Senior Guide HOW TO BECOME COLLEGE AND CAREER READY AS A SENIOR AT CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
Central High School Counseling Department PREPARED FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR EAST CAMPUS – 559-276-0280 WEST CAMPUS – 559-276-5276
A message from the principals: Central Families,
Central High School has been defined by its unwavering commitment to our students’ academic and personal development. We offer students a welcoming learning environment where we celebrate our diversity and prepare our students for college, career, and community. At CHS, you will be afforded many opportunities to grow and expand your knowledge base, connect with dedicated staff, and achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. We encourage you to use the information in this packet to help guide your educational journey for the next four years. We invite you to explore these pages carefully and discover for yourselves the great opportunities found at Central High School. We look forward to meeting you and know that you are much more than a student to us; you are now a member of the grizzly family.
Sincerely, Robert Perez (East) / Dave Holtermann (West) Principals Central High School
Important Contacts:
Central East - 559-276-0280 Central West - 559-276-5276 West Arts Center - 559-274-4700 ext. 81010 Attendance East - 559-275-8051 Attendance West - 559-276-5299 Activities Director East - Shawna Sousa Activities Director West - Tom Marschall District Athletic Director - Darren Pittman High School Athletic Director - Rayshawn Hightower Intervention Specialist East - Paul Mirmingos Intervention Specialist West – Thomas Paige Registrars East - Judee Stagnoli and Herlinda Trejo Registrar West - Rebecca Sanders Finance Secretary East - Debbie Minatta Finance Secretary West - Kerrie Kezirian Teacher Librarian East - Christine Flores Teacher Librarian West - Ramona Cheek School Psychologists East - Monica Monroy, Victoria Duong Laura Sanchez School Psychologist West - Kim Tate College and Career Teacher East - Jill Brooks College and Career Teacher West - Kathleen Williams School Nurse East - Mary Kaprielian School Nurse West - Dana Anderson
*Administration Contact Information on next page.
Helpful Websites for College and Career Readiness
Central Unified - www.centralunified.org College Board - www.collegeboard.org (information and registration for SAT/PSAT/AP tests) ACT - www.act.org (information and registration for ACT Federal Student Aid - www.studentaid.ed.gov (information about different financial aid options) FSA ID - www.fsaid.ed.gov (website for creating FSA ID) FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov (website for completing the FAFSA) Khan Academy - www.khanacademy.org (study and practice for AP tests and SAT) CA Career Zone - www.cacareerzone.org (interest surveys and resources for helping you research a career) California Colleges - www.californiacolleges.edu (research tool for information about all colleges but particularly schools in CA) Fresno City - www.fresnocitycollege.edu Fresno State - www.gotofresnostate.com (student recruitment for Fresno State) California State Universities - www2.calstate.edu Universities of California - www.universityofcalifornia.edu ASSIST - www.assist.org (provides information about how to transfer classes from a community college to a CSU or UC)
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITIES
EAST CAMPUS
STAFF
(A-G) (H-O) (P-Z)
STANFORD
NOTRE DAME
Secretary Belinda Husley ext. 50148 Jackie Holt ext. 50144 Denise Cha ext. 50122
VP Renee Lynd ext. 50153 Erin English ext. 50141 Mike Ota ext. 50121
GIA Michelle Vargas ext. 50152 (A-G) 10th Grade
Mark Beyer ext. 50139 (H-K) 11th &12th Grade
Harman Dhillon ext. 50120 ( P-Z) 10th Grade
Counselor Raquel Kelly ext. 50150 (A-CA) 9th, 11th & 12th Grade
Jasdip Boyal ext. 50140 (L-O) 11th &12th Grade
Shimeka Conway ext. 50119 (P-Se) 9th, 11th & 12th Grade
Counselor Daniel Villareal ext. 50151 (Ce-G) 9th, 11th & 12th Grade
Latisha Richmond ext, 50135 ( H-O) 9th &10th Grade
Twylite Lawrence ext. 50124 (Sh-Z) 9th, 11th & 12th Grade
WEST CAMPUS
STAFF
(A-L) (M-Z)
CAL BERKELEY
Secretary Joann Bosquez ext. 51129 Michelle Piedra ext. 51104
VP Jamie Prieto ext. 51108 (A-L)
TBA ext. 51127 (M-Z)
GIA Melissa Hernandez ext. 51106 (A-E) 9th Grade Only
Melody Burris ext. 51124 (S-Z) 9th Grade Only
Counselor Danny Teevens ext. 51133 (A-L) 10th, 11th & 12th Grade
Gurpreet Dhillon ext. 51103 (M-Z) 10th, 11th & 12th Grade
Counselor Rosie Gutierrez ext. 51121 (F-R) 9th Grade Only
Senior YearChecklist
www.cacareerzone.org www.californiacolleges.edu
www.careersinthemilitary.com Check out acceptance rates and average GPA and test scores.
