College Visits: Please check Naviance for a listing of College/University visits. New visits are constantly added and will start early in the school year.

URGENT: AP TEST REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN AND WILL END ON NOVEMBER 14th

The College Board has rolled out BIG changes for the 2019/2020 school year. Our NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SIGNUP for AP exams is now live. AP teachers should have handed out Join Codes on September 10th. Signing up for AP exams is now a simple 2 step process. Students will register on College Board AND will need to pay on Total Registration. Please sign up by October 14th to avoid any late fee.The first deadline that will incur a late fee will be October 15th.This fee is $20. The FINAL high school order for all AP Classes will be placed on November 15th. Any late registrations allowed, will result in a $40 late fee. https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/054194

SENIORS- IMPORTANT FAFSA AND CAL GRANT INFO

Reminder to all Senior Parents: The FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ CA Dream Act Application sites opened October 1st and will be based on the prior, prior tax year. In order to be considered for the CAL Grant, the FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application must be completed no later than March 2nd. Keep in mind that funds are limited, so please consider getting it filled out earlier. Remember to create your WebGrant 4 Students account to check the status of your Cal Grant eligibility and to be able to receive your awarded funds ONE week after submitting your FAFSA application. .

Palomar Promise:

Important Information for Seniors:

The Palomar College Promise Application is NOW OPEN!Attend College for FREE @ Palomar College for first-time college students! Please review the steps in the flyer below.Funds are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Start the application process NOW!

Please Note: The FAFSA application is now open as well and is another important step to being eligible for the Palomar Promise Program.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS!

Get ahead of the school year by registering for the SAT. The deadline to register for the October 5 SAT is September 6. The late registration deadline for that test date is September 24th. The following SAT testing date is November 2nd. The deadline to register for that test date is October 3rd and the late registration deadline is October 22nd. Please visit the link for more upcoming testing dates. Prepare for test day by utilizing Khan Academy's free test-prep services.

Want to meet with the counselors?

The Academic Counselors have set some Q&A meetings for parents to start off the 2019-2020 school year. Please bring any questions regarding credits, graduation planning, college applications, etc. The dates and times are listed below:

Counselor Q&A's:

Wednesday, October 30th at 11:35 am- Room 107

Check out CollegeBoard’s parent website that offers key dates and deadlines, details about financial aid, and more. You can also view additional parent webinars and get answers to frequently asked questions about many college planning subjects.

https://parents.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688https://parents.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM51578-&rid=30305688

Seniors- College Application Time is Now! Please Review the College Application Info Below:

Seniors requesting transcripts to be sent to colleges: Please make sure you request transcripts through Naviance or through the Common Application. Please note that Naviance is not linked to the Common Application.

If you are requesting through Naviance, here is a link with step by step instructions on how to request letters of recommendation and transcripts through Naviance:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kciKewrxhsVRMTTbiFn7zc-pzMSYQAaw/view?usp=sharing

If you are needing teacher's or counselor letters of recommendation, you will need to request them through Naviance, by selecting their name and/or the Common Application by putting in their email address and asking them personally. All letters of recommendation need to be requested 2-3 weeks in advance of the deadline. If you have a deadline of November 1st for your college application, please be sure to request your counselor and teacher recommendations by no later than October 17th.

CSU Applications: Planning to apply to a CSU? CSU Fall 2019 application opened on October 1st and ends November 30th. Visit Calstate.edu/apply now to apply.

UC Applications: Planning to apply to a UC? UC Fall 2019 applications open on November 1st and close November 30th. Visit https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu.

SENIORS: If you are using the Common Application for college admissions, please invite your counselor on the site. A counselor recommendation is required. Please proved counselors with your Brag Sheet and allow 2 weeks for letters to be written.

Students A-L: Natalie Mauhili-- nmauhili@classicalacademy.com

Students M-Z: Karen Withem-- kwithem@classicalacademy.com

Scholarship Opportunities:

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation invests in exceptional students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others. Know a high school senior who fits the bill? Encourage them to apply for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 by October 31, 2019, at 5 p.m. ET.

For more details and a link to the application, please visit their website.

Horatio Alger Association

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who've faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who've exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, in addition to having critical financial need.

The online application is open until October 25 for undergraduate scholarships.

For more information about the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, please visit their website.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019.

Palomar Promise

Naviance - The College Application Process

Sports Calendars and Information - Click here of caimansports.com

Sports Information Contact:

Athletic Director: Chedly Benattia cbenattia@classicalacademy.com

Athletic Secretary: JoAnn Goodman joanngoodman@classicalacademy.com