Class of 2025 GLC Newsletter: Volume 3 Issue 2
September 1, 2023
CLASS OF 2025 GLC NEWSLETTER: Volume 3 Issue 2
REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS ETC…
Greetings Class of 2025 Students and Parents,
Class of 2025-Diamond Bar High School 11th Graders
As your Grade Level Coordinators-GLCs, we will work with you and guide you through your high school experience here at DBHS. Periodically, we will send out a GLC Newsletter with timely announcements which affect our class. We encourage parents and students to closely read these GLC Newsletters and avoid missing out on important topics, deadlines, announcements etc.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS/TUTORING:
Below is the link for our Academic Support/Tutoring programs. We have tutoring programs which are no cost to the student and we have a Peer-Tutor for hire program as well. Please check this out if you need support with your studies.
https://4.files.edl.io/0c81/08/23/23/235834-34546e3e-10f3-4544-871c-3de65ada7b7b.pdf
SHOULD I TAKE THE SAT OR ACT??:
Please see previous GLC Newsletters for a detailed discussion about the SAT or ACT exams. We have also included this information at the bottom of this GLC Newsletter.
Common Questions:
OFFICIAL PSAT/NMSQT
The final day to register for the official PSAT/NMSQT is Tuesday, September 5th. Current 11th graders had the opportunity to sign up for the test this summer during their registration appointments. If you did not sign up and would like your student to take the PSAT/NMSQT, students will need to sign up and pay for their exam ($29) in the DBHS Finance Office by Tuesday.
WALNUT VALLEY USD COLLEGE FAIR/COLLEGE NIGHT APPROACHING
As discussed at our summer meeting, WVUSD hosts a college fair/college night annually. Walnut HS is the host school this year. The College Fair is Thursday, September 14th @ Walnut HS-400 N. Pierre Road, Walnut
Schedule for this event:
Guest Speaker: 6:00-7:30 pm Paul Kanarek of Collegewise and Princeton Review will discuss the admission’s process.
College Representatives: 7:00-8:30 pm College representatives from many campuses in the United States will be available to talk with students about their respective campus and programs.
DRESS CODE
Our 11th graders are aware of our expectations via our Due Process Meeting on August 17th. We ask students to follow our Dress Code. Violations of the Dress Code policy will be an assignment of a Saturday Work Program-SWAP. Warnings have been issued via our Due Process meetings newsletters, DBHS Bulletin announcements etc.
PARKING LOT-SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY
11th graders who are driving vehicles to school are not allowed to park in the DBHS parking lot. Student parking in the lot is reserved for 12th grade students who have registered their vehicle with DBHS Administration and who have a DBHS-Issued Parking decal properly displayed on the vehicle.
11th graders who choose to ignore this policy will be assigned consequences for their decisions. Consequences may include Saturday Work Programs, Suspensions, Loss of parking lot privileges as a 12th grader! Parents, if your 11th grade student drives to school, please discuss this policy with them-Thank you.
CLUB RUSH
Week 2 of the 2-week Club Rush activity is next week, September 5-8th. Students should check out our Clubs and get involved. Clubs are out on campus during lunch.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND THOUGHTS:
We encourage our students to always work hard and do their best. Great effort and a great work ethic will result in good results and students will feel good about the results. We encourage students to be well-rounded and involved in activities outside the classroom as well. Clubs, Athletics, Employment etc. help make our students interesting people and that is what colleges want.
NOTES ON THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CSU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-UC
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-UC:
The UC Application for Admission will include Student’s Courses, Grades, Personal Insight Question Responses, Activities among other criteria. The UC uses a process called COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW. Below are the points of emphasis for the UC Comprehensive Review Process:
The following criteria provide a comprehensive list of factors UC campuses may use to select their admitted class. Based on campus-specific institutional goals and needs, admissions decisions will be based on a broad variety of factors:
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY: CSU
The CSU Application is very straightforward and will emphasize Courses completed and Grades.
COLLEGE PREPARATION/COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS/ADMISSION 101:
Bentley University shared this information with us recently. It is not specific to Bentley University; the information is for students who are preparing to attend college. The tips are good for students pursuing 4-year universities, community colleges etc. Check it out!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Off Campus Opportunities
We hope you have visited our Guidance Webpage and The Class of 2025 Webpage often. Did you know that on our DBHS Guidance Webpage, we have a tremendous section which lists many Off Campus Opportunities for our students to pursue. These include opportunities during the school year as well as summer opportunities. CHECK IT OUT!!
https://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=64577&type=d&pREC_ID=836560
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS GLC NEWSLETTERS
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
INFORMATION ON TAKING THE SAT AND/OR THE ACT-CLASS OF 2025
The SAT or ACT exams may or may not be required for university admissions.
