GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for graduation from high school as adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Union High School District are as follows:

REQUIRED SUBJECTS
English 9, 10, 11, 12	40 Credits (4 years)
Mathematics (must include Algebra 1or higher)	30 Credits (3 years)
Science (Physical & Life Science required)	20 Credits (2 years)
Social Science - Including: -World History   -United States History   -Civics/Economics	30 Credits (3 years) (10th grade/10 credits/1 year)                                                                                           (11th grade/10 credits/1 year)                                               (12th grade/10 credits/1 year)
Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language	10 Credits (1 year)
Healthful Living	10 Credits (1 year)
Physical Education (required for 9th and 10th grades)	20 Credits (2 years)
Electives	70 Credits
TOTAL UNITS OF CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION:	230 UNITS MINIMUM

 

MINIMUM PROFICIENCY STANDARDS

In accordance with California Education Code, students must pass Algebra 1 or a higher-level math class in order to receive a high school diploma.

CLASSROOM CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. If a student receives more than three “U” grades he/she shall be ineligible for school activities for the quarter following that grading period. There will be no makeup for the “U” in citizenship.
2. A senior must meet citizenship eligibility requirements in the final two quarters of their senior year in order to participate in graduation ceremonies. Administration reserves the right to deny participation in graduation ceremonies, per board policy, to students with significant discipline concerns.

ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY

1. Student must have at least a “C” Grade Point Average (2.0 GPA) as of the last quarter.
2. Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two “U” grades) in a grading period.

ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY OR CLASS OFFICE ELIGIBILITY

1. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
2. Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two “U” grades) in a grading period.

 

UC/CSU - Approved Course List

Highland High School

Antelope Valley Union High School District

 

Location: Palmdale, CA

Website: www.highlandhs.org

Course List Manager: Sheryl Salazar
Course List Manager Phone: (661) 952-2286

College Board Code: 052541

School Governance: Public

School Type: Comprehensive High School

School Subtype(s): Site-Based/Traditional

Accredited through June 30, 2021

 

Course list for 2018-19

Updated as of Aug 22, 2018

 

History / Social Science ("a") 2 years required

Two units (equivalent to two years) of history/social science required, including: one year of world history, cultures or historical geography and one year of U.S. history; or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
American Government Adopted from: Cyber High Civics / American Government	American Government	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Half Year
AP Government and Politics United States Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Civics / American Government	Government and Politics: United States AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Half Year
AP United States History Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program U.S. History	H U.S. HISTORY AP U.S. History AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP World History Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program World History / Cultures / Historical Geography	World History AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
Civics Civics / American Government	Civics	Classroom-based  Half Year
U.S. History U.S. History	U.S. HISTORY	Classroom-based  Full Year
U.S. History A and B Adopted from: Cyber High U.S. History	U.S. History A and B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
World History World History / Cultures / Historical Geography	World History	Classroom-based  Full Year
World History A and B Adopted from: Cyber High World History / Cultures / Historical Geography	World History A and B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
World History Honors World History / Cultures / Historical Geography	World History Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year

English ("b") 4 years required

Four units (equivalent to four years) of college preparatory English composition and literature required, integrating extensive reading, frequent writing, and practice listening and speaking with different audiences. Students may only use 1 year of ESL/ELD English.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
AP English Language and Composition Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program English	Eng Lang & Comp AP English Language & Composition AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP English Literature and Composition Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program English	Eng Lit Comp AP English LIterature and Composition AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
CSU Expository Reading and Writing Adopted from: California State University (CSU) Early Assessment Program (EAP) English	Expo Read/Writ-EAP Expository Reading and Writing (EAP)	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 10 English	ENGLISH 10	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 10 Honors English	English 10 H	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 10 Honors English	English 10 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 10 Reading and Writing in Law and Public Safety Adopted from: University of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI) English	Eng 10 Awrness Ethics Pub Safety Eng 10: Awareness & Ethics in Law & Public Safety	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
English 11 English	ENGLISH 11	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 12 English	English 12	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 12 Science Fiction English	English 12 Science Fiction	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 1A and 1B Adopted from: Cyber High English	English 1A and IB	Online-based   (UC approved through 2019-20)  Full Year
English 2A and 2B Adopted from: Cyber High English	English 2A and 2B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2019-20)  Full Year
English 3A and 3B Adopted from: Cyber High English	English 3A and 3B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2019-20)  Full Year
English 4A and 4B Adopted from: Cyber High English	English 4A and 4B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2019-20)  Full Year
English 9 English	ENGLISH 9 GRAMMAR & COMP INTER LANG ART	Classroom-based  Full Year
English 9 Honors English	English 9 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Gothic Literature English	English 12 Gothic Literature	Classroom-based  Full Year
Literacy, Advocacy and Public Service: Advanced English in Public Service Work Adopted from: University of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI) English	TBD	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year

Mathematics ("c") 3 years required, 4 years recommended

Three units (equivalent to three years) of college-preparatory mathematics (four units are strongly recommended), including or integrating topics covered in elementary algebra, advanced algebra, and two-and three-dimensional geometry.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
Algebra 1 Algebra I	ALGEBRA 1 ALGEBRA 1B	Classroom-based  Full Year
Algebra 2 Algebra II	Algebra 2 Algebra II	Classroom-based  Full Year
Algebra 2/Trig (H) Algebra II / Trigonometry	Algebra 2/Trig (H)	Classroom-based  Full Year
Algebra 2A and 2B Adopted from: Cyber High Algebra II	Algebra 2A and 2B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
Algebra A and B Adopted from: Cyber High Algebra I	Algebra A and B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
AP Calculus AB Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Calculus	Calculus AB AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Calculus BC Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Calculus	Calculus BC (AP) Calculus BC AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Statistics Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Statistics	Statistics AP Statistics/AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
Contemporary Topics in Mathematics Advanced Mathematics	Contmp Topics Math	Classroom-based  Full Year
Geometry Geometry	Geometry GEOMETRY 1 GEOMETRY HON GEOMETRY REPEAT	Classroom-based  Full Year
Geometry A and B Adopted from: Cyber High Geometry	Geometry A and B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
Intro to Probability and Statistics Statistics	Intro Prob Stats	Classroom-based  Full Year
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus Advanced Mathematics	trig/pre-calculus Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus	Classroom-based  Full Year

