SPECIAL CVHS GUIDANCE NEWS: October 29th, 2007
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Deadline Extended to Make Level Changes:
Due to the closure of schools last Thursday and Friday, the last day to make a level change (i.e. leveling down within the same subject area) has been extended until the close of school on Tuesday, October 30th. Students who wish to make a level change must complete the blue “Schedule Change Request” form (including parent signature) and turn it in to the Guidance Office before the end of the school day this Tuesday.
CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Preparation Classes for Juniors and Seniors Preparing for November 6th & 7th Test Dates:
Due to the closure of schools this past Thursday through Sunday, the October 27th CAHSEE classes were unfortunately cancelled. However, a Saturday CAHSEE preparation/review class will be offered for those 11th and 12th grade students who have not yet passed one or both sections of the CAHSEE this coming Saturday, November 3, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (Math: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.; English/Language Arts: 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) These classes will help students prepare for the upcoming CAHSEE, which will be given to juniors and seniors only on November 6th and 7th during normal school hours. Parents of 11th and 12th grade students who have not yet passed one or both portions of the exam should call CVHS Academic Intervention Counselors Dana Galasso (Ext. 2246) or Jenna Jordheim (Ext. 2258) in order to reserve a spot. It has been shown that students who attend these Saturday preparation/review classes have a much higher chance of passing the exam, and since passing the exam is required in order to earn a high school diploma, we highly recommend that all juniors and seniors still needing to pass attend these important sessions.
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Preparation Books Available!
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) preparation books for Math and English Language Arts are now available in the Guidance Office for all sophomores and any juniors or seniors who have not yet passed one or both portions of the exam. (NOTE: These are the same booklets that will be handed out in all sophomore English II classes during Back to School Night, so students whose parents attended will not need to pick up booklets.)
Work Permits – Student MUST get them early BEFORE holiday breaks!
Students needing work permits MUST apply and obtain them from Ms. Deckert in the CVHS on-campus Career Center prior to holiday breaks. Since the Capistrano Unified School District offices and school sites will be closed for Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 19-23) and Winter Break (Dec. 24 – Jan. 4), no work permits will be issued during these times. Therefore, students MUST see Ms. Deckert prior to holiday breaks in order to obtain a work permit in time to work for the holidays.
PAST “OLD” ANNOUNCEMENTS & DATES:
Important Guidance Calendar Dates:
Please read the announcements above and/or below for details regarding each date/event listed.
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10/1/07 |
Cal State University application submission period opens |
See announcement below for specifics |
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10/26/07 |
Last day for students to change a class in order to “level down” |
See announcement above for details |
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10/27 and 11/3/07 |
Saturday CAHSEE Preparation Classes for juniors and seniors |
See announcement above for details |
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11/1/07 |
University of California application submission period opens |
See announcement below for specifics |
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11/6 and 11/7/07 |
California High School Exit Exam |
For those juniors and seniors who have not yet passed one or both sections; see announcements below |
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11/13/07 |
“College Financial Aid” Overview Presentation |
6:30 p.m. in the CVHS gym; see announcement above |
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12/5/07 |
ASVAB Test |
See announcement above |
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1/9/08 |
FAFSA financial aid application presentation |
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Aliso Niguel High School; see announcement above |
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1/15/08 |
College “Scores Back Night” |
7:00 p.m. in the CVHS mall; see announcement below |
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1/16/08 |
FAFSA financial aid application presentation |
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at San Clemente High School; see announcement above |
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CVHS Guidance Team