Senior Timeline

Senior Time line

January

·         NOW is the time to complete financial aid forms - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms must be submitted AFTER January 1st. In order to be considered for state-level financial aid (Cal Grants A, B, or C), the FAFSA must be sent in no later than March 2, 2012. After this time, the FAFSA may only be used to apply for federal-level financial aid, such as Pell Grants.

·    Take the free ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test. January 14, at 8:30 am in the Lecture Hall; sign up in the counseling office if interested. The ASVAB is designed to help you learn more about yourself and the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize your goals. Go to www.asvabprogram.com for test preparation and more information.

·    Cash for College Night- Tuesday, January 24^th, 5:30-8 p.m., starting in the Lecture Hall-

·    Apply for College of the Redwoods Honors Program. Visit www.redwoods.edu/Departments/Honors or check with your counselor for eligibility requirements. You will need to take an SAT test.

·    Check the scholarship box in the Counseling Office and watch for bulletin and blog announcements for scholarship opportunities.

·    Request seventh semester mid-year transcripts from our registrar, if required by colleges.

·    Check out www.assist.org to get information on majors available at all UC, CSU, and California junior colleges. Learn about transfer requirements for the major of your choice!

February

·    Deadline for filing FAFSA and to fill out GPA verification forms for Cal Grant A, B, or C is Friday, March 2, 2012.

·    Seniors applying to a California Community College will be able to register during a class workshop in the computer lab.

·    Be sure you have applied for housing at the college of your choice.

·    Plan to visit college and university campuses over the holiday break to help you decide on the best school for you.

·    Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the blog and scholarship box in Counseling for scholarships.

·    Review college & financial aid information on the EHS website: www.eurekacityschools.org.

·    Contact the Scholarship Office at the colleges and universities you have applied to for scholarships they may offer.

·    Ask your counselor if you are exempt from or need to sign up for the CSU ELM (Math) and EPT (English) placement tests.

March

·    March 2, 2012-priority deadline for filing your FAFSA

·    Review FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy and completeness. Check it out with senior and college counselors.

·    Check out college orientation information and campus preview dates.

·    Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the scholarship box in Counseling for scholarship announcements.

·    Registration process begins for CR

·    Begin registering for the math and English placement tests at 4-year and 2-year colleges and universities.

·    Most colleges and universities send notification of admission status this month.

April

·    Review financial aid packages with senior and college counselors.

·    Apply online to College of the Redwoods (www.redwoods.edu) and take the math and English placement tests at CR.

·    Be sure to attend informational meetings and visit college campuses to help you decide on the best school for you.

·    Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the scholarship box in Counseling for scholarship announcements.

May

·    May 1, 2012-Notify colleges of your intent to enroll by May 1st.

·    Complete any Adult Education (night school) classes for credit make-up by the middle of this month.

·    Schedule date for placement tests at CR, if not completed at EHS in April, prior to attending CR Redwood Days for registration and enrollment for fall semester.

·    Continue to check the scholarship box in Counseling Office and the online bulletin for possible scholarship opportunities.

·    Review Cal Grant CAR: California Aid Report for accuracy.

·    Fill out senior survey in your AP Government, Civics or Economics classes.

·    College of the Redwoods Students should attend “Redwoods Day” for class registration and academic advising. TBA

·    Saturday June 2, 2012 Senior Prom

June

·    Request final transcripts to be sent to your intended college.

·    Wednesday, May 30, 2012- The Top 10% Luncheon for academic recognition, hosted by Henderson Center Kiwanis,

·    Thursday, June 6, 2012- The EHS Honors Program, for presentation of senior awards and scholarships.

·    Safe and Sober Party for Class of 2012 TBA

·    Senior Picnic May 17, 2012

·    Sports Banquets TBA

·    Friday June 15, 2012 GRADUATION 2:00 at Albee Stadium!!!