Complete your A-G requirements.
Know your high school graduation requirements.
Research career, college, and military options.
Under "grades" tab in Aeries. Make arrangements with your counselor to complete any deficient credits.
Make sure you are enrolled in the right classes.
Nothing below a C in an A-G class. Check your status in Aeries under under "Student Info" and "Profile"
Prepare for college entrance exams.See SAT/ACT page for more information.
Understand your college readiness. Community College students will be notified if they need a placement test.
All CSU schools will use SBAC scores from your junior year for initial placement.
Know how to read your transcript.
Start researching financial aid and scholarships.
Keep your grades up! Check Aeries regularly and communicate with your teachers.
Aim for a 3.0 or higher to maximize opportunities. (3.5 or higher if you're thinking about a UC)
Create an academic resume.
Create a professional email address and keep your social media accounts clean.
If you are considering collegiate athletics, talk to Ms. Conway about NCAA Eligibility. Research the scholarships available at colleges you are considering. Make sure you are meeting the requirements.
Eligibility for the maximum CalGrant requires a 3.0 GPA. Start looking for scholarships in the Fall of your Senior year. Use the Career Center website to start your search.
Stay involved in extra-curricular activities and clubs.
Look for volunteer and community service opportunities.
4 year universities, Community Colleges, or trade/vocational schools. Consider Cost, Location, Admissions Requirements, Programs/Majors offered
Educate yourself on the differences between schools.
May 1 is the deadline to make a college admission decision.6
Here’s breakdown of many important dates and deadlines you need to meet for community college, 4-year College and military. I recommend you highlight what is important to you and keep this somewhere safe!
August September October November
• Create an organization system for college information, especially Login Information and Passwords
• Register for the SAT again if you need to retake it.
• Sign up for the ASVAB. • Start investigating
scholarships. • Create a short-list of colleges that you
are interested in. • STAY ORGANIZED. • Visit the Career Center and your
counselor. Introduce yourself and make sure you are acquainted. Attend Back to School night and visit college booths.
• Attend Fresno County Office of Education College Night on September 11.
• Pay attention to Career Center and Counseling Department announcements.
• If you have interest in military, meet with a recruited to learn about your options.
• Take ASVAB on September 9 at East or September 16 at West.
• Do some final research on colleges to consider where you want to apply.
• Find a way to get involved – sign up for clubs, volunteer, or participate in extra- curricular activities.
• Make final decisions on which colleges you want to apply to.
• Complete College Applications during the Grizzly Application Days October 18 & 21 at West and October 24-25 at East.
• FAFSA Application opens October 1.
• Start investigating scholarships. Many have Fall deadlines.
• Stay active in extra-curricular activities.
• Participate in Career oriented activities through the Career Center.
• Review your applications with a counselor or College Advisor. Check carefully for errors.
• UC and CSU application deadline is November 30.
• Fresno City College priority deadline is November 22.
