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SENIORS 2015 GRADUATION!!!

SENIORS 2015 GRADUATION!!!. College/Career PLANS!. High School Graduation Requirements. ENGLISH – 4 years SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 ½ years 9 th – Global Issues 10 th – World History 11 th – US History 12 th – Gov./Economics. Graduation Requirements cont….

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SENIORS 2015 GRADUATION!!!

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  1. SENIORS 2015 GRADUATION!!! College/Career PLANS!

  2. High School Graduation Requirements ENGLISH – 4 years SOCIAL STUDIES – 3 ½ years 9th – Global Issues 10th – World History 11th – US History 12th – Gov./Economics

  3. Graduation Requirements cont… MATH – 3 years OR completion of Algebra II SCIENCE – 2 ½ years Life Science – 1 year Physical Science – 1 year Health – 1 semester PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 2 years LANGUAGE other than English 1yr FINE ART - 1year ELECTIVES – 50 credits

  4. To Receive Your Diploma Must have a minimum of 220 credits How many credits do YOU have?  Complete Service Learning Hours 60 hours by May 2015  ALL DETENTION Hours CLEARED Make up hours NOW!  CAHSEE PASSED both sections (ELA & Math) *Next test date: Oct 7th and 8th

  5. ATTENDANCE In order to participate in the commencement ceremony, seniors cannot have more than14 FULL-day absences during the year. Students with 3 or moreUNEXCUSED absences from any one period during a semester may be deemed ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities ‘(No-Go List)’

  6. NCAA If you think you might be eligible for an NCAAAthletic Scholarship: • Register NOW with the NCAA Eligibility Center!!! www.eligibilitycenter.org ***See your counselor or Mr. Fagas as soon as possible to insure you are taking the correct course of study to gain eligibility!

  7. FOLLOWthe CCC @ccc_cchs on Instagram & Twitter for Updates LIFE PLAN COLLEGE PLAN CAREER PLAN “Lunch & Learn”—Over 30 + speakers – Sign up CCC TRADE SCHOOL PLAN/Apprenticeships TRAVELING PLAN FULFILLMENT PLAN What’s your PLAN(S) after High school? HOWDO YOU GET THERE…?

  8. Senior Check List Career/Personality Test Access Senior Brag Sheet College Organizer BIGFUTURE.ORG -Amazing Resource! Cal Grant Verification FAFSA PIN ---www.pin.ed.gov Access the following Resources on SCHOOL WEBSITE to keep you on track: www.CCHS.CCUSD.ORG (click) College Career Center/ROP

  9. Applications Available: October 1st – Nov.30th $55 APPLICATION FEE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH = 4 FREE Applications When Can I Apply to the CSU’s? www.csumentor.edu

  10. Applications Available: NOW APPLY Nov 1st – Nov.30th $70 APPLICATION FEE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH = 4 FREE Applications When Can I Apply to the UC’s? www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply *DO NOT SKIP THE DEMO FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS* UC uses all “a-g” courses taken between the summer following 9th grade through the summer following 11th grade in calculating a student’s GPA.

  11. BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION • Have a copy of ALL unofficial transcripts • Your Social Security number/AB540 students do not need to have a SS# to apply • Parent income information for qualifying for the fee waiver. • SAT/ACT plus writing and Subject Test scores • Parents’ residency information- know the date they moved to California. • Activities/Awards (if applicable) • Statewide Student ID # located on your • HS transcript lower left hand corner • *ELC ID Number (if applicable) • *Citizenship Status: if you are not a U.S. citizen. Applicants for AB540- see Mrs. Valverde

  12. Private/Independent Colleges: ● Students should visit individual university websites for applications and deadlines OR go to COMMONAPP.ORG Take note of ALL REQUIREMENTS SAT/ACT/Subject exams if required SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL AID FORMS: - CSS Profile: (Oct. 1st)—Collegeboard.com - Institutional forms - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadlines SCHOLARSHIP Deadlines HOUSING Deadlines

  13. Additional Requirements for Private/Out of State Universities: Many requireLETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from both teachers and counselors. It is mandatory for you to complete a BRAG SHEET located online at the COLLEGE CAREER SITE. WE MAY NOT KNOW YOUR BACKGROUND DO NOTSubmit an email requesting a transcript without checking with the counselor first. Common Application - submit your teacher/counselor’s email address and we will submit your official transcript and a letter of recommendation. VERIFY we have received the common application request by stopping by OUR OFFICE to ask. *** WHICH COLLEGE YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND The common app requires us to submit a final transcript to just ONE campus! -

