1. Senior Classroom Presentations
RCHS
Senior Classroom Presentations

2. The Rancho Guidance Counseling Team
Leonor Goff serves students with last names that begin with:  A – EL
Her direct phone line is:
Her address is:
Cheryl Hlebakos serves students with last names that begin with:  EN - LE
Her direct phone line is:
Her address is:      
Erin Lane serves students with last names that begin with:  LI - RA
Her direct phone line is:
Her address is:
Sandra Aguado serves students with last names that begin with:  RE - Z
Her direct phone line is:
Her  address is: 

3. Equal Opportunity
Rancho Cotate High School does not accept any form of discrimination harassment, intimidation, or bullying, based on actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, political affiliation, marital or parental status, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment or participation in any program solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice. Direct any complaints to: Office of Assistant Superintedent,7165 Burton Ave, Rohnert Park, CA (707)

4. Transcript Review- Graduation Requirements
Courses
Credits
English
40 (4 years)
Mathematics
30 (must pass equivalent of Algebra 1)
Science
20 (10 credits Physical Science & 10 credits Life Science.)
Physical Education 20
Social Studies
30 (10 credits World History; 10 credits United States History; 5 each Gov’t/Econ)
Visual/Perf. Arts or World Lang. 10
Elective Credits 70
Total
220 credits

5. Graduation Requirements
Required Credits 220 (70 Elective)
Algebra 1 or Equivalent (10 credits of the 30 required math credits)
You must have completed and documented 40 hours of community service. Many more hours needed for scholarship opportunities

6. UC College Requirements
a-g Requirements
(11 met by the end 11th grade summer; 15 by end of 12th grade with a 3.00 GPA)
(A) History/Social Science
2 years
(B) English
4 years
(C) Mathematics
3 years (Alg I, Geom and Alg 2) recommend 4 yrs.
(D) Laboratory Science
2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) recommend 3 yrs.
(E) Lang. Other than Eng.
2 years (must be the same lang.) recommend 3 yrs.
(F) Visual and Performing Arts
1 year-long class
(G) College Prep Elective
1 year

7. CSU College Requirements
a-g Requirements
(A) History/Social Science
2 years
(B) English
4 years
(C) Mathematics
3 years (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2)
(D) Laboratory Science
2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) Some CSU’s count Earth Sci.
(E) Lang. Other than Eng.
2 years (must be the same lang.)
(F) Visual and Performing Arts
1 year (same course)
(G) College Prep Elective

8. Improving Grades/Credit Recovery Options
Must have a C- or better for college prep classes (a-g college entrance requirements)
On-line Credit Recovery -- Meets high school graduation requirements (most not a-g college entrance requirements; there is some access to a-g online credit recovery; see your counselor)
SRJC – Concurrent enrollment
BYU/National University -- See your counselor

9. *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment
SAT Test Dates*
Date of Test
Test
Register by
Get Scores By
Web
Mail
Oct. 3, 2015
SAT & SAT Subject
Sep. 3 (9/22 with late fee)
Oct. 22
Oct. 31
Nov. 7, 2015
Oct. 9 (10/27 with late fee)
Nov. 24
Dec. 5
Dec. 5, 2015*
Nov. 5 (11/23 with late fee)
Dec. 22
Jan. 2
Jan. 23, 2016*
Dec. 28 (1/12 with late fee)
Feb. 11
Feb. 20
Mar. 5, 2016
(New) SAT only
Feb. 5 (2/23 with late fee)
Mar. 24
Apr. 2
May 7, 2016
Apr. 8 (4/26 with late fee)
May 26
Apr. 4
June 4, 2016
May 5 (5/25 with late fee)
June 23
July 2
Oct. 1, 2016
Sep. 1 (9/20 with late fee)
Oct. 20
Oct. 29
Nov. 5, 2016
Oct. 7 (10/25 with late fee)
Nov. 22
Dec. 3
Dec. 3, 2016*
Nov. 3 (11/21 with late fee)
Dec. 31
*Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment
Register Online:

