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Senior Year Timeline

A Senior Year Timeline

Please keep in mind that each task may not apply to your individual graduation / postsecondary plan. These are general reminders and tasks for all seniors to consider and some may not be applicable to your individual situation. If you have any questions or are unsure if any of these tasks apply to you, contact Mrs. Powell! I'm ready to help! bpowell@sdvsk12.org or 619-713-9992.

 

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    **Use our New College and Career Platform CaliforniaColleges.edu to explore your interests and match yourself to career options

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    • Early Sept - Senior Letters emailed 

    • Ongoing - Grad Plan Meetings with seniors and parents/guardians

    • Ongoing -UC application & PIQ Support available - make an appt!

    • Research and apply for any scholarships you may be interested in

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    • Oct 1 - CSU Application Opens (launch applications from your CaliforniaColleges.edu Account)

    • Oct 1 - FAFSA opens (launch FAFSA from your CaliforniaColleges.edu Account)

    • Oct 7 - CSU / UC Application Webinar 

    • Oct 14 - Taking a Community College Class while in High School (Concurrent Enrollment) Information Session

    • Oct 21 – How to Pay For College Webinar

    • Ongoing - UC/CSU  application & PIQ Support available - make an appt!

    • Research and apply for any scholarships you may be interested in

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    • Nov 5 - Figuring out Finances Webinar

    • Nov 30 – CSU/UC Applications DUE

    • Ongoing - Concurrent Enrollment Student Registration

    • Ongoing - UC/CSU application & PIQ Support available - make an appt!

    • Ongoing - Grad Plan Meetings with seniors and parents/guardians

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    • Ongoing - Grad Plan Meetings with seniors and parents/guardians

    • Dec. 18- Deadline for SDVS Spring Concurrent Enrollment registration

  • A blue icon depicts a survey form with a pen, ready to be filled out.

    • Jan 5 - Senior Survey sent

    • Jan 13 - Senior/Family Webinar: Financial Aid

    • Jan 20 - Request Mid-Year Report & transcripts, if applicable 

  • The California Community Colleges logo features a stylized design and text.

    • Feb 10 - Community College Enrollment Process Webinar

    • Community college applications open -  make an appt to work together on this and make sure you have your financial aid set up!

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    • Mar 2 - FAFSA/CADAA due for consideration for CalGrant

    • Ongoing - community college application / financial aid support - make an appt!

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    • Apr 21 - 3 part Senior Webinar Series begins

    • Ongoing - community college application / financial aid support - make an appt!

  • A blue graduation cap with a gold tassel is surrounded by colorful confetti. 

    • May 1 - College Decision day

    • May 15 - Deadline for SDVS Concurrent Enrollment for Fall

    • May 24 - Last Day of School!

     

    **Request your final transcript (SDVS and Community College if applicable) sent to your chosen university.