Chino High School Senior Class 2019 Graduation Requirements

Chino High School Senior Class 2019

Graduation Requirements • • Minimum 2. 0 GPA 225 Credits Total: – – – English Math World History U. S. Government Economics Biological Science Physical Education Visual/Performing Arts or Foreign Language Health Electives 4 years 3 years 1 year ½ year 1 year 2 years 40 credits 30 credits 10 credits 5 credits 10 credits 20 credits 2 years ½ year 20 credits 5 credits 60 credits

Progress/Report Cards • Parents/students can use AERIES portal to view grades daily. • SEMESTER 1 September 21, 2018 progress report – November 2, 2018 – progress report – December 20, 2018 – semester 1 final grades • SEMESTER 2 – February 15, 2019 – progress report – April 5, 2019 – progress report – May 15, 2019 – semester 2 final grades (Seniors)

Career Planning A free self assessment is available on the web at California Career. Zone www. careerzone. org California. Colleges. edu ü Assess Yourself ü Search Occupations ü Explore Industry Sectors ü Get A Reality Check

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • To be considered for federal student aid, for the 2019 20 award year, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www. fafsa. ed. gov • File October 1, 2018 –March 2, 2019 & apply (applies to ALL schools); • The FAFSA application is always FREE and is sponsored by the US Department of Education. • Filing online requires both student and parent to have an FSA ID it is strongly recommended you apply for it now: https: //fsaid. ed. gov • Application is online only. • Cal Grant GPA verification forms will be sent from Chino High School prior to March 2

FAFSA Night!! Thursday th September 20 At 6: 00 p. m. in the MPR

Scholarships 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. • TYPE Merit CRITERIA High Academic Achievement + High Test Scores Community/School Achievement + Financial Need + Community Service Athletics Achievement + Academics Business Achievement + Connections Corporation Any of the above Post Secondary University/College Governmental Pell Grant, Cal Grant Military Achievement + Test Scores Scholarship Bulletins can be found in the College & Career Center and website and are updated throughout the year.

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NCAA Eligibility Center • If you are planning to play sports at a Division 1 or Division 2 college/university, you should have registered at the end of your junior year. • If you have not already done so, go to https: //web 1. ncaa. org/eligibilitycenter/common/ and register as soon as possible.

Post Graduation Options • Community Colleges: – Chaffey, Mt. SAC, Riverside Community College (RCC), Citrus College, and more! Sign up now in the Career Center for priority registration for Chaffey and Mt. Sac beginning in December!! • Associate Degree and Transfer Programs • Vocational/Occupational Programs

• Military – Training in specific skills – Educational benefits • Vocational Schools – Intensive training and experience in specific trades • Workforce – Resumes and letters of recommendation – Make contacts now! Go to the Career Center and meet with Mrs. Prescott to look into all of the above options!

Community College Timeline November: Sign up in the Career Center for Chaffey Senior Early Assessment and/or Mt. SAC Connect Four December-January: Application Process March: English/Math assessments are no longer required, however priority registration is given to students who take the assessments.

Your Gateway to California Community Colleges: http: //www. cccapply. org

University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) & Private University A-G Minimum Admission Requirements A ENGLISH 4 Years College Preparatory B MATHEMATICS 3 Years Required; 4 Years Recommended Integrated Math 1 3 C HISTORY 2 Years Required U. S. History or U. S. Government and World History D LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 Years Required; 3 Years Recommended Biology CP, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science(CSU ONLY) E FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 Years Same Language Required; 3 Years Recommended F VISUAL and PERFORMING ARTS 1 Year Required; refer to Chino High School’s UC/CSU Approved Course List G COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE Refer to Chino High School’s UC/CSU Approved Course List

SAT/PSAT • Free Senior SAT School Day October 10, 2018 – Be sure to check the University’s deadline for the last SAT test to be accepted! – It is your responsibility to request official test scores to be sent directly to the colleges through collegeboard. org • Free Juniors SAT School Day March 7, 2018 • PSAT Juniors October 24, 2018 $20 • For alternate dates go to collegeboard. org to register. • Be sure to plan ahead since registration deadlines are roughly a month before the test date. You can often register late for an additional fee, but even late registration must be completed about ten days before the exam date.

2018 19 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines Register at actstudent. org Fee $67 with writing Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline Complete Score Release** September 8, 2018 August 10, 2018 August 11 -26, 2018 September 18 November 2, 2018 October 27, 2018 September 28, 2018 September 29 - October 14, 2018 November 13, 2018 January 1, 2019 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 3 -19, 2018 December 18, 2018 February 1, 2019 February 9, 2019* January 11, 2019 January 12 -18, 2019 February 20 - April 5, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 8, 2019 March 9 -25, 2019 April 23 - June 7, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 May 4 -20, 2019 June 18 - August 2, 2019 July 13, 2019* June 14, 2019 June 15 -24, 2019 July 23 - August 26, 2019

CSU Admissions • • Application window October 1 November 30, 2018 Only one application is needed even if you are applying to multiple campuses applications are sent to each campus The minimum required GPA for admission eligibility is a 2. 0 the lower the GPA, the higher the test scores must be (SAT Reasoning test or ACT) SAT Subject tests are not required The application fee is $55 fee waivers are available online GPA is based on grades earned during the sophomore and junior years of high school (a g approved courses only) Up to eight semesters of honors courses taken in the last two years of high school will be granted additional points

