12th Grade PLP

Fall Welcome Back 2024

Your Counselors

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Ms. Michelotti (Last names: A-GL)

Email: michelottia@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone: 650-712-7200 x12422

Mr. Nieman (Last names: GM-Ni)

Email: niemanj@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone: 650-712-7200 x12423

Dr. Quirk (Last names: Nj-Z)

Email: quirkd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us Phone 650-712-7200 x12424

Office Hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM

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Making an Appointment With Your Counselor

• In front office you will find a computer towards the right, you fill out the Google form to request an appointment or request to see us on the HMBHS website.
• If it’s been more than 2 days and you haven’t received a call-slip, please email your counselor.

MANDATORY senior meetings with your counselor in September

• We NEED to know about your College/Major(s)/Career/Life after high school plans in order to figure out how to assist you in this process to your next stage after high school
• Gap year? Trade School? Community College? CSU? UC? How many total colleges applying to? Work? Travel? Private school? Out-of-State University?

Outdoor Education

• Camp Leaders - to the Cunha Students
• September 16th - 20th
• Mandatory meeting with Ms. Michelotti
• You have to get your entire application and also 3 teacher letter of recommendations
• You also have to complete the (K-12) online application/platform
• Be mindful of COVID
• You have to attend the entire week
• It’s an application process, you might not be chosen (we do look at grades, behavior, etc)
• Please email for more information

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Graduation Requirements Part 1

• 230 Credits

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• American Government/Economics: 10 credits

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• Electives: 70 credits = 7 Classes

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• English: 40 Credits

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• Fine Art/Foreign Language: 10 credits
• Life Science (Biology or Agri-Bio): 10 credits

Graduation Requirements Part 2

• Math: 30 credits
• PE: 20 credits *Unless you have the exemption
• Physical Science (Earth /Chem/Physics or Agri-Chem/Adv Agri): 10 credits
• State required (Freshman Life Skills/Ethnic Studies): 10 credits
• US History: 10 credits
• World History: 10 credits

A-G requirements - (UC/CSU Requirements)

• A: History – 2 Years (1 year World History and 1 year US History)
• B: English – 4 years
• C: Math – 3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
• D: Science – 2 years (Life & Physical)
• E: Language other than English – 2 years of the same language
• F: Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year
• G: College-Preparatory Elective: 1 year

After examining your transcript....

Do you need to retake a class that you got a D or F grade for a grade of C or better to be A-G eligible?

Contact your counselor in order to get into Credit Recovery!

• Seniors have priority
• Transcript Review by Counselor
• Edgenuity Program (1^st, 2^nd, or 7^th period)

Local Scholarship - $150,000+ Worth of Scholarships!

• Naviance → Surveys → Surveys Not Started → LS App
• Need your login information? Contact Counselor
• Must SUBMIT it once you’re done or else I cannot see your “Work in Progress” and your application will not be considered.
• Some scholarship donors require supplemental interviews in December/January/February
• If chosen for an interview, Mr. Nieman will reach out to you on gmail to set up a Zoom meeting w/ donor.
• LS Night: Wednesday, May 21st, 6PM
• If selected to be a recipient...
• Your attendance is mandatory!

Where to find Local Scholarship Application on Naviance?

Community Service

Need at least 35 hours to graduate! If you don’t know how many you have right now, ask Ms. Hoffman

Some Reminders:

• Make sure you account is set-up on Mobile Serve
• Log your hours exactly as you completed them
• Make sure you put the supervisors correct email address
• Make sure you use your private email as your school email does not get outside messages
• Need help please see Ms. Hoffman (office is right outside of the library) or email her reallifelearning@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

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Private Universities/Out-of-State Colleges?

• Common Application - https://www.commonapp.org/
• Must MATCH your Common App with Naviance for us to send transcripts and letters of recommendation
• MUST “Waive” your “FERPA Rights” on Common App
• Video on how to match: https://www.screencast.com/t/gxEQkElyo1
• Once you are logged in to Naviance go to the 'Colleges' top tab. Then click on “Colleges I'm Applying To” and in the box “match” your common application email with your Naviance/Family Connection account. On this same screen below you will be able to add schools to your list.

