Planning the Future

The annual College and Career assembly shares with students the directions to take during and beyond high school.

Mark Rodriguez, Pepper Bough Editor • September 9, 2025

Alyssa Guadalajara is joined by other pathway leaders on stage during the College and Career Assembly on Sep. 5 to talk about the benefits of an academic pathway.

Colton, CA– On Sep. 5, Colton High students filled the auditorium for the second annual College and Career Assembly hosted by the Hip Hop club, where they learned about the A-G requirements, Colton High’s variety of pathway classes, and National Honors Society (NHS).

“Our students need to know early,” said Learning specialist Danielle Fernandez. “…[B]ecause these classes start the first day of school.”

The assembly opened with information about the A-G requirements. Students came on stage to visibly demonstrate each of the different requirements and how students can work towards their college acceptance. The A-G requirements are the 15 classes students are required to take and pass with a C or better for both semesters in order to be eligible for a UC or CSU school. These classes include 2 years of History, 3-4 in Math, 3 in Science, 2 years of a foreign Language, 4 in English, 1 in Visual performing and Elective.

During the assembly student leaders from the different career pathways were called onto stage, introducing themselves and what the pathways offer students for future careers and college.

“They’ve helped me understand how to better write applications for college and what to expect when it comes to careers,” said Daniel Lopez, a member of the Welding pathway.

Other pathways include HEAL, where students learn about medical careers and work to earn their CPR and first aid certifications; C.H.A.M.P.S, the hospitality pathway that focuses on culinary arts and hospitality management in which students earn their food handlers cards; and the Welding pathway, where students learn welding skills and work towards licensing in the welding field.

Nearing the end of the assembly NHS President Aubree Gonzales and Vice President Brandon Amaral told students about NHS, an exclusive club on campus. Sophomores who meet the GPA requirements are invited to join the club, which celebrates student academic excellence, leadership, and community service.

“NHS overall looks really good for colleges,” said Gonzales. “[I]t teaches students how to act mature and how to balance school life and other responsibilities.”

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Mark Rodriguez, Staff Writer

Mark Rodriguez is a senior at Colton High School. Other than the fact he is taller than you would expect a 17-year old to be, he’s a pretty average high school kid. He tends to get out of line, but he somehow manages to fix that (sometimes). He’s “smart” but struggles because of a lack of effort. However, when he tries, he can do excellent work (according to some sources). He likes to make people laugh and smile, but somehow he still struggles to talk to people. This is Mark’s fourth year writing for the Pepper Bough. He plans to pursue journalism after high school.