• Request letters of recommendation if you are doing applications to private schools or schools on the Common App.
December January/February March/April May/June • Final opportunity for seniors to take
SAT is December 7. • Complete FCC Orientation on December
2. • Smittcamp Honors Application deadline
is early December. • Request letters for recommendation
from your teachers and counselors for scholarships.
• Research scholarships that you can apply to over Winter Break.
• Keep grades up and pass all of your classes!
• Check out applications for Honors Programs or special scholarships at the schools you have applied.
• Send your November or December SAT/ACT scores to colleges if they don’t have them.
• Complete your FAFSA! • Meet with your counselor to ensure you
are on track to graduate. • Create online accounts with colleges
you have applied to. This is how they will notify and communicate with you.
• Continue to apply for scholarships.
• Some colleges will start with early acceptance notifications. (Most will come in March)
• Attend and complete FCC Advising on March 30 at West and March 23-24 at East.
• Check your college online accounts and portals. Some schools may need additional information or transcripts to make admissions decisions.
• Apply for Central In-House Scholarships.
• FAFSA Deadline is March 2!!
• Take AP Exams if applicable. • Contact your school’s financial
aid department to receive a financial aid package.
• Make a decision about where you want to go to college! May 1 is College Decision Day.
• Communicate regularly with your college so you don’t miss orientation or freshman registration days!
• Keep your grades up! ALL college admissions are conditional until you pass your final classes and graduate.
• Send transcripts to colleges by signing up in the Registrar’s Office.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Credits are only earned if the student receives a passing grade of A, B, C, D, or P.
No credits are earned when a student earns a grade of "F". One must pass these required classes to graduate. Failed core classes must be repeated.
40 credits in Language Arts o English 1 o English 2 o English 3 o English 4
50 credits in Social Science o World Geography o Modern World History o U.S. History o American Government o Economics
10 credits in Freshman Requirements/ Ag Science 1 o (Includes Health and Computers or Health and Agriculture)
30 credits in Mathematics o (Must pass three separate courses in Math, one of which must be Math 1. Placement credit will be
granted for Math 1 in middle school but a minimum of 20 credits of math must be taken in high school) 30 credits in Science
o (Introductory Science Course, Life, Physical) 30 credits in Physical Education
o *A student’s third year of Physical Education may be waived for students participating in the high school Band program, (10-12 grade)
10 credits in Fine Arts o (Including World Language)
80 credits in elective classes
280 TOTAL CREDITS ARE REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Central High functions on an eight period alternating block. Over the course of a school year students take eight classes, earning 5 credits per semester. Students take four 85 minute classes every other day for an entire school year. Students have the opportunity to earn 80 credits per school year.
Credits/Grading: Credit is earned at the rate of 5 units per class per semester. The grading system is as follows: A = Excellent B = Above Average C = Average D = Below Average F = Failure R = Class Repeated I = Incomplete
Waivers Any 10th - 12th grade student enrolling from outside the district may have the following credits waived: 10 credits in World Geography, 10 credits in Freshman Requirements (if Health requirement has been met), and 20 credits in electives for a maximum of 40 credits. (BP 6146.1)
English Learners In an effort to meet the specific needs of English Learners involved in an accelerated ELD program and who may have limited access to the core while attaining adequate language proficiency, 10 credits of World Geography and 10 credits Freshman Requirements may be waived (Health requirement must be completed prior to graduation and may be taken in summer school).
