Class of 2017

COUGAR Senior Parent Seminar

brought to you by the:

Escondido High School Counseling Department

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Followed by Back to School Night

A-Ch Ms. Rita Guerra 291-4043

Ci-Gom Ms. Xochitl Gonzalez 291-4049

Gon - L Mrs. Kelly Domitrz 291-4045

M - Pak Mr. Diego Arias 291-4062

Pal - Sand Mrs. Esther Barcoma 291-4046

Sane - Z Mrs. Marybelle Esteban 291-4047

Registrar (re: Transcript requests) Mrs. Garcia 291-4059

Counseling Secretary, Mrs. Chumbley 291-4040

Counseling Clerk, Mrs. Cheesman 291-4041

Counselors

Counseling Staff

EHS Calendar of Senior Activities

1st Semester

September 1 & 2 Senior Orientation Gov/Econ Classes

8 EVERY Thursday starting in September:MAP/CSU/UC Online Application Workshop with Counselors @ extended period & lunch

9 Senior Checks mailed home28 EHS Seniors & Parents Financial Aid Information Night, 6:30pm:

English Language presentation in the PAC / Spanish Language presentation in the EHS Practice Gym

October 1 Escondido College & Career Fair 2016: Westfield North County Mall, 12pm-4pm

1 First Day to Submit:FAFSA, CA Dream Act Financial Aid Application,CSU Application

6 FAFSA & CA Dream Act Financial Aid Application Work Night:EHS Learning & Career Centers (computer labs), Last Names A – L = 5-6:30pm / Last Names M-Z = 6:30-8pm

TBD Senior Picture Deadline25 & 26 ASVAB (Military) Testing28 Homecoming Weekend

November 1 UC Application Submission Period Begins28,29,30 MAP/CSU/UC Application Workshops:

Online Application Workshops with Counselors30 CSU/UC application DEADLINE

December TBD ASVAB Interpretation20-22 First Semester Final Exams

EHS Calendar of Seniors Activities

2nd Semester

January 10 2nd Semester Begins12 & 13 EHS Scholarship Packet distributed17 Palomar EAP Sign-ups begin25 MAP Senior Assembly

February 7 EHS Scholarship Packet Due

March 2 FAFSA & CA Dream Act Financial Aid Application Priority filing deadline

14 & 15 Palomar College EAP Testing

April 20 Palomar College 12th Fieldtrip

May 1 -12 AP Testing 11 Senior Awards NightTBA Senior Athletic Awards Night18-24 Second Semester Senior Finals25 Teacher Notification of Senior Failures Deadline31 Senior Breakfast-Cap & Gown distribution

June 1 Senior Picnic & Graduation ticket distribution

2 Graduation Practice, 7:30am & Graduation 6:30pm

Jostens is the outside vendor that will provide

graduation items for Seniors –

Jostens will be on campus

to take orders for graduation items!!!

**Seniors who do not wish to purchase a Cap & Gown may

borrow one from Jostens, free of charge

**Borrowed Cap & Gowns must be returned to EHS after the

Graduation ceremony &

Seniors still must ‘place an order’

for a borrowed Cap & Gown with the company

in order to ensure that the company has the correct sized

Cap & Gown for Seniors

http://www.jostens.com

select:

‘SHOP = Escondido High School’

$ Save money & don’t miss deadlines $

English 40 credits

Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits

Health 5 credits

Math (Algebra and higher) 20 credits

Physical Education 20 credits

Biological Science 10 credits

Physical Science 10 credits

World History 10 credits

U.S. History 10 credits

Government 5 credits

Economics 5 credits

C.T.E 10 credits

Elective 75 credits

TOTAL 230 credits

Graduation RequirementsClass of 2014

Opportunities to Make Up

Missing Credits/Requirements

‘0’ Period PE

‘0’, ‘7’, or ‘8’ Period courses

Palomar College courses

Learning Center

NOTE:

Students must send any official transcripts/records to:

•EHS Registrar to apply courses toward graduation

•Colleges/Universities to which applied

Talk to your student!

1.Stay in contact with teachers.

2.Monitor grades once per week, online

via ‘ParentVue’

3.Make an appointment with the

counselor to review your student’s

graduation status.

4.Ask questions!

ParentCommunication:

• Daily and By Period

• Even students who have never had problems

with attendance can become habitual truants

during the senior year.

• For the great majority of seniors who do not

graduate in June of every year, poor attendance

was a key factor to their failure!

Attendance

September 23 Progress Report

November 4 Progress Report

December 22 1st Semester Ends

February 24 Progress Report

April 7 Progress Report

June 2 2nd Semester Ends

It is extremely important to email/call teachers if you have concerns regarding your student’s grades!

