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North Salinas High School

Class of 2020

⇒ Graduation Requirements ⇒ Post-Secondary Options ⇒ NSHS Senior Activities & Workshops ⇒ Financial Aid and Scholarships ⇒ Reminders

Graduation Requirements

Course Years Credits English 4 40 Math 3 30 Science (Physical & Life or NGS) 2 20 Physical Education (PE) 2 20 Social Studies 3 30 Fine Arts 1 10 Foreign Language (same language) 2 20 Vocational Education 1 10 Health Education 1 10 Electives 3 30 Total 4 220

• 220 Credits
• 2.0 GPA
• 85% Attendance/ Year
• 60 Community Service

Hours

Community Service

Your community service hours (CSH) must be:

• From a non-profit organization
• No more than 20 CSH in the “school-related” category
• At least 10 CSH in two different categories

A note about “Job Shadow” category

• You can use 10 CSH at a place of business. This is the only time you can volunteer at

a for-profit organization or business and/or get paid Where do I pick up the forms?

• Main Office counter: contract and timesheet, if needed
• Timesheet required for any volunteer work over 20 hours
• Hours should be pre-approved before service
• Keep track of your hours to track progress toward the requirement

Who pre-approves hours for seniors?

• Ms. Cisneros in room 506 or Ms. Vivit
• r Ms. Aguilar in main office

Where should they be turned in?

• To the Career Center or to the front

desk in the main office Who can tell me how many hours I have recorded?

• Counseling Secretary

Community Service (continued)

Credit Recovery

This fall, you and your counselor will have a one-on-one meeting to review your progress toward graduation and post-graduation plans. If you are short credits, you will be referred to one of our credit recovery options. If you are interested in attending a 4-year university directly after high school and have a “D” on your transcript, you will be referred to one of our remediation options.

CAL: ❏ 1st & 6th period class ❏ Can earn up to 20 credits per semester ❏ Referral made by counselor, signed by parent Grad Plus: ❏ After-school ❏

• Mon. - Thur., 2 days/wk.

❏ 3:10 - 4:10 PM after-school ❏ Referral made by counselor, signed by parent Fall Intersession: ❏ Begins Sept. 16 ❏

• Mon. - Thur.

❏ 3:10 to 4:10 PM after-school ❏ Ends Dec. 6

Post-Secondary Options

2 Year Colleges 4 Year College/ University Graduate School (After bachelor’s degree) Vocational/Trade School Military Employment $41,496 Annual Salary $59,124 Annual Salary $69,732-$89,960 Annual Salary Annual Salary Varies Annual Salary Varies Annual Salary Varies Hartnell College Monterey Peninsula College CSU, Monterey Bay UC Santa Cruz CSU, Monterey Bay UC Santa Cruz Central Coast College Universal Technical Institute Military Recruiting Office Full-time/ Part-time Associate of Arts (AA) Associate of Science (AS) Certificate Programs Transfer Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS) Masters of Arts (MA) Masters of Science (MS) Juris Doctor (JD) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Automotive Aviation Business Cosmetology Culinary Electrical Healthcare Law Plumbing Technology Navy Army Marines Coast Guard

CA Community Colleges

• Over 100 campuses
• Must be 18 years old or have

high school diploma

• Certificate Programs
• Associate of Art or Science

Degrees

• Transfer Programs to Four

Year Universities

• CA Community Colleges Link

Opportunities at Hartnell

Take a closer look! There are amazing

• pportunities at Hartnell College!
• Certificate Programs Link
• Transfer Services Link
• Academic Areas Link
• Salinas Valley Promise PDF
• Mi Casa Link

Hartnell Enrollment Workshops at NSHS

• Beginning in November, Hartnell College staff will be

visiting NSHS English 12 classrooms to help all Seniors complete the Hartnell Application process

• Once the application process is complete, Hartnell

College staff will return to NSHS in the spring for the new student Orientation

• Completion of the Hartnell College application does

not mean that the student is obligated to attend if he/she plans to attend elsewhere November 18, 19, 21 January 27, 28, 30 March 2, 3, 4

Hartnell’s Salinas Valley Promise

You pay zero in-state tuition as a 1st time, full-time college student!

