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South High School PAC Meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 5:30-7:00pm

South High School PAC Meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 5:30-7:00pm. Welcome! Bonjour! Konichiwa! Al salaam a'alaykum! Ni hao! Hola! Chào! Bon giorno! Guten Tag! Jambo! Zdravstvuite! Shalom! Dobar Dan!. Students at South come from over 60 countries

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South High School PAC Meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 5:30-7:00pm

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  1. South High School PAC Meeting Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 5:30-7:00pm

  2. Welcome!Bonjour! Konichiwa! Al salaam a'alaykum! Ni hao! Hola! Chào! Bon giorno! Guten Tag! Jambo! Zdravstvuite! Shalom! Dobar Dan! Students at South come from over 60 countries Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma, Burundi, Canada,Chile, China, Columbia, Congo, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Laos, Liberia, Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Zaire

  3. South High ELA students • All students at South High receive instruction in: • English – Levels 1, 2, Intro to Lit, American Lit and Advanced English • Math – Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Statistics and Calculus • Science – Earth, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Zoology and Phisics • Social Studies – Geography, World/Amer History, History and Govt. • Electives- Music, Art, Technology, Physical Fitness Teachers provide students with skills for a successful life after high school. Colleges are looking at the classes students take in High School, and the grades they receive.

  4. Education After High School • Trade School – times vary - 6 months, 1 year or more • Community College – 2 years A.A. degree • Junior College – 2 years A.A. degree (live on campus) • 4 year College or University-B.A. or B.S. degree • After 4 years students may continue to study for a Masters, Doctorate or Jurisprudence degrees Which one is right for your son or daughter?

  5. Emily Griffith Opportunity School • http://www.egos-school.com/site/public/StartPage

  6. Linking Learning To Earning Opportunity School Offers Anchored Careers Welding Health Occupations/Nursing Aircraft Maintenance Auto Mechanics Cosmetology/Barbering Culinary Arts Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

  7. Pickens Technical College • http://www.aps.k12.co.us/pickens/

  8. Colleges and Universities Handout- In Colorado, there are: 23 Community Colleges- Students gain admission by applying and by taking a proficiency/placement test called the “Acuplacer” 4 Junior Colleges & 20 Colleges and Universities Students gain admission by applying and submitting their transcripts, personal essays and letters of recommendation. Students must have the required grade point average (GPA) and ACT test score (as shown on the school’s CCHE Index)

  9. What is the CCHE Index? • It is based on your Grade Point Average A= 4.0 B=3.0 C= 2.0 D= 1.0 • ACT Test score 12 to 36 (English, Math, Science and S.S.) http://highered.colorado.gov/Publications/Policies/Current/i-partf-index.pdf http://www.mscd.edu/admissions/cche.shtml

  10. Community CollegesCosts include tuition and fees • Arapahoe Community College- $3,140/year http://www.arapahoe.edu/ • Community College of Aurora - $2,340/year http://www.ccaurora.edu/ • Community College of Denver - $2,785/year http://www.ccd.edu/ • Red Rocks Community College - $2,550/year http://www.rrcc.edu/ There are 23 Community Colleges in Colo.

  11. 4 Junior CollegesCost include tuition, fees, room and board (aprox. 5,000) • Colorado Northwestern College (Rangley)-$8,180/year http://www.cncc.edu/cms/ • Northeastern Junior College - $8,400/year http://www.njc.edu/futurestudents/home.html • Otero Junior College - $7,500/year http://www.ojc.edu/ • Trinidad State Junior College - $7,430/year http://www.trinidadstate.edu/

  12. 20 Colleges and Universities What is the difference between a College and a University? • Adams State College – 10,210/yrhttp://www.adams.edu/academics/ • Colorado Christian University - $30,860/yr • Colorado College - $48,166/yr • Colorado School of Mines - $20,145/yr http://www.mines.edu/ • Colo. State Univ. (Ft. Collins/ Pueblo)- $13,450/yrhttp://www.colostate.edu/academics/ • Fort Lewis College - $11,920/yr http://explore.fortlewis.edu/ • Johnson and Wales University - $32,950/yr • Mesa State College - $14,590/yrhttp://www.mesastate.edu/future/index.php • Metropolitan State College - $3,640/yr (no room/board)http://www.mscd.edu/scops/ • Naropa University - $32,710/yr • Regis University - $38,800/yr • Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design - $34,830/yr • United States Air Force Academy – All fees paid by the US Govt. (5 year service obligation) • Univ. of Colorado - (Denver $6,215 no rm/bd), (Boulder $17,810) & (Colo. Spr. -$13,185) http://www.colorado.edu/ • Univ. of Denver -$45,830 • University of Northern Colorado - $14,050/yr http://www.unco.edu/ • Western State College of Colorado - $11,600/yr http://www.western.edu/ Fees include tuition, fees, (room and board aprox. 8-9,000 per year), except where indicated. Room and board usually required for freshman year only.

