Transcript Senior Night Presentation - Chino Valley Unified School District

Welcome Soldiers!
AHS Class of 2015
Your
Future
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2014-2015
Ayala High Counselors
Jami Pillasch
 Gayla Mead
 Jamie Bergmann
 Dennis Batterbee
 Grace O’Keefe
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chairperson
A - Ci
Cj – Hoo
Hop – Men
Meo – San
Sao – Z
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Tonight’s agenda
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What does it take to get an Ayala diploma?
What are our Alternative Education options?
What is Credit Recovery?
What does the Career Center have to offer me?
Where can I get help to be successful?
How do I choose a college?
What dates are important for me to know?
What are the UC/CSU “A through G requirements”?
What are the financial aid forms I need?
What about NCAA and senior athletes?
What should Seniors be doing now?
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To Get A High School
Diploma You Must:
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Earn 225 credits (required core classes
and electives).
2. Pass the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE) in both Math and English
(offered several times yearly).
3. Complete 3 years of math.
4. Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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Ayala’s Minimum Graduation
Requirements
ENGLISH
40 credits 4 yrs
MATH( pass Algebra I-10 credits)
30 credits 3 yrs
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
10 credits 1 yr
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
10 credits 1 yr
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.)
20 credits 2 yrs
WORLD HISTORY
10 credits 1 yr
U.S. HISTORY
10 credits 1 yr
GOV’T & ECONOMICS
10 credits 1 yr
FINE ARTS or FOREIGN LANG
20 credits 2 yrs
HEALTH
5 credits ½ yr
ELECTIVES
(may include: Math, Science, Language) 60 credits
Required for graduation
= 225 credits
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Alternative options/ Credit
Recovery
CVUSD - Adult School
- Basic, not College Prep.
- Only 20 credit max
- Repeating Failed classes only
- Limited space – Seniors priority
Work Experience:
 Must have a job to take this class.
 Students earn variable elective credit
(up to 10 credits per semester)
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CREDIT RECOVERY
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CVUSD VIRTUAL PROGRAM
a limited number of online classes
offered through the CVUSD District to make
up credits.
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ROP
ROP offers career training opportunities .
You receive High School Elective credit AND
get some real world skills training.
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CREDIT RECOVERY
Mt. San Antonio College High School
Referral Program
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Fall / Winter/ Spring/ Summer Sessions
Meet 4 year college entrance
requirements. (make up D and F grades)
Must have a parent and counselor
signature
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Career Center
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
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Progress Reports
Teacher help before and after school
Mathletes Tutoring on Mon & Wed.
Afterschool in H-104
E-mail
Teacher Conferences
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Helpful Hints!
To be successful, students must:
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Have regular school attendance.
Be on time to school and to each class.
Truancy and tardiness are by far the largest
reasons why students do not succeed.
Actively participate in your education.
This means completing all assignments and
projects on time and turning them in .
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After Ayala
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Most two year colleges and
trade/tech schools will admit
you with a high school diploma.
Four year colleges/
universities have specific
requirements.
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How to Choose a College
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The ideal match is a school that supports both
intellectual and personal growth.
Create an initial list of schools from a variety of
sources.
 Schools you’ve heard of
 Family/friends/counselor suggestions
 Matches on collegeboard.com or
californiacolleges.edu
Apply to 4 or more colleges
 1 or 2 long shots
 2 possible
 2 very likely
 Don’t limit to just well-known universities
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Collegeboard and other Programs
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Bigfuture and YesYouCanGo - are interactive site that
helps students find, explore and pay for college.
Californiacolleges.com is an educational resource
website that allows you to explore colleges
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Sept. 2014 Senior credits checks .
Oct. 1-Nov.30,2014 CSU applications
Nov.1-Nov.30,2014 UC applications
LAST SATs: 11/8/14 register by 10/9/14
& 12/6/14, register by 11/6/14
ASAP: Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges
you apply to. Do this through
www.collegeboard.com
Now: register for NCAA if you plan to play
Div. I,II sports.
Ongoing: Meet in Career Center with
college admissions reps.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Ongoing: Apply for scholarships.
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January 1-March 2, 2015 Apply for
Financial Aid:
- Submit FAFSA on line…(Jan. 1, 2015)
- Turn in Cal Grant GPA verification form to Mrs.
O’Keefe in the Guidance Office. (Oct – March)
Ayala
Financial Aid Night : (Jan. 13,
2015 in H121
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University of California
&
California State University
Admission Requirements
(A-G)
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UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA
(UC) 10 total
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CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 total
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Admission is a two-step process
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Step 1: Eligibility
 Strength of Subjects: “A-G” courses
 Grade Point Average requirement: grades in
“A-G” courses (G.P.A.). No grades below a “C”.
