years to support them in the realms of personal, social, academic, college/career planning and development. We also share with students that as school counselors, we are bound by confidentiality within the limits of the law, meaning that our communication is confidential unless there is reported abuse and harm to self or others, as we are mandated reporters. (Note: all school staff are mandated reporters.)
New Parent to Redwood Welcome Night Presentation
Date: Tuesday, August 27th Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Intended audience: Parents of first-time 9th grader and transfer students
The purpose of this event is an orientation to the school counseling program and introduction to resources to help parents navigate the high school years with their teen. Topics covered will include the role of the school counselor with high school students, social and emotional support services including stress and anxiety, academic pressures, substance use, and parent/teen communication. There will be a Q&A session at the end.
College Application Support
Date: September - December 2025
Location: SMART period - Room 111 (College & Career Center) students must have a SMART pass to attend
Intended Audience: SENIORS ONLY
This is a great opportunity for seniors to work on their college applications, ask questions, and get help with their essays and PIQs.
TAG Workshop
Date: TBD
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: 12th and 12th grade both students and parents
College of Marin staff will be leading this workshop. Students will hear about the Transfer Admissions Guarantee to the CSU and UC campuses.
Financial Aid Night
Date: Wednesday, October 15th Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: Seniors students and parents
The purpose of this event is to prepare college-bound seniors and their parents for the financial aid application process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CA Dream Act Application, CSS Profile, Cal Grant, and scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid Workshops
Date: Weekly starting in October our community partner, 10,000 Degrees is available to support students/parents completing the FAFSA and CADAA
Location: In-Person Event
Intended Audience: Senior Students and Parents (Class of 2026)
During these sessions, students can come to the College & Career Center for additional information and help with the process. Staff will be on hand to assist students and parents in creating, completing and submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CA Dream Act Application
College Fit & Planning Night
Date: Tuesday, November 5th Time: 6:00 -7:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Intended Audience: 10th and 11th grade students and their parents
The purpose of this event is to provide information such as resources for finding colleges that are a good fit, the college search/application timeline, and a short discussion about the different types of colleges to consider. This will be followed up by an opportunity for questions and answers. This night is appropriate for junior students and their parents looking for information and guidance about the college search/application process. Sophomores and their parents are also welcome to attend.
Navigating College Admission Testing (SAT/ACT) Night
Date: Thursday, December 4th Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Intended audience: 10th and 11th grade students and parents
The purpose of this event is to provide an overview of SAT & ACT exams and to review how college testing plays a role in the admissions process. Compass Education will be leading this presentation.
SPRING 2026
Course Advising Presentations
Date: January 20th and 21st - 10th Grade Students
Location: Living Earth Classrooms
Intended Audience: 10th Grade Students
Date: January 2026 Open House
Location: Redwood High School Gym
Intended Audience: 8th grade students and their parents