Laboratory Science ("d") 2 years required, 3 years recommended

Two units (equivalent to two years) of laboratory science are required (three units are strongly recommended), providing fundamental knowledge in two of the following: biology, chemistry, or physics. A yearlong interdisciplinary, or integrated, or earth and space science course can meet one year of this requirement.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
Anatomy/Physiology Biology / Life Sciences	anatomy phy Anatomy/Physiology	Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Biology Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Biology / Life Sciences	BIOLOGY AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Environmental Science Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Interdisciplinary Sciences	Environmental Science AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Physics 1 Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Physics	Physics 1 AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Physics 2 Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Physics	Physics 2 - AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
Biology Biology / Life Sciences	BIOLOGY	Classroom-based  Full Year
Biology Honors Biology / Life Sciences	Biology Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Chemistry Chemistry	BASIC CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY INTEGR PHYS/CHEM	Classroom-based  Full Year
Chemistry Honors Chemistry	Chemistry Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Laboratory Biology A and B Adopted from: Cyber High Biology / Life Sciences	Laboratory Biology A and B	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Full Year
Physics Physics	Physics	Classroom-based  Full Year

Language Other than English ("e") 2 years required, 3 years recommended

Two units (equivalent to two years, or through the second level of high school instruction) of the same language other than English (three units recommended). LOTE levels are defined by the number of years of high school instruction; e.g. LOTE 1= 1 yr.; LOTE 2 = 2 years, etc.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
American Sign Language 1 LOTE Level 1	ASL 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
American Sign Language 2 LOTE Level 2	ASL 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
American Sign Language 3 LOTE Level 3	ASL 3	Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Spanish Language and Culture Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program LOTE Level 4+	H SPANISH AP Spanish Language AP Spanish/AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
French 1 LOTE Level 1	FRENCH 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
French 2 LOTE Level 2	FRENCH 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
French 3 LOTE Level 3	FRENCH 3	Classroom-based  Full Year
Latin 1 LOTE Level 1	LATIN 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Latin 2 LOTE Level 2	LATIN 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
Latin 3 Honors LOTE Level 3	Latin 3 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 1 LOTE Level 1	SPANISH 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 1 Honors LOTE Level 1	Spanish 1 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 2 LOTE Level 2	SPAN 2 ENHANCED SPANISH 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 2 Honors LOTE Level 2	Spanish 2 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 3 LOTE Level 3	SPANISH 3	Classroom-based  Full Year
Spanish 3 Honors LOTE Level 3	Spanish 3 Honors	Classroom-based  Full Year

Visual & Performing Arts ("f") 1 year required

One unit (equivalent to one year) required, chosen from one of the following categories: dance, music, theater, interdisciplinary arts, or visual arts (e.g., painting, web/graphic design, film/video, inter/multimedia arts).Two one-semester courses from the same discipline is also acceptable.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
A' Capella Choir Music	A'Capella Choir	Classroom-based  Full Year
Advanced Theatre Production 2-4 Theater	Adv. Theatre Prod 2-4	Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Art History Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Visual Arts	Art History AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Visual Arts	Studio Art: 2-D Design AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Studio Art: Drawing Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Visual Arts	Studio Art: Drawing AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
Art 1 Visual Arts	Art 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Beginning Guitar Music	Beginning Guitar	Classroom-based  Full Year
Chamber Singers Music	Chamber Singers	Classroom-based  Full Year
Choral Ensemble Music	Choral Ensemble	Classroom-based  Full Year
Concert Band Music	Concert Band	Classroom-based  Full Year
Concert Choir Music	Concert Choir	Classroom-based  Full Year
Digital Media and Graphic Design Adopted from: Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) HS Visual Arts	Digital Media and Graphic Design	Classroom-based  Full Year
Digital Video Production and Broadc Adopted from: Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) HS Visual Arts	Digital Video Production and Broadcast	Classroom-based  Full Year
Drama 1 Theater	Drama 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Drama 2 Theater	DRAMA 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
Drama 3 Theater	DRAMA 3	Classroom-based  Full Year
Drama 4 Theater	Drama 4	Classroom-based  Full Year
Introduction to Film and Video Theory Visual Arts	Intro to Film & Video Theory	Classroom-based  Full Year
Jazz Ensemble Music	Jazz Ensemble	Classroom-based  Full Year
Mixed Chorus Music	Mixed Chorus	Classroom-based  Full Year
Multimedia Contemporary Design 1 Theater	Multimedia Contemporary Design 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Music Appreciation Music	Music Appr Music Appreciation	Classroom-based  Full Year
Percussion 1 Music	Percussion 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Photography 2 Visual Arts	Photography 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
Show Corps Dance	Show Corps	Classroom-based  Full Year
String Orchestra Music	String Orchestra	Classroom-based  Full Year
Visual Imagery Visual Arts	Visual Imagery 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Wind Ensemble Music	Wind Ensemble	Classroom-based  Full Year

College-Preparatory Elective ("g") 1 year required

One unit (equivalent to one year) chosen from the "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements of the "a-f" subjects, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area.

