San Marcos High SchoolSenior Presentation

Class of 2016

Who is my Counselor?

Lori Nguyen A-CLErika Yi CO-F/SPED 9th-10th Kristi Harlig G-KIJanet Paul KL-NLisa Stout O-SALisa Berry SB-ZRuben Escobar EL/SPED 11th-12th

Knight Zone Tutoring Information

After School Tutoring:

General TutoringRoom 305

3:00 – 6:00 pmMonday- Friday

Math TutoringRoom 399

3:00 – 4:00 pmMonday- Thursday

*See the Knight Zone Program on the SMHS website for more tutoring information

TranscriptsCheck your transcripts for the following:

- Correct Name, Address- Off campus classes- Credits- Grades - Check for Repeats - Graduation Status- CSIS ID # = SSID # (UC System Only)

How to Read Your Transcript

Should have 5 credits

Should have 5 credits

Should have no

more than 30

credits for grad

GPA*Honor Grad- 3.75Based on 2nd progress report of 2nd semester

San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements

English 40 creditsMath 20 credits Social Studies 40 creditsScience (Life & Physical) 20 creditsPE 20 creditsForeign Lang OR Fine Art 10 creditsElectives 80 credits Total 230 credits

10 credits = 1 year

Policy for making up 12th grade classes

Students may not concurrently take a course that they are enrolled in at the high school.  • A course can only be remediated once the term has been completed

(ex. you cannot take first semester senior English in credit recovery or night school while you are currently taking the course at the high school.  You can only retake the course during second semester when the course is completed). 

Seniors will not be able to remediate second semester courses until the summer after graduation. This will impact participation in SMHS graduation ceremony and college admissions.

**MAXIMUM OF 10 CREDITS CAN BE MADE UP IN ADULT SCHOOL**

University Requirements “A-G”

(a) History 2 years -World History-U.S. History /American Government

(b) English 4 years college prep

(c) Mathematics 3 years required (4 yrs. recommended)-Minimum: Algebra 2

(d) Science 2 years with lab (3 years recommended) (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

(e) Foreign Language

Level 2 of same language

(f) Visual / Performing Arts

1 year

(g) Elective 1 yearUC/CSU campuses consider a “D” grade in a required course a Subject Omission.

“D” grades need to be remediated. However there are exceptions. See Your Counselor!

Community College(CCC)

• Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG): Several UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.

• By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

Seniors Never “ReST”

Reach Schools whose admit rate (based upon GPA/test scores) is extremely

competitive.

Safety You have a higher GPA/test scores than most incoming freshmen.

Target Based on GPA/test scores, you have a 50/50 or better chance of getting in.

**Apply to 3 or 4 schools

in each of the above categories**

University of California(UC)

9 campusesResearch based; prepares students to advance to graduate and

professional educational programsApplicants must meet the A-G subject requirementsPersonal Statement requiredApply online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applyApplication determined by comprehensive review process

California State University (CSU)

23 campusesPractical based; prepares majority of students for jobs

after graduationService Area: CSU San MarcosPACE AgreementApplicants must meet the A-G subject requirementsApply online @ www.csumentor.edu

PACE PromiseADMISSION GUARANTEE: Have you been enrolled in the San Marcos Unified

School District all 4 years? Have you completed the A-G coursework with grades of

“C” or better? Did you meet the CSU eligibility index? Have you taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam? You must submit the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) starting January 1st.

PACE $CHOLAR: $tudents must pass the EAP test in English and math

during the 11th grade (taken during spring of Junior year- more info will be given at CSU Application Workshop).

*YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CSUSM*

PACE Accomplishments

• 463 Scholarships Awarded

• PACE Scholars have 11% Higher Graduation Rates than CSUSM Avg.

• 4 year retention rates for PACE Scholars are 20% higher than their non college-ready counterparts at CSUSM

New Partnership with University of Connecticut (UConn)

Grant Amount and Eligibility: 

Students must satisfy all PACE Promise Benchmarks

Accepted to a major in a STEM discipline, as defined by Uconn

Demonstrated participation and engagement in STEM related activities while in high school

Eligibility for UConn’s Honors Program (3.0 Minimum GPA)

The initial value of the UConn Promise grant is $21,000 per year.   The grant will be a fixed amount for four years (eight semesters) of the student’s education at UConn.

