Riverside PreparatoryRiverside Preparatory

Junior to Senior Junior to Senior Transition, Transition, Graduation Graduation

Requirements and Requirements and Beyond……2014 Beyond……2014

Seniors!!!Seniors!!!

RP Staff, Student & Parent RP Staff, Student & Parent ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

We, as a staff, are here to assist and guide you and your student to We, as a staff, are here to assist and guide you and your student to their senior graduation and college admissiontheir senior graduation and college admission

Students are responsible for maintaining good grades, researching & Students are responsible for maintaining good grades, researching & applying for colleges, scholarships, registering for the SAT/ACT, etcapplying for colleges, scholarships, registering for the SAT/ACT, etc

Parents are responsible to ensure students remain on track with Parents are responsible to ensure students remain on track with grades and to prepare their students for life after high school (i.e., see grades and to prepare their students for life after high school (i.e., see above)above)

As a staff we cannot complete college applications, SAT/ACT As a staff we cannot complete college applications, SAT/ACT registration, financial aid. All of these contain personal information registration, financial aid. All of these contain personal information that our staff should not have access to or knowledge of regarding our that our staff should not have access to or knowledge of regarding our parents and studentsparents and students

#1 & #2 college complaints: students are not ready academically #1 & #2 college complaints: students are not ready academically (RP’s job) and students are not independent, have no initiative and (RP’s job) and students are not independent, have no initiative and rely on parents to handle everything (your job)rely on parents to handle everything (your job)

GRADUATIONGRADUATION REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS EnglishEnglish 40 credits 40 credits MathematicsMathematics 30 credits 30 credits Science Science 20 credits 20 credits Social StudiesSocial Studies 30 credits 30 credits Visual/Performing ArtVisual/Performing Art 10 credits 10 credits Foreign LanguageForeign Language 20 credits 20 credits P.E.P.E. 20 credits 20 credits Senior Project Senior Project 5 credits 5 credits ElectivesElectives 55 credits 55 credits

TOTAL 230 CREDITSTOTAL 230 CREDITS

Additional Grad RequirementsAdditional Grad Requirements

Pass both sections of the California Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Math High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Math and Language Artsand Language Arts

Note: If all graduation requirements are met Note: If all graduation requirements are met but student hasbut student has notnot passed the CAHSEE, a passed the CAHSEE, a certificate of completion will be issuedcertificate of completion will be issued

If a senior is taking a full day schedule If a senior is taking a full day schedule they will be required to take both a Math they will be required to take both a Math and Science class.and Science class.

RPHS Advanced Placement RPHS Advanced Placement ClassesClasses (6) (6)

AP English LanguageAP English Language AP English Literature/Comp AP English Literature/CompAP Calculus AB/BCAP Calculus AB/BC AP World History AP World HistoryAP BiologyAP Biology AP United States History AP United States History

Exam fee of $89 due in mid-March. If the exam is Exam fee of $89 due in mid-March. If the exam is not taken, student will not receive weighted credit not taken, student will not receive weighted credit on their high school transcript. Student and parent on their high school transcript. Student and parent are required to sign an AP contract with their AP are required to sign an AP contract with their AP teacher.teacher.

College Subject Credit College Subject Credit College Elective Credit College Elective Credit College Placement Exams Waived College Placement Exams Waived For successful completion of Advanced Placement For successful completion of Advanced Placement

exams with a score of: 3, 4, or 5exams with a score of: 3, 4, or 5

Concurrent EnrollmentConcurrent EnrollmentCRITERIA FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENTCRITERIA FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT

The concurrent enrollment process is the responsibility of the parent and The concurrent enrollment process is the responsibility of the parent and student. When a student enrolls at a community college, they become a student. When a student enrolls at a community college, they become a student of the college and are entitled to all college services, such as: student of the college and are entitled to all college services, such as: academic counseling, college guidance, financial aid, etc. VVC and BCC academic counseling, college guidance, financial aid, etc. VVC and BCC have a full staff of college counselors who can meet and assist with the have a full staff of college counselors who can meet and assist with the class selection and answer any questions you may have about their class selection and answer any questions you may have about their program.program.

