9th-10th Grade Presentation

8/2/2019 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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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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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!

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