Preparing for YOUR senior year at CEHS

JUNIOR PRESENTATION CLOVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL

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COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS (Test Optional for MOST CA Colleges)

SAT

► Scholastics Aptitude Test

ACT
► American College Testing

► Contains two sections
► Math
► Evidence-Based Reading &

► 3-hour test

► Total score max is 1600

► Fee-based: $55 (fee waivers available for those who qualify)

► Dates
► March 11, 2023 ► May 6, 2023
► June 3, 2023

► SAT is no longer offering Subject Tests or the optional essay

► Use code 3594 to send SAT scores to ALL 23 CSU campuses

► Contains four sections
►English ►Reading ►Math ►Science
►Optional 5th section: Writing Test

► 2 hours & 55 minutes test; 3 hours & 35 minutes with writing test

► Total score scale is 1 to 36

► Fee-based: $60 or $85 with writing test (fee waivers available for those who qualify)

► Dates
► February 11, 2023 ► April 15, 2023
► June 10, 2023 ► July 15, 2023

If you send scores to one UC campus, then ALL 10 campuses will have access.

QuestBridge –

College Prep Scholars Program

► National program that provides an advantage in the admission process to top colleges and universities for high-achieving 11th-grade students from a low-income background.

► Many College Prep Scholars are selected as Finalists for the FULLY paid tuition QuestBridge National College Match program during their 12th-grade year.

► Juniors get a head start by being able to fill out full college applications early, in order to receive valuable support & guidance on how to make their application stand out further.

► College Prep Scholars are eligible for FULL scholarships to college summer programs and the Quest for Excellence Award (an all-expenses paid campus visit)

► The FREE application opens in early February and can be found online at www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

► For more information about this program, the National College Match program (12th grade), and eligibility for both programs please visit the QuestBridge website.

► Deadline to apply will be late March 2023.

NCAA/NAIA Athletic Eligibility

► Be sure to check with your counselor to see if you are on track and meet eligibility requirements.

► Minimum GPA of 2.3 and corresponding SAT/ACT score MIGHT be required.

► If needed send SAT/ACT scores to the NCAA (using code 9999) and to the NAIA (using code 9876)

► Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and/or NAIA at the end of this school year.

► 16 core units are needed for eligibility and one year of a college prep class (P) is equal to one core unit.

► Classes that earn core units:

► English (P) ► Math (P)
► Science (P)

► Social Science (P)

► World Language (P)

Athletes should be working closely with their Coach, Counselor, and College Admissions Department to make sure everything is taken care of. Don’t leave the responsibility to anyone else, YOU BE IN CHARGE!

CART

Center for Advanced Research & Technology (CART)

► Online application opened December 1st at http://CART.org/

► Application deadline = February 10th, 2023 by 11:59 pm to be entered into Lottery for your first-choice lab.

► CART presentation on Jan. 24th, 2023 during PE. If you missed it or don’t have PE then use the links below to access more information.

► CART field trip is on Feb. 7th, 2023. Must be signed up to attend.

► CART Family Information Nights = January 26th and February 8th on the CART campus. Time is TBD

► CART waives the PE requirement.

► 2 sessions: AM is 7:45 to 10:45 am and PM is 12:50 to 3:50 pm ► CART Commercial: https://vimeo.com/363899464
► CART Virtual Tour: https://kuula.co/share/collection/7P0hg?fs=1&vr=1&zoom=1&sd=1 &initload=0&thum

► CART Brochure: https://spark.adobe.com/page/wnPKMoYm2pSTN/ ► Hear from CART Alumni: https://youtu.be/CR_K-28rAdM

CTE/ROP
Career Technical Education &

Regional Occupational Program

► CTE is a pathways program to assist with future career planning.

► ROP classes are 2 periods held every day and waive the PE requirement, but ONLY if there is no room for PE to fit into the schedule.

► All 5 CUSD high schools have CTE & ROP classes.

► ROP Pre-Registration Form: https://tinyurl.com/CTEROP2324

► ROP Pre-Registration must be completed by Feb. 10, 2023, to be placed in the lottery for first choice. Submission after 2/10/23 will result in automatic placement onto a waitlist.

► CUSD CTE website: https://www.cusd.com/CareerReadiness.aspx

English 125/1A

Deadline to turn application into Mrs. Vande Kerkhoff in room 708 is February 24th!!! Turning in an application does NOT guarantee you will be in the class but… NO APPLICATION = CANNOT TAKE THIS CLASS… NO EXCEPTIONS!