Steps to Enrollment (visit VVC/BCC websites: Steps to Enrollment (visit VVC/BCC websites: http://www.vvc.eduhttp://www.vvc.edu) () (http://www.barstow.eduhttp://www.barstow.edu))

Application for admission Application for admission Orientation and AssessmentOrientation and Assessment Principal/Counselor authorizationPrincipal/Counselor authorization Submit documentation to admissions and recordsSubmit documentation to admissions and records Register for classesRegister for classes Pay feesPay fees

Finally……Finally…… Once steps 1 and 2 have been completed, please leave all Once steps 1 and 2 have been completed, please leave all

necessary forms (necessary forms (including completely filled out concurrent including completely filled out concurrent enrollment form and assessment resultsenrollment form and assessment results) with Mrs. Craft. Mrs. ) with Mrs. Craft. Mrs. Sanchez will review the application request and meet with student Sanchez will review the application request and meet with student to discuss the enrollment.to discuss the enrollment.

Please note: Mrs. Sanchez cannot advise on college classes. If you Please note: Mrs. Sanchez cannot advise on college classes. If you have questions regarding VVC/BCC classes and schedules, you will have questions regarding VVC/BCC classes and schedules, you will need to meet with a VVC/BCC counselor to discuss your concerns.need to meet with a VVC/BCC counselor to discuss your concerns.

What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?What is the NCAA Clearinghouse? Ensures the academic eligibility of student Ensures the academic eligibility of student

athletes in division I and Division II. athletes in division I and Division II.

All Division I & II athletes must go through the All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college.Clearinghouse in order to play in college.

Division I: range of eligibility requirements for Division I: range of eligibility requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined).(combined).

Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.

A-G Requirements- CA only A-G Requirements- CA only CSU and UC EligibilityCSU and UC Eligibility

(A)(A) HistoryHistory World (1 yr) and American/Gov World (1 yr) and American/Gov (1yr)(1yr)

(B)(B) EnglishEnglish 4 years4 years

(C)(C) Math Math 3 years (through Alg II/Trig)3 years (through Alg II/Trig)

(D)(D) ScienceScience 2 years from Bio/Chem/Physics2 years from Bio/Chem/Physics

(E)(E) Foreign LanguageForeign Language 2 years same language2 years same language

(F)(F) Visual Performing ArtVisual Performing Art 1 year-long course1 year-long course

(G)(G) ElectiveElective 1 year academic elective1 year academic elective

**a_g only for CA schools. Out of state colleges have **a_g only for CA schools. Out of state colleges have different admission requirements**different admission requirements**

College Entrance Exam - ACTCollege Entrance Exam - ACT

ACT Exam (CSU or UC) ACT Exam (CSU or UC) www.act.orgwww.act.org Preferred test of Cal State Pomona and Cal Preferred test of Cal State Pomona and Cal

State San Luis ObispoState San Luis Obispo 4 subject tests:4 subject tests:

English, Reading, Science, MathEnglish, Reading, Science, Math 36 Highest score with a composite 36 Highest score with a composite

score of the average all 4 examsscore of the average all 4 exams Optional writing exam Optional writing exam

College Entrance Exam-SATCollege Entrance Exam-SAT SAT Reasoning Exam (UC/CSU)SAT Reasoning Exam (UC/CSU)

Three Subjects: Three Subjects: Reading Reading Writing Writing MathMath

800 Highest Score per subject X 3 = 2400800 Highest Score per subject X 3 = 2400

(Taken late spring or summer of 11(Taken late spring or summer of 11thth grade year) grade year)

* *CSU does not calculate the writing test score * *CSU does not calculate the writing test score into eligibilityinto eligibility

Must be completed by December of Senior Must be completed by December of Senior Year!Year!

www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com

Reach, Target and Safety Reach, Target and Safety Colleges Colleges

Reach CollegeReach College For a school you’ve dreamed of attending, even if it is selective and you For a school you’ve dreamed of attending, even if it is selective and you

may not meet all the requirements for admission. With a little luck – who may not meet all the requirements for admission. With a little luck – who knows? The only risk is a rejection and the cost of an application fee.knows? The only risk is a rejection and the cost of an application fee.

