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Welcome Seniors, Juniors, and Parents
to the 11th-12th Guidance Night
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Announcements and Information
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Technology High School High School Graduation Requirements
English 40 CreditsSocial Studies 30 Credits (World History, US History, Econ/Govt)
Math 30 Credits(Must have Algebra I credits)
Integrated Science 30 CreditsIntegrated Engineering 40 CreditsFine Art or Foreign Lang 10 CreditsPhysical Education 20 CreditsElective Credits 20 credits
220 Credits in these specific areas:
Plus 40 hours of Community Service.
Passing grade for HIGH SCHOOL is “D”.
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University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Minimum Subject Requirements
A-G Subject Requirements
For a full comparison of the CSU / UC A-G requirements: CSU - UC Comparison of A-G Requirements
Area A : History/ Social Science 2 yearsUC: Must include one year of World/European History, and one year of US History OR one half year of US History and one-half year of Civics or American Government
Area B: English 4 years
Area C: Mathematics 3 yearsUC/CSU: must include Algebra II and Geometry
Area D: Laboratory Science 2 yearsUC/CSU: Two years of laboratory science that provides fundamental knowledge in at least Biology and Physics and/OR Chemistry
Area E: Language other than English 2 yearsUC/CSU: Must be in same language. Three years “Strongly Recommended”. ASL is accepted.
Area F: Visual and Performing Arts 1 yearUC/CSU: Must be one year-long course.
Area G: College Prep Elective 1 yearUC/CSU: Any extra course over and above the minimum requirements in any of the first six areas above.
PASSING GRADE FOR A-G SUBJECTS IS “C”
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/csu-uc-a-g-comparison-matrix.pdf
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UC Approved CoursesFor complete list of Tech High UC Approved courses, use this link:UC A-G Guide
http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/
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Order A Yearbook Two Ways to Order:
Order THS 2018 Yearbook
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Price will increase to $75.00 after September 29th
http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1352711/Technology-High-School/2018-Yearbook/2017060104233001384/CATALOG_SHOP/?REF=A01064570
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Grading / Credit TimelinesDecember 21st End of First Semester /Second QtrFINAL SEMESTER GRADES POSTED TO OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (CREDITS AWARDED)
October 13th End of First Qtr PROGRESS REPORT (NO CREDITS AWARDED)
August 16th, 2017 Begin First Semester /First Qtr
January 8th, 2018 Begin Second Semester /Third Qtr
March 16thEnd of Third Qtr PROGRESS REPORT (NO CREDITS AWARDED)
June 1st, 2018End of Second Semester /Fourth QtrFINAL SEMESTER GRADES POSTED TO OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(CREDITS AWARDED)
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Fall Guidance Drop-in Dates and Times
The counselor will be available for drop-ins from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis on the following dates:
09/1910/0310/1010/1710/24
11/0711/1411/2812/0512/12
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Regular meeting dates are also available - just email a request at [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
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Sonoma State University Concurrent Enrollment Spring 2018
Spring Semester Registration Deadline:
The deadline to send the applications for spring 2018 will be December 1, 2017. Please find the link for the spring 2018 Early Entrant Applications. http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/documents/applicationform-undergraduate-2017-2018.pdf
Tech High students can skip the following sections:
Section ESection FSection GSection ISection JSection KSection LSection M
https://webmail.crpusd.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=fC5SghEN2LJ0X-o2oP8ULFHoyexcQ8c_gg85pjuDwa0Pe2tx5_rUCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBjAGEAbABzAHQAYQB0AGUALgBlAGQAdQAvAFMAQQBTAC8AZABvAGMAdQBtAGUAbgB0AHMALwBhAHAAcABsAGkAYwBhAHQAaQBvAG4AZgBvAHIAbQAtAHUAbgBkAGUAcgBnAHIAYQBkAHUAYQB0AGUALQAyADAAMQA3AC0AMgAwADEAOAAuAHAAZABmAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.calstate.edu%2fSAS%2fdocuments%2fapplicationform-undergraduate-2017-2018.pdfhttps://webmail.crpusd.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=fC5SghEN2LJ0X-o2oP8ULFHoyexcQ8c_gg85pjuDwa0Pe2tx5_rUCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBjAGEAbABzAHQAYQB0AGUALgBlAGQAdQAvAFMAQQBTAC8AZABvAGMAdQBtAGUAbgB0AHMALwBhAHAAcABsAGkAYwBhAHQAaQBvAG4AZgBvAHIAbQAtAHUAbgBkAGUAcgBnAHIAYQBkAHUAYQB0AGUALQAyADAAMQA3AC0AMgAwADEAOAAuAHAAZABmAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.calstate.edu%2fSAS%2fdocuments%2fapplicationform-undergraduate-2017-2018.pdfhttps://webmail.crpusd.org/owa/redir.aspx?SURL=fC5SghEN2LJ0X-o2oP8ULFHoyexcQ8c_gg85pjuDwa0Pe2tx5_rUCGgAdAB0AHAAOgAvAC8AdwB3AHcALgBjAGEAbABzAHQAYQB0AGUALgBlAGQAdQAvAFMAQQBTAC8AZABvAGMAdQBtAGUAbgB0AHMALwBhAHAAcABsAGkAYwBhAHQAaQBvAG4AZgBvAHIAbQAtAHUAbgBkAGUAcgBnAHIAYQBkAHUAYQB0AGUALQAyADAAMQA3AC0AMgAwADEAOAAuAHAAZABmAA..&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.calstate.edu%2fSAS%2fdocuments%2fapplicationform-undergraduate-2017-2018.pdf
