1. Welcome to Spring Senior Credit Check Presentation

2. The Truth: Yes it really does matter!
Do colleges and universities actually look at the second semester of your senior year? ABSOLUTELY! It is the reason for an official final transcript. They can rescind scholarship and admissions offers.

3. Graduation Requirements
Standard Diploma
English 4 credits
Health ½ credit
Math 3 credits
PE 2 credits
Science 2 credits
Computers ½ credit
U.S. Hist. 1 credit
U.S. Gov. 1 credit
World Hist. 1 credit
Electives 7 ½ credits
Total 22 ½ credits*
* This diploma does not prepare you for university admissions or 21st century expectations!
Advanced Diploma
(3.25 non-weighted GPA)
S.S./Arts/Occ. 1 credit
English 4 credits
Health ½ credit
Math 4 credits
PE 2 credits
Science 3 credits
World Hist. 1 credit
U.S. Hist. 1 credit
U.S. Gov. 1 credit
Computers ½ credit
Electives credits
Total 24 credits

4. Advanced Honors Diploma
Students will meet the requirements of the advanced diploma with a 3.25 un-weighted GPA, a weighted GPA and the following honors or AP courses:
English 3 courses
Foreign Language 1 course
Math 2 courses
Science 2 courses
Social Studies 2 courses
Elective Honors* 2 courses
* Can be an honors course from any subject area

5. Graduation Recognition
Advanced Honors Diploma
Advanced Honors – 24 credits, 3.25 unweighted and 3.85 weighted gpas’s, required 12 Honors classes
White Cap and Gown with double blue cords
Advanced Diploma
24 credits, 3.25 unweighted gpa, 2 extra semesters of math and science
Royal blue cap & gown with double white cords
Standard Diploma
22.5 credits
Royal blue cap & gown
Associate Degrees
Students who are completing their Associate Degree Requirements in May will be allowed to wear their CSN Graduation Cap and Gown (Black) and will also sit on the Stage at Graduation

6. Graduation Recognition - Awards
Valedictorian – Highest Weighted GPA
Salutatorian – 2nd Highest Weighted GPA
High Honors (weighted GPA = 3.8 and above)
Double gold cords
Honors (weighted GPA = )
Single gold cord
CSN Academic Honor Award (next slide)
Powder blue cord
Presidential Award for Educational Achievement
3.5 unweighted GPA
25 composite for the ACT or 1100 reading and math for the SAT
Student Council Award
3.0 gpa, 30 hours of community service, 1 year of student council

7. CSN Academic Honor Award
Must have been enrolled at CSNHS for four semesters
Must have completed 33 semester credits at CSN
No failing grades or withdraws
Cumulative CSN GPA of 3.5 or higher
Powder blue cord at graduation

8. Cords All Cords MUST BE PURCHASED for $5 Each
Honors
High Honors
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Honors Diploma
CSN Academic Award
Student Council
An order form will be distributed by the end of February

9. End of Year Timeline May 8-14 – CSN Finals May 15 – CSN Graduation
6:00 PM at Thomas and Mack
Line Up by 5
Purchase Cap and Gown at the Bookstore by May 12
May 19 – Senior Fines and Book Turn In
May 19 – Graduation Procedure Presentations in US Gov’t Classes
May 26 – Yearbook Signing Party
May – Senior Final Exams
May 31 – NHS Induction/Senior Awards Night at 6:00 PM in C133
June 1 – Senior Trip
June 2 – Make-up Exams
June 5-7 – Senior Check-out/Cap and Gown Distribution 10:00-1:00
June 9 – Graduation at the Orleans 9:00 AM (be there at 7:30)

10. Graduation Information
Friday, June 9
Orleans Hotel and Casino
9:00 AM
Arrive by 7:45 AM
Kids on stage arrive by 7:15 AM
Please be serious about the dress code for graduation
You will receive your cap and gown at senior check out in Mrs. Gonzalez’ office at Senior Check Out June 5-7 between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
You will automatically receive 10 graduation tickets with your cap and gown but may sign up for extra tickets for friends and family with Miss Annette

11. Senior Awards Night
May 31st at 7:00 PM following the NHS Induction Ceremony in C133
Everyone is invited to celebrate each other!
Semi-Formal Attire
Special Recognitions , Department Awards and Scholarship Announcements
I need College Acceptance Letters and/or Scholarship letters and/or SAR (FAFSA Student Aid Reports) by MAY 12
Thank You Video

12. Millennium Scholarship (Funded through June 30, 2018)
Must be a graduate from a Nevada high school.
Must have a 3.25 weighted or unweighted GPA.
Must have been a NV resident for two years of high school.
Millennium equals $40 to $60 per credit at CSN.
Millennium equals $60 per credit at Nevada State College.
Millennium equals $80 per credit at NV Universities.
No application - you hear from the State Treasury in late July. Be sure to send them a reply!

13. Millennium Core Requirements
4 years of English
4 years of math to include Algebra II
3 years of Natural Science
3 years of Social Science and History
Any NSHE natural science course is accepted.
Any NSHE math course with a number below 120 and above 93 may not be considered equivalent to Algebra II, but may count toward the four total years of math.

14. CSN Presiden’t Scholarship
$1500 per Semester
Must Graduate from CSNHS with a 3.0
Available in the Summer for Summer grads ONLY
Must complete FAFSA and select CSN as a school of choice
FAFSA code
I will automatically submit your name to CSN if you have a 3.0

15. Transcripts When we meet for credit checks: Review your transcript
Transcripts show all grades and credits earned
Transcripts display your GPA and class rank
Please take the responsibility to look carefully for any errors
Keep in mind that your college grades also appear on your high school transcript
MATH 181, 182, 183 and PSY 102, 203 and 204 get Bonus Points (weight)

16. Post Secondary Planning
Mrs. Gonzalez’ Counseling Corner
Do you have your college applications complete?
Have you filed your FAFSA?
Did you apply for scholarships at the colleges and/or universities that received your application?
Did you submit your graduation application for AA, AS, and AB degrees from CSN? – Deadline is March 3

17. Any Questions??
If you have any questions about your transcript, credits, post-secondary planning, or personal concerns, don’t hesitate to see me in Mod 5. I love to see each and every one of you!