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Requesting Letters of Recommendation

• Most colleges (private/out-of-state) require about 2 LORS & 1 Counselor LOR
• Email at least 2 teachers to request (include which schools and deadlines to be submitted)
• MUST complete the Letter of Recommendation Survey by clicking: About Me → My Surveys → Surveys Not Started
• MUST also complete the “Resume” on Naviance

Requesting Letters of Recommendation Pt. 2

Formally/officially request by clicking: Colleges → Apply to College → Letters of Recommendation → Add Request → Select Teacher from drop down list

CSU Applications/Admissions

• Application Period: October 1, 2024- November 30, 2024
• 2.00 GPA is the minimum requirement to apply
• The California State University (CSU) does not need the ACT/SAT scores in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses.
• EOP - Educational Opportunity Program https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/student-services/eop
• Has a history of low family income.
• Must be enrolled on a full-time basis. (Part-time attendance requires program director’s approval.)
• Needs admission assistance as an exception admit, OR Meets regular admission requirements but in the opinion of EOP personnel will require a full range of assistance to succeed.
• Requires supplemental application w/ a Counselor Letter of Recommendation
• $70 to send application per campus - FEE WAIVER Application (If approved, allows you to waive fees for up to 4 campuses) → Just Google “Cal State Fee Waiver Application”

UC Applications/Admissions

• Application Period: August 1, 2024- November 30, 2024
• Students will still need to achieve the minimum GPA of 3.0 (3.4 for nonresidents) with classes for which they are able to earn letter grade credit. High school A-G courses completed with a letter grade must be passed with a C- or better grade.
• The University of California does not need the ACT/SAT test scores for admissions requirements.
• Choose 4 of the 8 Personal Insight Questions (PIQ’s) - Example: 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
• Personal Insight Questions Info : UC Personal Insight Questions (Info)

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Community College Applications

• 116 California Community Colleges
• Apply next semester (Spring)! https://home.cccapply.org/en/
• We have local Community College Reps come to HMBHS early Spring Semester to help apply (Date TBD)
• Promise Scholars Program https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/promise/
• Full tuition and fees paid for first and second years; Up to $750 toward textbooks; Dedicated personal counseling
• Assistance with a Student Education Plan
• Priority enrollment; Counseling support to complete an AA/AS or certificate in 2 years
• Exclusive events and workshops
• $50 monthly food and transportation incentive
• Complete your FAFSA/CADAA early (Starts in OCT)

• The Counselors will come in during December to explain the new FAFSA process
• 1st create your FSA ID https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm (then wait 3 days until system confirms your identity)
• Your contributor is required to create and FSA ID
• They also need an mailing address and email address
• 2nd complete your FAFSA Application- https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• Double check your private universities/out-of-state college FAFSA Deadlines (CA deadline: March 2nd)
• DREAM ACT - If you’re a noncitizen without a Social Security card or had one issued through the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you should fill out the California Dream Act Application found at caldreamact.org.
• You don’t need to fill out a FAFSA form to be eligible for California student financial aid. Contact the California Student Aid Commission (csac.ca.gov) or your financial aid administrator for more information. Additional forms might be required. Applicants are encouraged to keep a record of their submission by printing out their online FAFSA confirmation page or obtaining proof of mailing the FAFSA form.

SAT/ACT Standardized Tests - Class of 2025

• UC’s/CSU’s - not requiring SAT/ACT test scores for applications
• BUT Private Schools or Out-of-State Colleges could still be requiring scores so double check with each one you might be applying to for their standardized testing policies.
• SAT (12th grade only) Fall at HMBHS - Oct. 9th 2024
• Please see Mrs. Tower for info or questions or email her towerd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
• You will need to pay cash or check $70 with Mrs. Acosta, get an SAT registration form from Mrs. Tower or Mrs. Acosta.
• Payment must be received by September 20th!
• For a list of 4-Year College/Universites with ACT/SAT test optional testing policies see this link http://fairtest.org/sites/default/files/OptionalPDFHardCopy.pdf

Questions???

• If you have a question or need assistance during your college application process or about life after high school, please email your counselor.

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• Ms. Michelotti (A-GL) michelottia@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
• Mr. Nieman (Gm-Ni) niemanj@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
• Dr. Quirk (NJ-Z) quirkd@cabrillo.k12.ca.us