Hello high school students!

If you are plan to take an SRJC class while in high school, please review the steps below: 

Steps to enroll in an SRJC Class: 

• Apply to open CCC AND Santa Rosa Junior College and get Student ID# (9 digits). You must reapply EVERY term.
• Look at the online SRJC class schedule.
• Check for any prerequisites/assessments. The Guided Self-Placement is now available online and can be accomplished at home at the students’ own pace. This is needed for any English/Math class.
• If you are trying to challenge a class that has a prerequisite, you need to complete the Prerequisite Equivalency Form.
  • For language classes that are higher levels, you need to submit your transcripts as well, for example - Spanish 2 at SRJC means you need to have completed Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 at PHS.
• Complete the High School Dual Enrollment Online Request Form and submit it to the SRJC AND your PHS counselor.
• Register online during priority 6 registration.
• Show counselor proof of registration so we can adjust your schedule here if needed. Remember OFF PERIODS ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

SRJC Jumpstart Program

Graduating Seniors that plan to attend SRJC after they graduate should participate in the SRJC Jumpstart program and attend the meetings below: 

• October 1st: FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application opens
• Thursday, October 1st @12:30pm (ZOOM): JumpStart Student Kick-Off Event 
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664268783?pwd=SlgyaTlDZWl2MXF0VFJBRHJHT2szUT09
• Meeting ID: 896 6426 8783/Passcode: xJzi01
• Thursday, October 8th @12:30pm (ZOOM): Jumpstart Make Up Kick Off Event 
• Join Zoom Meeting
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89664268783?pwd=SlgyaTlDZWl2MXF0VFJBRHJHT2szUT09
• Meeting ID: 896 6426 8783
• Passcode: xJzi01
• October 12th-16th SRJC Application Workshops (ZOOM):  sign up for only one session, 30-40 students per session
  • Monday, 10/12 @ 1pm or 3:30pm
  • Tuesday, 10/13 @ 1pm or 3:30pm
  • Wednesday 10/14 @11:15am or 1pm or 3:30pm
  • Thursday, 10/15 @ 1pm or 3:30pm
  • Friday, 10/16 @ 1pm or 3:30pm
• TBD: Meeting for IEP/504 students
• October 26th-30th: Financial Aid Week
• Monday, October 26th: Financial Aid Night, 6pm-6:45pm English Session and 7pm-7:45pm Spanish Session (via zoom)
• Monday 10/26 & Tuesday 10/27: Gov and Econ teachers will show short financial aid videos in their classes 
• Tuesday 10/27 & Thursday 10/29 from 4pm-6pm, and Wednesday 10/28 & Friday 10/30 from 3pm-5pm: One on one help will be available for students to pre-sign up via signup genius 
• Thursday, November 12th @12:30pm: Counseling 270 Info Meeting
• Friday, December 4th: High School Dual Enrollment Form Due to Counselors
• Friday, December 11th: Register for Spring Classes (Counseling 270) - Drop-in help available at 8am 
• Thursday, January 14th @12:30pm: Financial Aid Info for SRJC
• Thursday, February 18th @12:30pm: EOPs, Next Steps Programs
• March-April: JumpStart Counseling 270 Class
• Tuesday, March 2nd by midnight:  FAFSA/CA Dream Application Deadline
• Thursday, March 18th @12:30pm: Learning Communities & Student Employment
• Thursday, April 15th @1230pm: Understanding your placement and STEM info 
• Thursday, April 22nd @12:30pm: 2nd Chance Open CCC registration (makeup date)
• TBD: Summer & Fall 2021 Registration Workshop 
• TBD: End of year Jumpstart Celebration! 

SRJC Steps to Attend for the Summer/Fall of 2021:

1. Complete the Spring/Summer/Fall 2021 application to SRJC
2. Complete a  Financial Aid (FAFSA)/CA Dream Application before March 2, 2021 to be eligible for Doyle Scholarship  and “SRJC for Free”
3. Complete & submit a High School Dual Enrollment Form to enroll in Counseling 270 
4. Enroll & successfully complete Counseling 270 as a high school student during the spring semester to earn Priority 3 Registration for the Summer & Fall 2021
5. Summer & Fall 2021 Schedule of Classes will be available online in March 2021
6. Update your Summer/Fall 2021 online application to SRJC as a high school graduate
7. Students who do not attend Counseling 270, will still be able to earn priority 4 registration for Summer/Fall 2021 by completing an online orientation through their SRJC Student Portal and meeting with an SRJC Counselor to create an Educational Plan. These steps should only be completed after the student has a current application to SRJC on file.  Priority 4 will be offered 2 days after Priority 3, exact dates are still being determined.

PE Waivers MUST be turned in during the conclusion of the sport season. 

