Seniors and Juniors: AP exams are ordered and will arrive in time for the first week of May test dates. There will be a pre-administration meeting to complete data pages that must be done before any exam can be taken. The Juniors are scheduled for Tuesday, April 25th, immediately after school and the Seniors are scheduled for Wednesday, April 26th, right after school. These are mandatory meetings. Students who cannot make one or the other should talk with Ms. Green ASAP.
Seniors planning to attend Cabrillo College in the fall should now be registered for the “Running Start” program. If you have not yet registered with Mrs. Green, check in ASAP. The Cabrillo placement exam will be given at Cabrillo College or the Watsonville site--see the Cabrillo website for dates. (Students signed into the program have already received information from the counselor about the assessment and the follow-up program.) The “Running Start” program enables St. Francis students to register early for classes, thus increasing the likelihood that they will receive their first-choice course selections. Due to state funding issues, Cabrillo classes are limited and will fill early again this year so students not in “Running Start” will be at a definite disadvantage in obtaining classes.
Note: Seniors accepted to a four-year college must keep their GPA as high as possible. All college acceptances are conditional. This means that your acceptance can/will be revoked if you do not perform at the same or higher standards upon which you were originally accepted.
Juniors: If you haven’t registered for the May 6th SAT given at St. Francis, you only have until April 7th to do so without paying a penalty. Remember, all college bound students should take either the SAT or the ACT with writing the first time around. Go to www.collegeboard.com and follow the links and instructions. Students should see Mrs. Green if you need help. You will need a credit card, your social security number, and a front facing picture to complete the registration.
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All students: Students need to continue working to maintain and/or improve grades. Remember to contact teachers to make up tests/quizzes or major assignments that they may have missed within a few days after the absence so those missed items can be made up. Waiting too long defaults to an “F”.
Students who have received a “D” or “F” in any core courses for any semester grade should/must repeat those courses in summer school. (Core courses include English, modern language, math, social studies, and science classes.) Please keep in mind that although a “D” is a “passing” grade for St. Francis graduation, it is not college recommending and, in the case of UC and CSU, does not qualify as a passing grade in the course.
Summer School If your student needs to make up a course during the summer, he or she should contact Mr. Cmaylo to insure proper credit. Courses not pre-approved by Mr. Cmaylo may not count for St. Francis credit.
Summer school programs can be taken through BYU e-learn high school program, through local public and private high schools, or at community college. (community college courses not recommended for 9 or 10th grade students). See/contact Mrs. Green for more information.
Summer school registrations for private, public schools and community college usually is available in April. Check your local listings for when and how to register at the school of choice. |