CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

WHO IS MY COUNSELOR? A – D Miss. Escobedo E – Kh & AVID Mrs. Miller Ki – P Mrs. Rosales Q- Z Mrs. Carey Other helpful people in the Counseling Department Counseling Secretary – Mrs. Zimmermann Career/Scholarship Office – Mrs. Arce School Registrar – Mrs. McMahon.

SENIOR LETTER √ Review senior letter √ Sign name at bottom √ Senior letter will be mailed home in order to inform parents of student’s graduation status

6 semesters completed so far Courses in progress for senior year Total credits needed to graduate is 220 On track seniors should have at least 160 credits completed right now ** 190 credits required by the end of 1 st semester in order to participate in Senior Activities. CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) results – Must Pass BOTH parts (ELA & Math). If you have not passed one or both parts of CAHSEE, take next test on November 3 & 4, GPA /Class Rank– Academic, Weighted and Non-Weighted Review transcript for errors Need a copy of your transcript? -See Mrs. Zimmerman in the Counseling Office WHAT IS ON MY TRANSCRIPT?

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION? – Community College – University – Trade School/ Technical College – Military – Employment

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ► GOOD CHOICE for AA or AS(Associate of Arts/Science) degree, vocational certification or to complete general education coursework for university transfer Local community colleges:  San Joaquin Delta College ( )  Modesto Junior College ( )  Las Positas Community College ( ) California’s list of Community Colleges ( ) Placement tests required in English and Math to register for classes at the community college

CSU Fall 2016 CSU Application open from October 1 -November 30, 2015 ► **a-g courses completed ► SAT or ACT completed no later than Dec **a-g required courses must be completed with grades of C or better! CSU (CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES)

UC (University of California) Fall 2016 UC Application opened August 1, Submit application starting November 1-30, 2015 √ ** a-g courses completed √ SAT or ACT completed no later than Dec √ Personal Statement ** a-g required courses must be completed with grades of C or better! UC (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA)

CA PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES √ a-g courses completed √ SAT or ACT completed (SAT subject tests recommended) √ Personal Statement √ Letter(s) of recommendation ** Mrs. Rosales’ seniors need to submit paper copies for ALL college applications requiring Secondary School report information; no electronic copies! Be sure to check college website for specific requirements! **a-g required courses must be completed with grade of C or better!

TRADE SCHOOL/TECHNICAL COLLEGE Colleges or programs that will train students for a specific career, i.e. Auto Mechanic, Cosmetologist, Chef …. \ Career Exploration Resource:

MILITARY Branches of military include: Army – Marines – Navy – Coast Guard – Air Force – ***take ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 –Sign up with Mrs. Arce in Career/College Office. ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is another option for students wanting to attend college with military officer commission after college graduation. Each branch of the military has an ROTC option:

MILITARY (CONT’D) Military Academies:  West Point Military Academy (  US Naval Academy-Annapolis (  Air Force Academy (  Coast Guard Academy (  US Merchant Marine Academy ( Most academies require the following: *Congressional Nomination *SAT/ACT tests *Physical Fitness Exam*Interview *Strong academic preparation*Demonstrated leadership

EMPLOYMENT Prepare Resume: Check Local Resources: Apply on-line:

NCAA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Registration is required with the NCAA for those high school students planning to participate in college athletics at the NCAA Division I or Division II levels. Register at: Students must complete NCAA **approved courses – review Division I and II Initial-eligibility requirements at ** View Tracy High’s approved NCAA courses at: Use school code for Tracy High School

Financial Aid  Financial Aid Night: TBD – Spring 2016  FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid)  Cal Grants – Cal Grant GPA verification form at: Scholarships  Check w/Mrs. Arce in Career/Scholarship office & school’s daily bulletin  Scholarship search: FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS

IMPORTANT DATES Sept. 25 – University of Idaho – 10:00 am – Library Meeting Room** Sept. 30 – FIDM- 10:00 am – Library Meeting Room** Oct. 8 – CSU Application Workshop – 9:00-10:10am – Library Computer Lab** Oct. 10 – CSU Monterey Bay Open House for interested students Oct. 13 – Holy Names University – 10:00 am Library Meeting Room** Oct. 20 – UC Application workshop – 10:00 am – Library Computer Lab** Oct. 22 – USC(University of Southern California) – 11:10am Library Meeting Room** Nov. 6 – Las Positas Junior College – 9:00am – TBA** Nov. 18 – ASVAB – 8:15-11:10 – D210** Grand Canyon University – TBA** University of San Francisco – TBA** **Please register with Mrs. Arce in the Career/Scholarship Office for the workshops listed above November 30, 2015 – UC/CSU Application submission DEADLINE! Tuesday, November 3 rd & Wednesday, November 4th – CAHSEE for 11 th & 12 th graders only !

QUESTIONS? Counselors want to meet with YOU so please, if you have any questions, go to the counseling office and schedule an appointment with your counselor. The counselors have reserved this entire week to meet with you (and your parents/guardians if they would like to join you)!! Also, please be sure to check the Counseling Department webpage for a review of today’s senior presentation and other important information: