JUNIOR PARENT NIGHTJUNIOR PARENT NIGHT
Counselors
Freshmen and ELLAlfonso Gonzalez
SophomoresDanielle Lageman
Juniors & SeniorsSharon Ferrer A-IJon Morris J-Z
People Helping People CounselorAnna Hunnicutt
7th – 12th graders are now required to get a whooping cough shot beforestarting the 2011-2012 school year.
Call your doctor today.
NEW RULENEW RULESHOTS BEFORE SHOTS BEFORE SCHOOLSCHOOL
COPY of required whooping cough vaccine verification
brought to the guidance office faxed to the guidance office, 686-3577 emailed to [email protected] mailed to SYV High, Attn: Terry Westfall PO Box 398,
SantaYnez CA 93460
NO VACCINE NO SCHOOLNO VACCINE NO SCHOOL
AgendaAgenda High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements
Financial Aid
Choosing the Right College for Your Student
The Application Process
NCAA
SYVUHS Tutorial Programs
Choosing Classes for Senior Year
Summer Programs
Graduation Requirements
English 40 credits (4 yrs) Math 30 credits (3 yrs) Science 30 credits (3 yrs) Physical Education 20 credits (2yrs) World Cultures 10 credits (1 yr) US History 10 credits (1 yr) Government/Economics 10 credits (1 yr) Visual/Performing Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits (1 yr) Electives 90 credits_____ Total 250 credits
California High School Exit Exam (English/Language Arts and Math) must be passed before graduation.
CSU/UC College Entrance Requirements
CP English 4 yrs Math (Alg 1, Geom & Alg 2) 3 yrs, 4 recom Lab Science (Life & Physical) 2 yrs, 3 recom Social Science 2 yrs Foreign Language 2 yrs, 3 recom Visual/Performing Art 1 yr CP Elective 1 yr
Entrance Tests: SAT I or ACTSAT II no longer required
*All courses must be UC certified (P)
Admission TestsAdmission Tests
Reasoning Test (SAT I) Critical Reading Math Writing
ACT plus Writing
Subject Tests (SAT II) No longer required for UC’s. Students should
check with private/out-of-state schools
SPRING TEST DATES
SATJanuary 22March 12 (SAT I only)May 7June 4
ACTFebruary 12April 9June 11
Will be additional tests in the fall
Financial Aid Scholarships/Grants (gift aid)
Special talents Cal Grant Pell Grant BEOG Grant
Educational Loans (parent/student) Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized) Private
Work Study (part-time work) Combination of sources
It all starts here. . .The Major Money Sources
Uncle SamFAFSA
CaliforniaCal Grant
The Colleges
Other sources . . .
Scholarship search
Academic Special talents Ethnicity Family history Parent employment College majors Unusual circumstances Miscellaneous
Scholarship/Loan combination
How to PLAN . . . www.octameron.com
Common myths & misconceptions
Understand the process
Short-range planning
Long-range planning
Communicate with your child Discuss wants and needs
Each side should discussAtmosphereMoneyLong term benefitsMajors
Choosing a CollegeChoosing a College“How to Start”“How to Start”
Narrow the field Types of schools
Community college California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private or Independent
In or out-of-state Prioritize
Can have a “reach school” & a “sure bet”
Use checklist for comparison
THE COST OF COLLEGE
Living on campus: fees/tuition, books/supplies, room/board & miscellaneous per year
CSU $20,000 UC $28,000 PRIVATE $45,000
Approximate averages, varies with each campus. Fees continue to rise annually.
GPA
Test ScoresStrength of Transcript
Sources of Information College Fairs
Campus visits
College reps
College catalogs, resources handbooks
Internet
IMPORTANT Websites Santa Ynez High School
http://www.syvuhsd.org/syvuhs/site/default.aspUnder “Departments” click on “Guidance”* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
UC (University of California)www.universityofcalifornia.edu
CSU (California State University)www.csumentor.edu
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)www.fafsa.ed.gov
College Boardwww.collegeboard.com
ACTwww.act.org
When to ApplyWhen to Apply
UC’s & CSU’s - November filing period Online applications October – November 30
Private/Independent vary, often in December & January
Early Decision vs.
Early Application
NCAANCAA
Division I or Division II schools
“Clearinghouse” eligibility
NCAA website: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/index.html
College Planning Timeline
Spring -Exploration time -Take SATs and/or ACT exams -Evaluate senior classes
Summer -Visit colleges -Take test prep courses
Fall -Parent meeting
-Gather and complete applications -Check financial aid Profile and get pin number
-Take final SATs and/or ACT
SYVUHSSYVUHS Tutorial ProgramsTutorial Programs& Summer Programs& Summer Programs
Wednesday 5 – 8 PM in Library Lunch tutoring (check website)
College summer programsVolunteer opportunities InternshipsSummer work
Choosing Classes for Senior Year
Begin by meeting all graduation requirements Know and understand college admissions
requirements All students must have full schedule Some ROP classes have OJT requirements,
allowing students to have a free 5th or 6th period
Inquire about college courses such as Allan Hancock College
Final schedule opportunities won’t be known until later in the Spring (budget, choices, etc. impact entire schedule)
SYHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE