Senior Classroom Presentations 2015-2016 RCHS Senior Classroom Presentations

The Rancho Guidance Counseling Team Leonor Goff serves students with last names that begin with:  A – EL Her direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4781 Her e-mail address is: leonor_goff@crpusd.org   Cheryl Hlebakos serves students with last names that begin with:  EN - LE Her direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4776 Her e-mail address is:  cheryl_hlebakos@crpusd.org      Erin Lane serves students with last names that begin with:  LI - RA Her direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4782 Her e-mail address is: erin_lane@crpusd.org Sandra Aguado serves students with last names that begin with:  RE - Z Her direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4818 Her e-mail address is:  s_aguadozuniga@crpusd.org

Equal Opportunity Rancho Cotate High School does not accept any form of discrimination harassment, intimidation, or bullying, based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, political affiliation, marital or parental status, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment or participation in any program solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice. Direct any complaints to: Office of Assistant Superintedent,7165 Burton Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. (707) 792-4700.

Transcript Review- Graduation Requirements Courses Credits English 40 (4 years) Mathematics 30 (must pass equivalent of Algebra 1) Science 20 (10 credits Physical Science & 10 credits Life Science.) Physical Education 20 Social Studies 30 (10 credits World History; 10 credits United States History; 5 each Gov’t/Econ) Visual/Perf. Arts or World Lang. 10 Elective Credits 70 Total 220 credits

Graduation Requirements Required Credits 220 (70 Elective) Algebra 1 or Equivalent (10 credits of the 30 required math credits) You must have completed and documented 40 hours of community service. Many more hours needed for scholarship opportunities

UC College Requirements a-g Requirements (11 met by the end 11th grade summer; 15 by end of 12th grade with a 3.00 GPA) (A) History/Social Science 2 years (B) English 4 years (C) Mathematics 3 years (Alg I, Geom and Alg 2) recommend 4 yrs. (D) Laboratory Science 2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) recommend 3 yrs. (E) Lang. Other than Eng. 2 years (must be the same lang.) recommend 3 yrs. (F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year-long class (G) College Prep Elective 1 year

CSU College Requirements a-g Requirements (A) History/Social Science 2 years (B) English 4 years (C) Mathematics 3 years (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2) (D) Laboratory Science 2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) Some CSU’s count Earth Sci. (E) Lang. Other than Eng. 2 years (must be the same lang.) (F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (same course) (G) College Prep Elective

Improving Grades/Credit Recovery Options Must have a C- or better for college prep classes (a-g college entrance requirements) On-line Credit Recovery -- Meets high school graduation requirements (most not a-g college entrance requirements; there is some access to a-g online credit recovery; see your counselor) SRJC – Concurrent enrollment BYU/National University -- See your counselor

*Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment SAT Test Dates* Date of Test Test Register by Get Scores By Web Mail Oct. 3, 2015 SAT & SAT Subject Sep. 3 (9/22 with late fee) Oct. 22 Oct. 31 Nov. 7, 2015 Oct. 9 (10/27 with late fee) Nov. 24 Dec. 5 Dec. 5, 2015* Nov. 5 (11/23 with late fee) Dec. 22 Jan. 2 Jan. 23, 2016* Dec. 28 (1/12 with late fee) Feb. 11 Feb. 20 Mar. 5, 2016 (New) SAT only Feb. 5 (2/23 with late fee) Mar. 24 Apr. 2 May 7, 2016 Apr. 8 (4/26 with late fee) May 26 Apr. 4 June 4, 2016 May 5 (5/25 with late fee) June 23 July 2 Oct. 1, 2016 Sep. 1 (9/20 with late fee) Oct. 20 Oct. 29 Nov. 5, 2016 Oct. 7 (10/25 with late fee) Nov. 22 Dec. 3 Dec. 3, 2016* Nov. 3 (11/21 with late fee) Dec. 31 *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: www.collegeboard.com

