1. The Senior Year What to Expect
August 31, 2016

2. Introductions Mrs. Sylvia Onopa Counselor for Class of 2017
Contact Information:
Katella H.S. Website:
Naviance Family Connection – username/passwords will be given to students in couple of weeks *

3. FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
The Year at a Glance
FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
AUGUST / SEPTEMBER
Senior Orientation/Requirements Review
Senior Graduation Contracts
September (via English 4)
Copy given to student
Copy mailed home (End of September)
NCAA Students Meet with Me
APEX Credit Recovery Program
Graduation Needs & 4-Year College Needs

4. FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
The Year at a Glance
FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
OCTOBER
College Application Workshops
4-Year identified students ONLY
Review all PUBLIC & PRIVATE application protocols
Letters of Recommendation Process Explained/Outlined
College Essay Workshops
For those specifically planning to attend a UC or Private
Application Workshops
Assistance provided to students in small group settings
October 7th -END OF FIRST QUARTER
Official Progress Report
ANY D or F grades should be taken VERY serious

5. SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
The Year at a Glance
SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
November
Application Workshops continue
Assistance provided to students in small group settings
CSU/UC Applications DUE
GOAL: NOVEMBER 24
ACTUAL: NOVEMBER 30
Parent Financial Aid Night Nov. 9th

6. End of 1st Semester December 23…
The Year at a Glance
SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
DECEMBER
Application Assistance
Private School Applications
Private School Application Wrap-Up
January 1 is the typical deadline
Financial Aid Presentation
All seniors learn about loans and grants
Understanding college costs
Semester Wrap-up
Make necessary schedule adjusts for those students that require these changes for college or graduation
End of 1st Semester December 23…
Grades are Permanent

7. THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
JANUARY / FEBRUARY
FINAL SENIOR CONTRACTS
Includes semester 1 of senior year
Graduation Finalization
Copy given to student / copy mailed home (By late Feb)
Graduation Distinction Applications
Academic Honors
Seal of Biliteracy
Career Pathway Cords

8. THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
MARCH / APRIL
March Madness!!
March 30th is the last deadline for mailing letters
Spring Break
End of the quarter – March 10, 2017
Any D/F grade should be closely monitored
April
Community College Visits
Fullerton and Orange Coast
Community College Application Process
Graduation Distinction Notifications (End of Month)

9. FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
MAY
May
4-Year School Decisions official--deposits expected
College Placement Exams (CSU/UC)
Graduation Jeopardy MOUs
Only those seniors who present a risk of not graduating
Parents are part of the process
Final Transcript Mailing Presenations
Only 4-year college bound students only
Community Colleges this is NOT required
GRADUATION MAY 25!

10. Graduation Requirements
220 CREDITS COMPLETE
ALL CORE CLASSES ARE COMPLETE
COMPUTER/DIGITAL LITERACY
KNOWN ISSUES:
Algebra Requirement says incomplete
PE Fitness says incomplete
ELECTIVE credit column is misleading
Digital Literacy may read incomplete when not

11. Minimum Class Requirements for Senior Year
Students must be enrolled in at least 5 classes
Minimum Senior Class requirement
English
Government/Economics (semester each)
Credit recovery, APEX
Hybrid on-line program
Work on-line at home 24/7
Students check in weekly
Computer lab available 2 times a week for support

12. A-G Requirements
Required courses for the a CALIFORNIA PUBLIC bound 4-year university student
Cal State (CSU) and UC System have same minimum requirements
Private and out-of-state schools typically are very similar with some variance. Always have your student cross-check the requirements for these schools.

13. MEETING A-G REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT AREA
REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH (4Y)
ENGLISH 1, 2, 3, 4
MATH (3Y)
3 YEARS. MUST INCLUDE ALGEBRA 2.
*A “C” IN SECOND SEMESTER VALIDATES A “D’ IN 1ST
SCIENCE LIFE (1Y)
BIOLOGY
SCIENCE PHYSICAL (1Y)
CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS
HISTORY (2Y)
WORLD HISTORY/EURO, US HISTORY*, GOVERNMENT
*A “C” IN ONE SEM OF US HISTORY ONLY
FOREIGN LANG (2Y)
SECOND LEVEL COMPLETE (I.E. SPAN 2, French 2, ETC.)
VPA (1Y)
ONE YEAR OF THE SAME VPA
ELECTIVE (1Y)
ANYTHING ABOVE THE MINIMUM LISTED ABOVE

14. Graduation or College Deficiencies
APEX
Credit recovery
Hybrid on-line program
Work on-line at home 24/7
Students check in weekly
Computer lab available 2 times a week for support
A-G Program--it’s difficult
Courses: Math, English, History, Elective (limited)
Enrollment in September
Students self-identified and cross-checked by me
Graduation is the priority

15. Why College?

16. College Application Process 4-Year Bound Student
Application workshops will be held throughout October and November
Applications open on October 1st and close on November 30th for CSU
Applications are OPEN for UC schools. Can’t submit until Nov 1.
-UC apps:
-CSU apps:
Private Schools vary-check their websites

17. SAT and ACT Exams Needed for the 4-year bound student only
Community college students do not need these exams
The majority of universities will accept exams through December
Students’ Responsibility to Check deadlines for their choice universities

18. REMAINING SAT / ACT EXAMS
DATES
SAT
OCTOBER 1, NOVEMBER 5, DECEMBER 3
ACT
SEPTEMBER 10, OCTOBER 22, DECEMBER 10
SAT Subjects
OCTOBER 1, NOVEMBER 5*, DECEMBER 3
*Language w/ listening
SUBJECT EXAMS REQUIRED FOR MANY PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SPECIFIC MAJORS WITHIN THE UC SYSTEM. NOT ACCEPTED FOR CSU APPLICANTS
TEST DATES IN BLUE ARE THE LAST EXAM SCORES ACCEPTED
NCAA does require that a student take either the SAT or ACT.

