Casa Grande High School

Class of 2017

Senior Year Overview

Purpose

◦ Successful completion of K-12 education

◦ Review Transcript

◦ Post-Secondary education planning calendar

◦ Upcoming events

What are your goals for 5 years from now? Employed? Educated? Own a Car? Married or single? Have children?

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Employed? Educated? Own a Car? Married or single? Have children?

What are the steps you need to take to fulfill your goals?

Gap Year to work, volunteer, etc.

Work

Apprenticeships and Trade Schools

Military

2 year community college (CCC)

4 year university/college

AmeriCorps – residential, 4 weeks – 1 year programs

AmeriCorps NCCC – National Civilian Community Corps

http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-nccc

AmeriCorps VISTA – Volunteers in Service to America

http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista

Job Corps – residential on-the-job training

Career technical training and education program for young

people ages 16 through 24.

California Community Colleges (CCC)

Certificate Programs (two types) Earn Associates (AA) Degree Transfer to a university Save $$$$$

Certificate Program

◦ Certificate of Achievement Students successfully completing all requirements

are fully prepared to enter the careers designated on their certificates.

Automotive Technology Certificate/AA Computer Studies: Digital Filmmaking Cert/AS Culinary Arts Certificate/AA Dental Assisting Certificate (Dental Hygiene AS)

http://cte.santarosa.edu/cte-departments

Certificate Program ◦ Skills Certificates Students successfully completing all requirements are

prepared with a particular set of skills for an entry-level position in the field, to upgrade or advance in an existing career, or to pursue a full Certificate of Achievement

Automotive Technology: Engine Repair Specialist Computer Studies: Microsoft Office Specialist Firefighter/Academy Skills Certificate Ranger Academy

http://cte.santarosa.edu/cte-departments

Associate Degree A Major

To receive an Associate Degree a student must complete a major course of study of at least 18 college units from the SRJC list of approved majors

Associate Degree for Transfer:

The Associate of Arts for Transfer (AA-T) and Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) are new Associate Degrees designed to prepare students for transfer to the CSU system and earn an Associate Degree using the same requirements.

52% of graduates are CCC transfers

CCC transfers have the highest priority for admission over any other transfer group

Lower division prep classes at CCC’s are comparable to CSU’s lower division prep classes

Starting at a CCC will save you thousands on tuition and housing

Transfer students who earn bachelors degrees are employed at the same rate as students who entered as freshmen.

Transfer to UC is a Popular Decision Nearly one-third of new CA students are CCC transfers CCC transfer students receive priority in the

admissions process

Transfer to UC is Affordable Two-thirds of UC’s students receive grants &

scholarships One-half pay no tuition at all UC’s Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan covers UC tuition

for eligible families that earn less than $80,000 a year

Middle Class Scholarship for students with family income up to $150,000/yr

Certificate Programs Earn Associates (AA) Degree Transfer to a university Save $$$$$ ◦ CA Resident Fees (One year, tuition and fees only)

CCC $1,380

CSU $5,472

UC $13,400

Transfer to a university Earn Associates (AA) Degree Certificate Programs (two types) Save $$$$$ ◦ CA Resident Fees (One year, tuition and fees only)

CCC $1,380 CSU $5,472 UC $13,400

Smaller classes Access to instructors

Nine (9)

University of

California

Campuses

Twenty-three

California

State

University

Campuses

◦ CSU: Submit between Oct 1st thru Nov 30th

◦ UC: Open Oct. 1st.

◦ Submit between Nov 1st thru Nov 30th

◦ Common App/Private/Out of State: Check college websites for deadlines – most are November or later

◦ SRJC Jump Start: Wednesday, October 7th

@ lunch, M-10

◦ Community Colleges: Spring/Summer 2016

Application Tips

Professional email address

Check email daily

Self-report grades, test scores

Accuracy critical

Cannot retrieve once submitted

Amend via email

Student Athletes (NCAA)

Coursework must be completed

by graduation

The Jump Start Program is a partnership between Casa and SRJC.

Assistance with application

Take placement test (s)

Complete mandatory orientation during this school year to earn priority registration.

To get involved attend

Also, there will be a student parent meeting on 10/5 at 6:30 in the OMU. This will be an overview of the SRJC and the services

◦ Counselors host three Application

Workshops to help students with college applications – SRJC, UC, CSU, Common App

◦ Sign up in Counseling Office

◦ 10,000 Degrees (10KD) advisors host weekly college workshops to help students with College applications in Fall months

Financial aid in Winter months Math/English Assessments and final details in

Spring

Tuesdays, 6PM-8PM in library computer lab

Who should take them?

UC, CSU, and private school applicants

and CCC student athletes

Report ALL scores – don’t wait.

Colleges are interested in and will focus on your best scores.

SAT score to CSU: code is 3594

ACT score to CSU: use ACT Scores Manager at CSUMentor

Sending scores to one UC means all will receive them.

UC’s take best total score from one sitting

SAT or ACT score to NCAA: code is 9999

For private colleges and scholarships

Some UC colleges may request letters

Provide recommenders with a Letter of Recommendation Profile (obtain from counselor)

Request four weeks

before deadline

Write a thank note

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Or, the Cal Dream Act Application for eligible non-citizens

Create an FSA ID (do it today!)

Apply ASAP after Ocotber 1st

Aid is first come, first served

Cal Grant Need based

For trade schools, community college, and universities

March 2nd deadline

Complete Cal Grant GPA Verification form – permission to send student GPA to the California Student Aid Commission

Free Money!!

Check the Career Center money wall

Casa website

National – Cappex & Fastweb

Local Scholarships – 10KD and PEF, and many others

The Press Democrat

Wendy’s High School Heisman – due October 1, 2016 https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

Criteria For Application

We want applications from both male and female student athletes who exhibit excellence in the classroom, on the playing field and within their communities. Eligibility is limited exclusively to:

Students whose senior year of high school is the 2016–2017 academic year, graduating with the class of 2017.

Students who have at least a “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10, and 11.

Students who participate in at least one of 43 Wendy’s High School Heisman recognized sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.

•Differ by college

•Financial aid package (grants, loans, aid, work study)

•OK to wait to analyze all financial package offers

•Strategize with multiple offers

◦ May have multiple acceptance offers

◦ Acceptance is conditional Anything below a C may result in acceptance

being rescinded or remediation required

Must report insufficient grades or courses dropped at the semester to all colleges applied

◦ May have multiple acceptance offers

◦ Acceptance is conditional

Anything below a C may result in acceptance being rescinded or remediation required

Must report insufficient grades or courses dropped at the semester to all colleges applied

◦ Letter of Intent must be sent by deadline or your spot will be given away

◦ Deadlines important! ◦ Application fees &

Deposits ◦ Check housing

websites

Seek out support & some fun!

Check out your college website for the many benefits available to YOU!

Jump Start (SRJC) First Year Programs: EOP, “Connections” Academic Services: Advising, Career Services, Scholarships,

Tutorial Center, Writing Center Student Services: Disability Resources, Financial Aid, Housing,

Office of the Registrar, Health Services, Student Employment

Student IT Support Library & Librarians Clubs & Organizations Recreation & Activities Study Abroad Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Career Cente: Career Development Classes,

College Survival and Study Skills, College and Community Referrals

AND MANY MORE!

Senioritis

“decreased motivation

toward studies

displayed by students

who are nearing the

end of their high

school careers.” (Wikipedia)

That’s the length of the Senior year