Mrs. Lauren Osajima-Intervention Counselor-Office 277
Mrs. Stacy Woodward-School Psychologist-Office 252
Mrs. Inger Turner-School Psychologist-Office 252
Wellness Center-Peer Counselors available for all students during periods 2-3-4 and during lunch-Room 254
Kevin Patterson Students Last Name A-Lio [email protected]
Stephanie Duenas Students Last name Lip-Z [email protected]
Julie Salas Pathways Academy [email protected]
CLASS OF 2025 GLC NEWSLETTER: Volume 3 Issue 2
REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS ETC…
Greetings Class of 2025 Students and Parents,
Class of 2025-Diamond Bar High School 11th Graders
As your Grade Level Coordinators-GLCs, we will work with you and guide you through your high school experience here at DBHS. Periodically, we will send out a GLC Newsletter with timely announcements which affect our class. We encourage parents and students to closely read these GLC Newsletters and avoid missing out on important topics, deadlines, announcements etc.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS/TUTORING:
Below is the link for our Academic Support/Tutoring programs. We have tutoring programs which are no cost to the student and we have a Peer-Tutor for hire program as well. Please check this out if you need support with your studies.
https://4.files.edl.io/0c81/08/23/23/235834-34546e3e-10f3-4544-871c-3de65ada7b7b.pdf
SHOULD I TAKE THE SAT OR ACT??:
Please see previous GLC Newsletters for a detailed discussion about the SAT or ACT exams. We have also included this information at the bottom of this GLC Newsletter.
Common Questions:
- Should I take the SAT or ACT test?
- Answer: Students need to consider the following. UC and CSU campuses will not use the SAT/ACT score for admissions-it is NOT required and they won’t consider the score if submitted. Students should consider taking the SAT/ACT if they have found a university they may consider applying to and the university either requires the SAT or ACT score and/or they say it is optional to submit the SAT or ACT score. Some students may choose to take the SAT or ACT this school year “just in case” they find a college of interest which requires the exam or says submitting the exam score is optional.
- When should I take the SAT or ACT?
- Answer: Students should take the exam whenever they feel most prepared. Once a student feels they are at a math level and an English (Vocabulary and reading level) which has prepared them for the type of questions on the SAT or ACT, then they should take the test. We do recommend that students take the exam during 11th grade (most will wait until the spring semester to take the exam). 12th grade gets pretty busy so having the test completed before the 12th grade is wise.
- How do I sign up for the SAT or ACT?
- Answer: Students will need to create their own Student Account via the respective websites. Students will select the test date, test location and pay for the exam via their student account:
- Collegeboard.org (SAT)
- Act.org (ACT)
- Answer: Students will need to create their own Student Account via the respective websites. Students will select the test date, test location and pay for the exam via their student account:
- Can I take the SAT or ACT more than one time?
- Answer: Yes. Universities will use the highest score presented to them via your application.
OFFICIAL PSAT/NMSQT
The final day to register for the official PSAT/NMSQT is Tuesday, September 5th. Current 11th graders had the opportunity to sign up for the test this summer during their registration appointments. If you did not sign up and would like your student to take the PSAT/NMSQT, students will need to sign up and pay for their exam ($29) in the DBHS Finance Office by Tuesday.
WALNUT VALLEY USD COLLEGE FAIR/COLLEGE NIGHT APPROACHING
As discussed at our summer meeting, WVUSD hosts a college fair/college night annually. Walnut HS is the host school this year. The College Fair is Thursday, September 14th @ Walnut HS-400 N. Pierre Road, Walnut
Schedule for this event:
Guest Speaker: 6:00-7:30 pm Paul Kanarek of Collegewise and Princeton Review will discuss the admission’s process.
College Representatives: 7:00-8:30 pm College representatives from many campuses in the United States will be available to talk with students about their respective campus and programs.
DRESS CODE
Our 11th graders are aware of our expectations via our Due Process Meeting on August 17th. We ask students to follow our Dress Code. Violations of the Dress Code policy will be an assignment of a Saturday Work Program-SWAP. Warnings have been issued via our Due Process meetings newsletters, DBHS Bulletin announcements etc.
PARKING LOT-SENIOR STUDENTS ONLY
11th graders who are driving vehicles to school are not allowed to park in the DBHS parking lot. Student parking in the lot is reserved for 12th grade students who have registered their vehicle with DBHS Administration and who have a DBHS-Issued Parking decal properly displayed on the vehicle.
11th graders who choose to ignore this policy will be assigned consequences for their decisions. Consequences may include Saturday Work Programs, Suspensions, Loss of parking lot privileges as a 12th grader! Parents, if your 11th grade student drives to school, please discuss this policy with them-Thank you.