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Sonoma State University Cont.Very Important:Please note the fee could be more than $22 it will show up in their portal. Seawolf Services would be the best to answer this question. 707 664-2308. Reminder #1: No applications will be accepted without the letter from Principal. If an application comes in without the letter from the principal, I will return to the student via mail. Reminder #2· Include a complete list of participating students full name (no nick names) and SSU ID#’s if known.· Please turn in all applications at once.· Students should be juniors and seniors.· Please attach letter from principal to each application. · Any students wanting to take classes that require an audition should complete the application with your general pool. This way we can avoid late petitions/appeals.
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Santa Rosa Junior CollegeRegistration begins for Spring 2018 on December 8, 2017.
Here is the link to register for Concurrent Enrollment Process and Forms:
SRJC High School Concurrent Enrollment
https://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-concurrent-enrollment-studentshttps://admissions.santarosa.edu/high-school-concurrent-enrollment-students
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Senior Information
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Senior Workshops
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● FAFSA NIGHT Friday, Sept 29th 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
● COLLEGE APPLICATION NIGHT Wednesday, October 18th 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
● SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT Thursday, November 2d 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
● COLLEGE PREPARATION NIGHT Thursday, February 8th 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Preparation for FAFSA Night
The following steps must be taken prior to attending the FAFSA night:
1) Student and Parents BOTH must Create your FSA (Federal Student Aid) ID:
Here is the link: FSA ID2) Determine whose information will be listed under PARENT. Here is a flowchart to determine whose information to use: Who's My Parent FAFSA
Parents do not have to attend the FAFSA night unless they need help - here is a step-by-step guide to filling it out yourself:
Eight Steps For Completing the FAFSA
And here is a step-by-step video:
Seven Easy Steps to FAFSA Video
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaidhttps://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-fafsa/https://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-fafsa/https://blog.ed.gov/2016/09/8-steps-filling-fafsa/https://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/fafsasimplification/
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Senior Recognition PagesUpload pictures of your favorite grad then and now!Prices and styles will vary.
Follow this link:
Jostens Senior Recognition Ad
http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_ra_flash.asp?CID=259930&PFID=2017052704284031364
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University of CaliforniaApplication window:
NOVEMBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30TH
However, you can work on your application beginning in August. The UC online application saves automatically when you hit “Next” or “Previous”. Do not use the back arrow to move around in the application or you will lose your information.
Here are direct links for further information:
Dates and Deadlines for UC Admissions
University of California Freshman Application Checklist
University of California online Application
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/dates-deadlines/index.htmlhttp://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.htmlhttps://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm
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California State UniversityApplication window:
October 1, 2017 - VARIES ACCORDING TO CAMPUS AND MAJOR
CSU Freshman Application Checklist
How to Prepare for California State University
California State University Application
https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/Documents/application-checklist-freshman.pdfhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply/Pages/high-school-students.aspxhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman
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Here are some things that you will need to have handy for College Applications:
1) Unofficial transcript2) Copy of all courses taken in other school/college
systems3) All test scores: SAT / ACT, any SAT Subject Tests, AP
Scores, IB Classes, TOEFL or IELTS exam scores.4) Parent’s annual income for last year and current year.5) Social Security Number6) Citizenship Status7) Credit Card
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Disneyland Grad Night!!!❏ May 2018 -
TBD❏ Cost -
Approximately $250
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❏ Students leave THS at midnight
❏ Go to Disneyland until 2:00 a.m.
