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Senior Sessions

Get ready for graduation and college with specific credit requirements, essential classes, test tips, helpful websites, and financial aid resources. Stay on track and succeed in your senior year!

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Senior Sessions

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  1. Senior Sessions Class of 2014

  2. Grad 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)

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

  4. 12th Grade • 12th Grade • Apply to Colleges • Continue to succeed • Meet provisions of admission (A-G Req.) • File FAFSA • Apply for scholarships

  5. Helpful 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 • Athletes • www.eligibilitycenter.org

  6. Transcripts • 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.

  7. Financial Aid • Cal Grant Verification GPA Form: Done by PHS • Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Apply online @ www.fafsa.ed.gov • 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) • CSS Profile – required for private schools. Check college website for details https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp • Review Student Aid Report (SAR) from each school you have been admitted.

  8. Reminders 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.

  9. Questions/ Transcripts Please review your transcripts carefully! Any Questions or concerns? Have a Great Senior Year!

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