Senior Bulletin #3

Extended Day Credit recovery

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Extended day credit recovery classes will meet Tuesday through Thursday from 3-4:30pm.

Week 1: Sep 29-Oct 2        Week 6: Nov 3-6

Week 2: Oct 6-9                 Week 7: Nov 10-13

Week 3: Oct 13-16             Week8:  Nov 17-20

Week 4: Oct 20-23             Week9:  Nov 24,25

Week 5  Oct 27-30             Week10: Dec 1-4

No classes on November 11, 26, and 27 (Holidays)

The following classes will be offered:

1.  ELA 9A        Mrs. Davidson in Rm. A-6

2.  ELA 9B        Mrs. Schellin in Rm. A-14

3.  ELA 10A/B   Ms. Ryan in Rm. A-5

4.  Alg.1A          Mr. Han in Rm. A-17

5.  Alg.1A          Mr. Schurmer in Rm. W-1

6.  BioA             Mr. Espinoza in Rm. C-4

See your counselor for more information

Planning For College for Special Education Students

Mt. San Antonio College
Disabled Student Programs & Services
is pleased to present:

Planning for College
An informational evening for college-bound high school students and their parents

·        Learn about college expectations and student success
·        Receive information about services and accommodations offered at community college
·        Explore key differences between K-12 and college
·        Meet DSP&S staff and faculty
·        Hear from Mt. SAC students with disabilities about their experiences in college

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:  9C Student Life Center
Mt. San Antonio College
(see reverse side of flyer for campus map and parking information)

Limited Space Available - Please RSVP

To RSVP and to request accommodations (e.g., Sign Language Interpreters, mobility assistance, etc.), please call
 (909) 274-4290 or email cvanmeter@mtsac.edu

Join us on Remind.com!

The Nogales counselors will keep you up-to-date on all things counseling through Remind.com!

We will post information about going out for sports, CAR hour opportunities, scholarship opportunities, college information, financial aid, community colleges and so much more!!  

Join us!

Class of 2015

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Class of 2017

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Class of 2018

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The 57th Assembly District College & Career Fair

The 57^th Assembly District College & Career Fair will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights from 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Admissions representatives from 40 colleges and universities will be in attendance. Workshops will be held in English and Spanish to cover topics such as financial aid, the DREAM Act, SAT/ACT, UC/CSU admissions, writing personal statements, and community colleges.  Also, high school seniors in the 57^th Assembly District are eligible to participate in the essay contest where they will be given the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. All high school students who attend will be entered in the opportunity drawing for prizes ranging from $100 to $500. Winners must be present at the fair at the time of the scholarships and opportunity drawing prizes announcements.

The College & Career Fair is FREE to ALL parents & high school students attending schools in the 57^th Assembly District.

57TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

ESSAY CONTEST

Rules & Eligibility

High school seniors who attend a school within the 57th District and

are scheduled to graduate in Spring 2015 are eligible to compete.

Three winners will receive $1,000 scholarships. Contestants must be

present at the College & Career Fair to be awarded a scholarship.

_____________________________________________________________

Essay prompts from the University of California

Respond to both of the following:

1. Describe the world you come from — for example, your family,

community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped

your dreams and aspirations.

2. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment,

contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this

quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate

to the person you are?

_____________________________________________________________

Deadline for submissions is September 12, 2014!

Please submit entries to http://asmdc.org/members/a57/district/upcoming-events/college-fair-essay-contest or Assemblymember.Calderon@assembly.ca.gov with submission form.

Senior Bulletin #1

Welcome to Senior Year!!

This bulletin will provide important information to help you graduate and achieve your post-high school college goals.

The bulletin will be delivered to your English class.  Be sure to read it every time and to ask your counselor if you need more information!

Job One-Graduation!!

Be sure to see your counselor if you have any questions about graduation requirements: CAHSEE, CAR hours, the tech requirement, career pathway and total credits!  If you are not sure about any of these, now is the time to ask.

The window for requesting schedule changes is closed, but if you  have a concern about your courses or any other graduation issues, please come in ASAP!

Job Two-College!

If you goal is four year college, you must meet  CSU/UC "A-G" course requirements, have a competitive GPA, and the the college entrance exams by December 2!

If you did not complete these courses (examples: one year of Visual/Performing Art, Chemistry with a C or better, Math through Algebra 2, C's or better in every semester of English, ETC) you should ask you counselor right away.  Counselors will be calling Seniors in soon for "one on one" meetings, but don't wait if you need to add/change something or take an online class, come in ASAP!

SAT and/or ACT tests are also required for four year colleges

Please note: they are not required for community college and trade/tech colleges.  If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you may be eligible for a fee waiver for these tests.  Be sure you have completed the free lunch form!! This give you discounts on AP/IB tests too!

Deadline for the October 11 SAT is September 12 (September 30 with a fee waiver)

Deadline for November 8 SAT is October 9

Deadline for the December 6 SAT( the LAST TEST for Seniors!!) is November 24.

ACT is an alternate test that Seniors should take at least once if possible.

Deadline for the October 215 ACT is September 19

Deadline for the December 13 ACT (last test for Seniors!) is November 7.

We will have college applications workshops for Seniors starting in October.

The next Senior Bulletin will include a timeline with important dates.

Encourage your parents to make appointments with counselors if they have questions.

AVID and honors English Seniors and parents-College Info Night on Wednesday, September 19th

Questions?  Please visit your counselor in E2

Scholarship for Undocumented Students

CSUSB JOINS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

see here: http://news.csusb.edu/2014/08/csusb-joins-national-scholarship-program-for-undocumented-immigrant-students/

Scholarships For DREAMers, By DREAMers 

  

*for First Time College Students & Community College Graduates

Opens September 1, 2014 - Closes October 12, 2014

For More Info:http://www.thedream.us/scholars/

TheDream US has partnered with CSUSB and other colleges in California to provide college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. TheDream US scholarships will help cover your tuition, fees, and books for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at it's partner colleges.

To be eligible to apply for the Fall 2014 round, you must:

• Be a first time college student applying to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at one of our partner colleges,
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater (or equivalent GED score), and
• Be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval; and
• Demonstrate significant unmet financial need.

Find out more on our Frequently Asked Questions or Guidelines pages.


*The Scholars are selected by DREAMers and people from DREAMer-supportive organizations based on their academic achievement and motivation to succeed. The Scholars commit to their own academic achievement and to help build a National Community of DREAMer Scholars which provides peer-to-peer support and mentoring to each other and future DREAMer Scholars.

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 18th.  1st period starts at 7:00am and 2nd period starts at 8:02am.  

If you will not be able to come on the first day of school, call us and let us know.  Students who do not show up for school will be dropped from their classes.  

If you were not able to come for Pre-registration, please come to school and take care of all your enrollment paperwork.

Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!

Nobles!  Welcome to a new school year!!

Watch this video: Welcome Nobles!

Come meet and get to know your counselor!  We are here to help you stay on track for graduation!  Counselors are in E2.  See you soon!!

Pre-Registration

Pre-Registration for Freshmen is today, Thursday, August 7th.  Tomorrow is make ups.  

Come drop off your enrollment information, pick up books, ID card, PE clothes, etc.

If we can't account for you, you will be dropped from your classes!