A Place Where Every Individual has the POWER to Succeed. Juniors Class of 2015

 To prepare WHS juniors for college and career.  To bridge student, parent and school communication on critical deadlines and information during their Junior year.  All stakeholders working together, students, parents, school and community.

 100% meet graduation requirements  100% able to attend a college or post-secondary school of their choice.  50% + meet the A-G requirements  Exceed $400,000 in scholarships

 Credits (220 total) = 140 credits or more is on track Required Classes (165 credits) Electives (55 credits)  CAHSEE (High School Exit Exam)  85 Hrs Of Youth Service Learning Completed 66 hours by end of 11 th grade  Portfolio and Senior Exit Interview

 At this time please review your student’s Junior Graduation Information sheet that you received when you checked in.  Discuss how many credits are needed for graduation and how many credits juniors should be at to be considered on track.  Discuss how many community service hours are required and where juniors should be at by the end of this year to be on track.

 94% + Attendance (while enrolled at WHS)  Student debts must be cleared by the end of May of their senior year  Any required Saturdays schools must be cleared (last Saturday school is in May)

 Students planning to apply to a 4 year university next year should sign up to take the SAT & ACT.  SAT & ACT are college entrance exams required for 4 year schools admissions.

 SAT will be offered in Woodlake on October 11 th. Deadline to register is Sept. (date TBA). To register go to:  ACT will be offered in Woodlake on April 12 th Deadline already passed. Next date is Oct. 25 th, deadline in Sept. To register go to:  Cost: SAT = $50.00; ACT = $35.00 (no writing) or $50.50 (plus writing).

 Juniors will be taking the EAP Program this Spring during STAR testing (April 7-11).  EAP is geared towards 11 th graders in Alg. 2 or higher.  Students are given an additional 15 English and Math questions that help the CSU system determine if they are ready for college level English and Math.  Students who do well may be exempt for having to take the CSU placement exam.

 April 23, 2014– Deadline to submit your Portfolios to your TU teacher.  May 21, 2014– Teachers will return Graded Portfolios to Students. Students are expected to make revisions/corrections to portfolio during the summer.  December 2014 (date TBA)– Deadline to submit your final revised portfolio to counseling. * Students are responsible for keeping their portfolio information backed up onto a flash drive.

 Students who pass portfolio this Spring w/ 80% or higher will be released early on Tiger University (T.U.) days (about 2:40 P.M.).  Students who pass portfolio are required to make corrections and will submit a final corrected portfolio in December of senior year.  Students who fail or do not submit a completed portfolio will be assigned at T.U. class for the fall semester of senior year. It must be completed w/ a passing score by December of senior year.

 Discuss with a partner: 1. What is the deadline to submit portfolio this Spring? 2. What privilege do students who pass with an 80% receive? 3. What are the consequences for students who fail (includes students who do not submit a portfolio)?

 Guide students towards college resources  Assist students with applications and essays- through workshops & individual appointments  Workshops for college applications held in October & November – Dates TBA  Write letters of recommendation  Connect students with College Representatives  FAFSA Workshop held in Feb. of senior year.

Things students should do to prepare for college: 1. Research and narrow down your college choices. 2. Visit college campuses and find out if they offer your major 3. Students apply to 4 year Universities starting October 1 st of their senior year and applications close Nov. 30 th.

UC$70 CSU$55 Common Application$25-$90 Profile$25 NCAA$60 NAIA$65

 Have your student start their scholarship search.  Create a calendar (for next year) of any scholarships you would be eligible for based on the scholarships criteria.  Update your resume and personal statement.  Get involved in extra-curricular activities and work on raising your GPA to increase your scholarship opportunities!

1. Must be enrolled in a college course, or have a job requiring 10 or more hours 2. Must be in 12th grade and  -have appropriate grade level credits  (180+ Fall Term, 200+ Spring Term)  -enrolled in all required coursework for  graduation  -Passed CAHSEE  -Completed at least 66 YSL hours  -Can have only 1 period of Sr. privilege (1 st or 6 th period)  -Must have a 2.5+ GPA  -Must have passing score on portfolio (80% or higher) 3. Complete a Parent/Student meeting

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