 Examination requirement : (SAT/ACT scores)
 To be “eligible” means you mean the
minimum requirements to be considered for
freshman admission.
Step 2: Selection
 “Selection” is the process used to select
students when not all eligible students can be
admitted.
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University “Selection”
Some examples of “selection”- class of 2013;
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UC Riverside 54.7 % of applicants selected
UC Santa Barbara 38.8 of applicants selected
UC Irvine 41.1 % of applicants selected
UC San Diego 36.8 % of applicants selected
UCLA 20.1 % of applicants selected
Cal Poly Pomona 54 % of applicants selected
Cal State San Bernardino 40% of applicants
selected
Cal State Fullerton 45% of applicants selected
CSU Long Beach 34 % of applicants selected
San Diego State University 33 % of applicants
selected
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Subject Requirement
(“A-G” Courses)
a. History/Social Science – 2 years ( 1 yr. US; 1 yr. World)
b. English – 4 years
c. Math – 3 years, at least thru Algebra II (4 years recommended)
d. Lab Science – 2 years (3 years recommended)
Physical Science – Chemistry (UC); Earth Science (CSU)
Biological Sciences-1 yr Biology CP/Honors/AP
e. Language Other Than English – 2 years of same language (3 years recommended)
f. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year (drama, art, dance, chorus, band)
g. College Preparatory Elective – 1 year, Psych., Economics, 3rd yr. of foreign
language, science, social science, etc.)
All classes must be college prep, honors or Advanced Placement
All Grades must be “C” or better!
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Scholarship Requirement: GPA
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Calculated with 10th and 11th grade in “AG” courses only
Additional grade points given for grades of
C or better in a limited number of
approved honors or Advanced Placement
courses
GPA for UC/CSU eligibility is capped at 4
year-long courses of UC–certified honors &
AP coursework (no more than 2 yearlong
courses in grade 10).
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Scholarship Requirement: GPA
Student must achieve minimum:
 GPA (A-G- courses only) and
 test score total indicated in the
Eligibility Index
UC minimum GPA 3.0
CSU minimum GPA 2.0
“If a student repeats a course used to satisfy the "a-g" requirements in which they originally earned a grade of C
or higher, the repeated grade will not be used in calculating the GPA.” UC Handbook
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Examination Requirement
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Most 4-Year colleges and universities
require the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT
exam with writing.
Some schools (UC’s included) also
recommend the SAT Subject area tests in
two areas of your choice. Some of the SAT
Subject Tests are: U.S. History, Math (level
II), Chemistry, Physics, World History,
Biology, German, Spanish, Literature, and
others.
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Examination Requirement
ACT vs. SAT
ACT- content –based
SAT – reasoning test
English; Math; Reading;
Science; Writing
Critical Reading; Math, Writing
Each test score range
between 1-36 Composite ACT
is the average of the four
sections ranges between 1-36
Each test score will range
between 200-800; total SAT
score ranges between 6002400
No penalty for incorrect
answers
Yes, you lose ¼ of point for
incorrect answers (except on
the grid-in-math questions)
Test given 6 times per year.
Test given 7 times per year.
Fee 36.50/ with Writing exam- Fee is $49.00
$52.50.
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Examination Requirement
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Some programs/majors at some
DON’T FORGET TO HAVE COLLEGEBOARD or
ACT SEND IN YOUR SCORES TO THE
COLLEGES YOU APPLY TO!!!
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UC/Private Colleges
Personal Statement
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An opportunity for applicants to provide
information that supports and augments
review process .
Adds clarity, richness and meaning to
application and completes the application.
Enables applicant to make the best possible
case for admission.
An admission decision is never based on the
content of the personal statement alone.
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
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This is the part of your application that
should demonstrate your personality,
talents and creativity.
It is a reflection about who you are—be
honest and interesting!
Show a scene or share a story that tells
something unique about yourself. Show a
side of yourself that your application
doesn’t reveal. Tell about a special project
you’ve done
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University of California
ELIGIBILITY IN THE LOCAL CONTEXT (ELC)
At the end of the school year, Ayala sends the
transcripts of the top 15% of the Junior
class (sorted by ) to the University of
California system.
Transcripts are evaluated and letters are sent
inviting the top 9% of the Junior class to
apply for admission to the UC System. If
you meet the eligibility requirements
through this program you are guaranteed
admission to a UC school.
