1. Chatsworth High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements Financial Aid

2. Graduation Requirements  Have 210 credits  Pass the Core Curriculum with a “D” or better  Complete a Service Learning Project  Pass the CAHSEE (Not currently in effect but could change)  Complete 20 hours of Community Service (for participation in ceremony)

3. Core Curriculum  4 Years of English  3 Years of Social Studies  3 Years of College Prep Math  2 Years of College Prep Science  2 Years of Foreign language  2 Years of PE  1 Year Visual Performing Art  1 Semester of Health

4. CCHS Bell Schedule   Current Bell Schedule: Block schedule 8 periods 4 periods/day 40 credits per semester, 80 credits per year 320 credits possible by the end of senior year   2016-17 Bell Schedule: Regular schedule 6 periods All classes meet every day 30 credits per semester, 60 credits per year 240 credits possible by the end of senior year

5. What if I Fail a Class or need to Make-up Credits?  Credit Recovery course at Chatsworth  Go to Adult School (also offered at CCHS)  Take a class at a Community College (also at CCHS)  Take an ROP course (work for credits)

6. California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)  Must pass the CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma in the State of California  Take it for the 1 st time in 10 th Grade  Must pass both Math and English sections (with a score of 350 for each section)  If you pass one and not the other, you only have to re- take the section you did not pass.  There are opportunities to re-take it if you do not pass it.

7. Four Systems of Higher Education in California  Community College  Pierce, Valley, Mission, Moorpark, College of the Canyons  California State University (CSU)  CSUN, Cal State L.A., San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo  University of California (UC)  UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego  Private  USC, Pepperdine, Stanford, Otis Art College

8. Community Colleges  Two-Year Schools  No subject requirements; Must be 18 years old or a High School Graduate  No tests required (No SAT or ACT)  Options include Certificate programs, Associates Degree, or Transfer to 4-Year Colleges  If community college is a possibility, do not wait until spring semester to apply, applications are open now!  Online application, online orientation, assessment

9. CSU/UC A-G Requirements A. 2 years World History, US History, or Government B. 4 years college prep English C. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D. 2 years lab science E. 2 years same foreign language F. 1 year same visual/performing art (ex: Painting AB) G. 1 year advanced courses in math, English, lab science, foreign language or social sciences A-G requirements are now in line with Core Curriculum graduation requirements

10. California State University (CSU)  www.csumentor.edu  23 campuses  4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and Graduate Level)  A-G Requirements must be met  Minimum GPA of *2.0 (3.0 recommended)  SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT * For GPA’s between 2.0-2.9, students must determine minimum eligibility (Eligibility Index). For example:  2.0 = 1300 SAT (CR & Math only) or 30 ACT  2.5 = 900 SAT (CR & Math only) or 20 ACT  2.9 = 510 SAT (CR & Math only) or 10 ACT

11. CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP)  Seniors: Took Smarter Balance exam as Juniors. Test is used to determine college readiness in English and Math  Level 1 & 2 – not ready  Level 3 – Conditional  Level 4 – Ready EAP portion of the test is taken in 11 th grade Can check status at www.csumentor.eap.com

12. University of California (UC)  www.universityofcalifornia.edu  9 undergraduate campuses; 1 graduate campus  Four-Year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors, Graduate, and Professional)  A-G Requirements must be met  At least 3.0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have a much higher GPA for most campuses)  SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or ACT

13. Private/Out of State  www.commonapp.org  www.sendedu.org www.sendedu.org  Check specific website for out of state colleges  Programs vary according to size  Prefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G requirements with at least a 2.0**  SAT I / ACT: Check catalogs for specific test requirements. **It is best to go online to get information on the college/university you are interested in for their specific entrance requirements.

14.  Currently closed for Cal State/UC’s although a few CSU campuses are still accepting apps:  Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, Cal Maritime, Fresno, San Marcus, Humboldt  Visit www.csumentor.edu/filing_status/  Get unofficial transcript from your counselor and self input grades and scores  CSU- Grades, GPA, test scores  UC – Grades, GPA,test scores,personal statement, other achievements  Private – Grades, GPA, Test scores, Letters of recommendations, personal essay, other achievements  Juniors: UC’s open August 1, 2016 and Cal States open October 1, 2016 COLLEGE APPS

15. Clubs, Activities, Athletics  There are over thirty clubs and organizations on campus.  Chatsworth High School has a variety of girl’s and boy’s athletic programs  GET INVOLVED! Colleges want to see that you did more than just study!  Participate in Community Service  Participating in extra activities can almost be as important as your grades!!

16. SAT & ACT Exams  Seniors: deadlines have passed for Cal State/UC, check for Private/out of state  Juniors: Take new version of SAT/ACT during spring semester of 11 th grade (May/June test)  Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org  Register for ACT at www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org  Flyers and brochures available in the College Office  Sophomores: plan to take the PSAT in October of sophomore year.

