SJHHS will be administering the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) for sophomore students today, March 12, and tomorrow, March 13. All sophomores are required to take the English portion of the test today and the Math portion tomorrow.
On these CAHSEE test days there will be a special minimum day schedule for all SJHHS students in order to allow sophomores to test in the afternoon. At 12:40 p.m. all classes will be dismissed and 9th, 11th and 12th grade students will leave campus. Bus services will be provided for early pick up.
CAHSEE Schedule |
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0 No Zero Period |
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1/2 8:00 – 9:25 85min |
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Break 9:25 – 9:30 5min |
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3/4 9:40 – 11:05 85min |
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5/6 11:15 – 12:40 85min |
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TEST (10th only) 1:10 — TBD *Each student is released upon completion of his/her test; dismissal time will vary. |
The cafeteria will be open for sophomores to purchase lunch at 12:40. Sophomore students must be in their assigned rooms by 1:05pm and the exam will begin promptly at 1:10 pm. Room assignments for where students will take the test are posted in the Guidance Office and Library windows. For sophomores who ride the bus, busses will pick-up at 4:30 p.m. Students must show a photo I.D. when they check into their assigned classroom.
Early Assessment Program (EAP)
The essay portion of the Early Assessment of Readiness for English will be administered to juniors on Monday, March 18, 2013. All juniors are required to take the EAP test.
Juniors who plan to take AP Literature next year must have a passing score on the EAP test. An additional 15 multiple choice questions will be administered over a 30-minute period during CST testing in April as part of the second half of the EAP test.
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is designed to determine whether or not your child will need to take remedial course work during the first year of study in college at a CSU campus (and some community colleges). The EAP program is not used with regard to students applying to the University of California (UC) system. If your child does well on the EAP exam in English and mathematics, he/she may earn exemption from the English and Mathematics placement tests required of all entering CSU freshmen (and some community colleges).
College Admissions Wall
Hey Seniors! Have you received your college admission acceptance letters? If so, don’t forget to visit the Guidance Office to write your name and the universities you’ve been accepted to on the “College Admissions Brag Sheet.” This information will be posted on the College Admissions wall!
Academic Decathlon
If you are interested in being considered for this year’s 9th/10th grade Academic Decathlon team, please remember to give Mrs. Spiers your high school transcript as soon as possible. Also, please read the PowerPoint posted under “Home Page News” of the SJHHS website.
Saddleback Early Bird Process
Students who have already applied for Early Bird Registration at Saddleback have until March 31 to COMPLETE the matriculation process of Online Orientation, In Person Testing and Online Advisement.
AP Schedule: Key Dates to Remember
March 12: 3rd Payment Window Closes – $144/ per exam
March 12: Final day to submit Fee Reduction Eligibility Form
March 15: Last Day to Request a Refund
April 22: Mandatory Preadmin. Session 1, 2:30pm
April 23: Mandatory Preadmin Session 2, 6:45am
April 23: Mandatory Preadmin Session 3, 2:45pm (AP European Students ONLY)
May 6 – 10: 1st Week of AP Examinations
May 13 – 17: 2nd Week of AP Examinations
Mark your calendars for SJHHS 2013 Summer Registration dates
Important Summer Dates
Summer Registration Packet Pick-Up
– Tuesday, August 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, August 7th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
– Thursday, August 8th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Summer Registration, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
– Grade 12 – Monday, August 19th
– Grade 11 – Tuesday, August 20th
– Grade 10 – Wednesday, August 21st
– Grade 9 – Thursday, August 22nd
– Make up – Friday, August 23rd
Freshman Orientation & Parent Boot Camp
– Friday, August 30th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
– Tailgate following at 5:00 p.m.
– 1st home football game of the season at 7:00 p.m.
First Day of School for 2013 – 2014
– Monday, September 9th
Financial Aid
FAFSA Filing Period Begins January 1, 2013
Parents of college bound seniors: Don’t forget that the window to submit your 2013 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will open on January 1, 2013. For a list of documents needed to file your FAFSA visit our website at http://sjhhs.schoolloop.com/collegefinancialaid or the FAFSA website directly at www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA PIN Numbers
Prior to completing your FAFSA you will need to apply for a parent and student PIN number which will be used as you electronic signature when filing your FAFSA. To apply for your PIN numbers please visit http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form
Senior students who have applied for fall 2013 admission to a campus in the California State University, University of California, a California private/independent university and those who plan to apply to a California Community College and wish to be considered for Cal Grants need to submit a “Gal Grant GPA Information Release Form” to Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Oxales in the Guidance Office by Friday, January 18, 2013. The Academic Advisors visited all of the economics and American government classes on December 4th and 5th to distribute the forms. The form can also be downloaded via the SJHHS website at http://sjhhs.schoolloop.com/collegefinancialaid Completion of this form is your signature allowing SJHHS to release your grade point average to the California Student Aid Commission who works in conjunction with FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in determining financial aid letters to college applicants. Don’t delay; Cal Grants are awarded on a first come; first served basis! Please note: The FAFSA must be submitted in order to be considered for Cal Grants. For more information regarding Cal Grants visit www.calgrants.org
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®
CSS/Financial Aid Profile is the fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aid. The CSS Financial Aid Profile is a national, not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds. For more information visit https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
College Scholarships
Don’t miss out on potential scholarship $$$ for college. Visit the SJHHS website at http://sjhhs.schoolloop.com/scholarships for the latest information on scholarships. Don’t delay ~ most scholarships have specific deadlines.
NCAA College Recruiting Workshop
What: NCAA College Recruiting Workshop
Who should attend: Parents & High School Student-Athletes
When: Saturday, March 16th from 10-11am
Where: U.C. Irvine (on-campus location - TBA)
Registration: www.collegesportsquest.com - "Contact Us"
Hosted by: Jennifer Noonan, College Sports Quest
> No cost to attend but reservations are required
> Space is limited; first-come, first-serve basis
> Online Registration (www.collegesportsquest.com) – Contact Us
> To confirm your reservation, we'll send an E-mail including more details about the Event.
