OCTOBER 6, 2020
Greetings Seniors-Class of 2021,
REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS ETC…
Class of 2021 GLC Video Message
Your GLCs miss you! It sounds strange, but when we produce and send to you a Video Message, we feel like we are making a connection with you all. So, our goal is to send to you a GLC Video Message later this week….Stay tuned!
GLC EMAIL ADDRESS
As you know, WVUSD email addresses changed in August. We will still receive emails addressed to our previous email address; however, Since September 2nd, for college applications etc. students are to use our new email addresses. This will make it much easier for us manage our portion of your applications. This applies to students still inviting us on their application platforms such as Common Application.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
PAST EMAILS:
Please go to the Class of 2021 Webpage at: https://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=698799&type=d&pREC_ID=1132475
To consult our September 4, 2020 email for information on the following:
- UC Application Workshop & UC Virtual Tour Information
- CSU Application Workshop & CSU Virtual Tour Information
- Graduation Cap & Gown and Announcements Ordering Information-Herff Jones
And also to consult our September 16, 2020 email for information on the following:
- UC-University of California Programs
FINANCIAL AID/FAFSA
The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, Application opened on October 1st for the 2021-2022 school year-our seniors first year in college! We encourage all students planning on attending college next year to complete and submit the FAFSA. Regardless of whether you qualified for federal or state need-based aid in the past, we believe it is important to apply as you may be surprised by what your student may be eligible to receive in financial assistance. If you don’t apply, you will not know if you qualify for any need-based aid. In addition, many times colleges may use information available on the FAFSA for other forms of financial assistance.
THINGS TO DO IN PREPARATION FOR THE FAFSA:
- Review our Financial Aid and Scholarship Information Handbook:
https://4.files.edl.io/268b/07/11/20/001718-4fa50dbf-3e54-4ce4-8362-d5744d015d5d.pdf
- Additional Resource: https://studentaid.gov/
- Student and at least one parent need to create a Federal Student Aid ID=FSA ID in order to complete and submit the FAFSA. You can do this now, you do not have to wait until October 1st. The FSA ID is your electronic signature. If you parent has created the FSA ID (Formerly known as the PIN) in the past then that same ID is still valid. Parent needs to use the same FSA ID which has been used in the past for other children.
o https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
o Student and at least one parent need to create a Federal Student Aid ID=FSA ID
- FAFSA opens October 1st. Priority Deadline is March 2, 2021. It is to your benefit to complete and submit the FAFSA as soon after October 1stas possible. This will ensure you receive information on how much or any financial assistance each college being applied to will provide to the student. “The sooner the better” works in this situation.
- Access the FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov
- CASH FOR COLLEGE workshops. These workshops are tremendous. They are free and they assist students and parents with the FAFSA. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Financial Aid/FAFSA process and to actually complete your FAFSA Application. We strongly encourage you to sign up for one of the Cash For College Workshops. MT.SAC does host one of these workshops on October 17th. The link is below and you must register in advance: https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/
- Financial Aid Video Tutorials-Conducted by the MT.SAC Financial Aid Office. Great resources which can be used by all students. You do not have to be considering attending MT.SAC to utilize these resources. Video Tutorials include the following topics:
o Financial Aid 101-If you don’t know anything about Financial Aid-you will after watching this video. The presenter might refer to the viewers as MT.SAC students or future MT.SAC students for the purpose of the video and there is some specific references to the MT.SAC portal etc. The bulk of the video is very good general, background information on Financial Aid and the FAFSA.
o Completing the FAFSA-Workshop Simulation
o Completing the CA Dream Act Application Workshop Simulation
https://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/about/outreach_resources.html
- MT.SAC is hosting “Financial Aid Fridays” where they hold a virtual drop in for questions regarding the FAFSA…Do you have a question which may be very unique to your family situation…Check out the MT.SAC “Financial Aid Fridays”. You have to scroll down on the website to find the link for Financial Aid Fridays…It is there, just keep scrolling…
https://mtsac.lwcal.com/financialaid/#!view/event/event_id/430448
- CAL GRANT GPA-Diamond Bar High School has already submitted student GPAs to the California Student Aid Commission for consideration for Cal Grants. Students do not need to submit their GPA or any GPA verification-It has already been done for you.
