Connect With Us! @OGHSCounseling 1. Remind 101 – Updates on upcoming workshops, college & career info, and school events texted straight to your phone 2. Counseling Instagram – Follow for college & career information, opportunities for prizes, and student spotlights @OGHSCounseling

Senior Class Presentation Steps to Success: Graduation & Beyond Class of 2018

Counselors A-De Md-Roc Df-G & ELD Rod-Z Gs-Mc AVID Sara Steadry ssteadry@euhsd.org 760-291-5046 Md-Roc Melissa Allen mallen@euhsd.or 760-291-5044 Df-G & ELD Freddy Delgado-Wong fdelgado@euhsd.org 760-291-5043 Rod-Z Michelle Ferrer mferrerflores@euhsd.org 760-291-5051 Gs-Mc Tiffany Wilson twilson@euhsd.org 760-291-5045 AVID Ryan Chesire rchesire@euhsd.org 760-291-5085

Additional Counseling Office Staff Diane Landreth       dlandreth@euhsd.org        760-291-5059 Registrar - assists with official transcripts for college, scholarships and jobs. Nelitza Morales           nmorales@euhsd.org   760-291-5040 Counseling Secretary - assists in making parent appointments for counselors, assists students coming into counseling office with questions Arcellia Rubio     arubio@euhsd.org          760-291-5055 College/Career Tech - assists with scholarships, job apps, community college applications and tests, work permits and more

OGHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS English 40 credits Fine Arts/World Language 10 credits Health 5 credits Math: Algebra I/Math 1 10 credits Higher Math 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Science: Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits Social Studies: World History 10 credits U.S. History 10 credits Government 5 credits Economics 5 credits CTE/College Prep Elective 10 credits Elective 75 credits TOTAL 230 credits

What If I Am Not Passing My Classes? Synergy Grade Book (StudentVUE) Weekly Progress Report Saturday Scholars Talk to your Teachers Talk to your Counselor ABC Program (Library is open 6:30-7:45am & 2:55-6:00pm every day) Make sure you are attending class

What if I Need To Make Up Missing Credits/Requirements? Talk to your Counselor ASAP! There are ways you can make up credits! Palomar Community College  0/7th period in Learning Center

Understanding Options For Your Future 4 Year University Community College or Vocational/Technical Programs Military Work

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. Language other than English – 2 years of the same language required, 3 recommended F. Visual and Performing Arts –1 year G. College Preparatory Electives –1 year UC-approved course list for OGHS is available online at: www.ucop.edu/doorways/list

2017 SAT/ACT Test Dates SAT ACT Test Date            Reg./Late Deadline                 Tests Offered____ October 7th         September 8th/27th (Late)      SAT & Subject Tests November 4th    October 5th/25th (Late)            SAT & Subject Tests ACT Test Date            Reg./Late Deadline___             ______________ Oct 28th               Sept. 22nd/Oct.6th (Late)          ACT Plus Writing  See Mr. Chesire in the counseling office for Fee Waivers *You can use waivers for late registration!  Students must take exams by Nov 30th of their Senior year. 

SAT & ACT WORKSHOPS

California Community Colleges Open admission Smaller classes Affordable- $46.00 per unit Transfer to all CSU and UC Schools Need to explain

Vocational & Technical Programs In order to apply: Make sure the program is accredited Must be 18 years of age Must have High School Diploma Deadlines vary so need to look into the program. Questions to ask about job placement: % of people that are able to find employment after they complete the program? Do you provide services for job placement and if so for how long? ***Nearly all training offered at vocational schools can be done at a community college for a fraction of the cost***

If you’re going to a community college or vocational school… Research different college and program options Visit college campuses/programs Complete applications Decide what your goal is (AA degree, job training or transfer to a 4 year university- TAG) Find out when and where you can take your EAP exams Begin researching scholarship opportunities Request letters of recommendation for scholarships Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate Make sure you’re passing all classes

ASVAB will be November 29th @ 8:00am Military To Enlist 18 or 17 with parent consent Must have high school diploma from a comprehensive high school Must pass entrance exam (including physical) ASVAB will be November 29th @ 8:00am Talk to Ms. Rubio in the College & Career Center to sign up and for more military information!

Work Did you know the Career Center can help you with: Finding Job Listings Writing Resumes Filling out Applications - Preparing for Job Interviews Let students know on the back of the helpful website handout is information regarding most common jobs in San Diego.

Financial Aid Is NOT Just For Students Going To A 4-Year University Financial Aid is available for ALL accredited vocational and technical programs, community colleges, and 4-year universities. Loans Grants Work Study Scholarships Everyone needs to fill out FAFSA or Dream Act!! Explain different types and also remember to point out that they go to .gov because if they go to other websites they make them pay to download the form.

GEARING UP FOR COLLEGE

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1, 2017 (Hands on Application Assistance All Month of October and November)

FAFSA/DREAM ACT INFORMATIONAL NIGHT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

GEAR UP CONTACT INFORMATION ROOM 308 OFFICE HOURS 8AM-4:30PM Available Appointments to meet after 4:30pm Follow us on Social Media GEAR UP at OGHS @pcgearup GEAR UP TEAM Site Coordinator: Maria-Isabel Rocha Outreach Coordinator: John Alvarado Program Assistant: Mariana Echeverria College Coaches: Hector Avila (Aguas-Casas) Saul Morales (Casillas-Garcia) Oguz Sayim (Garcia-Magallanes) DeJanae See (Magaña-Newark) “John Alvarado” (Nicolas-Roper) “Mariana Echeverria” (Rubio-Zuniga)

FAFSA or Dream Act? fafsa.ed.gov dream.csac.ca.gov I will fill out the FAFSA if: I am a US citizen or Permanent Resident I have a Record I-94 with a Refugee or Asylum Granted designation I have a T Visa fafsa.ed.gov I will fill out the Dream Act if: I cannot fill out the FAFSA and will graduate from high school in California I have attended a high school in California for 3 or more years and will earn a diploma dream.csac.ca.gov

Important Things to Remember Do NOT use your school email when signing up for the FAFSA or Dream Act The FSA ID is NOT the FAFSA. It is only your electronic signature You will be emailed an access code. Check your email for directions moving forward If your parents do not have a SS#, you can still submit the FAFSA with their written signature

Start by creating a FSA ID for FAFSA Click Here

Or PIN for Dream Act Click Here

Need help with FAFSA, Dream Act, or College Applications? Drop in hours at the Career Center all month October and November Tuesdays and Fridays during school hours Ask your teacher about coming during class! Thursdays after school 2:45 – 4:00pm

QUESTIONS? THANK YOU! GO PATRIOTS CLASS OF 2018