ACT Test Dates* Date of Test Test Register by Get Scores By Sept 12, 2015 ACT Aug. 7 (8/21 with late fee) Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 24, 2015 Sep. 18 (10/02 with late fee) Nov. 9 Nov. 14 Dec. 12, 2015* Nov. 6 (11/20 with late fee) Dec. 28 Jan. 2 Feb. 6, 2016* Jan. 8 (1/15 with late fee) Feb. 22 Feb. 27 Apr. 9, 2016 Mar. 4 (3/18 with late fee) Apr. 25 Apr. 30 June 11, 2016 May 6 (5/20 with late fee) June 27 July 2 Sept. 10, 2016 Aug. 5 (8/19 with late fee) Sept. 26 Oct. 1 Oct. 22, 2016 Sep. 16 (9/30 with late fee) Nov. 7 Nov. 12 Dec. 10, 2016* Nov. 4 (11/18 with late fee) Dec. 26 Dec. 31 *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: http://www.actstudent.org/

SAT Subject Test Not required except for some specific majors. Must check individual colleges for their requirements Check collegeboard.org for test dates There is an additional fee for subject tests

2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12th) 3 = Not ready for college EAP* (Early Assessment Program for college readiness) -- Scoring Rubric *Part of SBAC testing in the Spring 11th grade in English/Language Arts and Math EAP English Scores  1 = Ready for college 2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12th) 3 = Not ready for college 4 = Incomplete SAT: 500 Ready for college ACT: 22 Ready for college

EAP (Early Assessment Program) Scoring Rubric EAP Math Scores 1 = Ready for college 2 = Conditional (Pre-Calc or higher in 12th) 3 = Not Ready = Incomplete SAT: 550 Ready for college ACT: 23 Ready for college

What Happens if I Don’t Meet EAP Standards? ELP & EMP Tests given throughout state to help students get qualified (sign ups are online). Must register and take by deadline. Early Start Programs are being offered throughout colleges and universities. Each college or university will have their own process for students to meet the requirement.

Eligibility Index (3.0 and above qualifies for any score)

UC/University of California Map (10)

CSU/California State University Map (23)

Private/Independent Colleges and Universities Map

Community Colleges Map

Financial Aid FAFSA – Due March 2, 2016 Dream Act – Due March 2, 2016 www.fafsa.ed.gov Dream Act – Due March 2, 2016 http://www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp Cal-Grants/Pell Grants SRJC Doyle Scholarship CSS Profile (private colleges)

Scholarship Information Scholarship bulletin – check regularly for new scholarship information www.ranchocotate.org Community service hours—the most critical aspect for getting local scholarships.

NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes Use online or paper application available at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Requirements are very specific for Div. I & II See Mrs. Scardina or Mr. Sarlatte to check Div. I & II requirements

Tips Visit colleges and universities Listen for dates when college reps visit Rancho Explore college websites CSU: www.csumentor.edu UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu Early Start College entrance is very competitive!

Senior Check Sheet Fall Review your course with school counselor to make sure you are on track with a - g requirements Continue College Search on collegeboard.com Sign up for SAT and/or ACT early in the year Attend College Night and Financial Aid Night at your school Listen to presenters from colleges/universities who come to your high school early in the fall Don’t miss college/university application deadlines Keep your grades up; work with your teachers to know your progress at all times Log on to My Organizer www.collegeboard.com For CSU’s log on to www.csumentor to stay up on information

Senior Check Sheet Winter Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times Complete the FAFSA Continue checking on available scholarships

Senior Check Sheet Spring If you haven’t done so, complete the FAFSA by the March 2, 2016 deadline Continue applying for scholarships Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times Register for AP tests if you are taking AP class(es)

REMEMBER!!! Have a terrific senior year! Know where you stand in each class! Talk to your teacher(s) if you need help! Keep up on the bulletin announcements! Don’t miss deadlines! Don’t slack off in the Spring! Consult with your counselor regularly! Have a terrific senior year!