Senior Informational Night Thursday, September 22, 2016

Class of 2017! Rochelle Sawyer, Counselor

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40 credits/4 Years of Math 40 credits/4 Years of English 30 credits/ 3 Years of Science 30 credits/ 3 Years of Social Studies 10 credits/1 Year of PE/ROTC 10 credits/ 1 Year of Art/CTE 100 additional credits (electives)

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College readiness test required for university admission Tests Math, English, Reading, and Science (writing is optional) All students must take the ACT. To register, visit www.actstudent.org

• Fee waivers are available to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch • See Mrs. Sawyer or Mrs. Quinteros Cleaver.

Test Date

Registration Deadline

October 22nd

September 16th

December 10th

November 4th

Students must be on time and bring with them a calculator, #2 pencils, ACT ticket, and photo ID

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More Job Opportunities

Shows proficiency in any 2 Languages AP or College level Classes Written Portfolio & Interview Speak with Counselors

Pay Benefits

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Need to register at

◦ eligibilitycenter.org ◦ Fee waivers available

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Please see your Counselors to: ◦ Submit ACT scores ◦ Transcripts ◦ Fee waivers

College Sports

Division I, II, or III

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95% attendance required to walk at graduation!!! Please bring doctor/dentist/court notes to excuse ◦ parent phone call does not excuse absence

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Senior Check Out Day, Senior Breakfast and Graduation Rehearsal at CPA

◦ Date: Friday, May 19th ◦ All fees paid, books/calculators returned, sports equipment returned, credit recovery completed

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Graduation Day

◦ Date: Monday, May 22nd at 7pm – Ellie Caulkins Opera House ◦ Graduation Rehearsal (required) – Date: Monday, May 22nd at 9am

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Parent Portal

◦ Transcripts, Grades, Attendance ◦ Come to the main office during school hours to set up account!

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Call/Email College Counselors

◦ Ms. Sawyer (Senior Class Counselor) ◦ Ms. Quinteros Cleaver (Denver Scholarship Foundation College Advisor)

Senior Night Melissa Quinteros Cleaver

What are your options? Technical College/Trade School Private University

Your Life

Public Public University University

Community College

Technical College/Trade School Example:

Emily Griffith Technical College

GPA and ACT :

Open-enrollment

Degrees:

Certificates

Programs:

Cosmetology, Auto Mechanics, Apprenticeship Programs

Community College Example:

Arapahoe Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Community College of Denver, Community College of Aurora, etc.

GPA and ACT:

Open-enrollment

Degrees:

Certificates and Associates

Programs:

Business, engineering, arts, sciences, social sciences, technical certificates

Public Universities Example:

Colorado Mesa University, Adams State University, Western State College University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado at Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, and More….

Degrees:

Bachelor’s and Master’s

Programs:

Business, engineering, arts, sciences, social sciences, music

Private Universities Example:

Regis University (Jesuit), Colorado College (liberal arts), University of Denver, Johnson and Wales, Colorado Christian

Degrees:

Bachelor’s and Master’s, Graduate

Programs:

Business, engineering, arts, sciences, social sciences, music

Proprietary Colleges Example:

Empire Beauty School, Westwood College, American College, DeVry, ITT, and many more… L

Cost of attendance: $15,000-40,000

WARNING: Not regionally accredited or non-profit. Speak with DSF Advisor or your counselor before signing or enrolling.

How to Apply • Fill out application (with Melissa or Mrs. Sawyer)

• Personal Essay

• Letters of Recommendation

How much will college cost?

Community College

Public University

Private University

live w/parents

live on campus

live on campus

In State Tuition

Tuition & Fees

In State Tuition

$ 3,460

$ 9,266

$35,000

1,700

1,700

1,700

0

10,504

11,080

2,000

2,000

2,000

COST OF ATTENDANCE $ 7,160

$23,470

$49,780

Books, Supplies Room, Board Personal Expenses (include insurance, transportation)

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Where does the money come from? Gift Aid: – Scholarships – Grants

Self Help: – Work Study – Loans

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What is the FAFSA? FREE Application for Federal Student Aid • FAFSA is an application that can help you qualify for specific financial assistance to help pay for college. FAFSA is available OCTOBER 1st and must be completed each year!

The deadline to complete the FAFSA is DECEMBER (Student Contract). 21

Who completes FAFSA? And When? • •

Students and parents complete the FAFSA Students must be one of the following: – U.S. Citizen – Permanent Resident – Refugee/Asylum

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Undocumented students can also complete the FAFSA! Speak to Melissa beforehand. MONTBELLO COMMUNITY FAFSA NIGHT:

October 12, 2016 (5:30-8:00pm) 22

Scholarships • Institutional – The majority of scholarships awarded to students are through the university/college they will attend – Each colleges has a different process for their scholarships – Priority deadline for most colleges: March 1

• Private – Companies, organizations, churches set their own criteria – GPA, religion, credit union member. – Deadlines are set by the organizations throughout the year

• Merit & Need Based

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DSF Scholarship • For DPS graduates who: ü ü ü ü

Are enrolled in a DPS high school for all four years of High School Have a 2.0 cumulative G.P.A Have financial need Enroll in Colorado Partner Colleges

• Awards are based on financial eligibility (FAFSA), school choice • This fall, DSF Scholars received up to $2,800 • Renewable for up to five years 24

How Can a Parent/Guardian Support? Providing information needed for applications: • Birthdates • Employment information • Providing tax & income information for scholarships or federal financial aid • State Residency Information

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Important Dates • October 10th- College Fair 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Montbello Campus • October 12th – FAFSA night 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Montbello Campus • December 10th- ACT Retake Test must register by November 4th • December 19th- Complete at least one college application • March 1st- Institutional Scholarships and completed FAFSA application 26

Contact Info Denver Scholarship Foundation College Advisor • Melissa Quinteros Cleaver • Email: [email protected] • Phone #: 720-423-5741 • CPA on Mondays and Fridays in the counseling office 27

Questions?

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Only required to purchase a cap and gown.

Russell Wooten, Jr.

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