10. ACT Test Dates*
Date of Test
Test
Register by
Get Scores By
Sept 12, 2015
ACT
Aug. 7 (8/21 with late fee)
Sept. 28
Oct. 3
Oct. 24, 2015
Sep. 18 (10/02 with late fee)
Nov. 9
Nov. 14
Dec. 12, 2015*
Nov. 6 (11/20 with late fee)
Dec. 28
Jan. 2
Feb. 6, 2016*
Jan. 8 (1/15 with late fee)
Feb. 22
Feb. 27
Apr. 9, 2016
Mar. 4 (3/18 with late fee)
Apr. 25
Apr. 30
June 11, 2016
May 6 (5/20 with late fee)
June 27
July 2
Sept. 10, 2016
Aug. 5 (8/19 with late fee)
Sept. 26
Oct. 1
Oct. 22, 2016
Sep. 16 (9/30 with late fee)
Nov. 7
Nov. 12
Dec. 10, 2016*
Nov. 4 (11/18 with late fee)
Dec. 26
Dec. 31
*Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online:

11. SAT Subject Test Not required except for some specific majors.
Must check individual colleges for their requirements
Check collegeboard.org for test dates
There is an additional fee for subject tests

12. 2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12th) 3 = Not ready for college
EAP* (Early Assessment Program for college readiness) -- Scoring Rubric
*Part of SBAC testing in the Spring 11th grade in English/Language Arts and Math
EAP English Scores 
1 = Ready for college
2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12th)
3 = Not ready for college
4 = Incomplete
SAT: Ready for college
ACT: Ready for college

13. EAP (Early Assessment Program) Scoring Rubric
EAP Math Scores
1 = Ready for college
2 = Conditional (Pre-Calc or higher in 12th)
3 = Not Ready
= Incomplete
SAT: 550 Ready for college
ACT: 23 Ready for college

14. What Happens if I Don’t Meet EAP Standards?
ELP & EMP Tests given throughout state to help students get qualified (sign ups are online). Must register and take by deadline.
Early Start Programs are being offered throughout colleges and universities.
Each college or university will have their own process for students to meet the requirement.

15. Eligibility Index (3.0 and above qualifies for any score)

16. UC/University of California Map (10)

17. CSU/California State University Map (23)

18. Private/Independent Colleges and Universities Map

19. Community Colleges Map

20. Financial Aid FAFSA – Due March 2, 2016 Dream Act – Due March 2, 2016
Dream Act – Due March 2, 2016
Cal-Grants/Pell Grants
SRJC Doyle Scholarship
CSS Profile (private colleges)

21. Scholarship Information
Scholarship bulletin – check regularly for new scholarship information
Community service hours—the most critical aspect for getting local scholarships.

22. NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes
Use online or paper application available at
Requirements are very specific for Div. I & II
See Mrs. Scardina or Mr. Sarlatte to check Div. I & II requirements

23. Tips Visit colleges and universities
Listen for dates when college reps visit Rancho Explore college websites
CSU:
UC:
Early Start
College entrance is very competitive!

24. Senior Check Sheet Fall
Review your course with school counselor to make sure you are on track with a - g requirements
Continue College Search on collegeboard.com
Sign up for SAT and/or ACT early in the year
Attend College Night and Financial Aid Night at your school
Listen to presenters from colleges/universities who come to your high school early in the fall
Don’t miss college/university application deadlines
Keep your grades up; work with your teachers to know your progress at all times
Log on to My Organizer
For CSU’s log on to to stay up on information

25. Senior Check Sheet Winter
Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times
Complete the FAFSA
Continue checking on available scholarships

26. Senior Check Sheet Spring
If you haven’t done so, complete the FAFSA by the March 2, 2016 deadline
Continue applying for scholarships
Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times
Register for AP tests if you are taking AP class(es)

27. REMEMBER!!! Have a terrific senior year!
Know where you stand in each class!
Talk to your teacher(s) if you need help!
Keep up on the bulletin announcements!
Don’t miss deadlines!
Don’t slack off in the Spring!
Consult with your counselor regularly!
Have a terrific senior year!