MONEY MANAGEMENT/ ALGEBRA TOPICS

► Dual enrolled math class for seniors

► Earn high school and college credits at the same time.

► Not recommended for seniors who plan on applying to four-year colleges.

► Must have “C” or better in Math 2 and/or Math 3

► Must attend Community College summer class INTDS 50

► 3 college units will be earned

► Most colleges now require an intro college class, and this meets that requirement

► This class is FREE

► 4 days a week for 4 weeks total (8:30 – 12:30)

High School Enrichment Program

► Opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. ► Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply.
► Must apply before each semester and summer session. ► MAX of two college classes each semester and summer.
► Tuition is FREE, but the student is responsible for purchasing textbooks and supplies needed for each class.

► College class grades and credits are NOT posted on a high school transcript. NOT dual enrollment.

► Classes are online or at the Community College campus.

► Learn more at: https://www.cloviscollege.edu/admissions-and-aid/admissions/high-school-students/high-school-enrichment.html

REGISTRATION Registration Form Distribution:

► Tuesday, February 21st ► During PE class/period

***If you don’t have a PE class then go to the Counseling Center before school, at lunch, or after school, starting Feb. 21st, to pick up your registration form.

Registration Days:

► Wednesday, March 1st or ► Thursday, March 2nd
► During English class/period

► Sign up for senior classes and summer school if needed.

***If you are a CART student, please contact your counselor to make an appointment to register.

Work Permit Process ► Entire process is done online.

► Follow ALL directions carefully at: https://rec.cusd.com/WorkPermitA pplication1.aspx

► Minimum GPA of 2.0 required and MUST be passing ALL classes with at least a letter grade of “D” or higher at each grading period (6-week, 12-week, and semester).

► Must be on track for graduation and not credit deficient.

► Must have good attendance. ► Must have good behavior.
► Once the application is filled out it MUST be emailed to Ms. Hulbert at SandyHulbert@cusd.com

► It takes 3-5 school days for Ms. Hulbert to process each application. Plan accordingly and notify your employer!

Heads Up for Senior Year

FAFSA & AB 469	Letters of Recommendation

► Free Application for Federal Student Aid and CA Assembly Bill 469

► AB 469 states that ALL high school seniors MUST complete the FAFSA.

► FAFSA is based on family income and requires tax information to be submitted.

► By submitting FAFSA during senior year students are eligible for FREE Community College Classes, Middle-Class Scholarships, Work-Study, Academic & Athletic Scholarships, and Low-Interest Student Loans.

► Most of you will need two to three letters of recommendation during your senior year.

► Letters of recommendation are needed for various college, scholarship, and job applications.

► Letters are written by teachers, counselors, bosses, and anyone else who is not a family member.

► Most letters take at least 7 to 10 school days to write.

► There is a letter of recommendation request form online and in the counseling center to help you ask someone to write a letter for you.

► Counseling Resources (cusd.com)

Useful Websites

► Clovis East website: www.rec.cusd.com ► QuestBridge: www.questbridge.org
► SAT: www.sat.org/register ► ACT: www.actstudent.org
► AP Testing, SAT, and College Information: www.collegeboard.org ► NCAA: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
► NAIA: www.playnaia.org

► Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test: https://tinyurl.com/ASVAB2023CEHS

► Scholarships: www.fastweb.com; www.unigo.com; www.scholarships.com; www.goingmerry.com; www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org; www.cappex.com

Be Successful in High School ► Be at school!
► Have a plan for graduation! ► Get involved!
► Be organized! ► Ask questions!
► Check school email often!

► JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT: Tuesday, Feb. 7th ► 6 to 8:30 pm in the LLH

► Get ready for your SENIOR YEAR!!

Join the Class of 2024 Google Classroom Google Classroom Join Code = 7ZRX6iW

1. Go to Google Classroom

• Download the Google Classroom app on your mobile device or go to the website classroom.google.com (the app is preferred so you can get push notifications).
• Make sure you are logged in under your SCHOOL account.

2. Join a Class

• Locate the plus icon in the upper right of the classroom page to enter the join code.
• Enter the code above – 7ZRX6iW

3. Turn on Notifications

• Locate your settings within the app (usually accessed by clicking the upper left button).
• Go to “Notifications” and turn on classroom notifications (email and/or classes you’re enrolled in).

4. Ask if you Need Help

• Come by the Activities Office or ask one of your teachers to help you with your initial set-up if you are having a hard time getting added.