September 22, 2022
SENIOR INFO NIGHT
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GRADUATION & A-G REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma
A-G Eligible
Course | Years | Credits |
Social Science | 3 years | 30 |
English | 4 years | 40 |
Math | 3 years | 30 |
Physical Science | 1 year | 10 |
Life Science | 1 year | 10 |
LOTE | 2 year | 20 |
VPA | 1 year | 10 |
PE | 2 years | 20 |
Health | 1 semester | 5 |
Electives | | 45 |
Total Credits Req | | 220 |
Course | Years Required | Years Recommended |
Social Science | 2 years | 3 years |
English | 4 years |
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Math | 3 years | 4 years |
Physical Science | 1 year | *3 years of Science |
Life Science | 1 year | *3 years of Science |
LOTE | 2 years | 3 years |
VPA | 1 years | |
College Prep Elective | 1 year |
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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES
1 ACTIVITIES
2 ATTENDANCE
3 CITIZENSHIP
4 COURSE WORK
5 GRADES
6 SERVICE
* Students completing this four-year program will receive recognition at Academic Awards Ceremony and at the graduation ceremony. Students will receive the Distinguished Grad Medallion, the Distinguished Grad Notation on their transcript, and the Distinguished Grad Seal on their diploma.
Have exemplary attendance for all four years. Prospective distinguished grads are required to check their records to be sure that absences and tardies are not excessive. A STUDENT WHO HAS ANY TRUANCIES AND/OR UNRESOLVED ABSENCES WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE DISTINGUISHED GRAD PROGRAM UNLESS THEY ARE RESOLVED
Participate for at least one semester in at least one extra-curricular activity in the school which has an end product. Examples of activities may include sports, theater production, pep squad, band, ASB, art/photo exhibit, or yearbook.
(Involvement in a campus club ONLY fulfills this requirement if you have a minimum of 40 hours of participation in the club. These 40 hours would be in ADDITION to, NOT part of, your 60 “Service” hours)
Maintain exemplary citizenship each semester in each class, INCLUDING no 5’s, no more than one 4 in citizenship, and no suspensions or expulsions
Complete all classes required for entrance into CSU/UC campuses by, meeting “A-G” requirements with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of credit is also accepted
Maintain a cumulative State Weighted GPA of 3.0+
Perform at least 60 hours of school or extra-curricular community service which is defined as voluntary service performed for a non-profit community or school organization and without any form of payment to the volunteer. Submit BLUE verification forms (found in the guidance office or on our counseling website) as hours are completed. Turn completed forms in at the guidance office front desk on the 2nd floor by March 2023.
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POST- SECONDARY OPTIONS
UC
CSU
PRIVATE
9 campuses in CA.
Apply Oct 1 - Nov 30
Fee waiver embedded in admission application (Up to 4 free)
23 campuses in CA.
Apply Oct 1 - Nov 30
Fee waiver embedded in admission app (up to 4 free)
75+ campuses in CA.
Application deadlines vary
Check each institution website for information/Admission Requirements
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What is the deadline to submit
the Cal State Application?
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POST- SECONDARY OPTIONS
OUT OF STATE
PROPRIETARY
TRADE SCHOOL
Application deadline vary
Check institution website for information and admission requirements
Private for-profit schools
Application deadlines vary
Check institution website for information and admission requirements
Schools related to a specific trade or career
Application deadlines vary
Check institution website for information and admission requirements
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POST- SECONDARY OPTIONS
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MILITARY
EMPLOYMENT
100+ campuses in CA
Applications open Oct 1
Cerritos Complete / Rio Hondo Promise (2 yrs)
All CA Community Colleges = 2 yr Promise
High School Diploma Required
ASVAB Required
Visit the College & Career Center for Recruiter Information
More education and job training leads to higher wages
Current CA Minimum Wage is up to $15 per hour
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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
ACT, SAT, SAT Subject exams are not required for UC & CSU for Fall 2023 Admission
SAT, ACT and/or SAT Subject exam scores will not be entered on your UC/CSU application
Other colleges may or may not require an exam. Check the college website for specific information
Request a Fee Waiver by emailing LDussan@dusd.net
SAT
SAT Cost: $55
Each eligible student receives 2 fee waivers not including WHS administered test
The SAT with Writing + SAT Subject are discontinued
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True or False: I must take the SAT or ACT exam to apply to Cal States and UC’s.
