Class of 2015 COUGAR - Escondido High School

Class of 2015
COUGAR
Senior Parent Seminar
Thursday, September 11th, 2014
5:30 p.m. in the Practice Gym
Followed by Back to School Night
brought to you by the:
Escondido High School Counseling Department
Counseling Staff
Registrar (re: Transcript requests) Mrs. Garcia
Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Blease
Counseling Clerk, Mrs. Chumbley
291-4059
291-4040
291-4041
A-C
Counselors
Mrs. Rita Guerra
291-4043
D-Her
Mrs. Xochitl Gonzalez
291-4049
Hf-M
Mrs. Kelly Domitrz
291-4045
N-Sal
Mrs. Esther Barcoma
291-4046
Sam-Z
Mrs. Marybelle Esteban
291-4047
EHS Calendar of Seniors Activities
1st Semester
August
1
UC Application Period Begins
September
4&5
Senior Orientation Gov’t/Econ
Classes
September
4
18
Senior Checks mailed home
College Drop-In Workshops Begin – every
October
1
1
16
31
CSU Application Period Begins
Senior Picture Deadline
ASVAB (Military) Testing
Homecoming –Rally, Parade & Game
November
1
4&5
6&13&20
December
Thursday at extended period and lunch through February
30
Homecoming Dance
CAHSEE Senior Make-up
MAP/CSU/UC Online Application
Workshop with Counselors
CSU/UC application DEADLINE
17-19
First Semester Final Exams
EHS Calendar of Seniors Activities
2nd Semester
January
February
March
May
June
1
6
13 & 14
15
3&4
4
10
24 & 25
2
4-15
12 & 13
14
TBA
22, 26-28
1
2
3
FAFSA & Dream Act Application Period Begins
2nd Semester Begins
EHS Scholarship Packet distributed
Parent Financial Aid Night – EHS location pending
CAHSEE Senior Make-up
FAFSA & Dream Act Application Work Night
EHS Scholarship Packet Due
Palomar College EAP Testing ***tentative
FAFSA & Dream Act Application filing deadline
AP Testing
CAHSEE Senior Make-up
Senior Awards Night
Senior Athletic Awards Night
Second Semester Senior Finals
Senior Breakfast - Cap & Gown distribution
Senior Picnic - Graduation ticket distribution
GRADUATION 6:30 p.m.
Herff Jones will be on campus
to take orders for graduation items!!!
Dates and times to be announced
$ Save money don’t miss deadlines $
www.sdgrad.com
Graduation Requirements
Class of 2015
English
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Health
Math (Algebra and higher)
Physical Education
Biological Science
Physical Science
World History
U.S. History
Government
Economics
C.T.E
Elective
40 credits
10 credits
5 credits
20 credits
20 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
5 credits
5 credits
10 credits
75 credits
TOTAL
Pass California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE) English & Math Portions
230 credits
Opportunities to Make Up
Missing Credits/Requirements
Adult
Education courses
‘0’
Period PE
‘0’
& 7th & 8th Period LC courses
Palomar
Learning
College courses
Center
NOTE:
Students must send any official transcripts/records to:
•EHS Registrar to apply courses toward graduation
•Colleges/Universities to which applied
Parent
Communication
Talk to your student!
1. Stay in contact with the teachers.
2. Make an appointment with the
counselor to review your student’s
graduation status.
3. Ask questions!
Attendance
• Daily and By Period
• Even students who have never had problems
with attendance can become habitual truants
during the senior year.
• For the great majority of seniors who did not
graduate last year, poor attendance was a key
factor to their failure!
Progress/Report Cards
September
26
Progress Report
November
7
Progress Report
December
19
1st Semester Grades
February
20
Progress Report
April
17
Progress Report
June
3
2nd Semester Grades
It is very important to email/call teachers
if you have concerns regarding your student’s grades!
CareerCruising.com
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Relate a subject area to a list of
careers/occupations
Career Interest Self-Assessments for
students
Nationwide
College/Search/Comparison
Resume Builder
And, much more
For more information visit the
Career Center
Post-Secondary
Education in California
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Private and Independent Colleges

