CHATSWORTH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Night Class

CHATSWORTH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Night Class of 2018

To Graduate they must: • • Have 210 Credits Pass the Core Curriculum Complete a Service Learning Project Complete 20 hours of community service (for graduation participation only) – Additional hours required for academy stole

Grad Check Letters • Fall grad check letters will be mailed home at the beginning of October – Total credits earned up to this point – Course requirements still needed before graduation – Outside courses needed – Met/needs to complete SLP • See your childs counselor with any questions

SAT Exam �Most colleges will accept score from the December test date (SDSU, Cal Poly, CSULB want November test date) �Check colleges for specific admission deadlines! �Maximum score of 1600 (reading/writing & math) �Essay is optional (but required for UC’s and most private) Score from 2 -8 �Exam fee is $46 ($60 with essay) �Next test dates: October 7, November 4, December 2 �Register for test at www. collegeboard. org �Fee waivers available!

ACT Exam • Divided into parts – English, Math, Social Science, Writing (essay) • Scoring is 1 -36 points per section • Maximum composite score of 36 • No penalty for incorrect answers • Exam fee is $46 ($62. 50 with writing) – Next test dates: October 28, December 9 • Register at www. actstudent. org • Fee waivers available!

Fee Waivers • Fee waivers can be given if you are approved for Free/Reduced lunch • www. myscholapps. com (need to apply every year!) • Once approved in system, students can receive: – 2 FREE SAT exams – 2 FREE SAT Subject test – 2 FREE ACT exams – Reduced fees on AP exams – NCAA Fee waiver – College application fee waivers

Four Systems of Higher Education in California • Community College – Pierce, Valley, Mission, Moorpark, College of the Canyons • California State University (CSU) – CSUN, Cal State L. A. , San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • University of California (UC) – UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego • Private – USC, Pepperdine, Stanford, Mt. Saint Mary • Out of State Colleges – Arizona, Chicago, New York

Community Colleges • Two-Year Schools • No subject requirements; Must be 18 years old or a High School Graduate • Options include Certificate programs, Associates Degree, or Transfer to 4 -Year Colleges • No tests required (No SAT or ACT however if you are on the transfer program you will need to take a test) • Some Community College Applications open October 1 st! Check website for exact dates.

LA COLLGE PROMISE Program for Los Angeles Community Colleges Waived tuition for the first year of community college Priority enrollment Additional support Need to COMPLETE the FAFSA/Dream Act and meet other deadlines/requirements • Need to take Math/English assessments • East LA, LA City, LA Harbor, LA Mission, LA Southwest, LA Trade Tech, LA Valley, Pierce, West LA • www. lacollegepromise. org • • •

CSU/UC A-G Requirements (minimum) A. 2 years World History, US History, or Government B. 4 years college prep English C. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D. 2 years lab science E. 2 years same foreign language F. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting AB) G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab science, foreign language or social sciences

California State University (CSU) • 4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and Graduate Level) • A full pattern of Subject Requirements (A-G) • Minimum GPA of 2. 0 (3. 0 recommended); • SAT I (Critical Reading and Math); ACT • Check Eligibility Index for GPA vs. SAT/ACT score at www 2. calstate. edu For GPA’s between 2. 0 -2. 9, students must determine minimum eligibility (Eligibility Index). For example: – 2. 0 = 1350 SAT (CR & Math only) or 30 ACT – 2. 5 = 950 SAT (CR & Math only) or 20 ACT – 2. 9 = 560 SAT (CR & Math only) or 10 ACT

CSU cont… • www. calstate. edu • Applications are available online beginning October 1 st • Cannot submit until November 1 st and must be submitted by November 30 th • Self input classes based on transcript • Tuition Fees: about $5, 500 per academic year (not including books, housing, transportation) • Application fee waivers are done on the application websites for Cal States. (can only submit request once!) • $55 fee per application

EOP Educational Opportunity Program • • • Low income students First generation students Educationally disadvantaged students Can get additional services at college Can receive additional $ Apply for EOP program when you fill out your college applications if you think you may qualify- CLICK YES – Supplemental application for each Cal State

University of California (UC) • 9 UC Campuses • Four-Year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors, Graduate, and Professional) • A full pattern of Subject Requirements (A-G) • At least 3. 0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have a much higher GPA for most campuses) • SAT I (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or ACT with writing; (subject tests not required but recommended)

