1. Credit Check Presentation
Welcome to Junior
Credit Check Presentation

2. Graduation Requirements
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. or Geography 1 credit U.S. Hist. 1 credit U.S. Gov. 1 credit Computers ½ credit Electives 6 credits Total 24 credits
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. or Geography 1 credit Electives 7 ½ credits Total 22 ½ credits *This diploma option does not satisfy university admissions or 21st century expectations!

3. Advanced Honors Diploma
Students will meet the 24 credit requirement of the advanced diploma with a 3.25 non-weighted GPA, a 3.85 weighted GPA and the following prescribed honors, AP, or IB courses:
English 3 courses
Math 2 courses
Science 2 courses
Social Studies 2 courses
Foreign Language 1 course
Elective Honors 2 courses*
*Can be in any academic category!
Extra English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language…

4. Graduation Recognition
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Advanced Honors Diploma
White caps & gowns with a royal blue cord
Advanced Diploma
Blue caps & gowns with white cord
Standard Diploma
Blue caps & gowns
High Honors (GPA = 3.8 and above)
Double Gold Cord
Honors (GPA = )
Gold cord
CSN Academic Honors
Powder blue cord
We the People
Red, White and Blue Cord
Student Council Cord

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

6. University of Nevada Admission Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school with a minimum 3.0 (weighted) GPA in the following required courses (13 units):
English 4 credits
Math 3 credits (Algebra and higher)
Social Studies 3 credits
Natural Science 3 credits (2 lab sciences to include Biology)
24 semester units of college classes with a 2.5 GPA can also be used for admission.
AA, AB, or AS degree from CSN provides automatic admission.
SAT and or ACT test scores are required for admission!

7. Millennium Scholarship
Must be a graduate from a Nevada high school.
Must have a 3.25 weighted or un-weighted GPA.
Must have been a NV resident for two years of high school.
Millennium equals $40 to $60 per credit at College of Southern Nevada.
Millennium equals $60 per credit at Nevada State College.
Millennium equals $80 per credit at NV Universities.

8. Additional Millennium Scholarship Policies
Millennium Scholarship funding is limited to a maximum of 12 credits per semester, and will not cover remedial courses.
Must complete the core curriculum as defined by the scholarship policies:
4 credits English
4 credits Math (including Algebra II)
3 credits Natural Science
3 credits Social Science & History

9. NCAA Eligibility Center
If you intend to participate in Division I or II college athletics, you must register with the NCAA Initial- Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Eligibility is based on test scores, grades, and required core courses taken.
You can register on-line at:
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Please don’t register until the very end of your junior year. You will want 2nd semester grades to go on your first transcript sent to NCAA.

10. 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
Remember that your college courses will appear on your high school transcript.

12. College Testing SAT Register on your own at www.sat.collegeboard.org
$46 or $60 with essay
ACT
Register on your own at act.org
$46 or $62.50 with writing
SAT Date
SAT Subject Tests Available
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Deadline for Changes
May 5, 2018
Yes
April 6, 2018
April 17, 2018 (for mailed registrations)
April 25, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone)
April 25, 2018
June 2, 2018
May 3, 2018
May 15, 2018 (for mailed registrations)
May 23, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone)
May 23, 2018
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
June 9, 2018
May 4, 2018
May 5-18, 2018
July 14, 2018*
June 15, 2018
June 16-22, 2018

13. College Selection Process
Know yourself
Consider college characteristics
List, compare, and visit colleges
Complete college applications
Develop a plan to finance your education
Review and finalize

14. College Applications Obtain applications
Internet connection to college web sites
Common Application
Universal College Application
Complete applications
Essays
Requesting recommendations
Note and meet all deadlines
Follow through

15. Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education
Determine college costs
Investigate all resources
Secure necessary forms and note deadlines
Apply for financial aid as early as possible

16. Kinds of Financial Aid 1. Scholarships, Gifts, and Grants
Colleges and Universities
Private Organizations (National and Local)
Trusts
State (Grants and Millennium Scholarship)
Federal (Pell Grant, TEACH Grant, FSEOG, Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grants)
2. Loans (Student or Parent)
3. Federal Work Study

17. FAFSA4caster Designed for high school juniors
Streamlined estimating tool
Data is not saved
Has Help and Hints window on each page

18. Basic Steps in Applying for Aid
Request all materials from colleges regarding policies and procedures
FAFSA and CSS Profile
Institutional Financial Aid forms
Note all deadlines - and comply!
Get to know the financial aid officer on campus
Don’t forget scholarships from private organizations
Keep organized, and never give up!

19. Financial Assistance from the Military
Military Academies
ROTC Scholarships
National Guard
Reserve Programs
Enlisting for active duty
College opportunities on each base
Some types of military training earn college credit
GI Bill and other benefits

20. Scholarships Most of the scholarships are for seniors.
Mrs. Gonzalez will have access to any scholarship applications that come in paper format.
Most scholarships are completed by students online.
Please remember to use:
Make sure you receive my s and Remind messages.
Don’t forget that scholarships are updated almost every week.

21. Credit Options External Credits (Maximum = 6) Community Service
Educational Travel
Music Equivalent
PE II (External Credit)
Concurrent Credits
Adult Education
Nevada Learning Academy
PE II (School Sport)
Summer School
Sunset Cowan High

22. Pre-Registration
Registration for summer classes should open the first week of April
The Fall class schedule for CSN should become available in April
Do not OVERDO Summer classes
remember that 4 week classes are still covering FOUR MONTHS of material
I recommend no more than 10 credits
General College Advising Session with Kayla White on Friday, March 16 at noon in C133
If you are working on completing your Associate Degree, you should plan on meeting with David or Kayla (CSN Advisors) to touch base about college classes before May 1
If you need to retake placement tests you should do so before May 1
BIOL 101 will no longer grant HONORS weight but still counts for HS science credit.
CHEM 108 has been added to the approved high school science list
BIOL 189 and 196 now require ENG 101 and MAY ALSO REQUIRE MATH 120 or higher as prerequisites

23. Peer Mentors
Sign up for at least one one-hour shift during our Open Lab registration Sessions on May 10th and 11th from 1-4 PM
Be available via phone or during the summer to your assigned mentees to provide guidance or answer questions
I will also need volunteers at our Orientation Sessions on May 1 and 3 from 3 – 5 PM
You will be expected to provide POSITIVE and ACCURATE guidance
You will most likely be assigned 3-5 mentees and can make special requests if you know incoming students.
Sign up with Mrs. Gonzalez!

24. CSN PROGRESS REPORTS
DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 16

25. Any Questions??
If you have any questions about your transcript, credits, post-secondary planning, academics, or personal concerns, don’t hesitate to see Mrs. Gonzalez!