CHATSWORTH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Senior Parent Information

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

CSU/UC A-G Requirements (minimum)

A. 2 years World History, US History, or Government

B. 4 years college prep EnglishC. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2D. 2 years lab scienceE. 2 years same foreign languageF. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting

AB)G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab

science, foreign language or social sciences

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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.orgRegister for ACT at www.actstudent.orgFlyers and brochures available in the College

Office Most colleges will take December test, but

check specific admission requirements

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 waivers2 free SAT subject test waivers2 free ACT Exam waiversHuge reduced fee on AP ExamsNCAA fee waiverMay qualify for College Application fee waiver

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 requirementsSomewhat in line with the A-G requirements

although there is 1 additional year required

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)

Financial Aid Cont… CSS Profile-nonfederal financial aid, check college

board website for colleges that use CSS Profile Blue & Gold Opportunity

Family income under $80,000Tuition and Fees covered

Middle Class Scholarship (new this year)Family income up to $150,000Can cover a portion of tuition and fees

B&G/MCS- Automatic consideration when submit your FAFSA/Dream Act + Cal Grant

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)

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

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

Counseling StaffMrs. Owens

9th Grade Freshman

Mrs. Dana Bryant 11th & 12th Design/Tech 9th grade SAS, Spec. Ed

Mrs. Dede Krausen

Humanitas

Ms. Denise Schnell Arts & Media

Mrs. Mari Hobson Medical Careers

Mrs. Andrea Rochetti College Counselor

Design/Tech (10th Grade)

Mr. Bruce Pina

Career Counselor Mrs. Laura Voets

AP Counseling Services

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