Will C Wood

Principal:
Chris Strong

Dean of Learning Support:
Gricelda Rodriguez

Athletic Directors:
Mark Wudel

Activities Director:
Steve Cuckovich

12th GRADE GUIDANCE CALENDAR

EARLY IN THE FALL SEMESTER

Make certain that you have a program that will fulfill graduation requirements and/or college entrance.

Use Career Center resources to become familiar with career choices.
Arrange for a conference with your counselor to review progress toward graduation, college plans and entrance career choice.
Check in the Career Center each month for scholarship information.

September

Request program changes, if necessary during the second and third week of school
Check your graduation status to be sure you will satisfy all required courses, credits and exit exam.
Invite your parents to attend Back-to-School Night.
Register for the October SAT/ACT by September deadline (if needed).

Return Senior Information Sheet or Resume to your counselor
Begin researching and applying for scholarships. The career center has a list of websites to get you started.

Receive Progress Reports mailed halfway through the first quarter.
Begin viewing on-line applications for UC’s and CSU’s at www.ucop.edu/pathways/ or www.csumentor.edu .
Register for the December SAT/ACT by the October deadline (if needed).
Check into private college or technical school application process.

Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities web address: www.aiccu.edu

Have parents attend conferences the week of October 8th.
Begin working on personal statement for UC.
Request letters of recommendation from teachers for private colleges and scholarships. Contact teachers with your request at least one month before letters are due. Give them the necessary forms with a stamped envelope. Include a copy of your resume or student information packet. The above applies to counselor reports required by private colleges as well.

Receive your first quarter grades mailed November 2nd.
Begin on-line application to UC and CSU. Window opens Nov. 1.
Register for the December SAT/ACT by the November deadline. This is the last opportunity to take these tests for fall 2008 admissions.

Receive progress reports mailed halfway through second quarter.
Get a PIN at www.fafsa.ed.gov/ so you’re ready for the FAFSA in January. Beat the rush!!!
See your counselor if you still have concerns about meeting high school graduation or college entrance requirements.
Attend orientation for Solano Community College if interested.

Check your graduation status with your first semester grades and credits to make sure you are signed up for the proper classes.
Check that your FAFSA and Cal Grant application forms have been properly filed before the March 1 deadline.
Receive progress reports mailed halfway through third quarter.

Take assessment tests for Solano Community College if necessary.
Sign up for Advanced Placement exams you wish to take in May. The deadline for registration and ordering the exams is in March. For more information, see your AP teacher.
Apply for local scholarships with one application. Pick it up in the career center.

Receive progress reports mailed home halfway through fourth quarter.
Complete Post High School survey and return to the counseling office.
Notify counseling office of any honors or scholarships that you have received so they can be included in the awards assembly.

Take Advanced Placement Examinations if you registered in March. The test will be administered the first two weeks in May.

Request a copy of your final transcript to be sent to the 4 year college you will be attending.

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