PHS Parent Page Prospect High School – A California Distinguished School

November 2015

Happy November Prospect Parents: As we move forward and closer to Thanksgiving, I wanted to take the time to thank all who participate and come to our wonderful events including Homecoming, and most recently, our school play. As a part of Prospect's Mission statement, "We recognize that we are a part of a greater community and a strong active partnership strengthens all," we at Prospect continue to build upon this vision and mission, adding more opportunities for our community to participate and become part of our larger mission. During the month of October, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness, our ASB class continued to sell our Prospect Pink Panther shirts in support of awareness and fundraising to help cure cancer. On October 31, our Pink Panthers will wear our pink shirts in the Silicon Valley Making Strides walk at Guadalupe Park. We hope to see a sea of pink in our effort to contribute to this worthy cause. Additionally, we have many more opportunities for everyone to get involved. Please come join our parents at our PTSA meeting November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the staff lounge. We will be discussing the success of our November 7 Open House to prospective incoming 9th graders and also ideas for our next parent/teen information night. I hope you have a most wonderful November. Sincerely, Joell Hanson

LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL JOELL HANSON

18900 Prospect Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070

PHONE: 408.626.3408

ATTENDANCE: 408.558.3068

INFO LINE: 408.558.3058

FAX: 408.973.1759

WEB: http://prospect.cuhsd.org

Table of Contents Page 2 - Senior Baby Ads - ELAC - Caught in the Act Page 3 - Guidance News Page 4 - Guidance News (cont.) Page 5 - SAT Redesigned Page 6 - Guidance & College & Career Center News Page 7 - Guidance & College And Career Center (cont.)

November Volume 9, Issue 3

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SENIOR BABY ADS Yearbook Senior Baby Ads are a wonderful way for parents, families, and friends to commemorate their Prospect senior’s high school memories. Using photographs and messages, you can create a special memento in this year’s yearbook—a permanent gift that your child will treasure.

All ads will be created by parents online, giving you complete creative control over the way that Baby Ad looks in the yearbook. You can upload your photos, select your layout, add your text, and design your ad. Go to the Baby Ad website and enter code 12100 for further instructions and to get started.

Don't miss out on our early-bird special. From now through November 30th, take advantage of our discounted prices on Senior Baby Ads. Our regular Baby Ad prices will go into effect December 1st.

Early Bird Pricing: (until November 30th) All Ads are Full Color Size Price ¼ Page $100 ½ Page $225 Full Page $350

Regular Pricing: (Beginning December 1st) All Ads are Full Color Size Price ¼ Page $125 ½ Page $250 Full Page $400 The deadline to buy, create AND submit your ad is March 18, 2016, but space is limited, so purchase yours today to be sure to get a spot.

Questions? ONLINE AD HELP Technical Support 877.362.7750

We can’t wait to see what you come up with!! Ms. Campanella & the Yearbook Class

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ELAC English Learner Advisory Committee will be meeting on November 4, 2015 to discuss the new “Common Core Standards.” Parent Project will also be presenting a presentation on “Student Mindset.” Please join us at 6:00 p.m. in the library for dinner. Meeting starts promptly at 6:30. Comité Asesor de Estudiantes de Aprendizaje

Inglés (ELAC)

Tendremos nuestra junta de ELAC el 4 de noviembre

2015. Temas de discusión serán los nuevos

“Estándares de Common Core.” El proyecto de

Padres también dará una presentación tocante

“Disposición Mental de los estudiantes.” Por favor

acompáñenos en la librería de la escuela. Cena

empieza a las 6:00 p.m. y nuestra junta empieza a las

6:30.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT Yes, it's back. . . Caught in the Act! Teachers and other staff are equipped with gold tickets to recognize students who are going above and beyond helping one another, volunteering in a classroom or extra hours doing community service. This past month we are recognizing Isabel Alvarado and Arthur Harder. Good job, Panthers.

Class of 2015

PHS PARENT PAGE 3 GUIDANCE NEWS Seniors: University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses are now accepting applications for Fall 2016. Applications for the UC campuses will be accepted November 1- November 30, 2015. Applications for the CSU campuses will be accepted October 1 - November 30, 2015. For applications, go to the following websites: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply (UC) or www.csumentor.edu (CSU).