19. Safe, Match,Stretch (“no problem, just right, dream)
Safety School is a college that you will almost certainly get into because your test scores, class rank and / or high school grades are well above average when you look at the school's profile.
Match School is a college that you are pretty likely to get into because your test scores, class rank and / or high school grades fall right into the middle range when you look at the school's profile.
Reach School is a college that you have a chance of getting into, but your test scores, class rank and / or high school grades are a bit on the low side when you look at the school's profile.

20. APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Calendar / Aware of Important Deadlines
Transcript / Aeries access
Computer/Internet
Brag sheet (completed in English)
Outlines/completed essays
Time
The grades are self-reported on the application and verified once admitted

21. Admission Process CSU Schools Deadlines Course Requirements
Accepting the top 1/3
Deadlines
Application Opens on OCTOBER 1st
Applications Accepted: OCTOBER 1st – NOVEMBER 30th
Course Requirements
GRADES – GPA
NO D’s or F’s (some exceptions)
All A-G requirements completed
Testing Requirement
SAT or ACT (NO WRITING NEEDED OR EVALUATED)
No SAT Subject Exams
Supplemental Information
NONE – NO Letters of Recommendation allowed
Must meet Eligibility Index

22. Application Preparation CSU Application
Eligibility Index
Minimum: 2900
Your GPA* x SAT (not writing)
2.6 x (500/500)=
3080—Meets Eligibility
*CSULB 3200—Denied
Note: The eligibility index can be major specific

23. CSU APPLICATION
CSUMENTOR.EDU

24. Admission Process UC Schools Accepting top 12.5% Deadlines
Application Opens on AUGUST 1ST
Applications Accepted: NOVEMBER 1st – NOVEMBER 30th
Course Requirements
GRADES – GPA
NO D’s or F’s
All A-G requirements completed—recommend beyond minimum
Testing Requirement
SAT or ACT w/Writing
SAT Subjects ONLY for specific majors—not a Entrance Requirement
Supplemental Information
NONE – NO Letters of Recommendation allowed
Comprehensive Review:
students are looked at for more than just GPA and SAT/ACT
*Essay, quality of senior program, personal involvement

26. Application Preparation UC application
Essay
Available on UC Website
You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.
Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you:  But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.
ESSAY Workshops in Fall

27. Private Schools/Common Application

28. Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Private Schools Only
There is a process
Students must provide a completed self evaluation provided by counseling
Students must give a minimum of 2 weeks notice and the deadline to request a letter is November 18th, 2016

29. College Application Process for Community College Students
Applications for Community College students take place during March/April
Field Trips to Fullerton College and other surrounding community colleges will be available 2nd semester
Application workshops will be held to assist filling out the applications

30. Scholarships/Financial Aid
Scholarships are a year-long process
-See the College and Career Center -
-icanaffordcollege.com
The financial aid process begins in November
-Two types: government aid/school aid
-Cal-Grants
-FAFSA Application:
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
-Financial Aid Night-Nov 9th
You apply for all Cal Grants when completing your FAFSA and having your school provide a verified GPA to CSAC. Selection is based on financial need, academic performance, and other factors. Cal Grant A is available to assist with registration fees for low- and middle-income students; for Cal Grant B, disadvantaged background is also considered; for Cal Grant C, vocational interest and aptitude are considered. You must apply for a Cal Grant by the March 2 deadline by filing your FAFSA and having your school submit your verified GPA.
Basic Eligibility Requirements for All Cal Grant Programs
All Cal Grant recipients must:
Be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, or permanent resident;
Be a California resident at the time of high school graduation and at the time you receive a Cal Grant;
Meet U.S. Selective Service requirements;
Enroll in and attend an eligible California university, college, or vocational school;
Maintain no less than half-time enrollment status;
Have financial need at an eligible California school;
Maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the school;
Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate;
Not have a bachelor’s degree or higher degree (e.g., MA) or the equivalent;
Not exceed parent or student income or asset ceiling;
Not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or have defaulted student loans. *

31. SENIORITIS
Seniors start out strong at the beginning and slow down by the end
Can become complacent
Can become defensive
-I’m going to be 18 soon!
-I’m an adult!
-I got my college acceptance, my second semester grades don’t matter!

32. Where to get academic HELP
Instructors!!
Set up a study groups
Peer tutors may be available (counseling center)
Don’t wait till your student is in a HOLE
Credit recovery program is very limited

33. PARENTS Stay consistent!
Keep in contact with teachers through or daily planner
Use Parent Aeries
Lost passwords?
Have your students get weekly progress reports from the teachers if necessary
Communicate regularly with your student about their progress and what is happening in their lives
Have Fun!!

34. Questions ??