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Student Survey Area 4 student survey: Students and staff should use their school -issued student ID to log into the survey. 2. They can access help through the help link in the surveys if there are any issues. 3. The students should see their school mascot and splash page when they sign on.

Minimum needed to graduate: 44 high school credits and minimum 2.0 GPA. Core UC 'a-g' Course Requirements 6 credits (3 years) History/Social Science – World History, US History, Gov&Econ 8 credits (4 years) English – 1 year of American Lit or equivalent & 3 More 6 credits (3 years) Mathematics – Integrated Math III is the minimum Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Integrated Math III 6 credits (3 years) Science – 1 Life Science (biology), 1 Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics) & 1 More 4 credits (2 years) Language Other Than English (World Language) or validation 2 credits (1 year), UC "f" -approved Visual and Performing Arts The required UC 'g' elective is fulfilled by satisfying the district's requirement graduation. No additional college prep elective is required for graduation. Total: 32 credits Additional Requirements: 4 credits (2 years) Physical Education (Fitnessgram required). Students who do not pass five out of six Healthy Fitness Zones on the Fitnessgram must enroll in physical education courses until an overall passing score is obtained.Fitnessgram 8 credits (4 years) electives Total: 12 credits High school graduation requirements

Check Your Transcript First check that the transcript is yours, and all the information is accurate Copy it to the form For Graduation we will use your 9-12 Total Weighted GPA Your total number of credits earned is found below your list of courses. And then check your coursework and schedule to make sure you will graduate…

Check the Key at the bottom If there is a symbol next to the course it means something # means it is an honors course and receives weighted credit R means you repeated the course and it has been suppressed Suppressed courses do not count in your GPA (P) & (HP) courses are recognized as college entrance M means you already received credit for the course previously Even though you are not receiving credit it still counts towards your GPA

Course of Study For course descriptions and what requirements they meet, check here: And search the Course of study for information

CSU Senior Year Timeline OCTOBER 1 st – NOVEMBER 30 th Apply online at CSU Mentor NOVEMBER Last month to take the SAT or ACT DECEMBER Set up admission WebPortal JANUARY 1 st - MARCH 2 nd Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act EARLY FEBRUARY Deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships

CSU Senior Year Timeline Continued MARCH Admission decisions available on WebPortal MARCH – MAY Take ELM/EPT Admissions tests $18 per test MAY 1 st Deadline to submit Intent to Enroll deposit on WebPortal Varies from $150 - $400 MAY 1 st Deadline to submit Housing License Agreement with Deposit Varies from $375 - $600 JULY 15 th Freshman deadline to submit final official transcripts, including spring grades

UC Senior Year Timeline AUGUST – NOVEMBER 30 th Start and submit application DECEMBER Last month to take the SAT or ACT JANUARY Setup My Application admissions portal account JANUARY 1 st - MARCH 2 nd Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act MARCH Admission decisions available on My Application

UC Senior Year Timeline Continued APRIL – MAY Take the AWPE $110 MAY 1 st Deadline for intent to enroll in My Application $100 MAY 1 st Deadline for Housing License Agreement with deposit $300 - $675 JULY 1 st Deadline to submit final transcripts on My Application JULY 15 th Deadline to submit final test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, AP/IB)

Community College Senior Year Timeline OCTOBER 1 st – NOVEMBER 30 th Research Scholarships NOVEMBER Research programs and Transfer options DECEMBER Register for FAFSA JANUARY 1 st - MARCH 2 nd Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act EARLY FEBRUARY Apply for College

Community College Senior Year Timeline Continued MARCH – MAY Take Accuplacer Admissions tests FREE APRIL Review Financial Aid offers MAY - JUNE Attend Orientations & Register SUMMER Freshman deadline to submit final official transcripts, including spring grades

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Time to Plan the rest of your life! Well at least when you leave here. Complete the Naviance Game Plan Survey What are your career goals? Where you going to get the training for your career? What factors are important to you in making that choice? Who are three people who can give you a strong recommendation?

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Scholarship Activity All students will identify 5 scholarships that they will apply for. Identify the organization giving the scholarship. How do you access the application? What are the requirements to qualify? Examples: Personal Statement Minimum GPA requirement Recommendations Video or voice recording Portfolio of work Resume What is the deadline?

Scholarships Resources California Student Aid CommissionCalifornia Student Aid Commission - The place to start CSAC: Ways to PayCSAC: Ways to Pay - A very helpful list of resources covering state, federal and private aid Dream ACTDream ACT - the site to start your application and all of the resources to help you Fund Your FutureFund Your Future - The latest information on how to pay for school in California, includes deadlines and resources StudentAid.govStudentAid.gov - The one stop shop for all financial aid information and resources, as well as where and how to start applying for federal student aid Databases: Naviance Scholarship List – Naviance.com Student Resource Guide - Local San Diego Scholarships – Maldef -

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Using what you learn As you complete the surveys, revisit your gameplan and goals. Using the information you have learned begin to write a personal statement using one of the following prompts (write 1000 words): UC Prompt: Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Common App Prompts: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. The lessons we take from failure can be fundamental to later success. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? Describe a problem you’ve solved or a problem you’d like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma-anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.