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COLLEGE APPLICATION
FEE WAIVERS 101
CSU’s
-Fee waiver request is part of the Cal State Admission Application
-Must complete the admission application before the fee waiver eligibility is determined
-Click on “Check my Fee Waiver Status” to check eligibility
-If you qualify for a fee waiver, you can apply to 4 campuses for free
-Cal State Apply does not accept College Board Fee Waivers
-Does not use the same parent income criteria as the free/reduced lunch program
UC’s
-Fee waiver section is part of the admission online application
-Notified immediately if you qualify
-Can apply to 4 campuses for free with fee waiver (College Board Fee Waivers can be used, but cannot be combined to apply to more campuses for free)
�**College Board: Search for colleges that accept college application fee waivers by visiting www.collegeboard.org/waiver-colleges
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FINANCIAL AID
OCT
FINANCIAL AID
NEW CALIFORNIA LAW
AB 469 requires all students to submit a financial aid application
(FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application)
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FINANCIAL AID Apps Open OCTOBER 1st
APPLICATION YEAR:
2023-2024�
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FINANCIAL AID | ||||
PELL GRANT�(FAFSA) | $6,895 | |||
Cal Grant/ CA Dream ACT (DREAMERS) | $12,570 UC | $5,742 CSU | $9,220 Private | $1,094 CC |
MIDDLE CLASS SCHOLARSHIP (CSU/UC) | Income and assets up to $217K may be eligible for scholarship no less than 10% and no more than 40% of tuition & fees* | *Award amount will be determined by CSU/UC | | |
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT: �TBD
FINANCIAL AID STEPS
FSA ID Assignment due before your scheduled Senior Eval
Step 1: Find out if you will submit the FAFSA or CA Dream Act by using the following link: bit.ly/which-app
Step 2: Create an FSA ID for yourself and 1 parent (if parent has social security #)
Step 3: 1-2 days after you and 1 parent (if applicable) apply for an FSA ID you will receive an email confirming the FSA ID was successfully processed. Please forward this email to your counselor.
Apply Early: October 1 - October 31
Step 4: Complete either the FAFSA or CA DREAM Act by using the following
“Financial Aid Checklist”: bit.ly/aidchecklist
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What month should I submit the FAFSA or Dream Act application to get the most $$$ to pay for college?
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https://www.calstate.edu/apply
NOV
DEC
FALL GRADES
Did you pass all of your classes with a “C” or better?
ASSISTANCE
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
FREE TUITION
Priority registration for 4 semesters. Students can register for courses before everyone else.
ALL Cerritos Complete students receive two-years of free tuition
(at in-state rates).
Step-by step assistance in admission & enrollment process. Special counseling and personalized schedule.
CERRITOS COMPLETE
JAN
Virtual Parent Night: January 2023
BREATHE A LITTLE
Transcripts/Letters
Financial Aid
...But Don’t Get Comfortable...
FEB
MAR
Student Portals
SPRING BREAK
NOTICES
STUDENT PORTALS
CONGRATS ON
YOUR ADMISSION!
APR
MAY 1st is National Decision Day.
ACE IT
FINISH LINE...
DECIDE
AP TESTS
GRADUATE
MAY
Register, take, and pass your AP Exams.
Pass all of your classes & request final transcript.
YOU�MADE �IT!!
DIPLOMA & TRANSCRIPT
-Transcripts are available on Q under “Student Documents”
-Your name on your diploma will be the same as it is on your transcript and must be your legal name
- Check your transcript and make sure your name is correct
Ordering Transcripts to send to colleges:
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If submitting the FAFSA, you and 1 parent/guardian must create an FSA ID by Sept 29
Meet with your counselor individually
Your Econ/Gov teacher will give you the date between Oct 3 - Oct 21
Create an account with Parchment
You received an email with information September 22
Gather information for FAFSA/CADAA application
STUDENT NEXT STEPS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
& DEADLINES
-AP/HONORS DROP DEADLINE: (with equivalent class) Friday, October 14
-FAFSA/DREAM ACT: Application opens October 1. Must Submit by November 1
-UC APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30
-CSU APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 30�-CERRITOS COMPLETE PARENT NIGHT: January 2023�-DISTINGUISHED GRAD DEADLINE: March 2023 �-SENIOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: Application opens December 1 and due January 11 �-CERRITOS COMPLETE ON-SITE APPLICATION/ADMISSION: February 2023
-GRADUATION: Tuesday, June 6th at Cerritos College
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER�UPCOMING EVENTS
REMIND APP CODES
Mrs. Ortiz | A - Brau | @ROWHS2023 |
Mrs. White | Bravo - Dd | @CWWHS2023 |
Ms. Baltazar | De - Garcia, S | @LMBWHS2023 |
Mr. Lima | Garcia, T - Ibarra, B | @ALWHS2023 |
Mrs. Tse | Ibarra, C - Martinez, M | @ETWHS2023 |
Mrs. Richert | Martinez, N - O | @LRWHS2023 |
Mr. Vance | P - Rodriguez, Ac | @MVWHS2023 |
Mr. Benitez | Rodriguez, Ad - Suarez | @CBWHS2023 |
Mrs. Cordova | Sub - Z | @ICWHS2023 |
Senior Class |
| @WAR2023 |
Find your counselor’s name and text the code listed next to their name to 81010 or add them on the Remind App
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HS & BEYOND
Does this look familiar? This is your Junior packet and it was given to you during your junior evaluation. It is filled with resources that will help you get through the college application season, financial aid and more…
If you do not have your copy, you can access a digital version by visiting our Counseling website
https://bit.ly/3f4NH5X
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Type any question you have in the Zoom chat
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Counselor Website
Further questions? Email your students counselor:
https://bit.ly/3SiBPLY
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