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Senior Class Presentation

Brought to you by the Orange Glen High School

Counseling Department

STEPS TO SUCCESS

FOR GRADUATION & BEYOND !

CLASS OF 2015! GO PATRIOTS!

Faces In The Counseling DepartmentCOUNSELORS

Mrs. Steadry (A-C & Special Education) 291-5046 ssteadry@euhsd.k12.ca.us

Mrs. Wilson (D-MAH) 291-5045 twilson@euhsd.k12.ca.us

Mr. Rodriguez (MAJ-PH, ELD newcomers & Special Education)291-5043trodriguez@euhsd.k12.ca.us

Mrs. Everette (PIE-Z) 291-5051

veverette@euhsd.k12.ca.us Mr. Ramirez (AVID) 291-

5044jramirez@euhsd.12.ca.us

SUPPORT STAFFMrs. Landreth (Counseling Secretary)

291-5040Ms. Escobar (Bilingual Counseling Clerk)

291-5041Mrs. Krebs ( Registrar) 291-

5049Mrs. Higar (College & Career Technician)

291-5055

STEP 1

• MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT THE GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS ARE!!!!

English 40 creditsFine Arts/World Language 10 creditsHealth 5 creditsMath (Algebra I and higher) 20 creditsPhysical Education 20 creditsScience:

Life Science 10 creditsPhysical Science 10 credits

Social Studies:World History 10 creditsU.S. History 10 creditsGovernment 5 creditsEconomics 5 credits

Career Technical College 10 creditsElective 75 credits

TOTAL 230 credits

OGHS GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS

CAHSEE

• You must pass both the Language Arts (English) and Mathematics sections of the CAHSEE in order to receive a High School Diploma. 350 is a passing score.

• Seniors have 3 opportunities to take the CAHSEE :– Fall 2014: Nov 4th and 5th – Winter 2015: Feb 3rd and 4th – Spring 2015: May 12th and 13th

STEP 2

• Be proactive about your grades!

• Know Progress/Report Card dates

• Check Student Vue• Know your resources if you

need help

Progress/Report Cards • 9/26 Progress Report for 6 weeks• 11/7 Progress Report for 12

weeks Finals 12/17 to 12/19

• 12/20 First Semester Grades• 2/20 Progress Report for 6 weeks• 4/17 Progress Report for 12

weeks Senior Finals 5/26 to

5/29 • 6/3 Second Semester Grades

JUNE 3rd GRADUATION DAY!!!!!!

What If I Am Not Passing My Classes?

• Weekly Progress Report/ Synergy Grade Book• Saturday Scholars• Talk to your Teachers• Talk to your Counselor• ABC Program (Library is open 6:30-7:45am

and 2:45-6:00pm every day)• Make sure you are attending class

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What if I Need To Make Up Missing Credits/Requirements?• Talk to your Counselor

ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!• There are ways you can make up

credits!– Adult Education– ROP classes– Palomar Community College – 0/7th period in Learning Center– Elective Exploration through ABC

Step 3ATTENDANCE

• You miss out when you are not in class.

• Remember after 8 tardies/truancies you may be dropped from a class with an “F”.

“F”= no credits!• You must clear of all your Saturday

Schools and Detentions in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Now I Know What Steps I Need To Take To Make

Sure I Graduate.

Now What?

Understanding Your Options For Your Future

4 Year University

Community College or

Vocational/Technical Programs

Military

Work

Your future starts NOW!

What are 5 things you should do between now and December to prepare for your post high school plan?

If you’re going to a 4 year university…

• Sign up ASAP to take/retake your SAT or ACT by November 30th

• Study for your SAT/ACT• Decide where you’re applying• Make a plan to repeat D/F grades• Submit UC and CSU applications by November 30• Visit college campuses• Begin researching scholarship opportunities• Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to

apply• Request letters of recommendation• Make sure you’re passing all classes with a grade of C or

higher• And…

UC/CSU“A-G” Subject Requirements

A. History/Social Science – 2 years required B. English – 4 years required C. Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 recommended D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3

recommended E. Language other than English – 2 years of the

same language required, 3 recommended F. Visual and Performing Arts –1 year G. College Preparatory Electives – 1 year

UC-approved course list for OGHS is available online at:www.ucop.edu/doorways/list

2014 SAT/ACT Test Dates SATTest Date Reg./Late Deadline Tests Offered____Oct 11 Sept 30 Late ONLY SAT & Subject TestsNov 8 Oct 9/Oct 28 SAT & Subject Tests

ACTTest Date Reg./Late Deadline_________________Oct 25 Oct 3 Late ONLY ACT Plus Writing

See Mrs. Landreth in the counseling office for Fee Waivers . *You cannot use waivers for late registration!!!! Students must take exams by Nov 30th of their Senior

year.

