9th-10th grade presentation
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Understanding High School
Requirements & Financial Aidand
The 21st Century - Gear Up
Promise
Eileen Doctorow
Project STEPS
College Counselor
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Moving through high school...
Credits for promotion:
Grade 10 55 credits
Grade 11 110 credits
Grade 12 170 credits
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To graduate from high school...
Credits required: 230 credits
Pass all required classes.
Pass all areas of the High School Exit Exam.
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High School Graduation vs
College Admissions Requirements
High School Graduation
a-History - 30 credits (3 years)
b-English 40 credits (4 years)
c-Math - 20 credits (2 years)
d-Lab Science - 20 credits (2yrs)
e-Foreign Language - none
f-Visual/Performing Arts -
10 credits (1 year)
g-Electives - 70 credits
College Admissions
a-History - 2 years
b-English 4 years
c-Math -3 years
d-Lab Science - 2 years
e-Foreign Language -2years
f-Visual/Performing Arts -
1 year
g-Electives - 1 year
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Grade requirements
High School
Grades must be D
or higher to pass.
4-year College
Grades must be C
or higher to enter.
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High School Exit Exam
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE):
English language arts Reading and Writing sections
Multiple Choice and Writing task
Covers state standards through grade 10
Mathematics All Multiple Choice
Covers math concepts and skills through Algebra I
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High School Exit Exam
Taken once in 10th grade
If one or both parts not passed, may take two
more times in 11th grade and three times in
12th grade
Once a part is passed, no need to take again
English language arts
Passing score - 350 (450 possible)
Mathematics
Passing score - 350 (450 possible)
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High School Exit Exam
What if a student doesnt pass?
Students who complete all graduationrequirements have one more chance to passexam in summer after senior year
Can complete diploma in Adult School
When 18, can take the GED and/or enroll incommunity college
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What else do colleges consider?
College entrance tests (SAT or ACT)
Honors and Advanced Placement classes
Additional academic classes
Special talents or skills
UCs and Private Colleges
Extra curricular activitiesCommunity service
Obstacles overcome
Essay (writing skills)
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How to get ready for college NOW!
Read as much as possible.
Get involved in school activities.
Take challenging classes.
Make up Ds or Fails as soon as
possible.
Take advantage of opportunities.
Develop strong study skills.
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Four California College Systems
Community
Colleges
California
State
University
University of
California
Independent
Colleges &
UniversitiesDegrees
Available
AA BA/BS
MA/MS
PhD
BA/BS
MA/MS
PhD
BA/BS
MA/MS
PhD
Entrance
Require-
ments
HS diploma
18 years of age
15 classes
SAT Reasoning
15 classes
SATReasoning
2 - SAT Subjects
varies
Number
of
campuses
109 23 10 Over 75
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The 21st Century Scholars
Gear Up/Project STEPS PromiseAs a Project STEPS - 21st Century Scholar
you will receive the following services:
TutoringMentoring
Counseling
Assistance with college applications and
financial aid forms
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Items considered for Financial Aid
Total family income
Number of people in family Value of family assets
Students grade point average
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Depending on your familys total
income, you might receive
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental EducationalOpportunity Grant
Federal Work-Study (part-time job)
Federal Perkins LoanFederal Stafford Loan
California Grant
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Depending on your GPA, you
might receive a
Cal Grant A (full tuition at CA public school)
3.0+Middle to low income family
Cal Grant B (full tuition + $1,550/year)2.0+
Lower income family
Cal Grant C (vocation/occupational schools)No GPA requirement!
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What Can Students do
NOW?Get GOOD GRADES!
Good grades turn into MONEY!
A Cal Grant is based on 4semesters of work in 10th and11th Grade.
A Cal Grant can pay for tuitionat a California college.
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The 21st Century Scholars
Gear Up/Project STEPS Promise
You will receive a certificate
in your English class
stating this information.
This is a promise, not a guarantee.
Its up to YOU!
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What should you do
NOW?You have a challenge anda promise.
Go for it!