Title/Discipline	Transcript Abbreviation(s)	Course Details
AP Computer Science A Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Mathematics - Computer Science	Computer Science A - AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Computer Science Principles Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program Mathematics - Computer Science	Computer Science Principles (AP) Computer Science Principles AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AP Psychology Adopted from: The College Board Advanced Placement Program History / Social Science	Psychology AP	UC Honors  Classroom-based  Full Year
AVID 10 Adopted from: AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination Interdisciplinary	AVID 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
AVID 11 Adopted from: AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination Interdisciplinary	AVID 3	Classroom-based  Full Year
AVID 12 Adopted from: AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination Interdisciplinary	AVID 4 AVID Sen Seminar	Classroom-based  Full Year
AVID 9 Adopted from: AVID - Advancement Via Individual Determination Interdisciplinary	AVID 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Body Systems and Disorders ROP Adopted from: Career Education Center (formerly Ventura County ROP) Interdisciplinary	Body Systems and Disorders	Classroom-based  Full Year
Business Management and Ownership Interdisciplinary	Business Management and Ownership Business Mgmt and Ownership	Classroom-based  Full Year
Careers in Education Adopted from: Central Orange County CTE Partnership (CTEp) Interdisciplinary	Careers in Education	Classroom-based  Full Year
Computer Science Essentials Adopted from: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Mathematics - Computer Science	Computer Science Essentials	Classroom-based  Full Year
Earth Science Laboratory Science – Physical Sciences	Earth Science	Classroom-based  Full Year
Economics Adopted from: Cyber High History / Social Science	Economics	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Half Year
Economics History / Social Science	Economics	Classroom-based  Half Year
Economics (H) History / Social Science	Economics Honors.	Classroom-based  Half Year
Entrepreneurship Through Innovation Interdisciplinary	TBD	Classroom-based  Full Year
Fire Science Adopted from: California Partnership Academies (CPA) Interdisciplinary	Fire Science	Classroom-based  Full Year
History Through Film History / Social Science	History Through Film	Classroom-based  Full Year
International Business History / Social Science	International Business	Classroom-based  Full Year
Introduction to Computer Science Mathematics - Computer Science	Intro to Computer Science Intro to Computers	Classroom-based  Full Year
Introduction to Education Adopted from: California Partnership Academies (CPA) History / Social Science	Introduction to Education	Classroom-based  Full Year
Introduction to Modern Journalism English	Intro to Modern Journalism	Classroom-based  Full Year
Introduction to Public Safety History / Social Science	Intro to Public Safety	Classroom-based  Full Year
Law and Order and Public Policy Adopted from: Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) HS History / Social Science	Law and Order and Public Policy	Classroom-based  Full Year
Medical Science 1 Laboratory Science – Biology / Life Sciences	Medical Science 1	Classroom-based  Full Year
Multimedia Contemporary Design 2 Interdisciplinary	Multimedia Contemporary Design 2	Classroom-based  Full Year
Psychology History / Social Science	Psychology	Classroom-based  Full Year
Public Service Leadership Interdisciplinary	Public Service Leadership	Classroom-based  Full Year
Reading Appreciation English	ENGL RA Reading Appreciation	Classroom-based  Full Year
ROP Criminal Justice Adopted from: Career Education Center (formerly Ventura County ROP) History / Social Science	Criminal Justice	Classroom-based  Full Year
ROP Emergency First Responder A, ROP Emergency First Responder B Adopted from: Career Education Center (formerly Ventura County ROP) Interdisciplinary	Health Science Emergency Medicine	Classroom-based  Full Year
Sociology Adopted from: Cyber High History / Social Science	Sociology	Online-based   (UC approved through 2020-21)  Half Year
Speech English	Speech	Classroom-based  Full Year
Student Government and Leadership Interdisciplinary	Student Gov and Leadership	Classroom-based  Full Year
Writing Composition Adopted from: Cyber High English	Writing Composition	Online-based   (UC approved through 2019-20)  Half Year

Here's what we mean by A - G

University of California - Subject Requirements A-G

A- History/Social Science - 2 years required Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures and Geography; and one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and one half year of Civics or American Government.

B- English - 4 years required Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of ninth-grade English or no more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

C- Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended Three years of college-preparatory mathematics which include the topics covered in Elementary and Advanced Algebra and two- and three-dimensional Geometry. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of these requirements, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.

D- Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: Biology (which includes Anatomy, Physiology, Marine Biology, etc.), Chemistry and Physics. The final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement. Not more than one year of ninth-grade laboratory science can be used to meet this requirement.

E- Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in a language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

F- Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) - 1 year required Two semesters of approved arts courses from a single VPA discipline: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music or Visual Art.

G- College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts (non-introductory level courses), History, Social Science, English, Advanced Mathematics, Laboratory Science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

BRAG SHEET

A brag sheet is used to write information about yourself that can be given to a staff member (teacher, counselor, etc), coach, club advisor, or employer when asking for a letter of recommendation.

• Download this form to your desktop, save, then complete and save again.
• Be as specific as possible.
• Save this document so you can go back to it and update it as often as necessary and print copies when needed.
• Make sure you give those you want recommendations from plenty of time to complete their letters, at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Ask them to save their recommendations for you so you may ask them for an updated reference letter in the future.

You can also find a Brag Sheet Survey in your PowerSchool/Naviance, under the About Me tab, then Surveys. 

(Note: Beginning your Brag Sheet in 9th grade and updating it each time you have a new activity, sport or receive an award helps, because when you're a senior filling out the form for the first time, it's hard to remember all those things!)

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SAT

Log on to www.collegeboard.org for the closest test sites and exact dates.  You are entitled to four prepaid reports of your scores. List four colleges that you are interested in.  Each time that you have your test score sent, the college receives your most recent score and all previous scores to six SAT I and six SAT Subject tests administrations. If you don’t request that copies of your scores are sent to colleges within nine days from the time you took the test, you will have to pay $11.25 for each score report that is sent beyond those nine days.

The CEEB code (Highland School Code) is 052541.  Please remember to use this number on your applications for college admissions tests.

ACT

Log on to www.actstudent.org for the closest test sites and exact dates.  The ACT consists of tests in four academic areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning.  It is highly recommended to take the ACT with the ‘Writing’ component.  Scores are reported on a scale 1-36 for each area, plus a composite of all scores. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. (There is a penalty for incorrect answers on the SAT I and SAT Subject Tests). Students should utilize preparation materials before taking the ACT.  The ACT should be taken in the spring semester of the 11^th grade and can be taken again in September, October, or December the testings during the senior year. Most East Coast schools prefer the ACT over the SAT, but may accept either as an entrance criterion.  Since most California schools accept either, students are recommended to take both exams.  It is always a good idea to check the specific test requirements for admission to the particular college(s) you are considering.  Visit the college’s website under ‘Admissions’ for that information.

HOW AND WHEN DO I SIGN UP FOR THE SAT/ACT?