OFF CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
Please consult the Guidance Page at the DBHS Webpage: www.dbhs.org or go directly to this link:
https://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=64577&type=d&pREC_ID=116937
Look for the Off Campus Opportunities Link to the right on the Guidance Page for the most up-to-date listing of off-campus and/or virtual opportunities for our students.
UC AND CSU APPLICATION PERIODS
- College and Career Video Message #4: “College Admission Process/Instructions - How Do I Begin The College Application Process?”. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW)
- College Admission Process/Instructions Packet
https://4.files.edl.io/d3d8/08/03/20/062456-9728da4a-8b54-4b24-9b52-5f89a6beb3e4.pdf
- Do not wait until the last week of November to complete and submit application. The websites will become overloaded and slow down due to heavy use.
- Make a plan now, to have your UC and CSU Applications completed and submitted prior to DBHS going on Thanksgiving break. GOAL: Submit by Sunday, November 22ndand avoid the heavy use period. This way you can sit back and enjoy your Thanksgiving break.
University of California-UC: https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login
- The UC Application period opened on August 1stand continues through November 30, 2020. You can work on your UC Application now; however, you will have to wait until November 1-30, 2020 to SUBMIT your application.
- PLEASE USE THE ADVICE AND HELPFUL TIPS list for UC Applications. You will find this on the Class of 2021 webpage under College and Career Video Message #4.
California State University-CSU: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
- The CSU Application period opened on October 1stand will be open through November 30, 2020. You can work on your CSU Application now and SUBMIT now as well!
- PLEASE USE THE ADVICE AND HELPFUL TIPS list for CSU Applications. You will find this on the Class of 2021 webpage under College and Career Video Message #4. (This Helpful Tips list for the CSU will be posted on the 2021 Webpage by Thursday, October 8th)
California School Information Services- (CSIS) STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
You may be asked for your STATE High School ID number for college applications. This is a 10-digit number which is your unique ID number as a California HS student.
You will find this number in the bottom left corner of your DBHS Transcript labeled: State ID#
TUTORIAL PERIOD-GOOGLE CHAT OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, your GLCs are available via Google Chat from
1:30-2:30 pm. This is a great way for students to reach out to us and ask questions, seek advice etc. Google Chat also has an easy-to-use Video Chat feature. Simply go to the Google ICON…some call it the waffle that looks like this below…and click on the Chat icon. Type in your GLCs email address and there you go…Please be patient if we don’t respond immediately as we may be visiting with another student.
GLC PATTERSON AND GLC DUENAS PARENT VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
1st Wednesday of the month-8:00-9:00 pm
October 7, November 4, December 2
Join Zoom Meeting
https://wvusd.zoom.us/j/83025569406
Meeting ID: 830 2556 9406
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SENIOR PROFILE PACKET-SPP SUBMISSIONS:
VERIFY YOUR SPP HAS BEEN RECEIVED
Please verify that your SPP has been successfuly submitted and processed by Mrs. Tampio. All submissions through Friday, October 2nd are listed on the link below. If you believe you have submitted your SPP by October 2nd and your Student ID is not listed on the this document, you must contact Mrs. Tampio immediately. [email protected]
https://4.files.edl.io/7c14/10/02/20/235626-2f54c18a-a2b3-46a3-849a-86b5ec7283cc.pdf
Letters of Recommendation and Secondary School Reports
Your Grade Level Coordinator will be working on Letters of Recommendations and Secondary and Counselor Reports for your Common Applications and other university applications. Reminders to your GLCs about Due Dates are not necessary. Many times, the work we do on your applications is completed the day before or even on the actual Due Date.
What if I need a Letter of Recommendation for a job or a scholarship?
If you need a Letter of Recommendation and you have not previously submitted the Senior Profile Packet to your GLC, please use this document below which we are calling the “Brag Sheet”. Complete this document and submit to your GLC at least 2-3 weeks prior to the deadline.
https://4.files.edl.io/de76/10/05/20/224639-df9e0b40-cbb6-4b52-8c36-0b4a32d3ad07.pdf
DBHS Career Center College Visits List
Please consult our Career Center Link for a list of College Representative Visits to DBHS. These visits will be virtual during Distance Learning, but remain a valuable tool for students to learn about campuses to which you are applying. Find this information on the DBHS Website under Students and Career Center. For easy access, here is the link:
https://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=58834&type=d&pREC_ID=116998
Kevin R. Patterson Stephanie Duenas Julie Salas
Grade Level Coordinators – Class of 2021