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. Senior Awards Night Plan ahead to attend this important evening
Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM
You are invited based on information you provide to us!
College acceptances
Scholarships earned
Graduation recognitions
Principal’s Award
Department Awards

6. Graduation Recognition
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Advanced Honors Diploma
White Cap and Gown with double blue cords
Advanced Diploma
Royal blue cap & gown with double white cords
Standard Diploma
Royal Blue Cap and Gown
High Honors (weighted GPA = 3.8 and above)
Double gold cords
Honors (weighted GPA = )
Single gold cord
CSN Academic Honor Award
Powder blue cord

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. Graduation Information
Wednesday, May 30 at the Orleans Arena
Ceremony begins at 12:00 PM in the morning
Students report at 10:30 in the morning
Must attend mandatory grad practice at Bonanza HS
Caps, Gowns and Cords will be distributed at Senior Check Out on May 22 and May 23 (Final Exam Days)
10 Tickets will be distributed to each student at Graduation Practice
You can request more tickets from Miss Annette

9. Graduation Information
Please be serious about the dress code for graduation
You will receive your cap and gown at senior check out in Mrs. Gonzalez’ office
You will receive tickets (10) at the grad practice at Bonanza HS
You may sign up for extra tickets for friends and family

10. 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 and required coursework OR 21 on the ACT OR 1070 on the SAT
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!

11. 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.

12. CSN President’s Scholarship
$1,500 Fall 2018 & $1,500 Spring 2019
Funds for Summer, ‘18 available only to students graduating in Summer – must complete FAFSA for
Qualifying Criteria
Weighted GPA 3.0
Completed FAFSA with any documents required to determine FA eligibility turned in
Full-time enrollment in classes listed on declared degree at CSN in Fall 2017 (12 credits or more)
CSN High School will provide the Financial Aid Department with a list of graduating students with a 3.0 weighted GPA.  Those students seeking this award must have a completed FAFSA with any documents required turned into the CSN Financial Aid Department and be enrolled full time in Fall 2018 at CSN to qualify for the award.

13. 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

14. 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 2

15. Scholarships
Check for current scholarships.
Mrs. Gonzalez will have access to any scholarship applications that come in paper format.
Many scholarships are completed by students on-line.
Please drop by anytime to get an application or information.
Plan ahead for copies of transcript and recommendation letters!

16. 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!