17.  Need to apply every year  www.applyforlunch.com  If qualify, you can receive…  11 th graders get PSAT waiver  2 free SAT Exam waivers  2 free SAT subject test waivers  2 free ACT Exam waivers  Huge reduced fee on AP Exams  NCAA fee waiver  May qualify for College Application fee waivers Free/Reduced Lunch

18.  FAFSA/Dream Act is not filled out until January 1 st (Spring semester of Senior year) and due March 2, 2015  Use 2015 Taxes  Students and parents can sign up for “ID’s” in December  Make sure information you submit on your FAFSA matches information on social security card and school system (name, address, birthdate)  For current Juniors, The FAFSA/Dream ACT will open on October 1, 2016 and due March 2, 2017 (use 2015 taxes) Financial Aid/Scholarships

19.  Cal Grant GPA’s are submitted by the district…do not need to send in paper form! Award is based on GPA and financial need (FAFSA/Dream Act)  Cal Grant GPA is taken from Sophomore and Junior year and excludes PE, ROTC, or remedial classes  Cal Grant A – 3.0 & higher  Cal Grant B – 2.0 & higher  Cal Grant C – Vocational School  CSS Profile – For private schools, info on College board site  Blue & Gold – UC  Middle Class Scholarship – Cal State/UC  Federal Pell Grants  Work Study  Loans Financial Aid Cont…

20.  Check college campus Financial Aid offices for scholarships available  Community Scholarship applications will be available January, 2015 and will be due in March to the college office  Other scholarships will soon be available in the college office and have different requirements (race, religion, parents job, your future plans, financial need, GPA)  Updated list in College Office and online at www.chatsworthhs.org (click on college office on the right) www.chatsworthhs.org Financial Aid cont…

21.  www.ncaaclearinghouse.org  For student-athletes wanting to play athletics at a 4-year college after high school  Need to register online and meet course requirements  Somewhat in line with the A-G requirements although there is 1 additional year required NCAA

22.  Submit college apps and financial aid on time  Don’t wait until the last minute to begin filling out apps…these take time!  Computers available in A4 for use  Check emails frequently  Check portals for deadlines and information  Colleges/Financial Aid will not care the reason for not meeting deadlines!  College Bound program after school Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm in Z-195  Call/email me with any questions/concerns Things to remember…

23. Counseling Staff Mrs. Leslee Owens 9 th Grade Freshman A-L SAS/ Spec ED lowens1@lausd.net Mrs. Dana Bryant 9 th Grade Freshman M-Z SAS/Spec Ed djb9040@lausd.net Mrs. Dede Krausen Humanitas 12 th Grade Design/Tech pek76071@lausd.net Mrs. Denise Schnell Arts & Media AVID 10 th -12 th dms6828@lausd.net Mari Hobson Medical Careers 11 th Grade Design/Tech jgc3004@lausd.net Andrea Rochetti College Counselor 10 th Grade Design/Tech avr0658@lausd.net

24. End of Presentation Enjoy the rest of your High School Experience!

25.  Conditional Status  Use EAP/CAASPP score and class to meet “ready” requirement  English – ERWC or AP class senior year with a grade of “C” or better  Math – (Pre Calc), AP Class senior year with grade of “C” or higher (a class that has Alg. 2 as pre req)  Use SAT score with class grade  Juniors in their 4 th year of math still need to take math class their senior year to meet “ready” status  Seniors can still take SAT in spring semester to meet SAT/class requirement EAP/CAASPP

26.  You get 5 years to play 4 years  Eligibility begins when you enroll as a full time student  DIVISION I  Larger Schools  Revenue/non revenue  Full scholarships available  Largest media coverage  Need to be cleared through eligibility center  CSUN, Cal Poly, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pepperdine, USC, UCLA, Stanford ATHLETICS

27.  DIVISION II  Fewer sports available  Fewer scholarships  Most programs funded by university  Need to be cleared through eligibility center  CSU Dominguez Hills, Chico State, CSU Stanislaus, Humboldt State, Notre Dame, Azusa pacific, UC San Diego  DIVISION III  Fewer sports  No scholarships  Cal Lutheran, Occidental College, UC Santa Cruz, University of Laverne Cont…

28.  Graduate from HS  Qualify on Eligibility Center  Accepted through admission  Be an amateur athlete  If drafted senior year of HS to play pro, can return as an amateur in a different sport  Seniors  Minimum 2.0 GPA with sliding scale for SAT/ACT (will take highest scores from tests)  2016 & beyond  2.3 or take a knee! (with sliding scale)  Complete 10/16 courses before 7 th semester Eligibility

29.  Take courses within 4 years of HS  Can take 1 course to meet NCAA within 1 year from date of gradation (summer), prior to full time enrollment  Course needs to be on HS transcript  No validation available  Courses taken online (BYU), need to be teacher taught- New option 2  Fee waivers: apply online and I approve if on free/reduced lunch Eligibility Cont…

30.  RED SHIRT  Sit out 1 st year  Can practice  Cannot play  GREY SHIRT  Cannot practice  Cannot play  Enrolled part time RED SHIRT & GREY SHIRT

31. Misc…  Information will be posted and updated on the Chatsworth website at www.chatsworthhs.orgwww.chatsworthhs.org  Go to the right had side of the page where it says “College Office”  Don’t wait until the last minute to improve your grades, be involved, and apply for colleges and financial aid!  College Office is in A4!