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 twestfall@syvuhsd.org 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