Cal State Apply online www 2. calstate. edu

CSU Schools – 23 campuses

UC Admissions • • • Only the grades you earn in "A G" subjects in the 10 th and 11 th are used to calculate your GPA. 9 th grade courses can be used to meet the Subject Requirement if you earn a grade of C or better…however, these grades will not be used to calculate your GPA. UC’s assign extra points for up to four units of UC certified honors level and advanced placement courses taken in the last three years of high school. A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3 points No more than two years of UC approved honors level courses taken in the tenth grade may be given extra points. A grade of D in an honors or advanced placement course does not earn extra points. Students admitted to UC share a high level of academic ability and potential. Most students rank in the top 12. 5 percent of high school graduates. The majority of students are from California. The number of applicants often exceeds the spaces available for a particular campus or major. Therefore, meeting the minimum admissions requirements is not enough to gain admission to many UC campuses and programs.

UC Admissions • Students must submit the following test scores: – SAT Reasoning or ACT • the best scores will be taken into account • the ACT composite score must be submitted. – SAT Subject Tests – no longer required • • • Writing Prompts/Personal Insight Questions: Each new question aligns to one or more of the 14 comprehensive review factors that campuses consider in their admissions decisions. Freshmen must choose 4 out of 8 questions Maximum of 350 words for each response All questions have equal value; there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others Complete one application for all campuses. Admissions criteria based largely on GPA and test scores. The minimum required GPA varies by campus/program. All testing (SAT, ACT) must be done by the end of December. The application fee is $70 - fee waivers available.

UC Admission Timeline Date/Deadline Task August 1 UC Application Opens November 1 -30 Submit UC Application Online Mid-January Self-Report December Test Results March 31, 2019 Notification of Admission May 1 Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) Deadline Mid-May to July 2019 Waitlist Admission Notification Send(order) final/official transcripts to the colleges

UC Online http: //www. universityofcalifornia. edu/

UC Schools – 9 campuses

What Do the UCs Look For? G. P. A. Test Scores Courses Completed/Planned Honors Courses Top 9% Local Context (ELC) Quality of Senior Year – Program of Study Academic Opportunities in – California High Schools Performance in Academic Subject Areas Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational – Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location

WHAT IS EOP/Educational Opportunity Program Provides orientation sessions campus services, academic assistance and programs to help students learn about CSU/UC requirements and programs • Provides tutoring, advising and specialized retention services • Provides transitional support such as the Summer Bridge Program • Awards EOP grant to eligible Students • The application for EOP is imbedded in the college application • The deadline to apply is January 15 th AVAILABLE ON CSU and UC CAMPUSES Provides academic support and retention services to first generation, historically low income and educationally disadvantaged students • Targets students who have the potential to perform satisfactorily in the CSU/UC but have not been able to realize this potential because of economic or educational background • Provides admission, academic, and financial assistance to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population • Tailors its programs to accommodate the needs of the individual campus student population

Who Should Apply for EOP? • Historically low income and educationally disadvantaged undergraduate students who need admission assistance and support services to succeed in college • Students who demonstrate academic potential and motivation • California residents and students who qualify for AB 540 nonresident tuition exemption

Private Colleges • 76+ campuses in California, each with a unique focus: liberal arts colleges, major research universities, comprehensive universities, church and faith related institutions, historically black colleges and universities, single sex institutions, two year colleges, and schools of law, medicine, engineering, art, business, and other professions. • • Professors – not teaching assistants – teach courses. Private schools tend to have a more personal approach to education. The admissions policies at private schools are also more personal, looking to student promise, talent. Private school application deadlines are not uniform. • Tuition and fees can be in excess of $30, 000 a year – however, roughly 8 out of 10 students who attend private schools receive some forms of financial aid! Need based and/or academic merit!

Sampling of Private Colleges in California • • • University of La Verne Chapman University of Redlands Hope University Pepperdine University Claremont Colleges: – Scripps – Harvey Mudd – Pomona – Claremont Mc. Kenna – Pitzer • • • La Sierra University Azusa Pacific University Whittier College California Baptist University Biola University Loyola Marymount Occidental Stanford University Caltech University of Southern California (USC)

SEND. EDU/THE COMMON APP • Applications for most private universities can be submitted through send. edu. org and www. commonapp. com. • Students should create their accounts through send. edu or commonapp. org and include their teachers’ and counselors’ emails so that all recommendations, transcripts and other documents can be electronically submitted on their behalf.

Student Involvement • College campus tours • College fairs • Leadership opportunities/ Boys’ State, Girls’ State, RYLA, ASB, Renaissance/LINK Crew, etc • Sports • Volunteering • Community service • Church involvement

Tips • • BE FLEXIBLE… The level of competition for admission to many campuses and programs can be quite high, so please consider the following: – apply to more than one campus – apply to programs that, while not your first choice, will allow you to fulfill your educational goals Meet all application deadlines Proofread your application for misspellings and grammatical errors Be sure to hit the “submit” button Do not omit required signatures Read directions carefully Do not list extracurricular activities that aren’t legitimate Inform your school counselor where you have applied • Use a tasteful e-mail address that you will check often

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