Senior Year Helping Students Succeed!

1. Senior YearHelping Students Succeed!

2. Los Gatos High School Goals • Increase the percentage of students eligible for the UC/CSU systems.

3. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation

4. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation

5. LGH S School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus

6. Community Service • Project Cornerstone Developmental Asset #26 – Caring: A young person places high value on helping other people • Deadline for submitting hours: * Sept 27 *May 1 • Service Fair: Tues, Sept 24 during Tutorial

7. Testing Dates • SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject: • October 5 • November 2 • ACT with writing • October 26

8. Option 1:Community Colleges (26%) • Examples: • West Valley • De Anza • Foothill • Career Programs • 2+2 Transfer Program • Regular Transfer • Transfer Agreements • Timeline for Application: March to August • Entrance Requirements: Math/English Placement Tests

9. JUST

10. Option 2:CSU System (18.9%) • Examples: • San Jose State University • San Diego State University • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • 23 campuses throughout the state • Applications: Oct 1 - Nov 30 • Entrance Requirements: • Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher • Qualifying GPA* • SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing • MORE INFO ON APPLICATION PROCESS: Thurs, October 6 @ 7:00 pm in the Library

11. Option 3:UC System (11%) • Examples: • UC Berkeley • UC San Diego • 10 campuses throughout the state • (9 undergrad campuses) • Application Timeline: Nov 1 – 30 • Requirements: • Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher • SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing • Two SAT Subject Tests recommended (must be in separate subject areas) • MORE INFO ON APPLICATION PROCESS: Wed, Oct. 9th @ 7 pm in the Library

12. Option 4:Out of State Public Colleges (17.2%) • Examples: • Arizona State University • University of Oregon • Colorado State University • Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission

13. Option 5:Private Colleges (25.6%) • Examples: • Santa Clara University • Stanford University • Gonzaga University • Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission • Letter of Recommendation Request Packet workshop: • Thurs, Sept 12 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room • Wed, Oct 16 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room • Letter Request Packet Due Dates: • Wed, Sept 18 for Early Action/Early Decision • Wed, Oct 23 for Regular Decision

14. Creating the List of Schools • Currently 5 to15 • Continue Researching • Final List: 3 to 8 schools you would be HAPPY to attend • Safety • Target • Reach • 80/20 rule

16. Letter Request Packet Overview • Guidance Counselor Envelope • Common App Account • Naviance Information • Student Information Form • Parent Statement • Teacher Envelope • Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form

17. Letter Request Timeline • Detailed workshops during tutorial on: • Sept 12 • Oct 16 • Students sign up for “packet drop off” meeting • Wed, Sept 18 for Early Action Applications • Wed, Oct 23 Regular Decision Applications

18. Changes on the Horizon • Technical Steps • Highs and Lows • Application List • Possible Rejection • Leaving Home • Letting Go

19. Partnership

20. House 1 Support (A – G) • Kristi Grasty • Assist. Princ. Kit Hull Secretary • Amy Gutierrez • Counselor A-B • John Benz • Counselor C-G Kristina Grasty Kit Hull Amy Gutierrez John Benz Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (A-B) Guidance Counselor (C-G)

21. House 2 Support (H to O) • Kevin Rogers • Assist Princ. • Cathi Miezio • Secretary • Louis Rich • Counselor G-L Tamera Parks Counselor M-R Kevin Rogers Cathi Miezio Louis Rich Tamera Parks Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (H-L) Guidance Counselor (M-P)

22. House 3 Support (P – Z) • Amy Drolette • Assist Princ. • Susan Logan • Secretary • Tamera Parks • Counselor M-R KC Cochran Counselor S-Z Amy Drolette Susan Logan Tamera Parks Kassandra Cochran Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (Q-R) Guidance Counselor (S-Z) Kevin Rogers Cathi Miezio Louis Rich Tamera Parks Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (H-L) Guidance Counselor (M-P)

23. Worksheet

24. How Parents Can Help • Stay involved with student’s life • Have honest discussions • Trust in the process • Respect the privacy of others • Let go of your own fears – present a calm presence

25. CASSY • Counseling and Supportive Services for Youth (CASSY) • Referrals Available through: • Guidance Counselors • Self-referrals • Friend referrals

26. College and Career Center • Marie Rector • College research • College admissions personnel visiting our campus and the Bay Area • Scholarship information • Gap year information

27. Additional Presentations • UC Application Workshop Wed, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • How to Pay for College Wed, Oct 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • CSU Application Workshop Wed, Oct 16 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • FAFSA Workshop Wed, Jan 8 at 7:00 p.m. – Library *Calendars available at Back to School Night for $20

28. Success for Every Student!