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Required 12th Grade Courses • American Government • Economics • English 4 • 5 electives
Required 11th Grade Courses • U.S. History • English 3 • P.E. • Science • Mathematics • 3 electives
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
A-G SUBJECT AREA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OFFERED
History (2 years/4 semesters)
1 Year World History 1 Year US History (World) (US)
US History, Modern World History, World Geography, American Government, Ag Government (also includes AP, Accelerated and SDAIE Courses) (CHSy3)
English 4 Years College Prep
English 1, 2, 3, 4, ERWC, African American Lit, Composition & Literature, Fiction F, AP Language & Composition, AP Literature & Com- position and all Accelerated and SDAIE Courses
Mathematics 3 years minimum (Finishing at least Math 3)
Math 1, Math 1E, Math 2, Math 2E, Math 3, Math 3E, Math 3/Trig H, Trigonometry, Trig Elem Functions, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics and all SDAIE Courses
Science
2 years with Laboratory (Life) (Physical)
Biology, Ag Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Ag Chemistry, Conceptual Physics, AP Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics, AP Physics, Zoology, Plant & Animal Physiology and all AP and SDAIE
World Language 2 Years same Lang.
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 French 1, 2, 3, 4 Spanish Literacy 1, Spanish Literacy 2 Hmong 1, 2 Punjabi 1, 2, Punjabi for Native Speakers
Visual or Performing Arts 1 Year Art, Dance, Drama or Music
3-D Design, Theater 1, 4, Children’s Theater, Draw & Paint, Advanced Art, Beg/Int/Adv Ceramics, Computer Ceramics Design, Floral Design, Folkorico, Ballet 1, 2, Modern Dance 1, 2, 3, Dance Performance, Computer Arts & Graphics, Beg/Adv Stained Glass, Concert Choir, Advanced Chorus, Treble Choir, Bass Choir, Digital 3-D, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Computer Ceramic Design, Video Production, AP Studio Art, ROP Comp Animation & Graphics, ROP Comp Graphics & Technology, AP Music Theory, ROP Floral Design, ROP Fashion Design, Flamenco Guitar
Elective 1 Year of Academic Elective
Economics, Ag Economics, AP Economics, Ag Science 1, Science 1, Science for Ca Citizens, Psychology/Sociology, Philosophy H, American Justice, Principals of Technology, ROP Sports Medicine, ROP Veterinary Science, Environmental Science, Food Science, AP Psychology, Parent/Childcare, Social Living, Computer Science Intro, and specific other courses listed above.
Life Sciences Biology, Ag Biology, Anatomy, Zoology, Plant & Animal Phys,(AP/SDAIE),Biotechnology
Physical Sciences Chemistry, Ag Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry Conceptual Physics, (CHSy3) AP Physics (all AP/SDAIE)
V2.2017
CENTRAL’S HIGH SCHOOL CODE -
050975 SAT – sat.org/register
Test Offered
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
August 24, 2019 SAT / SAT Subject July 26, 2019 August 13, 2019 *October 5, 2019 SAT / SAT Subject September 6, 2019 September 24, 2019
*November 2, 2019 SAT / SAT Subject October 3, 2019 October 22, 2019
*December 7, 2019 SAT / SAT Subject November 8, 2019 November 26, 2019
March 14, 2020 SAT ONLY February 14, 2020 March 3, 2020 *May 2, 2020 SAT / SAT Subject April 3, 2020 April 21, 2020 *June 6, 2020 SAT / SAT Subject May 8, 2020 May 27, 2020
ACT – www.act.org
Test Date Test Offered
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
September 14, 2019 ACT August 16, 2019 August 30, 2019 October 26, 2019 ACT September 20, 2019 October 4, 2019
December 14, 2019 ACT November 8, 2019 November 22, 2019 February 8, 2020 ACT January 10, 2020 January 17, 2020 April 4, 2020 ACT February 28, 2020 March 13, 2020 June 13, 2020 ACT May 8, 2020 May 22, 2020 July 18, 2020 ACT June 19, 2020 June 26, 2020
Fee Waivers for qualifying students are available in the
Career Center
Sophomores and Juniors - Fall 2019 Freshmen - Spring 2020
LOCATION CODES Central - 05258 Bullard - 05256 Edison - 05260
Hoover - 05268 Clovis West - 05261
December is last test available for Seniors!