Progress/Report Cards

CareerCruising.com

Relate a subject area to a list of careers/occupations

Career Interest Self-Assessments for students

Nationwide College/Search/Comparison

Resume Builder

And, much more

For more information visit the

Career Center – every student has their individual log-in to enable the saving of all of the above info. In their own personal account

Post-Secondary

Education in California

Private and Independent Colleges

Vocational & Technical Schools

Community Colleges (CC)

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Full-time Work

Things to consider when

choosing a college:

Size of the campus

Campus life/activities

Geographical location

Financial costs

Strength of majors

Faculty/student ratio

Admissions requirements

Housing

Vocational & Technical Programs

Community Colleges

Military

–ASVAB Test-date, October 25&26

–Training in specific skills

–Educational benefits

Vocational Schools

–Intensive training and experience in specific

trades

California Community Colleges

108 community colleges

Open admission

Smaller classes

Affordable

$46+/unit plus student fees Fall 2016

23 Campuses : Variety of campus environments to choose from

Upper 1/3 of high school graduates

Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral degrees

Transfer Partners with California Community College System

Estimated cost per year: $7,364+ (tuition and fees)

$13,240+ (room & board)

California State University

•10 Campuses: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San

Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Merced and San Francisco

•Top 12.5 % of high school graduates

•Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s degrees and Ph.D.’s

•Transfer Partners with California Community Colleges

•Estimated cost per year: $34,000 (living on campus)

•The number of applicants often exceeds the spaces

available for many campus or major meeting the

minimum admissions requirements is not enough

to gain admission to many UC campuses and

programs.

University of California

Private and Independent

Colleges and Universities

Over 77 in California

– Faith-related Women’s Studies

– Liberal Arts Other focuses

Different admissions requirements for each institution

Estimated costs vary but tend to be more than public

schools

Smaller Student/Faculty Ratio

Personal, nurturing approach

Flexible admission policies—based on student’s

promise, talent and achievements

www.CaliforniaColleges.edu

Palomar Community College

• Variety of programs:

•Associate Degree

•Transfer to 4-year

•Vocational Programs

• Lower costs

•$46+ per unit plus student fees

•Financial aid/scholarships available

•Board of Governors’ Fee waiver (if qualified)

•Admission Criteria

•Graduate from high school

•Or be 18 years of age

•SAT/ACT not required

•Palomar assessment tests required in math and English to determine

• appropriate class placement

•Palomar assessment tests are offered at EHS in the early Spring

•Simple application process on-line

www.palomar.edu

UC/CSU

A-G Subject Requirements

A. History/Social Science: 2 years required

B. English: 4 years required

C. Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 recommended

D. Laboratory Science: 2 years required, 3 recommended

E. Foreign Language: 2 years required, 3 recommended

F. Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year

G. College Preparatory Electives: 1 year

Must earn a least a grade of ‘C’ or better in all required classes

UC-approved course list for EHS is available online at:

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

SAT Reasoning and

SAT Subject Tests

Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration

October 1 September 1 September 20

November 5 October 7 October 25

December 3 November 3 November 22

SAT Reasoning Cost=$57 Late Fee= + $28

SAT Subject Tests Cost=$46 per Individual Subject Test

Fee waivers available for those that qualify

Register online:

www.collegeboard.com

EHS School Code: 050880

Test Dates and Deadlines

ACT w/writing

Test Regular Registration Late Registration

September 10 August 7 August 19

October 22 September 16 September 30

December 10 November 4 November 18

Cost = $58 Late Fee = + $27

Register online:

www.actstudent.org

Examination Requirements SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing (best score from the same sitting)

SAT-Subject Tests – NOT required, may be recommended for certain majors and campuses

These must be in two different areas, chosen from the following: English literature, history and social studies, mathematics (Level 2 only), science or foreign language

Tests must be complete by December of senior year, preferably earlier ***deadline varies by campus & major, verify with campus

University of California

Application Cycle Apply Online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Fall submission period is between November 1 – 30

Application fee per campus $70 (on-line fee waivers available, if eligible & processed

instantaneously within the UC admissions application)

Students should keep each campus informed of any changes in information reported on application.

Students must respond to all inquiries for information from each campus.

Each campus reviews applications in a comprehensive

manner during the winter.

University of California

Application Information

Application fee: $55 per application

(on-line fee waivers available, if eligible & processed instantaneously within the CSU admissions application)

Application submission period October 1-November 30

www.csumentor.edu

California State University

Financial Aid-Types

Grants– Federal Grants

– Cal Grants

– Institutional Grants

Loans– Money must be repaid

Work Study

– Money must be earned

– Job either on or off campus

www.fafsa.gov

ScholarshipsMerit

Community/School Service

Athletics

Religious

Ethnic

Parents employer

FAFSA

(Free Application for Student Aid)OR

California Dream Act Financial Aid Application

Filing Period:

** OCTOBER 1st — March 2nd **

Plan on Attending:

Wednesday, September 28th, 6:30pm

EHS Seniors & Parents Financial Aid Information Night, English Language presentation in the PAC /

Spanish Language presentation in the EHS Practice Gym

FAFSA =

www.fafsa.gov

CA Dream Act Finacial Aid Application =

www.csac.ca.gov/dream_act.asp

Senior Reminders

Testing for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests

and ACT w/writing should be completed by

December

UC and CSU applications –

DUE November 30th!

Private & Out of State

Colleges/Universities –

verify with each for deadlines

Complete your resume and ask for letters of

recommendation EARLY (now)!

QUESTIONS