SENIORS 2016 GRADUATION!!! College/Career PLANS!.

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SENIORS 2016 GRADUATION!!! College/Career PLANS!

High School Graduation RequirementsENGLISH 4 yearsSOCIAL STUDIES 3 years9th Global Issues10th World History11th US History12th Gov./Economics

Graduation Requirements contMATH 3 years OR completion of Algebra IISCIENCE 2 yearsLife Science 1 yearPhysical Science 1 yearHealth 1 semesterPHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 yearsLANGUAGE other than English 1yr FINE ART - 1yearELECTIVES 50 credits

NCAAjIf you think you might be eligible for an NCAA Athletic Scholarship:

Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at the end of sophomore yearIf you are beyond sophomore year and have not registeredregister NOW!!!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! 4To Receive Your Diploma Must have a minimum of 220 credits How many credits do YOU have? Complete Service Learning Hours60 hours by May 2016

ALL DETENTION Hours CLEARED Make up hours NOW! CAHSEEPASSED both sections (ELA & Math) *Next test date: Oct 7th and 8th

Participation in Graduation CeremonyCCUSD Board Policy:

ALL 220 course credits MUST be completed to participate in ceremony on:June 10th 2016

ATTENDANCEIn order to participate in the commencement ceremony, seniors cannot have more than 14 FULL-day absences during the year.

Students with 3 or more UNEXCUSED absences from any one period during a semester may be deemed ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities (No-Go List)

Whats your PLAN(S) after High school? LIFE PLAN COLLEGE PLAN CAREER PLAN Lunch & LearnOver 30 + speakers Sign up CCC TRADE SCHOOL PLAN/Apprenticeships TRAVELING PLAN FULFILLMENT PLAN

HOW DO YOU GET THERE?Senior Check ListCareer/Personality Test AccessSenior Brag SheetCollege OrganizerBIGFUTURE.ORG - Amazing Resource!Cal Grant VerificationFAFSA .Gov Access the following Resources on SCHOOL WEBSITE to keep you on track: www.CCHS.CCUSD.ORG (click) College Career Center/ROPWhen Can I Apply to the CSUs?

www.csumentor.edu Applications Available: October 1st Nov.30th$55 APPLICATION FEEFREE/REDUCED LUNCH = 4 FREE Applications califoniacolleges.edu -OR-

2.0 GPA on Eligibility IndexNO LONGER qualifies you to be admitted.APPEAL options are available10When Can I Apply to the UCs?

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply *UC Personal Statement Workshop*WED, 9/23 (inside MPR) 1-2PMApplications Available: NOW APPLY Nov 1st Nov.30th$70 APPLICATION FEEFREE/REDUCED LUNCH = 4 FREE ApplicationsUC uses all a-g courses taken between the summer following 9th grade through the summer following 11th grade in calculating a students GPA.11Have 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

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION

Private/Independent Colleges: Students should visit individual university websites for applications and deadlines OR go to COMMONAPP.ORG Take note of ALL REQUIREMENTSSAT/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

Additional Requirements for Private/Out of State Universities: Many require LETTERS 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 NOT Submit an email requesting a transcript without checking with the counselor first. Common Application - submit your teacher/counselors 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!

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COMMON APPLICATION : Recommenders Invitations15Recommenders Invitations Cont

Important to provide accurate contact informationCheck for College and Career Center link to find College Wise 2015-2016Common APP Guide

PRIVATE / OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES CONT

REQUESTING Letter of Recommendation Deadlines:

Brag Sheet DUE: SEPT 25th Early Decision/Early Action

Brag Sheet DUE: NOV 10th Regular Decision

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 2016!)

17Early Decision vs. Early ActionEarly Decision You can only apply to one university because it is a CONTRACT and the acceptance is binding.

Early Action Send in your application earlier and they give you an answer earlier. The acceptance is not binding

Single Choice Early ActionYou can apply to other non-binding early admission universities. (usually receive a response by DEC.1st)

College Exams & How to Register: SAT REASONING TEST: www.collegeboard.org SUBJECT EXAMS : www.collegeboard.org

AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST : ACT.ORG Take ACT plus Writing for the UCs

*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

Required Tests: HS Code is 050715

Seniors can only take the Sept. Dec. exams. *Unless required earlier or accepted later by individual university policies.

Dates to Register:Oct. deadline late registration Oct 2nd Dec. deadline is Nov 6th

Feb. if accepted is due Jan 8th 2016 Dates to register:Nov. deadline to apply is Oct 9th Dec. deadline to apply is Nov. 5th

Use code 3594 for CSUs & it goes to all Send your scores to just one UC and they all get it.

20SAT Subject Tests

Literature (AP English Prep)US HistoryWorld HistoryMath 1 Geometry & Algebra 2 (not accepted by the UCs, but may be accepted by other universities)Math 2 Geometry TrigonometryBiology ChemistryPhysicsFrench 3-4 years of high school recommendedJapanese 2-4 yearsSpanish- 3-4 yearsLanguage test with listening only available in Nov.

Some private colleges still require the SAT IIs. Check individual colleges for their admissions requirement.Cost $26.00

SAT/ACT EXAM FEE WAIVERSFee 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 parents current income tax forms.

See Mrs. Valverde for the fee waiver codes.

Applying to a Community CollegeVisit www.cccco.edu

OR www.CaliforniaColleges.edu for a complete list of all community colleges in California

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,

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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

Assistance with Applying to a Community College:Santa Monica College (SMC) Sign up to complete the application BEFORE END of the MONTHFOR SUMMER/FALL 15-16. GET YOUR SPOT EARLY

West LA College (WLA Sign up in the CCC for application & assessment *BUS TOUR SIGN-UPS HAVE BEGUN in the CCC for SMC & West LA campus tours, placement test & registration(first come first served) - SEE Mrs. Fujisawa

2016 !!!Dont 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 takeyour hard work WILL pay off!! Questions ??CounselorsA-Cruz....Ms. HowardCuandra-Ibrarronda...Mr. FagasIbrahim-Melendez...Ms. Mackey Melo-Rooks...Mr. WalkerRosales Z ..Mr. GyepesCollege Counselor - Mrs. ValverdeCareer Counselor - Ms. Madrid