JuniorSenior Parent Meeting

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• Junior-Senior Parent Meeting
• October 27, 2009
• 530- 630
• Presentation Center
• TOPICS
• Transcripts
• College Information
• College Applications
• SAT/ACT Testing Info.
• CAHSEE
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships
• Graduation Info.
• NCAA
• Questions/Answers
• Visit with Counselors

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Introductions

• Ms. Hansen (D G, AVID)
• Transcripts Financial Aid
• Mrs. Arevalo (A C)
• UC/CSU/Community Colleges
• Ms. Erickson (S Z)
• ACT/SAT
• Mrs. Wyrick (H Me)
• Mr. Ruiz (Mi R)
• NCAA/ Scholarships
• Mr. Yamagiwa, Assistant Principal/Testing
  Coordinator

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TranscriptsMs. Hansen
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Transcripts
Student name and personal information
CAHSEE results/ Driver Ed/ Community Service
Student Transcripts are given in-depth evaluation
at the end of the JUNIOR year by the counselor.
Parents should always be aware or graduation
requirements and their students progress.
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Summer School Prior to entering High School
Work in progress/Current classes
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Credit Summary
Credits Completed
Credits Still Needed for graduation
Credits Required
GPAs Class ranking Academic GPA (9-12) Academic
GPA (10-12) Total GPA (9-12) Credits Attempted
and Class rank and class size
6 semesters
Total of 260 Credits needed for Graduation
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Colleges Mrs. Arevalo
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In California, ANYONE can go to College

• Why students choose a community college
• How students prepare to transfer

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Why students choose a Community College

• Educational explorationunsure of major
• 26/unit (about 312 semester)
• Close to home and part time jobs
• Small classes-student/teacher ratio
• 30 students to one instructor
• Easy access to campus
• Free tutoring, career counseling, and financial
  aid
• Become more competitive academically
• Quick fix programs - 10 months

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How Students Prepare to Transfer

• See a counselor, select courses for goal
• Begin to look at universities with appropriate
  major
• Select geographical location that is compatible
  with your personality and that you can afford
• Visit the campus
• Find out the cost of the education
• Get scholarship informationit is free

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Approximate cost for Community College

• 26 per unit
• Roughly 624/year
• Books/Supplies - 1,566/year
• Transportation - 899/year
• Personal - 2,394
• Housing most students live at home

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UC CSU
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a-g Subject Requirements as of 2008 California
State UniversityUniversity of California
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California State University

• 23 college campuses
• Take top 1/3 of senior class
• Early Bird Registration (Oct. 1st)
• Application deadline November 30th
• Many Impacted Schools and Majors
• Check and Apply on-line www.csumentor.edu
• No essay required
• 55 application fee/school
• SAT Reasoning or ACT (Writing not required)

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Approximate CSU costs

• Tuition - 4,026
• Miscellaneous - 978
• Books/Supplies - 1624
• Meals/Housing - Varies
• Transportation - Varies
• Personal - 2,614
• Total - 14,682/20,302/21,220
• Commuting from home/ living on campus housing/
  away from campus housing

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University of California

• 10 campuses
• Top 8-9 of senior class
• Application deadline November 1st- 30th
• Must apply on-line (no paper books)
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
• Essay required for application
• Application fee is 60 per school
• Must have SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
  minimum of 2 SAT subject tests

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Approximate UC Costs

• Tuition 8,700 year
• Books - 1500
• Health/Insurance Allowance Fee -1,000
• Room/Board - 12,600
• Personal/Transportation -2,600
• Total - 26,400

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PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

• Varies according to size
• Wide variety of environment, size, focus and
  academic reputations
• Some have religious affiliations.
• Tuition Varies but can be up to 25,000/year
• Scholarships/Financial aid will help and most
  need loans
• Most prefer students who have met the CSU or UC
  entrance requirements
• Check individual catalogs
• SAT or ACT required

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PRIVATE VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

• For job training and immediate employment
• Tuition is more expensive than state community
  college
• Example San Joaquin Valley College, ITT, Heald
  College, Lawrence Beauty College, etc.
• May/may not be accredited
• Will be held to tuition even if program not
  completed

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Colleges and UniversitiesWebsites of Note

• californiacolleges.edu
• csumentor.com (Cal State Universities)
• ucop.edu/pathways (University of California)
• a1ccu.edu ( Independent colleges)
• cpec.ca.gov (click on College Guide)

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ACT/SAT Tests Ms. Erickson
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SAT I, II
Testing...