Online registration is preferred by both the ACT and SAT testing agencies. Go to sat.collegeboard.org or ACTstudent.org to register.  Be sure to print out your admission ticket and take it with you on test day, as well as a school or government photo I.D.  Paper registration (by mail) is necessary if you need to pay with a check (or money order) or cannot upload a digital photo. An admission ticket for the SAT I or SAT Subject Tests (if application is postmarked by the regular deadline) will be mailed to you before the test. Remember, the CEEB code for HHS is 052541.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts can be requested through Naviance.  The Antelope Valley Union High School District uses Naviance for electronically submitting official transcripts to colleges and universities upon graduation.  For information on how to arrange for the submission of your mid-year and final transcripts, go to your Naviance account by clicking Naviance Student on our website and signing in with your PowerSchool credentials. There is no charge for this service.  Unofficial transcripts can also be downloaded to your desktop through your Naviance account.  You should not request that a transcript be sent to a college until that college requests that it be sent.  For official transcripts needed for scholarship purposes, see Mrs. Ortega in the Career Center or Mrs. Lindstrom in the Registrar's office. 

Searching for colleges?  Check out the following websites!

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Use Collegeboard's "Big Future" site to search for colleges, narrow down majors and career options, learn how to pay for college, and how to make a tangible plan. They offer information on everything from careers and majors to personal statements and financial aid. Use Big Future to prepare yourself for the road ahead!

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SAT and ACT - What's the Difference?

Apply for the SAT                          SAT Test Dates 

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PRACTICE taking your SAT, with the FREE new app called SAT Up, at the iTunes App Store, or on Google play!

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Fee Waivers for eligible students can be requested from Ms. Hernandez in the College Center (room 140).  Proof of eligibility for Fee Waivers is required.  Ms. Hernandez has a form to be completed by your parent/guardian verifying eligibility.  Juniors and Seniors who participate in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program are eligible to apply for a fee waiver for the ACT and/or SAT tests.  

You may receive a maximum of 2 SAT Fee Waivers, 2 SAT Subject Fee Waivers, and 2 ACT Fee Waivers during your junior and senior years only.

Attending college takes lots of planning and hard work.  We recommend that you meet with your counselor several times during high school to get help with applications, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more.

College Application Terminology 

• Early decision is a binding agreement between the student and that university. If the student is accepted, the student must attend. This is best for students who are determined to get into a specific school.
• Early action is not binding. The student will simply find out sooner whether or not s/he has been accepted and at some schools, will also have a shot at more merit money.
• Restrictive– If the student applies to a school with a restrictive early action plan, s/he can’t apply for any other early action or early decision plan at any other college. S/He can only apply to that one college or university but the student isn't required to accept an offer of admission (like they do with early decision).
• Non-restrictive -Colleges with a non-restrictive early action plan allows students to apply to whatever colleges they are interested in, provided, of course, that they are also non-restrictive early action colleges (or if the student has applied for regular admission). The student can also apply to one early decision college in addition to multiple non-restrictive early action colleges.
• Personal Statement-- Also known as the application essay. Most competitive schools require at least one major statement, many times two or more, along with multiple short-response answers. These schools admit half (or well less) of all who apply. Admission committees use personal statements to learn more about their applicants.

The following websites will help you find colleges, give you your senior timeline, and help you write essays:  

ACT  Black College Tours CA Postsecondary Education Commission               California Colleges Campus Tours Campus Visit Guide Chegg                                    California College Affordability Guide College Atlas                                          College Board College Navigator  College Essay Guy  eCampus Tours                  I Can Afford College KnowHow2GO My Majors NASFAA.org                                          The Princeton Review SAT or ACT? Or both? UNIGO                                                                      Undocumented Students College Guide You Visit College Tours                                    

Here are some resources for anyone considered as a foster student. 

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SENIOR RULES TO LIVE BY

• Beware of “SENIORITIS!" It's an insidious phenomenon that can wreck your senior year.  Symptoms include complete attention deficit, feeling that your schoolwork is getting in the way of your social life, and a sharp loss of interest in schoolwork, which is followed by a drastic drop in grades.  DON'T BE THAT SENIOR!  Remember that school does not end until graduation!  Admission to college is provisional and may be revoked if your grades take a sudden nosedive.
• Make sure you are taking the correct courses for the college and major of your choice. For example, pre-med students would need to take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. UC applicants must take 11 of the 15 units required before their senior year of high school.
• Take a strong academic program each semester. A minimum of four academic subjects should be taken each year. This could include courses at the community college or a CSU to get a head start on college general education requirements. Colleges expect your senior year to be academically challenging and that you will take the most rigorous course work that you are capable of doing.
• Visit Ms. Hernandez in the College Center for the schedule of college representatives planning to visit our school and sign up to meet with those that interest you.  Check your Naviance frequently, as that's where college visits are posted.
• Visit the College Center frequently to get information and handouts to help you prepare for college, learn about scholarships and to research financial aid/scholarships.    
• Be sure to read all the directions and questions on any college or scholarship applications carefully before you begin. Type, if possible. If not, print neatly in black ink. Avoid spelling errors and erasures. Think about your answers before you begin to write. Make several photocopies of the blank application before you begin. Allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application. Photocopy and save the completed application.  You will need your unofficial transcript for this, which will have your grades and SSID.
• Make sure you complete the AVUHSD Local Scholarship Application found in Naviance under the About Me tab, then My Surveys, then Surveys Not Started.  Completing this application lets you be eligible to apply for scholarships from local donors.

So now that you are in 11th grade, here's stuff you really need to get serious about:

