Senior Class Presentation Brought to you by the Orange Glen High School Counseling Department STEPS TO SUCCESS FOR GRADUATION & BEYOND ! CLASS OF 2015! GO PATRIOTS!

Faces In The Counseling Department COUNSELORS Mrs. Steadry (A-C & Special Education) Mrs. Wilson (D-MAH) Mr. Rodriguez (MAJ-PH, ELD newcomers & Special Education) Mrs. Everette (PIE-Z) Mr. Ramirez (AVID) SUPPORT STAFF Mrs. Landreth (Counseling Secretary) Ms. Escobar (Bilingual Counseling Clerk) Mrs. Krebs ( Registrar) Mrs. Higar (College & Career Technician)

STEP 1 MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT THE GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS ARE!!!!

English 40 credits Fine Arts/World Language 10 credits Health 5 credits Math (Algebra I and higher) 20 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 Career Technical College 10 credits Elective 75 credits TOTAL 230 credits OGHS GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS OGHS GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS

CAHSEE You must pass both the Language Arts (English) and Mathematics sections of the CAHSEE in order to receive a High School Diploma. 350 is a passing score. Seniors have 3 opportunities to take the CAHSEE : –Fall 2014: Nov 4 th and 5 th –Winter 2015: Feb 3 rd and 4 th –Spring 2015: May 12 th and 13 th

STEP 2 Be proactive about your grades! Know Progress/Report Card dates Check Student Vue Know your resources if you need help

Progress/Report Cards 9/26 Progress Report for 6 weeks 11/7 Progress Report for 12 weeks Finals 12/17 to 12/19 12/20 First Semester Grades 2/20 Progress Report for 6 weeks 4/17 Progress Report for 12 weeks Senior Finals 5/26 to 5/29 6/3 Second Semester Grades JUNE 3rd GRADUATION DAY!!!!!!

What If I Am Not Passing My Classes? Weekly Progress Report/ Synergy Grade Book Saturday Scholars Talk to your Teachers Talk to your Counselor ABC Program (Library is open 6:30-7:45am and 2:45-6:00pm 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! –Adult Education –ROP classes –Palomar Community College –0/7 th period in Learning Center –Elective Exploration through ABC

Step 3 ATTENDANCE You miss out when you are not in class. Remember after 8 tardies/truancies you may be dropped from a class with an “F”. “F”= no credits! You must clear of all your Saturday Schools and Detentions in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Now I Know What Steps I Need To Take To Make Sure I Graduate. Now What?

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

Your future starts NOW! What are 5 things you should do between now and December to prepare for your post high school plan?

If you’re going to a 4 year university… Sign up ASAP to take/retake your SAT or ACT by November 30th Study for your SAT/ACT Decide where you’re applying Make a plan to repeat D/F grades Submit UC and CSU applications by November 30 Visit college campuses Begin researching scholarship opportunities Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to apply Request letters of recommendation Make sure you’re passing all classes with a grade of C or higher And…

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:

2014 SAT/ACT Test Dates SAT Test Date Reg./Late Deadline Tests Offered____ Oct 11 Sept 30 Late ONLY SAT & Subject Tests Nov 8 Oct 9/Oct 28 SAT & Subject Tests ACT Test Date Reg./Late Deadline_________________ Oct 25 Oct 3 Late ONLY ACT Plus Writing See Mrs. Landreth in the counseling office for Fee Waivers. *You cannot use waivers for late registration!!!! Students must take exams by Nov 30th of their Senior year.

Need Help Applying To Universities? Attend the College Basics Workshop on Sept 30 th. If you can’t make it, see your counselor during nutrition break or lunch. Attend the Counseling ABC College Application Workshops every Thursday Oct 2 nd -Nov 20 th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the College & Career Center. Mr. Ramirez will be available in Room 731 during class time. Must have Teacher/Parent permission to miss class. See your counselor for dates and to get a permission slip. Mrs. Wilson will be available in the College & Career Center during lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays Oct 10 th – Nov 18 th

If you’re going to a community college or vocational school… Research different college and program options Visit college campuses 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 And…

California Community Colleges 110 community colleges Open admission Smaller classes Affordable- $46.00 per unit Transfer partner with four-year education systems in the state

Palomar: Our Local Community College Math/English Placement Testing (EAP) at OGHS during Spring 2014 TAG Program = Transfer Admission Guaranteed These are just a few of the Interesting Programs/Majors they have: -Journalism -Culinary Arts -Fashion -Auto Body Works - Diesel Mechanics -Fire Science - Criminology – Police Academy

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 into the military… Research which branch will be the best match for you Study for the ASVAB Take the ASVAB Meet with a recruiter Make sure you’re eligible to join Keep up with physical conditioning through PE, sports or other activities Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate- you must have a diploma from a comprehensive high school, NOT Valley or Adult Ed! Make sure you’re passing all classes And…

Military ArmyAir ForceNavy Marine Corps Coast Guard To Enlist –18 or 17 with parent consent –Must have high school diploma from a comprehensive high school –Must pass entrance exam (including physical) Talk to Mrs. Higar in College & Career Center for more information! ASVAB will be November 20 th 2014 AND April 30 th, 2015.

If you’re going to get a job… Decide what kind of job you want Research if there is additional training you will need to get the job you want Create a resume Visit the Career Center Take a job inventory, like Career Cruising Request letters of recommendation Apply to jobs Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate Make sure you’re passing all classes And…

Work Did you know the Career Center can help you with: –Resumes –Job interviews –Getting a job Visit Mrs. Higar in the Career Center every Thursday from 7:15am to 3:45pm

Know How To Finance Your Future Financial Aid Loans –Subsidized –Unsubsidized Grants Work study Scholarships –Mrs. Steadry will be coming to senior English classes in December to give out more information. –Ask your English teacher for access to the online Scholarship List for OGHS

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. Must fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act You can start applying January 1 st 2015 Deadline to apply is March 2 nd 2015 Check with our register (Mrs. Krebs) to see if you turned in your CAL Grant verification form. Counseling department will be hosting a financial aid night: Wednesday, January 14 th, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8:00pm. FAFSA workshop: Monday, February 4 2nd 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ***Dates/times may change. Seniors will be notified as the dates get closer***

QUESTIONS THANK YOU !!!!! CLASS OF 2015!!! GO PATRIOTS!!!