1. The Senior Year What to Expect
September 6, 2017

2. Introductions Mr. Ken Gompert Counselor for Class of 2018
Contact Information:
Keep your phone and updated on Aeries
Naviance Family Connection – username/passwords will be given to students in couple of weeks *

3. agenda
Year At a Glance Graduation Requirements (A Quick Review) A-G Eligibility Why College? SAT/ACT Application Process-All Systems Suggestions for Survival Question/Answers

4. FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
The Year at a Glance
FIRST QUARTER--Semester 1
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Senior Orientation/Requirements Review
Senior Graduation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Week of September 12 (via English 4)
Copy given to student
Copy mailed home (Mid/Late September)
NCAA Workshops-Student Athletes
APEX Credit Recovery & After School Program
Graduation Needs & 4-Year College Needs

5. The Year at a Glance SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER FSA ID – For FAFSA
FAFSA Application Window OPENS– Oct 1
4-Year College Application Seminar – October 11, 2017
4-Year identified students ONLY
Review all PUBLIC & PRIVATE application protocols
Letters of Recommendation Process (LOR) Explained/Outlined—Private Schools Only

6. The Year at a Glance SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
2-Year College Review/Application – October 11, 2017
College Essay Seminars
For those specifically planning to attend a UC or Private
Application Workshops
Assistance provided 1:1 to students in small group settings by myself, Michelle Diaz (C&CTech)
October 6th -END OF FIRST QUARTER
Official Progress Report
ANY D or F grades should be taken VERY serious

7. SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
The Year at a Glance
SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
NOVEMBER
Application Workshops continue
Assistance provided 1:1 to students in small group settings by myself, Michelle Diaz (CCTech), and academic support groups on campus
Cash-for-College Event
Financial Aide Education for parents
FAFSA Completion labs
CSU/UC Applications DUE
GOAL: NOVEMBER 20
ACTUAL: NOVEMBER 30

8. SECOND QUARTER--Semester 1
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 Seminar-Instructional
All seniors learn about loans and grants
Understanding college costs
FAFSA or California Dream Act application.
END OF THE SEMESTER
December 22nd

9. THIRD QUARTER—Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
THIRD QUARTER—Semester 2
JANUARY
Final Senior Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Includes semester 1 of senior year
Graduation Finalization
Copy given to student / copy mailed home (late Jan)

10. THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
FEBRUARY
Graduation Distinction Applications
Academic Honors
Seal of Biliteracy
Career Honor Cords
A-G Cords

11. THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
THIRD QUARTER--Semester 2
MARCH
March Madness!!
March 30th is the last deadline for mailing letters of acceptance (or denials) from colleges to students.
End of the quarter – March 9, 2018
Any D/F grade should be closely monitored
Spring Break
March 12-16

12. FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
MARCH/APRIL
Community College Visits
Fullerton, Santa Ana, Cypress, Santiago
Community College Application Process
Graduation Distinction Notifications (End of Month)

13. FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
The Year at a Glance
FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
MAY
4-Year School Decisions submitted by student--deposits expected
College Placement Exams (COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
UC Writing Eligibility Requirement
Graduation Jeopardy Agreements
Only those seniors who present a risk of not graduating
Parents are part of the process
Final Transcript Mailing Preparation Seminar
Only 4-year college bound students only
Community Colleges this is NOT required

14. GRADUATION Thursday, May 24 1pm The Year at a Glance
FOURTH QUARTER--Semester 2
May
GRADUATION
Thursday, May 24
1pm
Katella Mails Final Transcripts to Colleges

15. Graduation Requirements
220 CREDITS COMPLETE
ALL CORE CLASSES ARE COMPLETE
DIGITAL LITERACY
KNOWN ISSUES:
High School Physical Fitness may say incomplete – its okay!
ELECTIVE credit column is misleading
Digital Literacy and CTE may read incomplete when it is not…

16. Minimum Class Requirements for Senior Year
Students must be enrolled in at least 5 classes
Minimum Senior Class requirement
English
Government/Economics (semester each)
Missing CORE classes scheduled

