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Transcript of CLASS OF 2016 SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS SEPTEMBER 14, 2015.
CLASS
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WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?WHO IS MY COUNSELOR?
A – D Miss. EscobedoE – Kh & AVID Mrs. MillerKi – P Mrs. RosalesQ- Z Mrs. Carey
Other helpful people in the Counseling DepartmentCounseling Secretary – Mrs. ZimmermannCareer/Scholarship Office – Mrs. ArceSchool Registrar – Mrs. McMahon
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SENIOR LETTER√ Review senior letter
√ Sign name at bottom
√ Senior letter will be mailed home in order to inform parents of student’s graduation status
• 6 semesters completed so far
• Courses in progress for senior year
• Total credits needed to graduate is 220
• On track seniors should have at least 160 credits completed right now
**190 credits required by the end of 1st semester in order to participate in Senior Activities.
• CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) results – Must Pass BOTH parts (ELA & Math). If you have not passed one or both parts of CAHSEE, take next test on November 3 & 4, 2015.
•GPA /Class Rank– Academic, Weighted and Non-Weighted
•Review transcript for errors
Need a copy of your transcript?
-See Mrs. Zimmerman in the Counseling Office
WHAT IS ON MY TRANSCRIPT?
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATION?
– Community College
– University
– Trade School/ Technical College
– Military
–Employment
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ► GOOD CHOICE for AA or AS(Associate of
Arts/Science) degree, vocational certification or to complete general education coursework for university transfer
Local community colleges: San Joaquin Delta College (www.deltacollege.edu) Modesto Junior College (www.mjc.edu) Las Positas Community College (www.laspositascollege.edu)
California’s list of Community Colleges (www.cccapply.org )
Placement tests required in English and Math to register for classes at the community college
CSUwww.csumentor.edu
Fall 2016 CSU Application open from October 1 -November 30, 2015
► **a-g courses completed
► SAT or ACT completed no later than Dec. 2015
**a-g required courses must be completed with grades of C or
better!
CSU (CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES)
UC (University of California) www.universityofcalifornia.eduFall 2016 UC Application opened August 1, 2015.Submit application starting November 1-30, 2015
√ **a-g courses completed√ SAT or ACT completed no later than Dec. 2015√ Personal Statement
**a-g required courses must be completed with grades of C or better!
UC (UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA)
CA PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
www.aiccu.edu√ a-g courses completed
√ SAT or ACT completed(SAT subject tests recommended)
√ Personal Statement
√ Letter(s) of recommendation**Mrs. Rosales’ seniors need to submit paper copies for ALL college applications requiring
Secondary School report information; no electronic copies!
Be sure to check college website for specific requirements!
**a-g required courses must be completed with grade of C or
better!
TRADE SCHOOL/TECHNICAL COLLEGEColleges or programs that will train students for a specific
career, i.e. Auto Mechanic, Cosmetologist, Chef….
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Career Exploration Resource: www.whatsnext4me.com www.trade-school.org
MILITARY
Branches of military include:
Army – www.goarmy.comMarines – www.marines.comNavy – www.navy.comCoast Guard – www.gocoastguard.comAir Force – www.airforce.com
***take ASVAB(Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 –Sign up with Mrs. Arce in Career/College Office.
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) is another option for students wanting to attend college with military officer commission after college graduation. Each branch of the military has an ROTC option: www.ROTC.com
MILITARY (CONT’D)Military Academies:West Point Military Academy (www.usma.edu)US Naval Academy-Annapolis (www.usna.edu)Air Force Academy (www.usafa.af.mil)Coast Guard Academy (www.cga.edu)US Merchant Marine Academy (www.usmma.edu)
Most academies require the following:*Congressional Nomination *SAT/ACT tests*Physical Fitness Exam *Interview*Strong academic preparation *Demonstrated
leadership
EMPLOYMENTPrepare Resume:
www.jobsearch.about.com
Check Local Resources:Apply on-line: www.indeed.com
www.snagajob.com
NCAA NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Registration is required with the NCAA for those high school students planning to participate in college athletics at the NCAA Division I or Division II levels.
Register at: www.eligibilitycenter.orgStudents must complete NCAA **approved courses –
review Division I and II Initial-eligibility requirements at www.eligibilitycenter.org
**View Tracy High’s approved NCAA courses at: www.eligibilitycenter.org
Use school code for Tracy High School - 053525
Financial AidFinancial Aid Night: TBD – Spring 2016
FAFSA (Federal Application For Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov
Cal Grants – Cal Grant GPA verification form at: www.csac.ca.gov
ScholarshipsCheck w/Mrs. Arce in Career/Scholarship office & school’s daily bulletin
Scholarship search: www.scholarships.com
www.fastweb.com
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
IMPORTANT DATESSept. 25 – University of Idaho – 10:00 am – Library Meeting Room**Sept. 30 – FIDM- 10:00 am – Library Meeting Room**Oct. 8 – CSU Application Workshop – 9:00-10:10am – Library Computer Lab**Oct. 10 – CSU Monterey Bay Open House for interested studentsOct. 13 – Holy Names University – 10:00 am Library Meeting Room**Oct. 20 – UC Application workshop – 10:00 am – Library Computer Lab**Oct. 22 – USC(University of Southern California) – 11:10am Library Meeting Room**Nov. 6 – Las Positas Junior College – 9:00am – TBA**Nov. 18 – ASVAB – 8:15-11:10 – D210**
Grand Canyon University – TBA**University of San Francisco – TBA**
**Please register with Mrs. Arce in the Career/Scholarship Office for the workshops listed above
November 30, 2015 – UC/CSU Application submission DEADLINE!
Tuesday, November 3rd & Wednesday, November 4th – CAHSEE for 11th & 12th graders only!
QUESTIONS? Counselors want to meet with YOU so please,
if you have any questions, go to the counseling office and schedule an appointment with your counselor. The counselors have reserved this entire week to meet with you (and your parents/guardians if they would like to join you)!!
Also, please be sure to check the Counseling Department webpage for a review of today’s senior presentation and other important information:
https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/ths/