Senior SessionsSenior Sessions

Class of Class of

20142014

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Grad Requirements Class of 2014Grad Requirements Class of 2014• English - 40 credits• World Civilization – 10 credits• US History – 10 credits• American Gov/Econ – 10 credits• Mathematics – 20 credits• Physical Science – 10 credits• Life Science – 10 credits• Physical Education – 20 credits• Health – 5 credits • Fine Arts/Foreign lang. – 10 credits• Electives – 70 credits• TOTAL CREDITS = 215

• Must Pass Algebra 1 • Must Pass CAHSEE (ELA/Math)

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College A-G RequirementsCollege A-G RequirementsA: History - 2 years

1 yr World &1 yr U.S. OR 1 yr World & ½ yr U.S. & ½ Gov/Econ

B: English – 4 years

C: Math - 3 years to include: Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2

*4 years recommended

D: Science - 2 years lab science: Biology and Chemistry or Physics

*4 years recommended

E: Foreign Language - 2 years same foreign language

*3 years recommended

F: Fine Art - 1 year Fine Art (Ceramics, Draw/Paint, AP Art History, Choir, Theater Arts)

G: Elective - 1 year(Adv. Math, English, Lab Science, Fine Art, Foreign Language, Social Studies Elective)

TEST: SAT or ACT SAT Subject Test Optional

To Access a Complete A-G List: www.ucop.edu/doorways

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12th Grade12th GradeOct 1 – Nov 30

Application Fall filing period CSU / UC’s

Jan. 1 – March 2

File FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov

March 1 – 30

College Admissions notifications (check your email daily!)

by May 1 Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

by June 12

Send Official high school transcripts to college

12th Grade

•Apply to Colleges

•Continue to succeed

•Meet provisions of admission (A-G Req.)

•File FAFSA

•Apply for scholarships

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Helpful WebsitesHelpful Websites

Free test prep resources:• www.number2.com• College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day• KHAN academy: www.khanacademy.org

Tools to Explore Campuses:• UC campus websites• Zinch: www.zinch.com/• Cappex: www.cappex.com/• The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch.aspx• CollegeWeekLive: www.collegeweeklive.com

Athleteswww.eligibilitycenter.org

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TranscriptsTranscripts

• Request Official Transcripts through

Mrs. Franco in Main Office– Get Transcript Request form in the Main

Office– Final Transcripts MUST be requested by

completing the Transcript Request form – ALL COLLEGES REQUIRE A FINAL

TRANSCRIPT! – Deadline to send transcript is June 12.

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Financial AidFinancial Aid1. Cal Grant Verification GPA Form: Done by PHS

2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply online @ www.fafsa.ed.gov

3. Apply for PIN Now: student and parent must apply @ www.pin.ed.gov

Deadline for FAFSA is:• March 2nd for 4 yr colleges• September 1st for community colleges• FAFSA workshop in the Library TBA (Jan & Feb)

4. CSS Profile – required for private schools. Check college website for details https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp

5. Review Student Aid Report (SAR) from each school you have been admitted.

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RemindersReminders

October• Take or Retake SAT/ACT by December• Meet w/ college reps in Library – Sign up!• Work on Admission Application and Essay• Attend College Fairs and Workshops • Attend Application Workshops• Apply for Scholarships! Scholarship List online @

www.rusdlink.org/poly & visit bulletin board in the Guidance Office.

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Questions/ TranscriptsQuestions/ Transcripts

Please review your transcripts carefully!

Any Questions or concerns?

Have a Great Senior Year!