  13. Financial Aid The most important application for financial assistance is called the “FAFSA”.The FAFSA can provide: • Pell Grants (gift awarded to students with financial need) • Work study (students work on campus) • Low interest loans (must be paid back after graduation) Students can also get financial assistance by applying for Scholarshipson the internet(free money usually awarded to students with good grades or financial need) All eligible students at South can receive a scholarship from the Denver Scholarship foundation – room 114

  14. Scholarship Websites The following are websites students can use to search for scholarships: Use Ctrl + a Click of the mouse to follow the link • www.collegeboard.com/student/paywww.collegeaidaward.com • www.collegeanswer.comwww.collegeinvest.org • www.collegenet.comwww.collegescholarships.com • www.college-scholarships.comwww.danielsfund.org • www.fastaid.comwww.fastweb.com • www.finaid.orgwww.free-4u.com • www.freschinfo.comwww.gocollege.com • www.localstudentfunding.orgwww.salliemae.com • www.scholarship-page.comwww.scholarships.com • www.scholarships-4u.comwww.usafund.org • www.dotellall.comwww.scholarshipwinnings.comwww.CollegeInfoScholarships.comwww.careersandcolleges.com Also See: • https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Default.aspx • http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ For the Government Occupational Outlook Handbook, go to: http://www.bls.gov/oco/

  15. Specific Scholarship Websites African-American students • www.uncf.orgwww.myfreedegree.com American-Indian Students • www.indian-affairs.orgwww.rmicc.org Arab students • www.adc.org Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Students • www.thealexanderfoundation.org Hispanic Students • www.scholarshipsforhispanics.orgwww.chci.org/chciyouth • www.dhcc.comwww.hsf.net • www.laef.orgwww.latinachamber.org • www.hispanicfund.orgwww.maldef.org • www.lulac.orgwww.adelantefund.org/ Non-Traditional Students • www.cbpwef.orgwww.executivewomen.org • www.rankinfoundation.org Undocumented Students • http://hs.houstonisd.org/debakeyhs/Departments/counselors/Undocumented.html • www.getreadyforcollege.org/pdfGR/ScholarshipsUndocumented.pdf • www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf • www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htmwww.salef.org

  16. What type financial assistance is possible? • 1 to 5,000 - FAFSA Pell grant (depends on parent income) • 1 to 4,000 - DSF scholarship at South (parent income) • 1to 5,000 - Institutional Scholarship = 3 to 14,000 + Merit based scholarships(good grades) Students have a tremendous opportunity to further their education and improve their quality of life.

  17. How do we choose the right trade school, college or university? • Cost – Can you afford it? • Location – Is it close to home or far away? • Degree – Does the college offer the degree or degrees you want? • Environment – Does the college “feel” good? Do you like what you see? Is there diversity? Computers? Places to study? Class size? Places to eat? • Activities – Are there activities such as: Sports, Theater, Music, Clubs and Societies? • Whatever you choose, always have a back up plan. Apply to at least 3 colleges.

  18. Post Secondary Education Many students are unsure of what they want to study. Many are wondering what the job outlook is during these difficult economic times. These are helpful websites. https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Default.aspxLearn about Yourself – Explore Careers – Interest Profiler ( or date) http://www.bls.gov/oco/

  19. What can parents do to help? • Encourage student to get good grades • Go with student on college tours – (10-11 grade). Don’t wait until 12 grade • Discuss college costs and degree options • Encourage student to apply for many scholarships! Especially institutional ones! • File your tax returns early and apply for financial aid – FAFSA online South High will provide a free workshop on February 2, from 6 to 8pm to help parents of graduating senior fill out the FAFSA

  20. Questions?

  21. for attending! waad mahadsantahay

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