• Date Site Deadline
• Oct. 10 Hanford Sept. 9
• Nov. 7 Lemoore Oct. 1
• Dec. 5 Hanford Oct. 30
• Jan. 23 Hanford Dec. 15
• March 13 Hanford Feb. 4
• May 1 Hanford March 25
• June 5 Lemoore April 29

Pickup booklet and preparation Materials in your
counseling office. Or Register on-line
_at_ collegeboard.com.
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SAT Reasoning Subject

• SAT R 45
• SAT S
• 20 Basic
• 20 Language
• 9 Subject Tests
• Late fees add 23
• Standby add 38

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ACT

• Date Site Deadline
• Sept 12 Hanford Aug 7
• Oct. 24 Lemoore Sept. 18
• Dec. 12 Hanford Nov. 6
• Feb. 6 Hanford Jan. 5
• April 10 Lemoore March 5
• June 12 Hanford May 7

Website www.actstudent.org
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ACTFEE

• Regular 32
• Plus Writing 47
• Late add 21
• Standby add 41

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Scholarships Financial Aid Larry Ruiz/Yvette
Hansen
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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

• Criteria cumulative 7 semester GPA 2.0
• Information Packets go out after Spring Semester

2009-2010
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FastWeb.com

• Free Scholarship Search
• Free updating
• Reputable
• Beware of Scams!

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Beware of Scholarship resources that cost you

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Financial Aid
Evening workshop for parents each January
Parents Guide To Financial Aid And
Scholarships Lemoore High School Counseling
Department
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Used for Cal and PELL grants
• Pin Numbers Required
• Electronic Application
• If we have your SSN on file GPA is automatically
  verified in December
• Workshops for Students Parents in January 2010

All LHS Seniors fill out the FAFSA !
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NCAA Eligibility Center

• Formerly called the NCAA Clearing House
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

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What is the Eligibility Center? And Why does my
student need to sign-up? The NCAA Eligibility
Center is the organization that checks the
academic eligibility status of all prospective
student athletes For most 4-year colleges and
Universities in the country.
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Useful information

• NCAA Division .I and II Eligibility
• 16 Core Course Rules
• List of Core Courses
• Transcript Release Form
• Website, mailing address, telephone number and
  FAX numbers.
• Registration Information
• Answers to Common Questions asked.

Quick reference Packet
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• Did you know?
• Average cost to attend Fresno State
• Tuition, Fees, Room and board, fees
• Over 16,000
• Live on campus
• Costs could be higher living off-campus
• Multiply by 4 years
• 64,000

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When do I register?

• Register after Your Junior Year
• (Eligibility Center cant verify until
  transcripts show 6 semesters).
• Complete the Forms on the website application.
• Pay the 60 registration fee with a credit card.
• Make two copies of the Transcript Release Form (
  Both to the registrar)
• One copy of transcript to be sent after Junior
  year and one to sent after Graduation.

In the quick reference Guide
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What are the Core Courses at LHS? This is a list
of courses approved by the NCAA Eligibility
Center that we offer at Lemoore High School Each
High School in the country has one. Only these
courses count on the calculation of Students
Grade Point Average (GPA).

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of Math (Algebra or higher) 2 years of
Natural/Physical Science(one year must be lab) 1
year of additional English, Math or Natural
Physical Science 2 years of Social Science 4
years of additional courses (from any of above
areas including foreign language.
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What about the SATs or ACTs?

• Take the SAT or the ACT before you graduate
• Check your Core G.P.A. on the Sliding Scale

Scale is in your Quick Reference Guide
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Recruiting Regulations There are certain times
when coaches can contact prospective
Student-Athletes. Check Your College-Bound
Guidebook or see your School Counselor. It is
very important that you and the recruiter follow
NCAA recruiting rules and Regulations. Violations
could lead to serious consequences.
Recruiting Period
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SAMPLE 4-YEAR SCHEDULE

• 9th Grade
• Engl.1P, Alg 1P, Spanish 1P, Life
  Skills,GeographyP, PE, Elective.
• 10th Grade.
• Eng 2(p), Adv.World Civ.Biology1P Spanish
  2P, Geometry, PE 10, Fine art.
• 11th Grade
• English 3P, US Hist P, ChemistryP, Spanish
  3P, Alg 2P
• Wood 1, Weight Training
• 12th Grade
• Eng 4 P, Govt/Econ P, Wood 2, Pre-calcP,
  Fund.Web Design, Elective, Elective.

16 Core Course Rule 4 years English 3 years Math
(algebra or higher) 2 years Natural/Physical
Science (1 year lab) 1 year additional
English Mathematics or Natural/Physical
Science 2 years Social Science 4 years of
additional courses from any of above area or
Foreign Language, non- doctrinal Religion,
Philosophy, Computer Science (no longer
allowed as core-course
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Some Former Lemoore HighAthletes who went on to
NCAAPrograms and Beyond.

• Tommy Smith, San Jose State Track, Olympic Medal
  Winner
• Lorenzo Neal, Fresno State Football and
  Wrestling, NFL player
• Lori (Romero) Gardner, Fresno State softball
• Sandi (Pearcy) Lowe, Fresno State softball
• Charlie Jones, Fresno State Football and NFL
  player
• Eugene Smith, Fresno State Football
• Chris Pendleton, Oklahoma State Wrestling, 2-Time
  NCAA National Champion
• Brad Steele, Cal Berkeley Football and Baseball,
  professional baseball
• Clay Groefsema, University of Redlands Football,
  pro football (Europe)
• Robert Guzman, Cal State Fullerton, professional
  baseball
• David Ausberry, University of Southern California
  Football
• Many, many more in other inter-collegiate
  sports.

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Questions???