Seniors, do not wait until Thanksgiving vacation to start working on your college applications. Students are encouraged to apply early! Top Five Reminders for First-Time Freshman Applicants: 1. Send official ACT, SAT and TOEFL scores to just one UC campus and UC will share them with all campuses to which you applied. CSU School Code = 3594. College Board will share official scores with all 23 campuses. 2. December Examination dates are acceptable even though the application is due by November 30th. Indicate your December 2015 planned test date on the admission application; be sure to request that the official scores be sent to all 4-year university campus(es). Check with specific UC/CSU campuses regarding last test date accepted. 3. Do not send transcripts/academic records; UC/CSU will request them if they are needed during the review process.

4. Do not send letters of recommendation; UC/CSU does not require them or read them unless requested. 5. After submitting your application, check your

email/portal daily for any communication from

campuses regarding deadlines, required/missing documentation (transcript, test scores, etc..) or any other important information. Private/Out-of-State universities: Seniors make sure that you check with the specific campus to confirm application and other required documentation deadlines; these may differ from UC/CSU deadlines. Students check if the specific campus(es) is on the Common Application Directory and accepts the common application by going to www.commonapp.org and create an account.

Seniors: There is still time to register for college entrance exams. Some colleges and universities will still accept SAT and/or ACT results from no later than the December 2015 test date. Make sure you check with the specific campus to confirm that they will accept the December test date results. The next SAT test dates are November 7th and December 5th (sat.org/register). The next ACT is December 12th (www.act.org). Prospect High School is a SAT test center. The PHS test center code number is 05710. The PHS school code number is 053344. Part of the registration process is to request scores to be sent by College Board or ACT to your specific colleges. Colleges want official scores from College Board or ACT. Community College: Seniors planning to apply to community college will begin the process in the Spring 2016.

Complete the online registration for your chosen Community College and get your ID number

Students now have to: o Take placement test assessments o Complete an orientation o Develop an educational plan

Many of the Spring orientations will take you through all 3 steps on the same day if you register early.

Financial Aid

Senior Class Visits: The Guidance Advisors will visit Senior Government classes in December and in February to discuss financial aid applications and the Cal Grant Program. Students applying for Federal Student Aid and the Cal Grant Program are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov starting January 1, 2016. Financial Aid submission deadline is March 2, 2016. Scholarship Opportunities: Naviance Family Connection can be used as a scholarship search tool. To access the lists of scholarships, students log in to Naviance Family Connection and click on the Colleges tab. In the Scholarships & Money section click on Scholarship list. This section contains a list of loca/national scholarships. This section also includes a Scholarship Match feature. Upon completing the required questionnaire, Naviance Family Connection “matches” your student with scholarships that he/she is eligible to apply for.

Class of 2016

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Class of 2017

Juniors are encouraged to sign-up early for the May 2016 or June 2016 test administration of the SAT or ACT. The SAT or ACT is required by UC & CSU campuses for college bound Juniors. Prospect High School is a SAT test center. The PHS test center code number is 05710. The PHS College Board high school code number is 053344. To reserve a spot at Prospect High School as a SAT test site, register online NOW!! Register online for the SAT Reasoning Test at (sat.org/register) or the ACT test at (www.act.org). SAT website is: sat.org/register Test Dates: Deadlines: January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 ACT website is: www.actstudent.org Test Dates: Deadlines: February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 Part of the registration process is to request scores to be sent by College Board or ACT to your specific colleges. Colleges want official scores from College Board or ACT. Important University of California (UC) information:

SAT Subject Tests are no longer required for UC admissions. Please keep in mind that some majors may highly recommend them (i.e. Engineering) and some private and out-of-state universities may require them. Subject Tests are the only national admission tests you can take to show your strengths in the science, history and/or world languages.

If your Junior is planning to take the ACT test or the New SAT (starting March 2016) for UC admissions, they must register for the ACT or New SAT Plus Writing.

Juniors should be focusing on doing well in their classes. Colleges look very closely at Junior year results. Use Naviance Family Connection to keep track of all college searches. Visit college admissions websites to familiarize yourself with the admission process and language of each campus. It is never too early to start preparing yourself for your post-secondary goals.

Class of 2018 & Class of 2019

Focus on doing well in your classes. Colleges look at the work that is completed in 9th and 10th grades. Graduation also depends on how you do throughout your four years at Prospect High School. Your classes at Prospect High School are preparing you for college entrance tests (SAT and ACT).

Use Study Hall (Monday – Friday 11:40am to 12:10pm) and Homework Center (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in the Library 2:45pm to 3:45pm) for help with classes. Get help early and pass your classes the first time!

Find out where to get help with graduating from high school and planning your future: Guidance office, Naviance Family Connection and College and Career Center.