Test Date
*Test is offered
at Central
COLLEGE OPTIONS
COLLEGE OPTIONS
Description
Vocational/Tech
Schools
Degree
CommunityCollege
Cal StateUniversity
Universityof
California
PrivateColleges
Out ofState
An educationalinstitution that
provides job-training for a
specific skill or area.
A public educationinstitution thatprovides both
workforceprograms and
academic programs,including collegetransfer options.
A system of 23public, 4-yearuniversities in
California.
A system of 9 public,4-year universities in
California.
Military
There are over 100private colleges in
CA. Private schoolsare independently
funded and typicallysmaller than publicschools. Many havereligious affiliations.
Every state has theirown system of publiceducation as well as
private schools. There can be majordifferences in the
application processand availability for
financial aid.
The military offersseveral educational
opportunities. Speaking to a
recruiter isrecommended tolearn about your
options.
Qualifications Cost Pros/Cons
Certificatequalifying agraduate to
work in aspecific trade.
Certificate,AssociatesDegree orAssociatesDegree for
Transfer to a 4-year college.
Bachelor'sDegree.
Bachelor'sDegree.
Bachelor'sDegree for 4-
year colleges oruniversities
All 4-yearschools offer
Bachelor'sDegrees
Options vary.
High schooldiploma.Application and allfollow-up steps.
High schooldiploma. Application and allfollow-up steps.A placement testmay be required.
Complete A-Grequirements inhigh school SAT or ACT scores.ApplicationMeet eligibilityindex (pg. )
Minimum 3.0 GPAComplete A-Grequirements inhigh school SAT or ACT scores.4 short essays onapplication
Private schools caneach set their own
qualifications. Mostrequire A-G and SAT or
ACT scores.
Out of state schoolscan each set their own
qualifications. Mostrequire that certaincourses have been
completed and SAT orACT scores.
Take the ASVAB todetermine your
military qualifications.
Costs varydepending onthe school and
length ofprogram.
Typically theseprograms are
more than CC.
$46 per unitplus
additionalfees and
books. (*in2019)
Tuition -$5742 foryear (*in
2019) Room & Board,
Student Feesand Books vary
Tuition -$12,630 for
year (*in2019)
Room & Board,Student Fees
and Books vary
Costs varybut are
generallymuch morethan public
schools. Average is
about$30,000 per
year
Costs varybut you will
typicallyspend more. You cannot
use Cal Grantin another
state.
Speak to yourrecruiter.
short programsquicker entry intoworkforce
higher costlimited to a specifictrade
Pros:
Cons:
affordableoption to transferfresh start forstruggling students
may take longer tograduate
Pros:
Cons:
affordablesimple admissionsprocessreputable system
may take longer tograduate in impactedprograms
Pros:
Cons:
excellent institutionsopportunities foradvanced degrees andresearch
more expensive competitive admissionprocess
Pros:
Cons:
smaller school andclass sizesenvironmentconducive to learning
most expensive option
Pros:
Cons:
new experienceschool you've alwayswanted to attend
likely more expensivedistance from home
Pros:
Cons:
affordable educationoptionsjob opportunities
potentially a long-termcommitmentpossibly far from home
Pros:
Cons:
Community College
College Application Overview
Reg-To-GoProcess includes
application,orientation,
placement testing,advising, andregistration.
All Reg-To-Go stepswill be offered to allSeniors at Central.
$0 applicationfee and only
requirement ishigh schoolgraduation
Priorityapplication period
is September -November.
All other steps anddeadlines will be
announcedthrough Career
Center.
Students whocomplete all Reg-
To-Go steps ontime and meet
deadlines will haveearlier access to
class registration.
StartHere
Here is an overview of the application process for each of the 3 major collegesystems in California. Private and out-of-state schools each have their own
processes and deadlines.
CSUSystem
Application isonline using awebsite called
"Cal State Apply"
There is oneapplication for all
23 schools.
Students will beexpected to supplygrades for all A-G
classes and SAT orACT scores.