Target CollegeTarget College

Review several schools whose admission requirements seem to match Review several schools whose admission requirements seem to match your qualifications well. You stand a good chance of being accepted, your qualifications well. You stand a good chance of being accepted, although it may not be a “sure thing.”although it may not be a “sure thing.”

Safety CollegeSafety College Have at least one school on your list that you know will accept you, no Have at least one school on your list that you know will accept you, no

matter what, in case your other choices don’t work out for you. This is a matter what, in case your other choices don’t work out for you. This is a school you would still be very happy to attend.school you would still be very happy to attend.

Application DatesApplication DatesCSUCSU October 1 - November 30October 1 - November 30

www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

UCUC November 1 – November 30November 1 – November 30

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Yearly Expense of CollegesYearly Expense of Colleges

CommunitCommunityy

CSUCSU UCUC

Fees/TuitionFees/Tuition $ 480$ 480 $ 3,476$ 3,476 $ 9,100$ 9,100

Book/SuppliesBook/Supplies $ 1,422$ 1,422 $ 1,351$ 1,351 $ 1,500$ 1,500

BoardingBoarding $ 9,042$ 9,042 $ 12,200$ 12,200

Personal/Personal/trans.trans.

$ 3,325$ 3,325 $ 2,500$ 2,500

TotalTotal $1,902$1,902 $ 17,194$ 17,194 $ 25,300$ 25,300

California State UniversitiesCalifornia State Universities23 Campuses23 Campuses

BakersfieldBakersfield Monterey BayMonterey BayChannel IslandsChannel Islands NorthridgeNorthridgeChicoChico Polytechnic PomonaPolytechnic PomonaDominguez HillsDominguez Hills SacramentoSacramentoEast BayEast Bay San Bernardino San Bernardino FresnoFresno San Diego San DiegoFullertonFullerton San FranciscoSan FranciscoHumboldtHumboldt San JoseSan JoseLong BeachLong Beach San Luis ObispoSan Luis ObispoLos AngelesLos Angeles San MarcosSan MarcosMaritime AcademyMaritime Academy SonomaSonoma

StanislausStanislaus

California State UniversityCalifornia State University Minimum 2.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade 10 - 11Minimum 2.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade 10 - 11 4 years of English4 years of English 3 years Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra II)3 years Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra II) 2 years of History (World/American)2 years of History (World/American) 1 year of Life Science (Biology)1 year of Life Science (Biology) 1 year of Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics)1 year of Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics) 2 years Foreign Language (same language)2 years Foreign Language (same language) 1 year Visual/Performing Arts (yearlong, same discipline)1 year Visual/Performing Arts (yearlong, same discipline) 1 year Academic Elective1 year Academic Elective SAT I Reasoning Exam SAT I Reasoning Exam (reading and math) or ACT Exam (reading and math) or ACT Exam

(with essay)(with essay)Minimum requirements checked first then GPA Minimum requirements checked first then GPA

consideredconsidered

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California10 Campuses10 Campuses

UC BerkeleyUC BerkeleyUC DavisUC DavisUC IrvineUC Irvine

UC Los AngelesUC Los AngelesUC MercedUC Merced

UC RiversideUC RiversideUC Santa BarbaraUC Santa Barbara

UC Santa CruzUC Santa CruzUC San DiegoUC San Diego

UC San FranciscoUC San Francisco

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California Minimum 3.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade 10 - 11 Minimum 3.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade 10 - 11 4 years of English4 years of English 3 years (4 preferred) of Math (Alg. I/Geometry/Alg II)3 years (4 preferred) of Math (Alg. I/Geometry/Alg II) 2 years of History (World/American/Gov)2 years of History (World/American/Gov) 2 years (3 preferred) from the areas of Biology, Chemistry, 2 years (3 preferred) from the areas of Biology, Chemistry,

and Physicsand Physics 2 years Foreign Language (same language, 3 years 2 years Foreign Language (same language, 3 years

preferred)preferred) 1 year VPA ( year-long, same discipline)1 year VPA ( year-long, same discipline) 1 year of Academic Elective (g elective)1 year of Academic Elective (g elective) SAT I Reasoning and SAT I Reasoning and two SAT II Single Subject examstwo SAT II Single Subject exams

required or the ACT (must include writing exam). Note: required or the ACT (must include writing exam). Note: SAT II single subject exams will not be required for Fall SAT II single subject exams will not be required for Fall 2012 and thereafter.2012 and thereafter.