Vocational & Technical Schools

Community Colleges (CC)
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California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)
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Full-time Work
Things to consider when
choosing a college:
♦
Size of the campus
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Campus life/activities
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Geographical location
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Financial costs
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Strength of majors
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Faculty/student ratio
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Admissions requirements
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Housing
Vocational & Technical Programs
 Community Colleges
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Military
–ASVAB Test- OCTOBER 16, 2014
–Training in specific skills
–Educational benefits
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Vocational Schools
–Intensive training and experience in specific
trades
California Community Colleges
 108
community colleges
 Open
admission
 Smaller
classes
 Affordable
 $46+/unit
plus student fees Fall 2014
California State University
 23 Campuses :
 Variety of campus environments to choose from
 Upper 1/3 of high school graduates
 Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degrees
 Transfer Partners with California Community
College System
 Estimated cost per year:
 $15,000+ (tuition and fees)
 $10,000+ (room & board)
University of California
•10 Campuses: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San
Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Merced and San Francisco
•Top 12.5 % of high school graduates
•Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s degrees and Ph.D.’s
•Transfer Partners with California Community Colleges
•Estimated cost per year: $32,000(living on campus)
•The
number of applicants often exceeds the spaces
available for many campus or major meeting the
minimum admissions requirements is not enough
to gain admission to many UC campuses and
programs.
Private and Independent
Colleges and Universities
www.CaliforniaColleges.edu
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Over 77 in California
– Faith-related
Women’s Studies
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Other focuses
Liberal Arts
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Different admissions requirements for each institution
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Estimated costs vary but tend to be more than public
schools
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Smaller Student/Faculty Ratio
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Personal, nurturing approach
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Flexible admission policies—based on student’s
promise, talent and achievements
Palomar Community College
• Variety of programs:
•Associate Degree
•Transfer to 4-year
•Vocational Programs
• Lower costs
•$46+ per unit plus student fees
•Financial aid/scholarships available
•Board of Governors’ Fee waiver (if qualified)
•Admission Criteria
•Graduate from high school
•Or be 18 years of age
www.palomar.edu
•SAT/ACT not required
•Palomar assessment tests required in math and English to determine
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appropriate class placement
•Palomar STARS testing- Test is offered at EHS in the early Spring
•Simple application process on-line
UC/CSU
A-G Subject Requirements
A. History/Social Science: 2 years required
B. English: 4 years required
C. Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 recommended
D. Laboratory Science: 2 years required, 3 recommended
E. Foreign Language: 2 years required, 3 recommended
F. Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year
G. College Preparatory Electives: 1 year
Must earn a least a grade of ‘C’ or better
in all required classes
UC-approved course list for EHS is available online at:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
SAT Reasoning and
SAT Subject Tests
Test Dates and Deadlines
Test Date
October
Regular Registration
September
12
Late Registration
September 30
November 8
October
9
October
28
December 6
November
6
November
24
11
SAT Reasoning
Cost=$52.50
Late Fee= + $28.00
SAT Subject Tests
Cost=$26.00 plus Individual Test Fees
Fee waivers available for those that qualify
Register online:
www.collegeboard.com
EHS School Code: 050880
ACT w/writing
Test
Registration
Late
September 13
8/8
8/29
October 25
9/19
10/3
December 13
11/7
11/21
Cost = $54.50
Late Fee = + $24.00
Register online:
www.actstudent.org
University of California
Examination Requirements
 SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing (best score from the same sitting)
 SAT-Subject Tests – NOT required, may be recommended for
sertain majors and campuses
These must be in two different areas, chosen from the
following: English literature, history and social studies,
mathematics (Level 2 only), science or foreign language
 Tests must be complete by December of senior year,
preferably earlier
University of California
Application Cycle
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Apply Online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
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Fall filing period is between November 1 – 30
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Application fee (Estimated) $70+ (Fee waivers available, if eligible)
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Students should keep each campus informed of any changes in
information reported on application.
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Students must respond to all inquiries for information from each campus.
 Each campus reviews applications in a comprehensive
manner during the winter.
California State University
Application Information
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Application fee: Estimated: $55+ per application
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Application period October 1-November 30
www.csumentor.edu
Fee Waivers available from CSU, for those eligible
Financial Aid-Types
Grants
Scholarships
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Federal Grants
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Cal Grants
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Institutional Grants
Loans
–
Money must be repaid
Merit
Community/School Service
Athletics
Religious
Ethnic
Parents employer
Work Study
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Money must be earned
–
Job either on or off campus
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA
(Free Application for Student Aid)
&
Dream Act California Financial Aid Application
Filing Period:
** January 1st — March 2nd **
Go online NOW to obtain your PIN number
Plan on filing your taxes early!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Senior Reminders
 Testing for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests
and ACT w/writing should be completed by
December
UC
and CSU applications –
DUE November 30th!
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Complete your resume and ask for letters of
recommendation EARLY (now)!
QUESTIONS