❏ Board bus, then arrive back at THS sometime mid-morning.
More information will be announced throughout the school year. See Mr. Kempiak for specific questions or email at:
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Senior PortraitsSeptember 25th,
2017
THSMain Hallway
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Graduation!!
Friday, June 1, 2018
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Senior Links
Scholarship Links
Senior Tips for College
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GaXr2wg0QnygvKCgEdG4njvtwZ4XRDA-E9y4N9w5f9I/edithttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1noRrt3tjPeP282brOCP9N6aSNIgK01-l-JOlgSR7XdE/edit#slide=id.g254edc6d87_0_0
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Junior Information
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Important Junior Tests
EAP (Early Assessment Program)
PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test)
ACT (American College Test)
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
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EAPEAP results are based on the Junior year
CAASPPCalifornia Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress - CAASPP results.
The CAASPP is usually given in April
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPffBGbcHg0
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ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing Course) is the Senior English Course Necessary to take if you score: Conditional, Not Yet Ready, or Not Ready on your English EAP and you Want to attend a CSU. If you enroll in ERWC and earn at least a C in both semesters, you will not have to take the English placement test or CSU summer preparation course.
EAP
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MathIf you earn Conditional, Not Yet Ready, or Not Ready on the Math portion of the EAP, then you must take the CSU or community college Mathematics placement test, and possibly a summer bridge course prescribed by the college system.
EAP
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PSAT INFORMATION
For a complete explanation of the PSAT, please follow this link:PSAT Information
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it’s more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships. More than 3.4 million high school students
(mostly juniors and sophomores) take this nationwide, multiple-choice test every year.
https://www.princetonreview.com/college/psat-information
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PSAT InformationJuniors will take the PSAT on
Wednesday, October 11th.
Doing well on the PSAT as a Junior could qualify you as a National Merit Scholar, and provide a variety of scholarship opportunities for college.
For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, use the following link:National Merit Scholarship
Date of test/time: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 @ 8:00 AMWhere: Technology HighCost: $20.00Payment: Check or Money Order, Made payable to Technology HighSupplies needed: Calculator and #2 pencils on test date
http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid=1758&gid=2&pgid=424
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ACT vs SAT
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SAT vs. ACT Content Differences
The SAT is a REASONING Test. It’s meant to test your ability to combine information and analyze real-world problems
Known for: Trickier questions.
SAT ACT
The ACT is a CONTENT-BASED test. It’s designed to test skills and content that you have learned in school.
Known for: Straight-forward questions, but more time pressure
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Section ACT SAT
English (ACT); Writing and Language (SAT) 45 minutes75 questions
35 minutes44 questions
Math 60 minutes60 questions
80 minutes58 questions
Reading 35 minutes40 questions
65 minutes52 questions
Science 35 minutes40 questions
N/A
Essay (optional) 40 minutes1 essay
50 minutes1 essay
ACT vs SAT: TimingThe ACT takes 2 hours and 55 minutes to
complete without the essay, and 3 hours and
35 minutes with the essay.
The SAT takes 3 hours to complete without
the essay, and 3 hours and 50 minutes with
the essay.
Here’s the full breakdown for each section:
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SAT vs. ACT Scoring DifferencesSAT ACT
Overall Scoring Scale:400 - 1600
Two Sections:Reading/Writing, Math, and Optional Essay
Subscore Scale 200 - 800
National Average Score: 1080
Overall Scoring Scale:1-36
Four SectionsEnglish, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Optional Essay
Subscore Scale1-36
National Average Score:20
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SAT vs. ACT Style DifferencesSAT
ACT
The SAT might be better for you, if:Reading:You like to read the “classics”.Math:You are good at doing Math by hand (without calculator).Science:You don’t like Science that much.English/ Writing:You like Informational Graphics.Essay:You are good at analyzing Texts.
The ACT might be better for you, if:Reading:You are a fast reader and detail-oriented.Math:You are good at mental Math and finding shortcuts.Science:You like Science and are good at interpreting table and graphs.English/Writing:You are not as confident in your reading skills (the reading portion is easier).Essay:You are good at winning arguments.
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Junior Month - to Month Calendar
Junior Planning Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qU9uPRY2extKmEzpYgPUtrZFOiEN9600sMDlXzMkooE/edit#heading=h.saun3e26hfni