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

18. A-G ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT AREA
REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH (4Y)
ENGLISH 1, 2, 3, 4
MATH (3Y)
3 YEARS. MUST INCLUDE MATH 4 & 5.
*A “C” IN SECOND SEMESTER VALIDATES A “D’ IN 1ST
SCIENCE LIFE (1Y)
BIOLOGY
SCIENCE PHYSICAL (1Y)
CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS (Earth Science Works too for the A-G Cord and CSU)
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, ASL 2, ETC.)
VPA (1Y)
ONE YEAR OF THE SAME VPA
ELECTIVE (1Y)
ANYTHING ABOVE THE MINIMUM LISTED ABOVE

19. Graduation or College Deficiencies
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
AFTER SCHOOL CLASS
Selected Subject/Semester (i.e. US History Sem 2)
After School – 2 Days a week
Students must attend one of the two assigned days

20. Why College?

21. College Application Process 4-Year Bound Student
Application workshops will be held throughout October and November to assist the students
Applications open on October 1st and close on November 30th for CSU
Applications are OPEN for UC schools.
FILING PERIOD: November
-UC apps:
-CSU apps:
Private Schools vary-check their websites

22. 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 2017
Students’ Responsibility to Check deadlines for their choice universities

23. REMAINING SAT / ACT EXAMS
DATES
SAT
OCTOBER 7*, NOVEMBER 4, DECEMBER 2
*October 7 Regular Registration deadline is September 8th
ACT
SEPTEMBER 9, OCTOBER 28, DECEMBER 9
SAT Subjects
OCTOBER 7, NOVEMBER 4*, DECEMBER 2
*Language w/ listening Exams
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.

24. SAT’S www.sat.org/register to register
SAT Reasoning Exam accepted by ALL universities
Exam: 2 sections
Evidenced based Reading and Writing
Math
Optional Writing (UC & some privates)
Each section worth 800 for a total of 1600
NOTE: Community Colleges will NEVER need an SAT/ACT

25. ACT’S www.actstudent.org to register
Universities will accept this exam in lieu of SAT Reasoning Exam
4 sections-ELA, Math, Reading, Science
Optional section of writing (UC’s require this section!)

26. Application Preparation CSU Application
System Wide Eligibility Index Minimum: 2900 Your GPA* x SAT (not writing) 2.6 x (500/500)= 3080—Students Eligibility Index *CSUF 3500—Denied Note: The eligibility index can be major specific

27. This Student
SAT SCORE: 1000 (CR:500 / MATH: 500) TO REACH AT OR NEAR 3500 E.I. ACADEMIC A-G G.P.A. MUST BE AT: 3.13

28. CSUF
Admissions Criteria 1. Meet or exceed A-G requirements 2. Meet CSUF Minimum Eligibility 3450 E.I. and Coursework 3. Meet specific MAJOR eligibility

29. IMPACTION / MAJOR
Freshmen Impaction Impaction on Major Level Major Selection Advice Primary and Secondary (Alternate) Undeclared ?

30. APPLICATION START CHECKLIST
Calendar
Transcript / Aeries access
Computer/Internet
Brag sheet (Personal Resume – UC/Private)
Outlines/completed essays
The grades are self-reported on the application and verified once admitted

31. Requesting Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Private Schools Only
There is a process
All letters are submitted via Commonapp.org by counselor or teacher via students account

32. College Application Process for Community College Students
Applications for Community College students take place as early as fall semester for some campus
Field Trips to Fullerton College and other surrounding community colleges will be available both 1st and 2nd semester
Application workshops will be held to assist filling out the applications

33. Scholarships/Financial Aid
What is the difference between the two?
Scholarships are a year-long process
- blasts multiple times a week
-Scholarships listed there -
-icanaffordcollege.com
The financial aid process begins in October 2017
-Two types: government aid/school aid
-Cal Grant Scholarships
-FAFSA Application:
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
-Financial Aid Night-Cash-for-College November 8
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. *

34. 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!

35. Where to get academic HELP
Instructors!!
Set up a study groups
Tutorial Programs on Campus
Don’t wait until your student is in a HOLE
Credit recovery program is very limited

36. PARENTS Stay consistent!
Keep in contact with teachers through or daily planner
Have students update you on their grades via the portal…don’t check their grades without them with you.
Communicate regularly with your student about their progress and what is happening in their lives
Have Fun!!

37. Questions ??