August 2012

Welcome back Pumas! And welcome Class of 2016!! We hope you have enjoyed your summer and are looking forward to this busy school year.

SENIORS, it is too early for senioritis. Do NOT forget to look at your SENIOR TO-DO LIST. The last thing you would want to do is procrastinate on something that considerably takes years to finish.  It's not smart to procrastinate on something that impacts the rest of your life.

The top three things you should focus for now:

• Have a professional e-mail address.
  Appropriate e-mail example: davidmedina09@yahoo.com
  Inappropriate e-mail example: sexyismyname@yahoo.com
• Get organized. Get a separate folder for college documents.
• Work on personal statements. Make sure not to mention the school. Remember, if applying to Private Colleges: optional essays really means  required.
• WHEN IN DOUBT, Mrs. Ortiz-Martinez is always in the College Center ready to help!

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ATTENTION STUDENTS WITH IEP's!!! If you need extended time on SAT or ACT please see Mrs. Ortiz-Martinez in the College Center.

SAT Information: Important Registration and Test Dates.

FALL SEMESTER:

·         OCTOBER 6, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: September 7, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: September 21, 2012

·         NOVEMBER 3, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: October 4, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: 19, 2012

·         DECEMBER 1, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: November 1, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: November 16, 2012

***SENIORS, if applying to CSUs, UCs, or Privates, the NOVEMBER SAT is the LAST test date that count towards your application.***

SPRING SEMESTER:

·         JANUARY 26, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: December 28, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: January 11, 2013

·         MARCH 9, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: February 8, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: February 22, 2013

·         MAY 4, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: April 5, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: April 19, 2013

·         JUNE 1, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: May 2, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: May 17, 2013

SAT FEE WAIVERS: First come, first serve! They will be available in the College Center with Mrs. Ortiz- Martinez before school, during nutrition, lunch, and/or after school. PLEASE do NOT come in during class time.
*ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FEE WAIVER: To make your waiver valid, apply for the REGULAR REGISTRATION. The waiver will be considered void for the Late Registration.
 ACT Information: Important Registration and Test Dates.

FALL SEMESTER:

·         SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: August 17, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: August 18-24, 2012

·         OCTOBER 27, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: September 21, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: September 22- Oct. 5, 2012

·         DECEMBER 8, 2012
Regular Registration Deadline: November 2, 2012
Late Registration Deadline: November 3-16, 2012

***SENIORS, if applying to CSUs, UCs, or Privates, the OCTOBER ACT is the LAST test date that count towards your application.***

SPRING SEMESTER:

·         FEBRUARY 9, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: January 11, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: January 12-18, 2013

·         APRIL 13, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: March 8, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: March 9-22, 2013

·         JUNE 8, 2013
Regular Registration Deadline: May 3, 2013
Late Registration Deadline: May 4-17, 2013

ACT FEE WAIVERS: First come, first serve! They will be available in the College Center with Mrs. Ortiz- Martinez before school, during nutrition, lunch, and/or after school. PLEASE do NOT come in during class time.
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JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND FRESHMEN!!!! It is NEVER TOO EARLY to get ahead with your senior requirements. Important: every semester WILL count when applying to colleges. It is a misconception that Freshmen classes do NOT count, when in fact they do.

JUNIORS: Begin to look for colleges, expand your options. DO NOT be afraid to look past your comfort zone.

SOPHOMORES: Focus on passing your CAHSEE exam this upcoming school year!!! Remember, if you do not pass it, you CANNOT graduate. Aspire to achieve a Proficient score... or even Advanced!

FRESHMEN: Make sure to hit the ground running!!! Every class counts.

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PIERCE COLLEGE CLASSES at NAHS - FALL 2012

Courses Offered:

• Child Development
• Math 115
• Sociology 1

Please stop by the College Center to obtain your application from Mrs. Martinez-Ortiz.
Feel welcome to stop by for any other College related questions and to sign up for Upcoming College Visits!