• SAT and ACT will ask for the CEEB or School Code.  It is 052541.
• Your college application GPA is based on 10^th and 11^th grades only.  Junior year will account for 50% of that GPA, so stay focused and make up any D’s or F’s before your senior year!
• You can request transcripts through Naviance.  
• Make sure you are taking the correct courses for the college and major of your choice. For example, pre-med students should take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.  UC applicants must take 11 of the 15 required units prior to senior year.
• Take a strong academic program each semester. A minimum of four academic subjects should be taken each year. This could include courses at the community college or a CSU to get a head start on college general education requirements. Colleges expect your junior year to be academically challenging and that you will take the most rigorous course work that you are capable of doing.
• Listen for announcements and check the Bulletin on the HHS website, in your class or in the Career or College Centers.       
• Visit the College Center frequently to get information and handouts to help you prepare for college and learn about scholarships and to research financial aid/scholarships. 
• Check your Naviance frequently!  College visits are posted there.
• Visit a college. You don’t have to go far to get a good idea of what a small liberal arts college is like. Go to UCLA or USC for a taste of a big university. Visit Cal Tech, CSUN, Pepperdine or AVC. Even if you plan to go far away for college, visiting local colleges will help you decide what it is you want for a college or university. 
• Make a list of the colleges that you are considering. Do comparisons.  You can do all of this on Naviance!
• Focus on career goals.  Having an idea of what you want to do in life will help you make decisions  on what type of higher education you will need and what type of major to choose.   If you haven't already, take the Career Interest Profiler in Naviance to find out what career(s) may be a fit for you.  Click Careers, then click Explore, then Career Interest Profiler.  Take the ASVAB when it's offered.
• When registering for tests or submitting applications, remember to use your name as it appears on your Birth Certificate/Social Security Card. Also be sure that your school records match those documents.  If you have been registered at school as Joe Smith, but your real name is Joseph Hyde-Smith on other legal records, it will cause problems.  Please see Mrs. Lindstrom in the Registrar's office with a copy of your birth certificate to get your records corrected as soon as possible!  When it comes to applications and test scores that do not exactly match your school records, delays/denials in the processing of those documents will occur!

Now that you're in 10th grade, it's time to start fine-tuning your plans to get you to graduation and beyond:

• Meet with your high school counselor — again. Make sure you meet with your school counselor to ensure your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college.
• Check into any prerequisites for advanced-level junior- and senior-year courses.
• Fortunately, you will take the PSAT/NMSQT® in 10th and 11th grade. This test provides valuable feedback through the Student Score Report; you can then work on any academic weaknesses while there is still plenty of time to improve upon them.  And then in the spring of your junior year, you will be prepared to take the SAT, the cost of which will be borne by the AVUHSD!
• Are you interested in attending a U.S. military academy? If so, you will need a congressional nomination.  See your counselor to find out how you can request one.
• Attend college and career fairs. The Antelope Valley Union High School District always hosts a College Information Night in late September.
• Keep up your participation in school activities or volunteer efforts. Extracurricular activities can help you develop time-management skills and enrich your high school experience.
• Tour college campuses. If possible, take advantage of vacation or other family travel time to visit colleges and see what they’re like.
• Even if you have no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college.
• If you are considering the military, come to the Career Center to pick up brochures and business cards for the military branch(es) you may be interested in.  Recruiters from the US Army, US Marines and US Navy are frequently at Highland.  You will see them walking around in their uniforms.

Welcome to high school!  It's already time to start planning for life after graduation!  Here are some important things for you to know and do: 

• Create a four-year high school plan. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in the next four years.  Your counselor will help you with this.
• Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges, and that you’re taking the appropriate classes for the type of career you choose. 
• Get to know the levels of courses offered by Highland.
• Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Of course these will change — often — but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities.  Identify your interests — likes and dislikes — not just in classes but in all areas. This will help you focus on your goals. Not sure what you want to be?  Go to our website, click on Naviance Student and sign in with your PowerSchool credentials.  Then go to My Favorites, Careers and Clusters, then click on Explore Careers and Clusters. Also, a counselor will visit your Health class to give you other assignments in Naviance to help prepare you for high school and college.
• Talk to other people about careers you might find interesting. Try talking to your school counselor, teachers, recent college graduates who are working, professionals in the community, etc.
• Participate in extracurricular activities. Academics aren’t everything. Explore your interests in a sport, school club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity.
• Remember that colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity than a loose connection to several of them.
• If you’re interested in playing sports in college, research the National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain core courses; you can find the specifics at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
• Meet with your high school counselor. Your counselor knows how to help you get the most out of high school. Be sure to take some time during the school year to discuss post-high school plans with her.
• Save for college. It’s not too late to put money aside for college. Every little bit helps!
• Explore summer opportunities. Look for a job, internship or volunteer position that will help you learn about a field of interest. 

 

If you are looking for free money for college, you should join the HHS Scholarship Google Classroom - the class code is rtsx16w. There are lots of scholarships there!  You can also visit the Scholarship Bulletin Board in the College Center - room 140.

Also, go check out Naviance!!!  Opportunities are being posted to Naviance frequently!!

The AVC Foundations Scholarship application is now available, and will close March 1st!

Scholarships are a great way to pay for school or to get money in your pocket. Scholarships can range from $50 - $20,000 and sometimes more. Some scholarships require an essay, but the effort is definitely worth the free money! The more scholarships you apply for, the better, because small amounts of money add up.  Scholarships are supposed to be free to apply for!  Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams out there, and it's best to be prepared.  Click here for more information.

The following scholarship sites are some of your best options and will aid you in your search for college cash: 

  FastWeb   Good Call     Guaranteed Scholarships   SallieMae  UNIGO

Check out this QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.  Go to the specific month to access the link to the scholarships you are interested in.

DECEMBER

National Co-Op Scholarship Programs (12^th)

Amount vary by campus from $6,000 – $30,000, GPA and test scores vary by campus. DEADLINES VARY – December 1^st, 2019– March 1^st, 2019

Notes for the Future Scholarship (10^th-12^th)

$1,000, plan to study music in college (vocal or instrumental), submit an audition of a live solo performance.  DEADLINE: 12/4/18

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Scholarship (9^th-12^th)

$5,000 scholarship + $5,000 grant for hunger-related charity for students leading sustained and innovative hunger fighting solutions. DEADLINE: 12/5/18

Science Ambassador Scholarship (12^th)

FULL TUITION, for women pursuing the science, technology, engineering, or math field.  DEADLINE: 12/11/18

Footlocker Scholar Athlete Scholarship (12^th)

$20,000, 3.0+ GPA, involved in HS sports or intramural sports or community based sports.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

AXA Achievement Scholarship (12^th)

Up to $25,000, demonstrate ambition, self-drive, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

AVUHSD Sustainability Scholarship (12^th)

$2,000, address a sustainability issue in your community, create a proposal and submit it.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

BK Scholars Program (12^th)

$1,000 - 2.5+ GPA passionate about serving the community, going to 2yr or 4 yr

$50,000 - UW 3.3+GPA, min ACT of 25 or SAT of 1220, going to a 4yr, leadership, substantial work experience

DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Youth Financial Literacy Foundation Scholarship (12^th)