Personal Statement as part of application processPersonal Statement as part of application process

UC’s expect rigor and vary in selection criteria UC’s expect rigor and vary in selection criteria Personal statement importantPersonal statement important !!! !!!

Financial Aid- What Do I need Financial Aid- What Do I need to do?to do?

Apply for a PIN onlineApply for a PIN online Submit a FAFSA onlineSubmit a FAFSA online Submit a Cal Grant GPA formSubmit a Cal Grant GPA form January 1, 2014- March 2, 2014January 1, 2014- March 2, 2014 Go online and look for Go online and look for

scholarships and grants…then…scholarships and grants…then…APPLY!APPLY!

FAFSA & Cal GrantFAFSA & Cal GrantFAFSAFAFSA

It is extremely important to completeIt is extremely important to complete It is the basis for all financial aid awards and offeringsIt is the basis for all financial aid awards and offerings It is a free application and on-line help is free as wellIt is a free application and on-line help is free as well If you are being asked for money, you’re not at the correct website! www.fafsa.ed.govIf you are being asked for money, you’re not at the correct website! www.fafsa.ed.gov The FAFSA has a guided, straight forward application process; however, if this is your The FAFSA has a guided, straight forward application process; however, if this is your

first-time accessing the website it can be a bit intimidating so it is a good idea to complete first-time accessing the website it can be a bit intimidating so it is a good idea to complete a practice worksheet before submitting the FAFSA.a practice worksheet before submitting the FAFSA.

The FAFSA 2013-14 Worksheet will help you for the January online FAFSA application The FAFSA 2013-14 Worksheet will help you for the January online FAFSA application www.FSApubs.org

CAL GrantCAL Grant Cal Grants are free money for college that is awarded to students who meet eligibility, Cal Grants are free money for college that is awarded to students who meet eligibility,

income and academic requirements.  The money can be used to attend any California income and academic requirements.  The money can be used to attend any California Community College, Cal State University, University of California, private college, and Community College, Cal State University, University of California, private college, and most career technical or vocational schools.  The best thing of all, the money does not most career technical or vocational schools.  The best thing of all, the money does not have to be paid back! have to be paid back!

With a Cal Grant, you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college expenses at any With a Cal Grant, you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California. qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California.

A Cal Grant verification report can be downloaded from the website. Students need to A Cal Grant verification report can be downloaded from the website. Students need to complete the form and bring it to Mrs. Pfenning for verification. complete the form and bring it to Mrs. Pfenning for verification. http://www.csac.ca.gov

Depending on Depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board and books.

Step One:Step One: Complete and submit the FAFSA by March 2Complete and submit the FAFSA by March 2ndnd 2014. 2014.

Step TwoStep Two : : File a school certified GPA with the California StudentFile a school certified GPA with the California Student Aid Commission by March 2Aid Commission by March 2ndnd 2014. 2014.

SeptemberSeptember

Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs.Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs.Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net))Narrow down college choices to top 5- visit those colleges if Narrow down college choices to top 5- visit those colleges if possiblepossibleResearch colleges, scholarships & grants Research colleges, scholarships & grants Visit Riverside Prep website for senior informationVisit Riverside Prep website for senior informationPay all fees owed to Riverside PrepPay all fees owed to Riverside Prep

Senior Time TableSenior Time Table

Take SAT and/or ACT if neededTake SAT and/or ACT if needed Decide on top college choicesDecide on top college choices CSU application period is October to CSU application period is October to NovemberNovember UC application period is NovemberUC application period is November Private colleges application period variesPrivate colleges application period varies Ask teachers/staff for recommendations.Ask teachers/staff for recommendations. Research scholarships and grantsResearch scholarships and grants Attend college open housesAttend college open houses

October-NovemberOctober-NovemberSenior Time TableSenior Time Table

Senior Time TableSenior Time Table

December-JanuaryDecember-January

Last month to take SAT/ACTLast month to take SAT/ACT Register for FAFSA Pin (Register for FAFSA Pin (www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov)) Complete FAFSA form (Complete FAFSA form (www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov)) Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested)Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested) Continue looking for scholarshipsContinue looking for scholarships Keep strong in academic course workKeep strong in academic course work Pay all fees owed to Riverside PrepPay all fees owed to Riverside Prep

Senior Time TableSenior Time Table

February-MarchFebruary-March

Remember the importance of 2nd Remember the importance of 2nd semester grades!!semester grades!!