$55application fee
for eachuniversity that
you apply to.
Application isopen from
October 1 -November 30.
The CSU uses acalculation of GPA
and SAT or ACTscores to determine
eligibility foradmission. Studentsare notified starting
in March.
StartHere
UC System
Application isonline.
There is one
application for all9 schools.
Students will beexpected to supplygrades for all A-G
classes, SAT or ACTscores, list extra-
curricular activities,awards, and writeresponses to 4 UCInsight Questions.
$70application fee
for eachuniversity that
you apply to.
Application isavailable August1 - November 30.
UC Applicationsare read andreviewed by
admissions officersbefore a decision is
made. Studentsare notifiedstarting late
March.
StartHere
FAFSAstep by step
completing
Go to fsaid.ed.gov andfollow the steps to "Createan FSA ID"
Create an FSA ID1 2Have a parent create anFSA ID
*From October 1, 2019 - March 2, 2020Collect the following documents andinformation before beginning your FAFSA:
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4Begin FAFSA After you submit the FAFSA:
Enter your email (use a personalemail!)Create a username and password.Enter your personal information(SSN, Birthday, address, etc.)Complete Challenge Questions.Review your informationVerify with either a text code oremail code.
Only one parent needs to create an FSAID.If your parent already has an accountfrom their own college attendance or anolder sibling, they must use the sameaccount.Be careful that all information (namespelling, SSN, address, etc. is correctand matches your IRS forms and collegeapplications.Parents without a SSN will not need anFSA ID. They will sign a signature pageupon completing the FAFSA.
FSA ID NOTES
2018 Tax Return2018 W-2's for both parents.(if applicable)2018 student tax information(if applicable)Asset Information
Go to FAFSA.ed.govand start a new FAFSA
You should receive an email confirming thatyour FAFSA was "SUCCESSFULLYPROCESSED"If you receive an email or letter about FAFSAcorrections or errors, return to FAFSA.ed.govCreate an account on Webgrants 4 Students- https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/Use Webgrants to check on the status of yourCal Grant, confirm your school of attendance,and verify your graduation date.
If you receive an email or letter about FAFSAcorrections, return to FAFSA.ed.gov to makethe corrections ASAP.Contact the financial aid department at yourcollege to request a financial aid package.
Contact Mrs. Brooks (Career Center Advisor)if you have questions or need assistance.
559-276-0280 [email protected]
Scholarships &Financial Aid
Paying for college can be overwhelming. Collegecan be affordable, but understanding the optionsavailable and meeting deadlines is important.
Understanding
Free Money (renews every year)
You're eligible just by filling out FAFSA
Pell Grants, Cal Grants, andMiddle Class Scholarships
Amount based on financial need andGPA.
Ask Questions!
Free Money (renewal depends on source)
This money comes from your college.
Talk to your school's financial aid office.
Schools may give money for academics,sports, music, course of study.
Grants School Financial Aid
Deadline for FAFSA is March 2.
You and your parents must create aFSA ID before filling out the FAFSA.
START withFAFSA
Think about all the costs related to school -tuition, housing, books, food, a computer, etc.
The largest amounts of money you receive will most likely comefrom the sources above. Plenty of students still need additional
money to pay for school.
Usually 1 time moneyUsually merit based (grades, extra-curriculars, community involvement,etc)Check National Searches:
Private and OrganizationScholarships
Loans
Fastweb.comCappex.comBigfuture.org*Careeronestop.org*
Check the Central CareerCenter and website for localscholarships.
ASK QUESTIONS! DO RESEARCH!
MEETDEADLINES!
If your financial aid does not cover thefull cost of school, loans might be anoption. Loans are money you borrowand pay back with interest.
Federal Student loans have lowerinterest rates and flexiblerepayment.Private and bank loans might costyou more in interest and fees. (becareful with these)
Work Study - on campus jobsthat help pay for school.
The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual
or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity orexpression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