Need Help Applying To Universities?

• Attend the College Basics Workshop on Sept 30th .

If you can’t make it, see your counselor during nutrition break or lunch.

• Attend the Counseling ABC College Application Workshops every Thursday Oct 2nd-Nov 20th from 3:00pm to 4:30pm in the College & Career Center.

• Mr. Ramirez will be available in Room 731 during class time. Must have Teacher/Parent permission to miss class. See your counselor for dates and to get a permission slip.

• Mrs. Wilson will be available in the College & Career Center during lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays Oct 10th – Nov 18th

If you’re going to a community college or vocational school…

• Research different college and program options• Visit college campuses• Complete applications• Decide what your goal is (AA degree, job training or transfer

to a 4 year university- TAG)• Find out when and where you can take your EAP exams• Begin researching scholarship opportunities• Request letters of recommendation for scholarships• Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to

graduate• Make sure you’re passing all classes• And…

California Community Colleges

• 110 community colleges• Open admission• Smaller classes • Affordable- $46.00 per unit• Transfer partner with four-year

education systems in the state

Palomar:Our Local Community College

• Math/English Placement Testing (EAP) at OGHS during Spring 2014

• TAG Program = Transfer Admission Guaranteed

• These are just a few of the Interesting Programs/Majors they have:- Journalism -Culinary Arts -Fashion- Auto Body Works - Diesel Mechanics - Fire Science - Criminology – Police Academy

Vocational & Technical Programs

•In order to apply:•Make sure the program is accredited•Must be 18 years of age•Must have High School Diploma •Deadlines vary so need to look into the program.

• Questions to ask about job placement:% of people that are able to find employment after they complete the program?•Do you provide services for job placement and if so for how long?***Nearly all training offered at vocational schools can be done at a community college for a fraction of the cost***

If you’re going into the military…• Research which branch will be the best match for you• Study for the ASVAB• Take the ASVAB• Meet with a recruiter• Make sure you’re eligible to join• Keep up with physical conditioning through PE, sports or

other activities• Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to

graduate- you must have a diploma from a comprehensive high school, NOT Valley or Adult Ed!

• Make sure you’re passing all classes• And…

Military Army Air Force

Navy Marine Corps Coast

Guard

To Enlist– 18 or 17 with parent consent– Must have high school diploma from a

comprehensive high school – Must pass entrance exam (including physical)

Talk to Mrs. Higar in College & Career Center for more information! ASVAB will be November 20th 2014

AND April 30th, 2015.

If you’re going to get a job…• Decide what kind of job you want• Research if there is additional training you will need to get

the job you want• Create a resume• Visit the Career Center• Take a job inventory, like Career Cruising• Request letters of recommendation• Apply to jobs• Meet with your counselor to make sure you’re on track to

graduate• Make sure you’re passing all classes• And…

Work

• Did you know the Career Center can help you with:– Resumes– Job interviews– Getting a job

• Visit Mrs. Higar in the Career Center every Thursday from 7:15am to 3:45pm

Know How To Finance Your Future

Financial Aid • Loans

– Subsidized– Unsubsidized

• Grants• Work study • Scholarships

– Mrs. Steadry will be coming to senior English classes in December to give out more information.

– Ask your English teacher for access to the online Scholarship List for OGHS

Financial Aid Is Not Just For Students Going To A 4-Year University

• Financial Aid is available for ALL accredited vocational and technical programs, community colleges and 4-year universities.

• Must fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act • You can start applying January 1st 2015 • Deadline to apply is March 2nd 2015 • Check with our register (Mrs. Krebs) to see if you

turned in your CAL Grant verification form. Counseling department will be hosting a financial aid

night: Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 from 5:30 pm to

8:00pm.FAFSA workshop:

Monday, February 42nd 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ***Dates/times may change. Seniors will be notified as the dates get closer***

QUESTIONS

THANK YOU !!!!!

CLASS OF 2015!!!

GO PATRIOTS!!!