1 / 28

Senior Year Helping Students Succeed!

Senior Year Helping Students Succeed!. Los Gatos High School Goals. Increase the percentage of students eligible for the UC/CSU systems. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation. LGH S School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus. Community Service.

hanzila
Télécharger la présentation

Senior Year Helping Students Succeed!

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Senior YearHelping Students Succeed!

  2. Los Gatos High School Goals • Increase the percentage of students eligible for the UC/CSU systems.

  3. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation

  4. LGHS Class of 2013 Matriculation

  5. LGH S School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus

  6. Community Service • Project Cornerstone Developmental Asset #26 – Caring: A young person places high value on helping other people • Deadline for submitting hours: * Sept 27 *May 1 • Service Fair: Tues, Sept 24 during Tutorial

  7. Testing Dates • SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject: • October 5 • November 2 • ACT with writing • October 26

  8. Option 1:Community Colleges (26%) • Examples: • West Valley • De Anza • Foothill • Career Programs • 2+2 Transfer Program • Regular Transfer • Transfer Agreements • Timeline for Application: March to August • Entrance Requirements: Math/English Placement Tests

  9. JUST

  10. Option 2:CSU System (18.9%) • Examples: • San Jose State University • San Diego State University • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • 23 campuses throughout the state • Applications: Oct 1 - Nov 30 • Entrance Requirements: • Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher • Qualifying GPA* • SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing • MORE INFO ON APPLICATION PROCESS: Thurs, October 6 @ 7:00 pm in the Library

  11. Option 3:UC System (11%) • Examples: • UC Berkeley • UC San Diego • 10 campuses throughout the state • (9 undergrad campuses) • Application Timeline: Nov 1 – 30 • Requirements: • Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher • SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing • Two SAT Subject Tests recommended (must be in separate subject areas) • MORE INFO ON APPLICATION PROCESS: Wed, Oct. 9th @ 7 pm in the Library

  12. Option 4:Out of State Public Colleges (17.2%) • Examples: • Arizona State University • University of Oregon • Colorado State University • Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission

  13. Option 5:Private Colleges (25.6%) • Examples: • Santa Clara University • Stanford University • Gonzaga University • Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission • Letter of Recommendation Request Packet workshop: • Thurs, Sept 12 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room • Wed, Oct 16 @ 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room • Letter Request Packet Due Dates: • Wed, Sept 18 for Early Action/Early Decision • Wed, Oct 23 for Regular Decision

  14. Creating the List of Schools • Currently 5 to15 • Continue Researching • Final List: 3 to 8 schools you would be HAPPY to attend • Safety • Target • Reach • 80/20 rule

  15. Letter Request Packet Overview • Guidance Counselor Envelope • Common App Account • Naviance Information • Student Information Form • Parent Statement • Teacher Envelope • Teacher Letter of Recommendation Request Form

  16. Letter Request Timeline • Detailed workshops during tutorial on: • Sept 12 • Oct 16 • Students sign up for “packet drop off” meeting • Wed, Sept 18 for Early Action Applications • Wed, Oct 23 Regular Decision Applications

  17. Changes on the Horizon • Technical Steps • Highs and Lows • Application List • Possible Rejection • Leaving Home • Letting Go

  18. Partnership

  19. House 1 Support (A – G) • Kristi Grasty • Assist. Princ. Kit Hull Secretary • Amy Gutierrez • Counselor A-B • John Benz • Counselor C-G Kristina Grasty Kit Hull Amy Gutierrez John Benz Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (A-B) Guidance Counselor (C-G)

  20. House 2 Support (H to O) • Kevin Rogers • Assist Princ. • Cathi Miezio • Secretary • Louis Rich • Counselor G-L Tamera Parks Counselor M-R Kevin Rogers Cathi Miezio Louis Rich Tamera Parks Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (H-L) Guidance Counselor (M-P)

  21. House 3 Support (P – Z) • Amy Drolette • Assist Princ. • Susan Logan • Secretary • Tamera Parks • Counselor M-R KC Cochran Counselor S-Z Amy Drolette Susan Logan Tamera Parks Kassandra Cochran Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (Q-R) Guidance Counselor (S-Z) Kevin Rogers Cathi Miezio Louis Rich Tamera Parks Assistant Principal Administrative Assistant Guidance Counselor (H-L) Guidance Counselor (M-P)

  22. Worksheet

  23. How Parents Can Help • Stay involved with student’s life • Have honest discussions • Trust in the process • Respect the privacy of others • Let go of your own fears – present a calm presence

  24. CASSY • Counseling and Supportive Services for Youth (CASSY) • Referrals Available through: • Guidance Counselors • Self-referrals • Friend referrals

  25. College and Career Center • Marie Rector • College research • College admissions personnel visiting our campus and the Bay Area • Scholarship information • Gap year information

  26. Additional Presentations • UC Application Workshop Wed, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • How to Pay for College Wed, Oct 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • CSU Application Workshop Wed, Oct 16 at 7:00 p.m. – Library • FAFSA Workshop Wed, Jan 8 at 7:00 p.m. – Library *Calendars available at Back to School Night for $20

  27. Success for Every Student!

More Related