Submit FAFSA by March 2Submit FAFSA by March 2ndnd!!!!!! Cal Grant Verification due by March 2Cal Grant Verification due by March 2ndnd!!!!!! (separate from the FAFSA and must by (separate from the FAFSA and must by

completed by Mrs. Pfenning).completed by Mrs. Pfenning). Pay for AP exams (if registered for AP courses).Pay for AP exams (if registered for AP courses).

Senior Time TableSenior Time TableApril, May and JuneApril, May and June

Review your college responses and aid offers.Review your college responses and aid offers. Make final decision on where to attend.Make final decision on where to attend. Send deposit by mid-May (most colleges)Send deposit by mid-May (most colleges) Pay all fees owed to Riverside PrepPay all fees owed to Riverside Prep AP Exams (if registered)AP Exams (if registered) Avoid senioritis- finish strong with gradesAvoid senioritis- finish strong with grades Scholarships and Grant researchScholarships and Grant research Graduation!!!Graduation!!!

2013 Senior College Acceptances!!2013 Senior College Acceptances!!University of California:UCLAUC Riverside ($10,000 Chancellor Scholarship), Honors programUC San DiegoUC Irvine, Honors programUC Santa Cruz

Cal State Universities:Cal State BakersfieldCal State San BernardinoCal State LA Cal State Long Beach, San Diego State UniversityCal State NorthridgeCal State HumboldtCal Poly Pomona (Civil and Chemical Engineering majors)Cal State FresnoCal State San MarcosCal State Maritime

Private Universities:University of the Pacific and Whittier College

Out of State: Ivy League:Harvard (waitlist)BYU IdahoUniversity of ColoradoIndiana State UniversityOregon State Louisiana StateNorthern Arizona UniversitySouthern Utah University ($10,500 Scholarship)

Wrap Up ListWrap Up List Discuss your final college choices Discuss your final college choices

with your parents.with your parents. Make a calendar with deadlines Make a calendar with deadlines

for admission, financial aid and for admission, financial aid and scholarships.scholarships.

Give recommendation forms to Give recommendation forms to teachers and staff.teachers and staff.

Make copies of all applications Make copies of all applications you have sent out for your you have sent out for your records.records.

Continue to focus on gradesContinue to focus on grades Fill out the FAFSAFill out the FAFSA Follow up with colleges make Follow up with colleges make

sure they received your sure they received your application and have submitted application and have submitted all requirements. all requirements.

NOTE: Male Students: You must NOTE: Male Students: You must register for selective service on register for selective service on your 18th birthday to be eligible your 18th birthday to be eligible for federal and state financial for federal and state financial aid. aid.

Watch the mail for acceptance Watch the mail for acceptance letters btw March 1 and April 1 and letters btw March 1 and April 1 and look out for information on look out for information on Financial aid btw April 1 and May 1Financial aid btw April 1 and May 1

Make your final decision and notify Make your final decision and notify all schools of your intent by May 1. all schools of your intent by May 1. Request that your counselor send Request that your counselor send a final transcript to your chosen a final transcript to your chosen college by June.college by June.

Be sure you received your FAFSA Be sure you received your FAFSA acknowledgement.acknowledgement.

Complete any follow up paperwork Complete any follow up paperwork for the college of your choice. for the college of your choice.

If applicable apply for a Stafford If applicable apply for a Stafford Loan.Loan.

Receive orientation schedule from Receive orientation schedule from your college.your college.

Get residence hall assignment Get residence hall assignment from your college.from your college.

Obtain course scheduling and cost Obtain course scheduling and cost information from your college.information from your college.