  14. Recommenders Invitations

  15. Recommenders Invitations Cont… Important to provide accuratecontact information

  16. PRIVATE / OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES CON’T… **Please allow a minimum of 3 weeks for letters of recommendation to be written.  ABRAG SHEET will need to be submitted to counselors and teachers (located on school website) NEW:Be forewarned, if a student DOES NOT provide a Counselor the aforementioned amount of time common app allows a Counselor to click a box stating: ‘’Counselor did not have enough time to upload a comprehensive letter.” (We prefer to write the letter so please be “self-guided achievers” 2015!) Make sure to keep up with multiple deadlines that may be part of the application process for private and out of state universities. Obtain a CSS Profile Form online at www.collegeboard.org. The form can be accessed as early as October 1st

  17. Early Decisionvs. EarlyAction EarlyDecision–You can only apply to one university because it is a CONTRACT and the acceptance is binding. EarlyAction – Send in your application earlier and they give you an answer earlier. The acceptance is not binding Single Choice EarlyAction—You can apply to other non-binding early admission universities. (usually receive a response by DEC.1st)

  18. College Exams & How to Register: SAT REASONING TEST: www.collegeboard.com SUBJECT EXAMS : www.collegeboard.com AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST : ACT.ORG Take ACT plus Writing for the UC’s *MUST UPLOAD YOUR PIC PRIOR TO TAKING THE TEST OR YOU WILL NOT GET INTO THE TESTING CENTER/facebook pics ‘OK’ * NO LONGER ALLOWING STAND-BY/LATE ADDS *NO LONGER WAITLISTING

  19. Required Tests: HS Code is 050715Seniors can only take the Sept. – Dec. exams. *Unless required earlier or accepted later by individual university policies. Dates to register: Nov. deadline to apply is Oct 9th Dec. deadline to apply is Nov. 6th • Use code 3594 for CSU’s & it goes to all • Send your scores to just one UC and they all get it. Dates to Register: Oct. deadline is Sept 19th Dec. deadline is Nov 7th Feb. if accepted is due Jan 9th

  20. SAT Subject Tests Literature (AP English Prep) US History World History Math 1 – Geometry & Algebra 2 (not accepted by the UC’s, but may be accepted by other universities) Math 2 – Geometry – Trigonometry Biology Chemistry Physics French – 3-4 years of high school recommended Japanese – 2-4 years Spanish- 3-4 years Language test with listening only available in Nov. Cost $26.00 Some private colleges still require the SAT II’s. Check individual colleges for their admissions requirement.

  21. SAT/ACTEXAM FEE WAIVERS Fee waivers are available at the College Career Center for those that qualify. Please bring a Free/Reduced Lunch printout from Food Services as proof of qualification or a copy of your parent’s current income tax forms. See Mrs. Valverde for the fee waiver codes.

  22. Applying to a Community College There are 112 Community Colleges In California. To attend a community college full time you must meet the following requirements: • Have graduated from high school, or are 18 years of age or older, OR • Are 16 years of age or older and submit your “Student Score Report” for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) COST:It is FREE to apply to any California Community College. For more information, make an appt with Mrs. Valverde inside of the CCC ● Visitwww.cccco.edu ORwww.CaliforniaColleges.edu for a complete list of all community colleges in California

  23. Assistance with Applying to a Community College: Santa Monica College (SMC) Sign up to complete the application RIGHT NOW FOR SUMMER/FALL 14’-15’. “GET YOUR SPOT EARLY” Application Workshop on Sept. 30th ●Scholars Program ● First Year Experience Program (FYE) ●Summer Jam Program West LA College (WLA) Sign up in the CCC for application workshops & assessment testing on Oct.30th ● Scholars Program ●Project L.E.A.R.N. –Leading & Energizing African American Students to Research & Knowledge ●PUENTE (Bridge) Program –Embracing Latino students through academic & support services *BUS TOUR SIGN-UPS HAVE BEGUN in the CCC (first come 1st served) SMC & West LA campus tours, placement test & registration (first come first served) - SEE Mrs. Fujisawa

  24. Stay 2015 !!! • Don’t get SENIORITIS!!! • Colleges/Trade Schools DO ask for your final grades and often times your admission will be dependent upon the SUCCESSFUL (C or better) completion of your coursework. • Do your best… no matter the course you take…your hard work WILL pay off!!

  25. Questions ?? Counselors A-DAWSON…...…….Ms. Howard DE-JOHNSON…………..….Mr. Fagas JONES-MELGAR….…….….Ms. Mackey MELO-ROOKS……….…..Mr. Walker ROS-Z……..Mr. Gyepes College Counselor- Mrs. Valverde Career Counselor…Ms. Madrid

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