UConn Undergraduate Director of Admissions will be in the Career Center on October 2nd @ 1:00pm

*see Mrs. Murillo in Career Center for sign up info  

Eligibility Calculator - CSU

Once you have calculated your GPA compare it on the Eligibility Index.

SAT is Reading Comprehension and Math test scores combined (no Writing).

California Resident Eligibility Index

GPA ACT Composite Score

SAT Total Score

3.0 No Minimum

No Minimum

2.8 14 660

2.6 18 820

2.4 22 980

2.2 26 1140

2.0 30 1300

UC/CSU Application Deadlines

UC Application (Cost: $70):Application available: NOW

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applyFiling period: November 1- November 30

CSU Application (Cost: $55):Application available: October 1st

www.csumentor.eduFiling period: October 1- November 30

NO APP, NO TURKEY!!

FREECollege Application Workshops

Common Application Workshop September 23 (Per. 1, 3, 5)

UC Application Workshop October 7th (Pers. 1, 3, 5)

CSU Application Workshop October 8th (Pers. 2, 4, 6)

Sign-up HERE TODAY or in Career Center

Upcoming Workshops Hosted by former USC Director of Admissions, Ann Rike

Tues, Sept 22nd………. College Essay Tips

Tues, Sept 29th……….. Supplemental essays for college applications (Common App/Private Schools)

Tues, Oct 6th ………….. Documenting your activities and accomplishments (the extracurricular section of Common App and UC App)

*All workshops will be held in the Career Center at 8:00 AM*

College Expo

San Marcos High School Knight Center

Tuesday, October 6th

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Meet representatives from over 100 colleges from across the U.S.Get your questions answered!

Test Dates for Seniors

SAT (register 1 month ahead of test date)

Oct. 3th Nov. 7th

Dec. 5th*

Fee: $54.50 for SATFee waivers available in counseling for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. First come first served.

ACT

(register 1 month ahead of test date)

October 24th

December 12th*

Fee: $56.50(must include writing for UC and some private)

Fee waivers available in counseling for students on free and reduced lunch. First come first served.

* Some colleges will not accept December SAT/ACT scores. Be sure to check the college websites.

Palomar Testing

Must complete a Math* and English Placement Exam

EAP (Early Acceptance Program) – Testing coming up in Spring

Attend the Transfer Planning Workshop in spring

*Enrollment in Math 50/60 at SMHS may meet this requirement.

Letters of Recommendation

Remember to give

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er at

least 2 w

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notice!!

Download the LOR packet from our website: www.sanmarcoshigh.org

Prospective College Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center

1. Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org

2. Ensure you are meeting the NCAA requirements. These are different from the a-g requirements

3. Inform your counselor, your coach and the athletic director, Coach Meyer

$$ Financial Aid $$

You will be working on the FAFSA in your English classes in December.

Application period begins Jan. 1st

Cal Grant GPA Verification due March 2nd – Automatically submitted by SMHS *MUST complete FAFSA to be considered

College & Career Center - Room 158

$$$ Scholarship informationFAFSAComputer Lab JobsMilitaryVocational Opportunities

7:30 AM – 3:30 PM every school day.

Visit at least once a week!

SENIORS – Join REMIND

TIPS for Surviving this time…

•Take care of yourself. Make time to relax and

decompress (beach, coffee with friends, funny movies, playing with your dog, etc.)

•Strive for healthy balance in your life. You will need time for academics, college

applications/scholarships, friends, family, activities, work, exercise, rest. Don’t spread yourself too thin!

•Don’t compare yourself to your friends, siblings or peers. You do not have to

share your college list or decisions with others. This is a private process; know who your support system is and access it!

TIPS for Surviving this time…

•Pace yourself with the application process. Set aside time daily to work on brag packets, applications and essays so you can put your best self forward. Create a calendar to manage deadlines.

•Keep the college admission process in perspective. Believe it or not, this will likely not be the most important decision you ever make. Many colleges could work for you in different ways. You are not choosing a soul mate for life, but rather the place to start your higher education.

Don’t lose sight of the goal…

Class of 2016!

Do something today that your future self will thank you for tomorrow