FEBRUARY 2020
CURRENT 10TH AND 11TH GRADERS – IMPORTANT PRESENTATIONS AT DSHS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH RE. COURSE PLANNING FOR THE 2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR
If you are planning to be split site or full time at DSHS next year it is recommended that you attend one of these presentations. For current 10th graders, the presentations will be in the North Gym. For current 11th graders, the presentations will be in the Brunelle Performing Arts Theater. The presentations are every period. Information covers course offering and college and career information. Don’t miss out!!
IMPORTANT REMINDER – MANDATORY MEETING FOR CURRENT 9TH AND 11TH GRADERS AT DSIS – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
9th graders: 11:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m., Blue Room, Topics to be covered: PSAT scores and resources, 4 year college plans, the program planner process and college and career information
11th graders: 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Information will include EAP (part of CAASPP) and ACT/SAT testing resources, helpful websites, program planning, college a career resources.
SENIORS – IMPORTANT REMINDER – FAFSA DEADLINE, MARCH 2ND
To qualify for federal, state and college-based financial aid, college bound seniors must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. The deadline is March 2nd for students interested in a Cal Grant. For questions about completing the FAFSA, you may contact the Career Center at DSHS for assistance, 757-5400, ext. 140, or call the FAFSA Help Line at 800-433-3243.
GAP YEAR FAIR
The DSHS PTA is presenting a Gap Year Fair on Saturday, February 22nd. The GYF will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a presentation on Gap Year opportunities. After the overview, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. participants will be able to visit with representatives at 30-40 booths presenting their Gap Year options. You can register for this free event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usa-gap-year-fair-2020-davis-ca-registration-82130569745.
SAT AND ACT SCHEDULE FOR THE SPRING
Now is the time for Juniors to register for the SAT or ACT!
Test Test Date Regular Registration Late Registration
Deadline Deadline
SAT March 14 February 14 Feb 25 (mailed) March 3
(on-line)
May 2 April 3 April 14 (mailed) 21 (on-line)
June 6 May 8 May 19 (mailed) 27 (on-line)
ACT April 4 February 28 March 13
June 13 May 8 May 22
You can register on-line at sat.org/register (for SAT) and www.actstudent.org/start (for ACT).
FREE SAT PREP – KHAN ACADEMY
Khan Academy is a web-based tutoring service that is free to anyone. Khan Academy has partnered with the College Board and provides SAT practice for the new/redesigned SAT. Learn more about this free service by going to www.khanacademy.org/sat.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL PROFICIENCY EXAM (CHSPE)
The CHSPE is an examination, which assesses a student’s proficiency in the basic reading, writing and mathematics skills taught in the public high schools. If a student passes the examination, the California State Board of Education will award a Certificate of Proficiency, which by state law is equivalent to a high school diploma (although not equivalent to completing all coursework required for regular graduation from high school). The test is being offered on Saturday, March 21st . The regular registration deadline is Feb 21st (receipt date) and costs $162. The late Registration deadline is March 6th (receipt date) and costs $187. The emergency registration deadline is March 17th (receipt date) and costs $212. For more information or to register on line, visit the website at http://www.chspe.net.