CLUB RUSH
Week 2 of the 2-week Club Rush activity is next week, September 5-8th. Students should check out our Clubs and get involved. Clubs are out on campus during lunch.
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND THOUGHTS:
We encourage our students to always work hard and do their best. Great effort and a great work ethic will result in good results and students will feel good about the results. We encourage students to be well-rounded and involved in activities outside the classroom as well. Clubs, Athletics, Employment etc. help make our students interesting people and that is what colleges want.
NOTES ON THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CSU AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-UC
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-UC:
The UC Application for Admission will include Student’s Courses, Grades, Personal Insight Question Responses, Activities among other criteria. The UC uses a process called COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW. Below are the points of emphasis for the UC Comprehensive Review Process:
The following criteria provide a comprehensive list of factors UC campuses may use to select their admitted class. Based on campus-specific institutional goals and needs, admissions decisions will be based on a broad variety of factors:
- Academic grade point average in all completed A-G courses, including additional points for completed UC-certified honors courses.
- Number of, content of and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum A-G requirements.
- Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and Advanced Placement courses.
- Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9 percent of their high school class ("eligible in the local context," or ELC)
- Quality of a student's senior-year program, as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress or planned.
- Quality of their academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in their high school.
- Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas.
- Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field of study.
- Recent, marked improvement in academic performance, as demonstrated by academic GPA and the quality of coursework completed or in progress.
- Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, such as significant community service or significant participation in student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate the student's promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus.
- Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of a student's high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs.
- Academic accomplishments in light of a student's life experiences and special circumstances.
- Location of a student's secondary school and residence.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY: CSU
The CSU Application is very straightforward and will emphasize Courses completed and Grades.
COLLEGE PREPARATION/COLLEGE PLANNING TIPS/ADMISSION 101:
Bentley University shared this information with us recently. It is not specific to Bentley University; the information is for students who are preparing to attend college. The tips are good for students pursuing 4-year universities, community colleges etc. Check it out!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Creating a College List
- Campus Visit Tips
- Build a Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Prepping for College Admission Questions/Essay Responses
- How to get the most out of College Fairs
- Preparing for College Admission Interviews
- Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Prepping for Standardized Tests
Off Campus Opportunities
We hope you have visited our Guidance Webpage and The Class of 2025 Webpage often. Did you know that on our DBHS Guidance Webpage, we have a tremendous section which lists many Off Campus Opportunities for our students to pursue. These include opportunities during the school year as well as summer opportunities. CHECK IT OUT!!
https://dbhs.wvusd.k12.ca.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=64577&type=d&pREC_ID=836560
ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS GLC NEWSLETTERS
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
INFORMATION ON TAKING THE SAT AND/OR THE ACT-CLASS OF 2025
The SAT or ACT exams may or may not be required for university admissions.
- UC and CSU policy is that the SAT and/or ACT IS NOT a requirement for admission to their university. The UC and CSU campuses will not even consider scores on either exam during the admissions process.
- Private Universities in California and out-of-state colleges (private or public) will have varying policies on the SAT and/or ACT for admissions. Many of these universities have adjusted their admission policy and they do not require the SAT/ACT for admission’s consideration. Some of these universities may state that submitting an SAT/ACT score is optional and some others may still require the submission of an SAT and/or ACT score.
- For these universities, our Class of 2025 students must make some early decisions. If our students believe they may pursue admission to a university which requires the SAT/ACT or makes it optional, then taking the SAT and/or ACT will be part of their high school experience.
- Some students may simply pursue taking the SAT and/or ACT just in case they find a university of interest which will accept or require an SAT and/or ACT score for admission’s consideration.
- If students have particular universities in mind, they should do some research on the respective webpages for each university. Admission policies are usually clearly stated on these webpages.
- Preparation for the SAT or ACT:
- The National test date for the PSAT (Practice/Preliminary SAT) also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test- is October 14, 2023. Interested Class of 2025 students should have registered for this October 14th PSAT during the recent GLC registration meeting/process.
- Class of 2025 students may choose to pursue other methods of preparing for the SAT and/or ACT.
- Test-Prep Guru is an outside test-preparation firm which provides an option to assess both the SAT and ACT to see which test may be the best fit for the student. See the link below for additional information.
- Most students who choose to pursue taking the SAT or ACT will take the test sometime during their 11th grade school year.
Mrs. Lauren Osajima-Intervention Counselor-Office 277
Mrs. Stacy Woodward-School Psychologist-Office 252
Mrs. Inger Turner-School Psychologist-Office 252
Wellness Center-Peer Counselors available for all students during periods 2-3-4 and during lunch-Room 254
Kevin Patterson Students Last Name A-Lio [email protected]
Stephanie Duenas Students Last name Lip-Z [email protected]
Julie Salas Pathways Academy [email protected]