Research possible interesting jobs, volunteer opportunities, and internships for the summer before your junior year.

Start really thinking about career choices, college choices and college majors (Naviance Family Connecton).

Ask others where they went to school and which schools they know about.

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PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL

Guidance and College & Career Center

November 2015 focus: Resumes, Internships, & Jobs

Be Resume Ready

Whether you are applying to colleges or looking for a job or internship, you will need to have a resume.

What is a resume? It’ s usually a one- to two-page document that sums up your skills, experience and

accomplishments so that a potential employer or college can quickly learn a bit about you.

Putting together a resume may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’ t need to be. This month the College &

Career Center is putting on a workshop to help get you “ Resume Ready” . Remember, a well-written resume

can help you stand out in the crowd.

November 2015 (Focus: Resume, Internships, & Jobs)

Date Audience Event Content

Thurs., Nov. 12 Library; Study

Hall/Lunch All Grades

Workshop: Resumes - Be Ready to get a spring or summer

Internship or Job

Get ready to write your resume for work, internships and scholarship applications

GUIDANCE AND COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

Look Who’s Coming to Visit Us in November

Monday, November 2 UC San Diego

Wednesday, November 4

UC Santa Cruz

(RSVP on Naviance)

Tuesday, November 10 Academy of Art

University

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Guidance and College & Career Center

November 2015

Naviance Tips and To Do at connection.naviance.com/proshigh

Seniors

Use Naviance to ensure you are aware of application deadlines for any private or out-of-state colleges and

universities to which you are applying

Check collegeboard.org for CSS Financial profile deadlines and information for each college. Register a

CSS profile at least 2 weeks before the earliest college/scholarship priority filing date.

Attend the November 12 Resume Workshop

In Naviance, complete the FERPA in the “colleges” tab. Enter all colleges you will be applying to: add

them to your “colleges I’m applying to” list.

Add teachers that will be writing you a letter of recommendation (in the “colleges I’m applying to” section)

Submit UC & CSU applications by November 30

Juniors

Focus on doing well in your classes. Colleges look very closely at your Junior year grades.

Attend the November 12 Resume Workshop

Use Naviance to keep adding colleges to your “colleges I’m thinking about” list.

Not sure where you want to go to college? Check out colleges in the area as a start – there are all types of

colleges and universities within an hour drive! (San Jose State, Stanford, University of California at

Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Sonoma State, UC Santa Cruz, St. Mary’s College).

Sophomores

Log onto Naviance to take a look at the results of the Strengths Profiler you completed; explore careers

that match your strengths and add a few to your “favorite careers & clusters” (in the “careers” tab).

Attend the November 12 Resume Workshop and start thinking about what you will be doing next

summer.

Check out colleges in the area as a start – there are all types of colleges and universities within an hour

drive! (San Jose State, Stanford, University of California at Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Sonoma

State, UC Santa Cruz, St. Mary’s College).

Freshmen

Log onto Naviance Family Connection and start to become families with the tools!

Check out colleges in the area as a start to your post-high school planning.

There are all types of colleges and universities within an hour drive! (San Jose State, Stanford, University

of California at Berkeley, Santa Clara University, Sonoma State, UC Santa Cruz, St. Mary’s College).

Focus on doing well in your classes!

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~ November 2015 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 Grad Night Mtg @ 7pm in the faculty lounge

3

Field Hockey vs. Mitty JV @ 5:15 and V @ 6:30pm Girls Volleyball vs. Oak Grove @ 5/6pm

4

ELAC Mtg @ 6pm In room 30 Panther Paws Mtg @ 7pm in the faculty lounge

5

Girls Volleyball vs. Pioneer @ 5/6pm

6 MINIMUM DAY Field Hockey vs. St. Ignatius @ 3:15pm Football vs. James Lick 4/7pm

7 Prospect Open House 1-4pm

8

9 MINIMUM DAY

10 PTSA Mtg @ 7pm in the faculty lounge

11 NO SCHOOL

12 Music Dept Gala @ 6/8pm in the PAC

13 Football @ Andrew Hill @ 4/7pm Drama Dept Talent Show @ 7pm in the PAC

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15

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17 Senior Panoramic Picture @ Study Hall

18 Music Boosters Mtg @ 6:30pm Fall Sports Banquet @ 6pm in the gym

19 Senior Cap and Gown Mtg @ Study Hall

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21

22

23 NO SCHOOL

24 NO SCHOOL

25 NO SCHOOL

26 NO SCHOOL

27 NO SCHOOL

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