Senior Sessions Class of 2014

2 Grad Requirements Class of 2014 English - 40 credits World Civilization – 10 credits US History – 10 credits American Gov/Econ – 10 credits Mathematics – 20 credits Physical Science – 10 credits Life Science – 10 credits Physical Education – 20 credits Health – 5 credits Fine Arts/Foreign lang. – 10 credits Electives – 70 credits TOTAL CREDITS = 215 Must Pass Algebra 1 Must Pass CAHSEE (ELA/Math)

3 College A-G Requirements A: History - 2 years 1 yr World &1 yr U.S. OR 1 yr World & ½ yr U.S. & ½ Gov/Econ B: English – 4 years C: Math - 3 years to include: Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 *4 years recommended D: Science - 2 years lab science: Biology and Chemistry or Physics *4 years recommended E: Foreign Language - 2 years same foreign language *3 years recommended F: Fine Art - 1 year Fine Art (Ceramics, Draw/Paint, AP Art History, Choir, Theater Arts) G: Elective - 1 year (Adv. Math, English, Lab Science, Fine Art, Foreign Language, Social Studies Elective) TEST: SAT or ACT SAT Subject Test Optional To Access a Complete A-G List:

4 12th Grade Oct 1 – Nov 30 Application Fall filing period CSU / UC’s Jan. 1 – March 2 File FAFSA: March 1 – 30 College Admissions notifications (check your daily!) by May 1 Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by June 12 Send Official high school transcripts to college 12 th Grade Apply to Colleges Continue to succeed Meet provisions of admission (A-G Req.) File FAFSA Apply for scholarships

5 Helpful Websites Free test prep resources: College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day KHAN academy: Tools to Explore Campuses: UC campus websites Zinch: Cappex: The Princeton Review’s School Search: CollegeWeekLive: Athletes

6 Transcripts Request Official Transcripts through Mrs. Franco in Main Office –Get Transcript Request form in the Main Office –Final Transcripts MUST be requested by completing the Transcript Request form –ALL COLLEGES REQUIRE A FINAL TRANSCRIPT! –Deadline to send transcript is June 12.

7 Financial Aid 1.Cal Grant Verification GPA Form: Done by PHS 2.Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply 3.Apply for PIN Now: student and parent must Deadline for FAFSA is: March 2 nd for 4 yr colleges September 1 st for community colleges FAFSA workshop in the Library TBA (Jan & Feb) 4.CSS Profile – required for private schools. Check college website for details Review Student Aid Report (SAR) from each school you have been admitted.

8 Reminders October Take or Retake SAT/ACT by December Meet w/ college reps in Library – Sign up! Work on Admission Application and Essay Attend College Fairs and Workshops Attend Application Workshops Apply for Scholarships! Scholarship List & visit bulletin board in the Guidance Office.

9 Questions/ Transcripts Please review your transcripts carefully! Any Questions or concerns? Have a Great Senior Year!