As a Salinas Valley Promise student, you will receive:

• Two years with zero in-state tuition, regardless of your household income
• A free computer OR support for books or meals
• Participation in a summer leadership institute and quarterly workshops with fellow Promise

students

• Mentoring by a local professional
• Preparation for an immediate career or transfer to CSU, UC and other universities

To qualify, students must:

• Enroll at Hartnell full-time (12 or more units per semester), maintain 2.0 + GPA
• Submit the FAFSA or CADAA by March 2nd
• Participate in a 3 day leadership institute as part of the Promise Program

Minimum Requirements for 4-Year College (University)

✓ A-G Subject Requirements ✓ Grade Point Average ✓ College Entrance Exams ✓ Extra-Curricular Activities

A-G Course Requirements

*You must earn Cs or better in all courses to be eligible for admission to a university. Every year counts! Even 9th grade!

Subject Area

• No. of Years

A History 2 B English 4 C Math 3 (4 recommended) D Lab Science 2 (3 recommended) E Language Other than English 2 (3 recommended) F Fine Art 1 year G College Preparatory Elective 1 year

4-Year College Requirements (cont.)

Requirements

• App. Timeline

Written Portion of Application EOP

• App. Fee

GPA Exams

UC

Aug.1 - Nov. 30 Personal Insight Questions Included in application $70 3.0 SAT or ACT with Essay

CSU

Oct.1 - Nov. 30 NONE Questions included in application $70 2.0 SAT or ACT (do not need essay)

Common App

• Aug. 1- Deadlines

vary by school Essay + supp. essay questions N/A Varies by school ($30-$90) Varies by school Varies by school

Fee Waivers FAQ Link How to Access College Application Fee Waivers Link

4-Year College Requirements (continued): College Entrance Exams

SAT Test Date Registration Deadline www.collegeboard.com ACT Test Date Registration Deadline www.actstudent.org October 5 September 6 September 14 August 16 November 2 October 3 October 26 September 20 December 7 November 8 December 14 November 8

NSHS Fall SAT/ACT Registration Workshops 3:15 - 4:30 pm in the Library August 22 ⧫ September 10 ⧫ September 26 ⧫ October 23

University of California (UC)

10 campuses

UC Link

And

California State University (CSU)

23 campuses CSU Link College Week Live Link

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Science (BS), Master of Arts (MA) or Science (MS), Professional Degrees vary for different campuses

The Common Application

• The Common App allows students to apply to multiple colleges

and universities by completing one online application and essay (plus any supplementals)

• More than 700 colleges accept the Common App!
• College-Specific Requirements: Not all Common App schools

have the same writing, testing, essay, and letter of rec

• requirements. So make sure you’ve done your research!

Choosing a college: Factors to consider

1. LOCATION

○ Do you want to be close to home or within driving distance? ○ Do you want to live in an urban or more rural area? ○ Do you want to live out of state, or even out of the country?

2. SCHOOL FEATURES

○ How many students attend and what is the average class size? ○ What facilities and student centers do they have on campus (i.e. library, resource centers, mental wellness centers, etc) ○ What is something unique about the school that you find attractive?

3. MAJORS AND PROGRAMS

○ What are you interested in studying and do they offer that? ○ Is that major impacted or more challenging to get admitted? ○ What opportunities does the school offer students in those programs, whether in academics or extracurriculars?

4. COST OF LIVING AND TUITION

○ What is the cost of tuition, room and board, and other student fees? ○ What would it cost to live off-campus in the location of your dream school?

5. FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP , AND WORK STUDY OPTIONS

○ Does the school offer need-based and/or merit-based scholarships, work study, or other financial assistance?

