- Guidance
- Weekly Guidance Update
- Academics & Advisement
- Canvas Login and Support
- Counselor's Corner
- Future Cougar Information
- Senior College & Career Information
- College and Career Information
- CUSD Futureology
- Running Start Early College Program
- Testing Information
- Scholarships
- Seal of Biliteracy
- DREAMers
- Who to Contact in Guidance
- New Student Enrollment Information
Future Cougar Information
Student Portal Open For Registration 2022-2023February 3 - February 27 Registration for all incoming 9th Grade students from our feeder middle schools starts February 3rd, 2022. Information will be provided to all students attending CVHS feeder middle schools or can be accessed from the link on the right. The window for registration will be open until February 27, 2022. Students will need access the student portal to add elective classes.
Counselor Middle School Visits (In Person) – during the school day – Students only
Parent Information Meetings (Virtual) - links coming soon
- Newhart Middle School – Thursday, February 3rd
- Marco Forster Middle School – Tuesday, February 8th
- Carl Hankey Middle School – Thursday, February 10th
- Tuesday, January 25th @ Carl Hankey Middle School – 5:30 pm
- Monday, January 31st @ Newhart Middle School – 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, February 1st @ Marco Forster Middle School – 5:30 pm
NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
SCHOOL OF CHOICE (SOC)
NEW STUDENTS TO CUSD WITHIN CUSD BOUNDARIES: ONLINE ENROLLMENT
CUSD On-line Student Enrollment allows you to begin the enrollment process for students who live within the district boundaries. You must have a valid address in the cities served by Capistrano Unified to use this system. For information on enrolling a student who is currently attending and will be transferring schools within CUSD, contact the office at the appropriate school assigned to your residence to have your records transferred. Please do not complete the Online Enrollment process.
On-line Enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic year will be available January 31, 2022.
Please note that enrollment is not complete until the On-line enrollment information has been reviewed by the school. Additional school forms will be needed to be completed and the proof of residency must be verified. The school site will deem the entire enrollment process to be complete and acceptable after you meet in person with the Registrar.
Parents of district students (CUSD) who would like their child to attend a school other than the school serving their neighborhood, should follow the process outlined under the School of Choice.
The window for applying for a SOC for the 2022-2023 school year is currently open. The SOC window will be open from January 31, 2022 to March 4, 2022. Parents will be notified of SOC status in approximately two months after SOC window closes.

PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS
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PROGRAMS & APPLICATIONS
- ASB Activities and Clubs
- ASB Interest List
- ATMS Academy of Technology, Math and Science
- AVID
- College & Career Advantage (CCA) CTE Program (PDF)
- CVHS Times Application (Newspaper)
- CVHS Yearbook Application
- Mandarin Immersion Program (MIP)
- Model UN Application
- Stagecraft Application
- STEM Engineering Program
- World Language Presentation
Academy of Technology, Math and Science
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ATMS
Academy of Technology, Math and Science
This accelerated program is designed for those students who have demonstrated exceptional ability and interest in the areas of mathematics, science and/or technology. Students must have completed Geometry prior to the 9th grade and meet the criteria to be enrolled in Honors English I, Honors Algebra II/Trig and Honors Biology. Click HERE for the ATMS Course Pathway.
AVID
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AVID
This nationally recognized program is designed to help bright, motivated students in their completion of college prep coursework while in high school, and to prepare these students to apply for 4 year colleges or universities directly from high school. AVID is a four-year elective class for students with academic potential. Application and interview required.
STEM ENGINEERING
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STEM ENGINEERING
Our engineering program is a career academy that addresses relevant, real-world problems from the framework of science, engineering, design and technology (STEM). Activity and project-based curriculum 4 year program; enrollment in 9th grade year is essential. There is no math or science prerequisite – anyone may enroll.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?![]()
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
School Counselor - for schedules, college planning, class questions/concerns and social and emotional support.
Guidance Office - for student enrollment, records, trouble with transcript ordering, password resets, portal support and basic tech support questions.
Activities Office - for school related activities such as dances, clubs, school activity contracts, guest contracts, class packages, and graduation information.
Attendance Office - for all day absences, leaving early, arriving late, forgotten locker combinations and Independent Study Contracts.
Student Services Office - for all parking permit information/questions and general Assistant Principal support.
Athletics - for summer camp and tryout information you will reach out to the sport specific coach. The coaches' contact list is linked HERE.
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO
Alpha breakdown by last nameCOUNSELOR CONTACT INFO![]()
Alpha breakdown by last name
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFO
GUIDANCE STAFF
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GUIDANCE STAFF
AP of Guidance
Secretary of Guidance
Registrar
Guidance Clerk
Guidance Tech
Guidance Tech
Bilingual Community Liaison