Up to $25,000, application, 30 multiple choice questions, three essay questions required.  DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Rubincam Youth Award (9^th-12^th)

$250-$500, Essay required different parameters based on grade, for the next generation of family historians.  DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards (Ages 13-19)

$36,000, self-identified as Jewish, serving in a leadership role on a project/initiative aimed at repairing the world, volunteering.  DEADLINE: 12/18/18

Dolman Law Group Scholarship (currently attending or planning to attend college or some form of higher ed)

$1,100, 2 minute video essay explaining, preventing, and pursuing discrimination in the workplace..  DEADLINE: 12/29/18

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award (16-22 years old)

$500, must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer service within the last 12 months. DEADLINE: 12/30/18

Snaps for College Cash (16 years old or older)

Weekly drawing for a $5,000 scholarship, college tech pack or a $250 gift card. DEADLINE: 12/30/18

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship (13-21 years old)

$1,750, conduct your own environmental stewardship project, take a few photos, write an essay about it, register and upload it. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

 

Because College is Expensive Scholarship (11^th-12^th)

$500 drawing for scholarship, complete entry form to compete. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

G2 Overachievers Student Grant (9^th-12^th)

$12,500 for student/$2,500 for school, 1,000-2500 words on how you are working outside of the classroom to benefit others. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

NRA Civil Right Defense Fund Scholarship (9^th-12^th)

$1,000, 1,000 words on the topic “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?” DEADLINE: 12/31/18

FIRE Free Speech Essay Contes t(11^th/12^th)

$10,000, 800-1,000 word essay on the provided topic. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

Unigo $10K Scholarship  (13 years old or older)

$10,000, 250 words or less about a historical figure being brought back to life and discovering their favorite mobile app. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

OppU Achievers Scholarship (9^th-12^th)

$2,500, 3.0, 500 words or less on why you’re an achiever. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

 

 JANUARY

Danforth Scholars Program – Washington University in St. Louis (12th)

Full or partial tuition scholarship, 250 word brief answer, 250 word short essay, LOR, application to WUSL required. DEADLINE: 1/2/19

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship (12th)

$40,000, 3.0+ GPA, leader with drive, integrity, and good citizenship who is planning to enroll in a four-year university. DEADLINE: 1/4/19

Drive Smart Teen Contest (13-18 years old)

$10,000 and other prizes, create an original 15-60 second digital short about the dangers of distracted driving. DEADLINE: 1/6/19

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster & Video Contest (14-18 years old)

Up to $300, submit a poster in any media with a theme related to Safe Jobs for Youth. DEADLINE: 1/8/19

Black College Expo “Why is a College Education Important to Me?” Scholarship (11^th & 12^th)

Amount TBD, essay of 500 words or less about “Why is a College Education Important to me.” DEADLINE: 1/9/19

Ron Brown Scholars Program (12^th)

$40,000, must be African American, complete the application, essays, LOR, official transcript. DEADLINE: 1/9/19

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* - Jenny Parks Memorial Scholarship (12^th)

$20,000, $5,000 runner up, 3.2+ weighted GPA, community service 50 hours +, essay, transcript, LOR. DEADLINE: 1/23/19

Redfin Scholarship (12^th and 18 years old or older)

$2,500, 3.5 GPA +, 300-500 words on what tech you think will be the next disrupter in society. DEADLINE: 1/31/19

 

FEBRUARY

Flavorful Futures Scholarship (12th)

$5,000, 2.5+ GPA, plans to pursue a post-secondary education voc/trade, 2yr or 4yr, showcase how they will contribute their gifts through education. DEADLINE: 2/15/19

Blacks at Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship (12th)

$5,000, 3.3+ GPA, 4yr bound in engineering, computer science, CIS, or business programs like finance, BA, or marketing. DEADLINE: 2/15/19

 

MARCH

Antelope Valley College Foundation Scholarship (students taking at least 6 units)

Amount varies, minimum 2.0 college GPA. DEADLINE: 3/1/19

Skilled Labor Shortage Scholarship (12th)

$2,500, for students 18 years old or older who are planning to pursue anything from construction management, plumbing, carpentry landscape architecture, interior design, etc. DEADLINE: 3/15/19

 

APRIL

Honorsgradu Scholarship (12th)

$10,000, for students with the capacity to shape and influence their communities. DEADLINE: 4/28/19

 

JANUARY

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

MIT Think Scholars Program - (9th -12th)

Students are expected to submit a proposal (of no more than 10 pages) before the application deadline detailing the problem they are attempting to solve, how their idea/system combats the target problem, developmental procedure, a timetable of milestones, and budget allocation. DEADLINE 1/1/19

Danforth Scholars Program – Washington University in St. Louis (12th)

Full or partial tuition scholarship, 250 word brief answer, 250 word short essay, LOR, application to WUSL required. DEADLINE: 1/2/19

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship (12th)

$40,000, 3.0+ GPA, leader with drive, integrity, and good citizenship who is planning to enroll in a four-year university. DEADLINE: 1/4/19

Drive Smart Teen Contest (13-18 years old)

$10,000 and other prizes, create an original 15-60 second digital short about the dangers of distracted driving. DEADLINE: 1/6/19

Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster & Video Contest (14-18 years old)

Up to $300, submit a poster in any media with a theme related to Safe Jobs for Youth. DEADLINE: 1/8/19

Black College Expo “Why is a College Education Important to Me?” Scholarship (11^th & 12^th)

Amount TBD, essay of 500 words or less about “Why is a College Education Important to me.” DEADLINE: 1/9/19

Ron Brown Scholars Program (12^th)

$40,000, must be African American, complete the application, essays, LOR, official transcript. DEADLINE: 1/9/19

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* - Jenny Parks Memorial Scholarship (12^th)

$20,000, $5,000 runner up, 3.2+ weighted GPA, community service 50 hours +, essay, transcript, LOR. DEADLINE: 1/23/19.  