UC cont… • • • www. universityofcalifornia. edu Applications available online NOW! Applications due November 30 th Self input courses/grades 4/8 questions for personal insight statements – max 350 words per answer – All questions are weighted equally • One application for all UC’s • If student took SAT with a fee waiver, college board will send 4 waivers to your college board account. • Tuition fees about $13, 500 per academic year (not including books, room and board, transportation) • $70 per application

Private/Out of State Colleges �Programs vary according to size �Prefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G requirements with at least a 2. 0** �SAT/ ACT: Check catalogs for specific test requirements. **Applications for Private schools available at www. commonapp. org OR www. sendedu. org �Check school/applications deadlines on the websites �Check online for out of state application deadlines and requirements �Most schools will require a letter of recommendation from counselor and/or teacher

Financial Aid • FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Apply at www. fafsa. ed. gov starting October 1, 2017 – You do not need to wait to file your taxes to apply – Parents will use 2015 taxes for application • California Dream Act –Students without lawful immigration status, who qualify for an AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption. Opens October 1, 2017. Apply at www. Cal. Dream. Act. org – Questionnaire at the beginning of application to determine eligibility DO NOT FILL OUT BOTH APPLICATIONS!

Cal Grants = FREE MONEY �Cal Grant A 3. 0+ plus financial need �$5, 500 for Cal States �$12, 00 for UC �$9, 000 for Private Schools �Cal Grant B 2. 0+ plus extreme financial need �Cal Grant C Short term vocational grant �Cal Grant GPA’s are sent electronically from the district (don’t need to send in paper form) �Can be used for Community College, CSU, & UC �Cal Grant GPA is calculated from 10 th & 11 th grade and is unweighted (no extra points), excludes PE

Additional Financial Aid Options • CSS Profile-Opens in October – Register at www. collegeboard. org (search for CSS Profile) – Online application that collects information used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to award institutional aid funds. – Check your colleges’/programs’ information to determine whether they require the PROFILE. • Blue & Gold at UC- Qualify with FAFSA • Middle Class Scholarship- Qualify with FAFSA for CSU/UC • University Grants/Scholarships-Check with College Financial Aid Office • Chatsworth Community Scholarship (spring semester) • Scholarships from organizations (in college office

Western Undergraduate Exchange “WUE” • Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in more than 150 two-year and four-year college institutions at a reduced tuition level: 150% of the enrolling institution’s resident tuition. • Apply directly to the WUE institution of your choice • See complete list of schools at www. wiche. edu (included in your packet)

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association �Students wanting to play athletics as a freshman at a 4 -year college/university need to meet certain requirements �Graduate from HS � 16 core courses for Division 1 & 2 �Minimum GPA required on NCAA courses and SAT �All courses need to be on HS transcript �www. eligibilitycenter. org �Register to become a college-bound student athlete and learn about eligibility

Tips for Applications • Start early! – Deadline for Cal State/UC applications is November 30 th! If they don’t submit, they don’t get in – Check private schools and out of state colleges for deadlines • Set up separate e-mail account only for college applications • Do not share your login/passwords with friends (boy/girl friends) • On your personal statements, use “I” statements and write about yourself, not a lot about someone else. �Use the same information on all applications/exams (college apps, FAFSA, SAT, ACT) �Name, birthdate, address, social security # �MEET THE DEADLINES!!

COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM Days: Tuesday & Thursday Time: Dismissal- 5 pm Where: Z-195 �Fill out an application and bring it to Z-195 �Open door policy �Campus tours �Come whenever you want for however long you want �Coordinator: Fatima Gutierrez �Chatsworthbgc. College. Bound@gmail. com �Director: Lili Lozano

Counseling Staff Mr. Jose Cervantes 9 th Grade Freshman jgc 3004@lausd. net Mrs. Denise Schnell GAME AVID 10 th -12 th dms 6828@lausd. net Mrs. Dede Krausen Humanitas pek 76071@lausd. net Mari Hobson Medical Careers/ELD jgc 3004@lausd. net Adrianne Sommers SDC/Spec. Ed Adriane. sommers@lausd. net Andrea Rochetti College Counselor avr 0658@lausd. net

Everything is on the web • www. chatsworthhs. org • Top right hand corner “College Office” • Click on any link on the right hand page for information and direct links to websites • avr 0658@lausd. net

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