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CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 total
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APPLYING TO CSU:
CSU Mentor.edu
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CSU Mentor.edu
 Explore
Campuses
 Plan for College
 Financial Aid
 Apply Online
 Ask an Expert
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Financial Aid
NEW
Updated
Updated
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CSU Early Assessment Program
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EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Helps HS students meet college readiness standards in
English and math BEFORE entering the CSU campus.
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11th grade students are offered opportunity to “test out” of
taking the usual entrance EPT/ELM exams required by CSU.
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Saves money and time in lower level college remediation
courses that don’t count for the bachelor’s degree.
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CSU EAP
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How to qualify:
During spring of 11th grade, students
take the California Standards Tests.
EAP tests for college readiness in
English and Math are additional
questions (15 additional English and
15 additional math and a written
essay) taken at time of CSTs.
Scores are sent in August.
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CSU EAP
RESULTS OF EAP tests:
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ENGLISH :College Ready (exempt from CSU testing in English)
Not College Ready (not exempt)
MATH :
College Ready Exempt ( from CSU testing in Math)
College Ready Conditionally Exempt
(successfully completes senior year math class in
higher level math)
Not College Ready (not exempt)
Not Exempt means student will need to take EPT
or ELM tests upon admittance to the CSU system
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College Acceptance: What
really matters?
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Strength of subjects (“A-G” list)
Grade Point Average (GPA) (of “A-G” classes)
Class Rank
No grades below a “C”
ACT/SAT scores sent
Activities/awards
Personal essay (UCs and many
private colleges)
Diversity
Meeting application deadlines
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APPLY ONLINE
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CSU
www.csumentor.edu
Oct 1-Nov.30
$55 per application
UC
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/appli
cant
November 1-November 30
$60 per application
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Private Colleges
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PRIVATE COLLEGES
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Go online to find application, deadlines,
admissions requirements, and financial aid
requirements.
Most private colleges will ask for
counselor/teacher recommendations.
Many private colleges have additional
financial aid paperwork.
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Community Colleges
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Community Colleges
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A great place to begin if grades are low
A financial bargain
They offer certificate programs or an
associate’s degree ( 2 yrs of college)
If you do well, transferring to other
colleges is not a problem
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Apply spring/summer of senior year.
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www.chaffey.edu
No need for SAT/ACT
Keep a rigorous senior year schedule.
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NCAA Eligibility
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entering college (Fall of 2008 and after)
Division I 16 Core courses
-4 yrs of English
-3 yrs of Math (Alg. I or higher)
-2 yrs of Social Science
-2 yrs of Natural/Physical Science ( 1 yr of lab)
-1 yr of additional English, math or natural/physical
science
-4 yrs of additional courses (from any area above, foreign
language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
Division I has a sliding scale of test score and grade point
averages. Grade point is based on core courses only.
 RCHS core courses for NCAA is at:
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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Register at the end of the junior year .
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FINANCIAL AID
In a nutshell:
COST OF ATTENDANCE
- EXPECTED FAMILY CONTRIBUTION
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Financial Aid
•The FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student
Aid) is filed BETWEEN January 1-March 2. The earlier
the better since some school-based aid is
competitive and can run out, but accurate income
and tax information is required.
•Cal Grant GPA Verification form is done before the
March 2nd, deadline. ( Oct. – March at Ayala)
•These 2 forms are the major forms for financial aid.
•If You Plan On Continuing Your Formal Education
After High School, You Should Complete a FAFSA
and GPA Verification form during Jan/February of
your Senior Year!
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Need I Say More?
Much MORE information
Financial Aid Night at
Ayala High , Rm H121
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Senior List
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Select challenging classes recommended for collegebound students.
Continue to monitor academic progress.
Continue to monitor attendance.
Help set up a calendar for the year to include college
application deadlines, visits, test dates, and financial aid
deadlines.
Sign up for SATS/ACT (latest test date is December).
Obtain and complete college applications in October and
November.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!!!
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Seniors (cont.)
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Get “Senior Profile” from counselor if applying for
private colleges or scholarships.
Make sure student applies to at least one “Safe”
college (one in which he/she will definitely be
accepted and that you can definitely afford).
Apply for financial aid
--scholarship bulletin/ counseling website.
--FAFSA and Financial Aid Night (October)
At the end of senior year, in May, request final
transcript from the registrar to be sent to final
college choice.
Males must register with Selective Service when
they turn 18 years old.
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Thank You for Attending
Ayala’s Senior Night
Presentation
Mrs. Jami Pillasch, Counselor
Mrs. Grace O’Keefe, Counselor
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