Redfin Scholarship (12^th and 18 years old or older)

$2,500, 3.5 GPA +, 300-500 words on what tech you think will be the next disrupter in society. DEADLINE: 1/31/19

FEBRUARY

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

Flavorful Futures Scholarship (12th)

$5,000, 2.5+ GPA, plans to pursue a post-secondary education voc/trade, 2yr or 4yr, showcase how they will contribute their gifts through education. DEADLINE: 2/15/19

Blacks at Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship (12th)

$5,000, 3.3+ GPA, 4yr bound in engineering, computer science, CIS, or business programs like finance, BA, or marketing. DEADLINE: 2/15/19

Asian Pacific Scholarship Programs (12th)

$1,000+, some scholarships based on need, some based on GPA.  Click the link above for all scholarships' criteria.  DEADLINE: 2/26/19

 

MARCH

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* MEEC Environmental Science High School Scholarship - 3/1/2019

Antelope Valley College Foundation Scholarship (students taking at least 6 units)

Amount varies, minimum 2.0 college GPA. DEADLINE: 3/1/2019

ELKS Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (12th)

Students with physical, neurological, visual, or hearing impairment, and/or speech/language disorder.  Must return  scholarship application to Mrs. Ortega NO LATER THAN 3/11/2019!  DEADLINE: 3/13/2019 (for Mrs. Ortega to get apps to local donor)

Skilled Labor Shortage Scholarship (12th)

$2,500, for students 18 years old or older who are planning to pursue anything from construction management, plumbing, carpentry landscape architecture, interior design, etc. DEADLINE: 3/15/19

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* LPAC Performing Arts Scholarship - DEADLINE: 3/29/2019 

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Raymond J Monti Scholarship (12th)

$2,000 Scholarship, minimum GPA 3.0 and participates in sports, clubs, community. DEADLINE: 3/29/2019

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* SWE Scholarship (12th)

$1,000 Scholarship scholarship for a female student studying Engineering or Computer Science. DEADLINE: 3/31/2019

 

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN MARCH (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

Directing Change Film Contest - 3/1

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship - 3/1 

Raytheon’s Women Cyber Security Scholarship - 3/1 

Project Yellow Light Scholarship - 3/1 

DCU Scholarship - 3/2

Beat the Odd’s Scholarship - 3/2

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Chasing Your Dreams - 3/2

Doodle4Google - 3/2

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Women In Mining - 3/2

Tzu Chi USA Scholars - 3/2 

NATO Scholarship - 3/2

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Edward’s Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship - 3/5

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* APWA Scholarship - 3/9

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* AV Hospital Aux. Scholarship - 3/9

2018 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest - 3/9 

UCLA Alumni Scholarship - 3/12 

2018 Breaking Barriers Essay Contest - 3/14 

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* AV republican Women, Federated Scholarship - 3/15 

Earth Day Awards - 3/15 

Live Deliberately Essay Contest - 3/15 

State Council Cabrillo Civic of California, Inc. - 3/15

National High School Essay Contest - 3/15 

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* American Society of Military Comptrollers Scholarship - 3/16  

The Legischool Project - 3/16

32^nd Annual India Heritage Scholarship - 3/19

Liv Mas Scholarship - 3/18

TRENZA Scholarship - 3/20

Operation Prevention Video Challenge - 3/20

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Scott Boulger Memorial Scholarship - 3/30

Hispanic Heritage Fund 2018-2019 Scholarship - 3/30

JVS Scholarship Program - 3/30

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, 2018 Work Ethics Scholarship - 3/31

 

APRIL

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

Steps For Change Scholarship (12th)

3.5 or greater GPA, letter of recommendation, submit a 1 minute video answering the question: "How would you value yourself?"

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Lancaster United Methodist Church Scholarships

Scholarship 1: students planning to attend AVC, and Scholarship 2: students who are members of Lancaster United Methodist Church. DEADLINE: 4/1/19

Honorsgradu Scholarship (12th)

$10,000, for students with the capacity to shape and influence their communities. DEADLINE: 4/28/19

 

Other scholarships typically due in April:

Project Yellow Light Scholarship - 4/1 

Ninth Circuit VIDEO Contest - 4/1

Ninth Circuit ESSAY Contest - 4/1

NSHSS Scholarship - 4/1

Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship - 4/1

*LOCAL* Leona Valley Sertoma Scholarship - 4/2

Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarship - 4/2

*LOCAL* Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship - 4/6

Taylor’s Gift Scholarship - 4/13

*LOCAL* ReMax All-Pro Higher Ed Scholarship - 4/13

*LOCAL* Antelope Valley School Boards Association - 4/13

Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Scholarship - 4/15

*LOCAL* Raymond H. Krueger Scholarship - 4/15

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes - 4/15

Youth Free Expression Film Contest: Fight the Power! - 4/15

*LOCAL* Palmdale Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship - 4/16

*LOCAL* AARP #2195 Palmdale Chapter Scholarship - 4/16

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Art Contest - 4/18

Negative Population Growth Scholarship - 4/20

AVHCC Scholarship - 4/23

SCAG Scholarship - 4/27

A Voice for Animals Contest - 4/30

E-Waste Scholarship - 4/30

County Office Scholarship - 4/30

HENAAC Scholars - 4/30

LA Federal Credit Union – Jack C. Mathews Scholarship - 4/30

The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship - 4/30

Strong Women Strong Minds Scholarship - 4/30

IWSH Essay Scholarship Contest Scholarship - 4/30

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN MAY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

Dutch Crafters Heritage Scholarship - 5/1

1800wheelchair.com Scholarship - 5/1

Paradigm Challenge - 5/1

You are the Future Scholarship - 5/3

LA County Commission for Women 2018 Resilience Scholarship - 5/4

Models of Excellence Scholarship - 5/5

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* SETLA Scholarship - 5/11

 IEI $1,000 Bi-Annual Scholarship Essay Contest - 5/15

Cameron Impact Scholarship - 5/25

Brower Youth Awards - 5/20

B.Davis Scholarship - 5/22

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* - AV Gem and Mineral Club Scholarship - 5/30

CSUB Hispanic Excellence Scholarship - 5/31

Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship - 5/31

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship (12th)

A $1,000 award will be given to a student pursuing a health-related degree program. Areas of study that will be considered include, but are not limited to, counseling, social work, emergency medicine, pre-med, nursing, psychology (with a focus on addiction counseling or a substance-abuse related field). Applicants must submit an essay no more than 500 words describing why they are passionate about health care, with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. Essays can draw from personal or professional experience. DEADLINE 6/30/19