Qualifications: 

1. Student-athletes must have taken and passed physical education in grade 9 with a grade of “C” or better.
2. Student-athletes must score in the “healthy fitness zone” in five of the six fitness areas tested in grade 9 as measured by the FITNESSGRAM.
3. Student-athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (Total GPA), for each grading period during the period of exemption.
4. The exempted physical education course must be replaced with another course, which cannot be an unscheduled (free) period, and student-athletes must maintain a full class load, during the period of exemption.
5. For each full season of sport completed in grades 10 and/or 11, student-athletes will be exempted from physical education for one semester.
6. During the annual course registration window, or upon new enrollment, a student-athlete must notify his/her counselor of his/her intent to apply for a Physical Education Exemption Based on Interscholastic Athletic Program Participation, so that the student-athlete is scheduled appropriately.
7. At the conclusion of each season of sport, the student-athlete must complete a Physical Education Exemption Application, which has been signed by the student-athlete, parent/guardian, and counselor. The athletic director will confirm completion of the season of sport and sign the application.
8. Students who do not fulfill the requirements of this exemption by the start of grade 12, and have not satisfied the physical education graduation requirements, will need to earn their remaining physical education credits required for graduation.

GET ORGANIZED! 

• Create a separate, professional (yourname@domain.com) email to use for all applications. 
• When sending applications and scholarship information through the Post Office, purchase a ‘proof of mailing’ certificate.
• Keep a copy of every college and application that you submit, and keep them organized!
• Gather all important materials - transcripts, resume/list of activities including all community service, start thinking about who will write your letters of recommendation (private schools only)
• Plan a visit to the College and Career Center!  There is a variety of information and support available to seniors.
• Visit California Colleges & College Board's BigFuture page  for helpful planning tools, testing information, researching college, application calendars and much more!

Write your personal essay EARLY! 

Students applying to the University of California system and to private colleges and universities will be required to submit a personal essay. Take your time to do this well! Write your first draft, have someone whose writing ability you admire review your work….then update and re-write!

California Community Colleges are a great place to start your post-secondary studies.

• Certification programs for careers (example:  mechanics, computers, phlebotomy)
• Associate of Arts Degrees (two year college degrees with a major area of study)
• Transfer to a four-year university (take freshman and sophomore general education requirements then transfer to a four-year university for completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.)
• SRJC Jumpstart Program will help all students that plan to attend SRJC after high school

PHS SCHOOL CODE: 052460

• Many schools have gone to test optional for this next year. If you are able to take the test one time, do it!
• UC: SAT Reasoning + Essay (or ACT with Writing)
  • Subject tests may be recommended for certain majors, check individual campuses and majors.
• CSU: SAT Reasoning only (or ACT) (use 3594 to send scores)
• Private Universities: Check the individual testing requirements that are recommended for each school/major.
• You are in charge of sending your test scores directly to the schools you apply to! 

SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Area - College Board Website      

ACT Examination - Website 

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 

• Get discounted tuition out of state (certain majors) 
• Learn more on the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) website.

FAFSA & the California Dream Act (AB 130 & AB131) October 1, 2020 - March 2, 2021     

• FAFSA: Online applications should be completed for the 2021-2022 freshman college year. FAFSA is the umbrella application required for almost all federal, state, institutional and private grants/scholarships. We recommend that you fill out this application regardless of your financial need.             
• California Dream Act: Students who don’t qualify for financial aid under FAFSA may qualify under the California Dream Act. Qualifications to apply are:
  1. Student must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years
  2. Graduate from a CA high school, pass the CAHSEE or receive a GED
  3. Enroll in an accredited and qualified CA college or university
  4. If applicable, fill out an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as eligible.    

• California State University 
  • October 1 – November 30, 2020 for Fall 2021 Admissions
• University of California
  • November 1-30, 2020 for Fall 2021 Admissions
• For private universities check the individual application dates, deadlines, and enrollment requirements.

• Wednesday, August 12th: Fall Semester Starts
• Finalize your college lists (visit schools online or in person if possible), somewhere between 5-10 schools (likely, target, reach) 
• Brainstorm college essay ideas 
• Create a UC account if applying to UC schools on the UC Application Website 
• Attend a UC Webinar! 
• How to apply to personal insight questions, 350 words max, work on a rough draft
• There are a lot of resources available on the website 
• Must meet a-g requirements
• Create a Common App account if applying to private/common app schools
• Common App Website
• Review the first time applicant guide 
• Review the first year essay prompts and get started on rough drafts 
• Complete the profile - family, education, activities, etc. 
• Make an appointment with your counselor and the College & Career Center Specialist (counselors will be pulling seniors out individually throughout September - October) 
• Start researching scholarships 