For tools related to choosing a college, financial aid, and lifestyle budgeting, go to: https://www.cacareerzone.org/

NSHS Saturday College Planning Workshops- We’re here to help!

October 12 ⧫ October 19 ⧫ November 9 ⧫ November 16 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in the Library Bring your chromebook!

If you’re completing a college application, bring a copy of your transcript

What about financial aid? We’re here to help with that too!

• October 1- Financial aid literacy presentations
• October 8- FSA ID workshops
• October 16- FAFSA/CADAA completion
• Saturday College Planning Workshops- additional

time/assistance with FAFSA/CADAA Deadline for FAFSA and CA Dream Act is March 2nd

Scholarships

Merit Service-based Sports Need-based Heritage Company School alumni

Talent/trait/Career

Scholarship Websites

• www.fastweb.com
• https:/

/bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-sea rch

• www.scholarships.com
• www.uncf.org
• www.apiasf.org
• www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/Grants
• www.collegefund.org
• www.latinocollegedollars.org
• www.hsf.net
• https:/

/www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-res

• urces/

For Dreamers:

• www.fastweb.com
• www.maldef.org
• Latino College Dollars:

www.latinocollegedollars.org

• Scholarships for Hispanics:

http:/ /bit.ly/2tZ1uAt

• Genesco Migrant Center:

https:/ /migrant.net/scholarships/

• La Plaza Scholarship and Financial Aid

Guide: http:/ /www.laplazaindy.org/portfolio-it em/scholarship-fund/

Scholarship Opportunity

College Futures is a new approach designed to help students in Monterey County achieve their educational goals. It offers students an opportunity to win an up to $5,000 dollar scholarship. The College Futures Scholarship is:

• Open to ALL NSHS seniors!
• A financial need based scholarship
• Renewable for one year

Scholarship application will open on January 2020

*College Futures Scholarship Recipients*

To be eligible for the scholarship you must:

• 1. Be a graduating senior from a participating high school (AHS, SHS, NSHS, EAHS)
• 2. Complete your FAFSA or DREAM Act application
• 3. Apply to two schools for FALL 2020 ( UC, CSU, private, out of state or community college)
• 4. High School GPA 2.5 and above
• 5. Attend 3 MANDATORY workshops (Attending the workshops DOES NOT guarantee receiving scholarship!!!)

Each workshop will cover a different topic such as: Financial literacy, budgeting, financial aid and college readiness. Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Mandatory for parents and student Workshop 3 Thursday, October 24 Eng.: Wed., Dec. 11 Spa.: Thurs., Dec. 12 Wed., Feb. 5 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 3:30 PM Library Little Theater Little Theater

More on Scholarships...

• Scholarship board in the

counseling office

• Senior Google classroom
• Daily Bulletin during 4th

period and school website

• Viking Gold Scholarship

Program

Application Process

• Application Form
• Letter of Recommendation(s)
• Essay response
• Resume

Fraud indicators

• Credit card information
• Has cost or application fee
• No contact information for

scholarship committee

• Promises are too good to

be true

Visit the NSHS Scholarship Wall

Don’t forget about the 12th GRADE GOOGLE CLASSROOM! Class Code: 8bmeb

Students can also access today’s presentation on the NSHS Counseling Website (https://www.salinasuhsd.org/domain/874) 1. Go to NSHS Website 2. Hover over “Counseling” tab 3. Click on “Counseling Presentations” 4. Note: Visit frequently for scholarships and other important information!

Counselor Appointments

Step 1: Go to the NSHS Website Step 2: Hover over the “Counseling” Tab Step 3: Click on “Welcome to NSHS Counseling” Step 4: Click on the “LINK” under Counselor Appointments Step 5: Fill out the Google Form completely and submit Step 6: Your counselor will send an appointment pass for you (date and time varies based on counselor availability)