 

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN JUNE (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

AV Freethinkers Scholarship - 6/4

Abbott & Fenner Scholarship - 6/14

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - 6/15

Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship - 6/15

Providian Medical Scholarship - 6/21

Dolman Law Group Video Essay Contest - 6/29

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship - 6/30

Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest - 6/30

Digital Privacy Scholarship - 6/30

Review It Scholarship - 6/30

Lift Parts Express Scholarship - 6/30

The Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest - 6/30

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN JULY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

Daedalians Scholarship - 7/1

Moverscorp.com Scholarship - 7/15

Bachus & Schanker LLC - 7/30

The Margarian Scholarship - 7/31

Supporting STEM Scholarship - 7/31

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN AUGUST (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship - 8/31

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN SEPTEMBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

Student Transportation Construction Industry Video Contest - 9/4

Cameron Impact Scholarship - 9/12

Staples $50K Scholarship Contest - 9/15

The Gates Scholarship - 9/18

Questbridge College Match - 9/27

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - 9/30

Money Metals Exchange Scholarship - 9/30

Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship - 9/30

 

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN OCTOBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

AES Engineering Scholarship - 10/6

 Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards - 10/15

College Jump Start Scholarship -10/17

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship - 10/17

O Captain, My Captain Scholarship - 10/25

Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship - 10/25

Voice of Democracy Essay Contest - 10/30

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - 10/31

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - 10/31

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship - 10/31 

National Rice Month Scholarship - 10/31

Liaison Data-Inspired Future Scholarship - 10/31

CountyOffice.org Scholarship - 10/31

 Nancy Thorp Poetry Contest - 10/31

Good360 Sustainability Scholarship - 10/31

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN November (Deadlines are subject to change in 2019):

National Co-Op Scholarship Programs - 11/1 

IVEY Engineering Inc (IEI) Scholarship - 11/1 

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - 11/6 

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* - Elk’s most Valuable Student Scholarship - 11/15

Maryknoll Student Essay Contest - 11/16 

The LegiSchool Project - 11/16 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship - 11/20 

Sustainability in Your Community Scholarship - 11/27 

Bachus & Schanker LLC Scholarship - 11/30 

All scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

DECEMBER

All Scholarships are listed in the order in which they are due

National Co-Op Scholarship Programs (12^th)

Amount vary by campus from $6,000 – $30,000, GPA and test scores vary by campus. DEADLINES VARY – December 1^st, 2019– March 1^st, 2019

Science Ambassador Scholarship (12^th)

FULL TUITION, for women pursuing the science, technology, engineering, or math field.  DEADLINE: 12/11/18

Footlocker Scholar Athlete Scholarship (12^th)

$20,000, 3.0+ GPA, involved in HS sports or intramural sports or community based sports.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

AXA Achievement Scholarship (12^th)

Up to $25,000, demonstrate ambition, self-drive, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

AVUHSD Sustainability Scholarship (12^th)

$2,000, address a sustainability issue in your community, create a proposal and submit it.  DEADLINE: 12/14/18

BK Scholars Program (12^th)

$1,000 - 2.5+ GPA passionate about serving the community, going to 2yr or 4 yr

$50,000 - UW 3.3+GPA, min ACT of 25 or SAT of 1220, going to a 4yr, leadership, substantial work experience

DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Youth Financial Literacy Foundation Scholarship (12^th)

Up to $25,000, application, 30 multiple choice questions, three essay questions required.  DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Rubincam Youth Award (9^th-12^th)

$250-$500, Essay required different parameters based on grade, for the next generation of family historians.  DEADLINE: 12/15/18

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards (Ages 13-19)

$36,000, self-identified as Jewish, serving in a leadership role on a project/initiative aimed at repairing the world, volunteering.  DEADLINE: 12/18/18

Dolman Law Group Scholarship (currently attending or planning to attend college or some form of higher ed)

$1,100, 2 minute video essay explaining, preventing, and pursuing discrimination in the workplace..  DEADLINE: 12/29/18

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Award (16-22 years old)

$500, must have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer service within the last 12 months. DEADLINE: 12/30/18

Snaps for College Cash (16 years old or older)

Weekly drawing for a $5,000 scholarship, college tech pack or a $250 gift card. DEADLINE: 12/30/18

Apprentice Ecologist Initiative Scholarship (13-21 years old)

$1,750, conduct your own environmental stewardship project, take a few photos, write an essay about it, register and upload it. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

Because College is Expensive Scholarship (11^th-12^th)

$500 drawing for scholarship, complete entry form to compete. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

G2 Overachievers Student Grant (9^th-12^th)

$12,500 for student/$2,500 for school, 1,000-2500 words on how you are working outside of the classroom to benefit others. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

NRA Civil Right Defense Fund Scholarship (9^th-12^th)

$1,000, 1,000 words on the topic “What Does the Second Amendment Mean to You?” DEADLINE: 12/31/18

FIRE Free Speech Essay Contest (11^th/12^th)

$10,000, 800-1,000 word essay on the provided topic. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

Unigo $10K Scholarship  (13 years old or older)

$10,000, 250 words or less about a historical figure being brought back to life and discovering their favorite mobile app. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

OppU Achievers Scholarship (9^th-12^th)

$2,500, 3.0, 500 words or less on why you’re an achiever. DEADLINE: 12/31/18

SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS

Scholarships are supposed to be free to apply for.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams out there, so it's best to be prepared.  Click here for more information.

 

FAFSA, Cal Grant and the Dream Act

Remember to file your FAFSA and Cal-Grant or Dream Act by March 2nd!  The application opens October 1st every year, and parents can use their tax information from the previous year.  

Check out this 2 minute FAFSA Overview! 

Check out this 3 minute CA Dream Act Application presentation!

 

CAL-GRANT OPT OUT FORMS

Per Assembly Bill (AB) 2160, all seniors will have a Cal Grant GPA submitted electronically by their high school, to the California Student Aid Commission, unless a signed Opt Out form is returned to the Guidance Office by October 1st of their senior year. Please see the English or Spanish version of this document below for more information regarding the process.

• Cal Grant Opt Out - English
• Cal Grant opt Out - Spanish