CHATSWORTH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

1. CHATSWORTH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent Information

2. To Graduate you Must: • Have 230 Credits • Pass the Core Curriculum • Complete a Service Learning Project • Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) • Complete 20 hours of community service • For participation in ceremonies only • Fall Grad Check letters will be going home soon.

3. Core Curriculum • 4 Years of English • 3 Years of Social Studies • 2 Years of College Prep Math • 2 Years of College Prep Science • 2 Years of PE • 1 Year Visual Performing Art • 1 Year of Technical Art • 1 Semester of Health

4. What if I Fail a Class or need to Make-up Credits? • Credit Recovery course at Chatsworth • Go to Adult School • Take a class at a Community College • Take an ROP Class • Take Work Experience • Earn credits while you work your part-time job! • Earn 5 or 10 credits depending on the hours you work.

5. California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • Must pass the CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma in the State of California • Took for the 1st time in 10th Grade • Must pass both Math and English sections (with a score of 350 for each section) • If you pass one and not the other, you only have to re-take the section you did not pass. • There are opportunities to re-take it if you do not pass it.

6. Four Systems of Higher Education in California • Community College • Pierce, Valley, Mission, Moorpark, College of the Canyons • California State University (CSU) • CSUN, Cal State L.A., San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • University of California (UC) • UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego • Private • USC, Pepperdine, Stanford, Devry, Otis Art College

7. Community Colleges • Two-Year Schools • No subject requirements; Must be 18 years old or a High School Graduate • No tests required (No SAT or ACT) • Options include Certificate programs, Associates Degree, or Transfer to 4-Year Colleges • Application process for Pierce will open on October 1st for Winter, Spring 2015, and Fall 2015 terms. www.piercecollege.edu • Check other community college sites for application information

8. CSU/UC A-G Requirements (minimum) A. 2 years World History, US History, or Government B. 4 years college prep English C. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D. 2 years lab science E. 2 years same foreign language F. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting AB) G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab science, foreign language or social sciences

9. Cal State/UC/Private Applications • Need to set up accounts online • Choose a username and password that only you have access to • Set up separate email account to receive information/deadlines from colleges • Try to use the same information for all applications • Do not share your information with others! • Check portals for information, updates, and deadlines from colleges

10. California State University (CSU) • www.csumentor.edu • 4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and Graduate Level) • A full pattern of Subject Requirements (A-G) • Minimum GPA of 2.0 (3.0 recommended); • SAT I (Critical Reading and Math); ACT • Check Eligibility Index for GPA vs. SAT/ACT score for admissions • Input the CSUMentor code of 3594 on the SAT score report for all Cal State campuses to receive your score report

11. CSU cont… • One application for all Cal State Universities • $55 per application • Applications are available online beginning October 1st • Must be submitted by November 30th • Students should request an unofficial transcript from their counselor to input classes/grades on websites. • If student retook a class for a higher grade, can only put in that grade • When submitting for application fee waiver, only get to submit once and either approved or denied

12. EAP Status • EAP test was given spring semester of Junior year • Determines readiness to enter college level English/Math • May be EXEMPT through EAP test, AP score of 3+ on Math/English exam, or SAT score of 500 on English or 550 on Math • If need to take placement exam, take by May 2, 2015 (last test day). • Can take test at any CSU campus • Can check status and/or sign up for placement test at www.csusuccess.org/eap_results or www.csumentor.edu

13. Cal State cont…EOP Program • The Educational Opportunity Program is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. (First Generation College student) • May also be accepted into university if do not meet admission requirements (CSUN/CSULA) • Apply for EOP Program on Cal State admission, and submit separate online application for each college

14. University of California (UC) • www.universityofcalifornia.edu • Four-Year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors, Graduate, and Professional) • A full pattern of Subject Requirements (A-G) and recommends more than minimum requirements • At least 3.0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have a much higher GPA for most campuses) • SAT I (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or ACT

15. UC cont… • Applications available online now! • Applications due November 30th • $70 per application • College Board will deliver online 4 fee waivers directly to students who used an SAT fee waiver • Want to see all classes taken and all grades…even if retook class for higher grade • 14 factors looked at when determining admissions (from GPA, to special talents)

16. UC cont… • Use comment boxes to explain any extenuating circumstances • Need to write a Personal Statement (2 prompts) see website for tips! • If you send SAT/ACT scores to one UC campus, it will be available to all the campuses to which you applied • Research all UC campuses from the website

17. Private/Out of State Colleges • Programs vary according to size • Prefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G requirements with at least a 2.0** • SAT/ ACT: Check catalogs for specific test requirements. **It is best to review the catalog of the school you are interested in for their specific entrance requirements. • Applications for Private schools available at www.commonapp.org & www.sendedu.org • Check out of state college website for application

18. SAT & ACT Exams Next SAT is October 11th, November, 8th, and December 6th. The next ACT is October 25th and December 13th. Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org Flyers and brochures available in the College Office Most colleges will take December test, but check specific admission requirements

19. Free/Reduced Lunch • Need to apply every year (apps from last year expire today!) www.applyforlunch.com • If qualify, you can receive… • 2 free SAT Exam waivers • 2 free SAT subject test waivers • 2 free ACT Exam waivers • Huge reduced fee on AP Exams • NCAA fee waiver • May qualify for College Application fee waiver

20. NCAA • www.ncaaclearinghouse.org • For student-athletes wanting to play athletics at a 4-year college after high school • Need to register online and meet course requirements • Somewhat in line with the A-G requirements although there is 1 additional year required

21. Financial Aid/Scholarships • Cal Grant GPA’s are submitted by the district…do not need to send in paper form! Award is based on GPA and financial need (FAFSA/Dream Act) • Cal Grant A – 3.0 & higher • Cal Grant B – 2.0 & higher • Cal Grant C – Vocational School • FAFSA/Dream Act is not filled out until January 1st (Spring semester of Senior year) and due March 2, 2015 • Students and parents can sign up for “Pins” in December • Make sure information you submit on your FAFSA matches information on social security card and school system (name, address, birthdate)

22. Financial Aid Cont… • CSS Profile-nonfederal financial aid, check college board website for colleges that use CSS Profile • Blue & Gold Opportunity • Family income under $80,000 • Tuition and Fees covered • Middle Class Scholarship (new this year) • Family income up to $150,000 • Can cover a portion of tuition and fees • B&G/MCS- Automatic consideration when submit your FAFSA/Dream Act + Cal Grant

23. Financial Aid cont… • Check college campus Financial Aid offices for scholarships available • Community Scholarship applications will be available January, 2015 and will be due in March to the college office • Other scholarships will soon be available in the college office and have different requirements (race, religion, parents job, your future plans, financial need, GPA) • Updated list in College Office and online at www.chatsworthhs.org (click on college office on the right)

24. EVENTS: • COLLEGE FEST 2014 • September 27th, 9:00-12:00 • LA Valley College • Over 75 colleges/universities • Workshops (SAT/ACT, financial aid, Apps, NCAA) • Free BBQ • CASH FOR COLLEGE • Wednesday, November 5th, 5:30-9pm • LA Convention Center, South Hall • College Prep, applications, workshops, college reps, financial aid • www.lacashforcollege.org

25. Things to remember… • Submit college apps and financial aid on time • Don’t wait until the last minute to begin filling out apps…these take time! • Computers available in A4 for use • Check emails frequently • Check portals for deadlines and information • Colleges/Financial Aid will not care the reason for not meeting deadlines! • College Bound program after school from 2:45-3:45pm in Z-195 • Call/email me with any questions/concerns

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