Center High School
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Counseling
Team
Ana Perez
Head School Counselor
Kim Esposito
School Counselor
Dulce Ramirez
School Counselor
Celina Adams
School Counselor
9th-12th
Last Names:A-El
All MCA
9th-12th
Last Names:Em-Ni
9th-12th
Last Names:No-Z
Intervention Counselor
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Graduation
May 27, 2027
CHS Stadium
Cap/Gown Herff Jones
Senior Portraits Cady www.cady.com
CHS Student Support
College and Career Tech:
Ms.Cece Durazo durazo@centerusd.org (Library)
Social Worker:
Ms. Leslie lesliealvarez@centerusd.org (Hub, room 801)
Mental Health & Wellness Clinician:
Mrs. Curtis mcurtis@centerusd.org
Peer Tutoring: TBA
Student and Family Support Services :
Mr. Miranda rmiranda@centerusd.org (Annex)
Role of Your High School Counselor
*Provide Counseling to all Students:
Academic, Personal/Social, College and Career
*Assist students and their families in monitoring
graduation requirements.
*Help students in the development and refinement
of their four-year educational plan.
How To See Your Counselor
The Counseling Department is located in the Student Center.
Students may “drop-in” during their lunch time or after school
. Request for Appointment -Available by QR code.
Parents may call the Main Office or Student Center to make an appointment with their student’s counselor
OR call/ email student’s counselor directly.
STUDENT CENTER: 338-6428
If you do not have an AERIES account,
please email your student’s counselor for assistance.
Student or Parent Concerns with a Class?
Ceremony Eligibility
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Center USD Graduation Requirements!
English | 40 |
Math | 30 |
World History | 10 |
US History | 10 |
Government | 5 |
Ethnic Studies | 5 |
Economics | 5 |
Life Science | 10 |
Physical Science | 10 |
Fine Art/World Lang/CTE | 10 |
Health | 5 |
PE | 20 |
Consumer Finance | 5 |
Electives | 95 |
Total | 260 |
A - History/Social Science | 2 years required |
B - English | 4 years required |
C - Math | 3 years required (passing IM3); 4th Year: A Senior math class strongly recommended |
D - Laboratory Science | 2 years required; 3 years recommended |
E - Language Other Than English (same language) | 2 years required; 3 years recommended |
F - Visual and Performing Arts | 1 year required |
G - College Prep Elective | 1 year required |
A-G Requirements for CSU & UC
Is your senior off track?
Grade F=no credit and student may need to retake the class IF it is a graduation requirement.
*Credit Recovery Available*
Transfer to MHS and graduate there (Continuation School).
Summer School Graduate- No participation in the graduation
ceremony.
Dual Enrollment
Enroll in up to eleven college units per semester while in high school.
Make an appointment with your high school counselor to determine eligibility.
Enrollment is a two step process.
Apply to community college for the upcoming semester.
Complete the dual enrollment/academic enrichment application.
Eligible student must earn a C or higher in the class to earn college credit.
Letter of Recommendation
MUST BE REQUESTED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS in advance to allow ample time for recommenders.
Brag sheet forms can be obtained from counselors, online or in the Student Center.
Requests will not be accepted less than two weeks prior to the deadline.
Letters will not be written over breaks or holidays and does not count as the two week notice.
Post Secondary
Military
What Is the ASVAB?
(ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Exam)
ASVAB exam is used to determine enlistment
eligibility for potential recruits, assign military jobs and aid students in career exploration
-Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard
When is the ASVAB exam?
ASVAB Test is administered at Center High School
Where Do I Sign Up?
Sign up at the Career Center w/ Ms. Cece
Community College
HS Diploma
No SAT/ACT required
Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA Or Dream Act)
FAFSA-Open in October
Sierra College-Open in October
American River-Open in February
Trade/CTE programs
EMT, Mechanic, Dental Assisting, Nursing Assisting
Obtain a AA, AS Degrees, or Certificate
Transfer in 2 years to a University
ADT Associate Degree for Transfer to a CSU
TAG Transfer Admission Guarantee to some UC’s
4 Year University
Private University
Application deadline and testing requirements vary
Letter of recommendation may be required
Many schools use the common application
apply www.commonapp.org
Out of State
Each school varies with deadlines and requirements
California State University, CSU 23 campus
Minimum 2.0 GPA, A-G req.,SAT/ACT (optional), grades C or above in a-g classes
No letter of recommendation required/No personal statement
Filing date Oct. 1st - Nov 30th
apply www2.calstate.edu/apply
$70 per school, Fee waiver eligibility is built into application
University of California, UC 9 campus
Minimum 3.0 GPA, A-G req., SAT/ACT (optional), grade C or above in a-g classes
No letter of recommendation required/4 Personal insight questions
Filing date Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th
apply https://admission.universityofcalifonia.edu
$80 per school, Fee waiver eligibility is built into application
SAT and ACT Information
used for course placement and scholarship
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test
-2 hour, 14 mins
- Score 400-1600
-English, Writing, Math
- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and data analysis
ACT American College Test
-2 hours, 55 mins
-Score 1-36
-English, Science, Math
-Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and probability & statistics.
Your College List
It’s recommended your student apply to a variety of colleges.
Make sure to include:
Safety Schools- A safety school is one where your chances of admission are very high.
Target Schools- A target school is one where a typical admitted student has stats that are similar to yours.
Reach Schools- A reach school is one where your chances of being admitted are lower.
College Priorities
What is important to you?
Location
Academics
Size
Student Life - Diversity, athletics, safety
Housing - Dorm, apartment, food plan
Cost - Living at home or campus
Estimated Annual Cost
California State University
Estimated Annual Cost
University of California
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students who attend colleges that are apart of the (WUE) can attend for reduced out of state tuition
Apply through the school, some schools require an additional WUE application.
Out of State Schools in the following participate.
Alaska Arizona Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada
New Mexico North & South Dakota Oregon Utah Washington Wyoming
Work
Create a resume
Prepare for job interviews
Career Assessments
Take the ASVAB. Sign up in the College and Career Center
Visit the College and Career Center
Ms. Cece
durazo@centerusd.org
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Must register go online at www.ncaa.org
Division I, II, and III
Senior Timeline
Oct. 1st- Nov. 30th
Oct. 1st - Mar 2nd
May 1st
Mar.- Apr.
Apr.- June
Financial Aid applications need to be submitted.
Applications open Sierra College Oct. 1st and ARC Feb. 1st
4 year college applications are due
College Admission decisions come out
College Decision Day
Community College Application registration classes for Fall
Students and Parents can get a full schedule Center High School - Class of 2027
FAFSA Information
Cece Durazo -College and Career Coordinator
Celina Adams- Intervention Counselor
Thank you
Class of 2027