• Attend College Rep visits held @ PHS in the career center. Listen for announcements in the school bulletin and check Petaluma High Career Center Facebook page.
• Prep ahead of time regarding college and scholarship recommendations. Decide who you want to ask and then provide them with the PHS Letter of Rec Form. Please, give them 3 weeks’ notice; the deadline is 11/20/2020
• Begin to survey scholarship opportunities and check the College Career Center Scholarship Website page, including non-college bound students. Have your parents check their credit union & place of employment to see what scholarships may exist through their work. 
• If interested in any vocational trades, please make sure to take a vocational interest survey in the Career Center. One option for an inventory is www.cacareerzone.org.
• Student athletes planning to play Division I or Division II college level sports, file the NCAA Initial Eligibility Application through the clearinghouse. Arrange to have your SAT or ACT scores & transcript sent to the clearinghouse. You can also view NCAA website for further information.
• September 24th: SRJC Night @ PHS, 6 PM. For seniors that plan to attend SRJC, learn about the Jumpstart program and get started early! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88906498217?pwd=WGREek9Wc3Zoc29Vd2pydmIwR1NWZz09

• October 1st: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act Form to apply for all financial aid including Cal Grants A, B, and C. Deadline 3/2/2021.
• October 1st : California State Universities accept online applications on the Cal State website. 
• October 1st: College Night @ PHS, 6 PM. Hear the latest updates regarding college admissions, applications, and scholarships. Specific to four year colleges – CSUs, UCs, Privates, and Out of State. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 82369270289/Password: 444897
• October 26th-30th: Financial Aid Week
• Monday, October 26th: Financial Aid Night, 6pm-6:45pm English Session and 7pm-7:45pm Spanish Session (via Zoom)
• Monday 10/26 & Tuesday 10/27: Gov and Econ teachers will show short financial aid videos in their classes 
• Tuesday 10/27 & Thursday 10/29 from 4pm-6pm, and Wednesday 10/28 & Friday 10/30 from 3pm-5pm: One on one help will be available for students to pre sign up via signup genius 
• For out-of-state and private colleges; check their individual websites for application information.
• Many private/independent universities use the Common Application. They require a Secondary School Report which is filled out by the counselor. 
• If possible attend Open House & Preview Days offered by the universities and colleges.
• Some private universities may require that you register for CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. This determines your eligibility for private school aid.

• November 1st: PHS Scholarships open
• November 1st:  Apply online to UC campuses with the UC Application Website
• November 30th:  Deadline for CSU & UC campuses
• Set a goal to have all your college applications completed by Turkey day for UC and CSU schools, do not wait until 11/30! 
• Request transcripts from the registrar using PARCHMENT in the counseling office for colleges that require them (UC & CSU do NOT require them.)
• Investigate the housing opportunities available at your campus.
• Check to see that your test scores are sent to the college of your choice by the testing service.

• December 1st: PEF Scholarships open
• December is the last month to take the SAT, ACT, for the UC/CSU applications.
• December 16th - 18th: Finals (Special schedule) 
• No Ds or Fs - 4 year colleges do NOT accept these!
• December 21st - January 1st: WINTER BREAK!

• Tuesday, January 5th: Spring Semester Starts
• January 20th: PEF Scholarship Applications due
• Some private college financial aid applications are due this month. Check PROFILE deadlines for private schools. Contact the college you have chosen.
• Check the scholarship board in the Career Center for available scholarships.
• Check your Student Portal to do lists for colleges that you have applied to.

• Send mid-year reports to private colleges.
• Check the deadlines that private and out-of-state colleges require for your FAFSA &/or PROFILE.
• TBD PHS Scholarship Applications due.
• Be sure to follow specific campus guidelines regarding housing applications.

• March 2nd: FAFSA and CA Dream Act Deadline. 
• GPA verification forms must be on file in order to receive priority financial aid consideration for the Fall. 
• Must also be complete for SRJC Doyle Scholarship.
• March 29th- April 9th:  Spring Break!
• College acceptance notifications should come in by the end of March.

• Review college acceptances and financial aid awards
• Attend college open houses for accepted students
• TBD: Press Democrat (Celebrate Community) Awards 
• TBD: PEF Scholarship Night 
• April 22nd: Community Achievement (Top 10) Awards 

• May 1st:  Deadline to notify colleges of acceptance (SIR = Student Intent to Register.)
• May 3rd - 14th : AP exams
• Wednesday, May 19th at 6pm: Senior Recognition Night
• Sign up on Parchment to have your final transcript sent to your chosen college.

• June 2nd - 4th: Finals
• June 4th: Last Day of School/Ice Cream Social/Grad Practice
• June 5th: GRADUATION-CONGRATULATIONS!! Ellison Field 10 AM