Liberty High School

2023-2024 Grade Planning

9th GRADE:

• Get involved in extracurricular activities – can help with time management skills and enrich your high school experience!
• It’s never too early to think about after high school! Attend the District wide College and Career Night at LHS in the Ghiggeri and Stonebarger Gym on September 19^th from 6-8 p.m.
• Get to know your counselor, develop a relationship with them early on to ask questions and get information.
• Review the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Minimum A – G Course Requirements. Students must have a grade of C or better in these A-G courses, look for posters around campus.
• Stay updated by listening for the daily announcements, checking the College & Career Center Webpage, checking out your counselor’s canvas page and following us on social media!
• If you are planning on playing collegiate sports, start now! Take the right courses and earn the best grades possible.

10th GRADE

• • Enroll in college-preparatory/AP courses/ CTE.
  • Get involved in extracurricular activities and make sure to track them for your resume and college applications
  • Attend the District wide College and Career Night at LHS in the Ghiggeri and Stonebarger Gym on September 19^th from 6-8 p.m.
  • If you are considering any military options, see the College & Career Center for recruiters contact information.
    • Take the ASVAB- for Career Exploration- whether you’re interested in the Military or not.
      • November 15^th and/or April 24^th – Register in the Career Center
  • Review for the ACT/SAT- Make practice part of your routine, take free practice tests on http://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org and test prep on Khan Academy
  • Review the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Minimum A – G Course Requirements. Students must have a grade of C or better in these A-G courses, look for posters around campus.
  • Plan on playing collegiate sports? Check your Core Course Completion. Register with NCAA Clearinghouse

   

  Check the LHS Daily Announcements regularly-all important school and College & Career events are posted in the Daily Announcements.

  Visit the College & Career Center in A104 regularly. Ask questions. Use the resources. Study. Do research.

   

  Join the College and Career Center Remind, text @lhsccc2023 to 81010 or download the Remind app.

Please check the schools' admissions requirements for whether or not ACT/SAT scores are required. See the Career Center if you need assistance with research. 

11th GRADE:

• FALL

  • Make a list of college characteristics that are important to you; i.e. regions of the country; cost; schools that offer particular majors, campus size etc.
  • Review the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Minimum A-G Course Requirements. Students must have a grade of C or better in these A-G Courses, look for poster around campus.
  • Take a Career Assessment for free:
    • Yourfreecareertest.com
    • Collegemajors101.com
    • Cacareerzone.org
  • Consider taking the ASVAB (a career exploration assessment) to help narrow down career options
    • November 15^th – Sign up in the Career Center
  • Plan on playing collegiate sports? Check your Core Course Completion and the NCAA clearinghouse.
  • Attend District College and Career Night at Liberty High School, Tuesday, September 19th 6- 8 p.m. in the Ghiggeri and Stonebarger Gym.
  • Stay on top of your grades…This is your final year to increase your GPA before College Applications.
  • Take the PSAT/NMSQT on October

  SPRING

  • Visit some local colleges – large, small, public, and private. Get a feel for what works for you.
  • Develop a list of 15 or 20 colleges that attract you.
  • Plan to visit colleges over spring break.
  • Consider taking the ASVAB (a career exploration assessment) to help narrow down career options
    • April 24^th – Sign up in the Career Center
  • Take your CAASPP- EAP test in English & Math. Take these tests seriously! 
  • If you are considering military academies or ROTC scholarships, you should begin the application process this summer.

  SUMMER

  • If you are an athlete planning to continue playing a sport in college, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
  • Find a full-time or part-time job, or participate in a camp or summer college program.
  • Visit colleges. Take campus tours and, at colleges you’re serious about, make appointments to have interviews with admissions counselors.
  • Begin writing your UC Personal Statement or other required College Essays.
  • Stay updated by listening for the daily announcements, checking the College & Career webpage, checking out your counselor’s canvas page and following us on social media.

   

  Visit the College & Career Center in A104 regularly. Ask questions. Use the resources. Study. Do research.

  Join the College and Career Center Remind, text @lhsccc2023 to 81010 or download the Remind app.

Please check the schools admission requirements for whether or not ACT/SAT scores are required. See the Career Center if you need assistance with researching..

12th GRADE:

• FALL

  • Make a list of college characteristics that are important to you; i.e. regions of the country; cost; schools that offer particular majors, campus size etc.
  • Review the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) Minimum A-G Course Requirements. Students must have a grade of C or better in these A-G Courses, look for poster around campus.
  • Take a Career Assessment for free:
    • Yourfreecareertest.com
    • Collegemajors101.com
    • Cacareerzone.org
  • Plan on playing collegiate sports? Check your Core Course Completion and the NCAA clearinghouse.
  • UC applications open on August 1^st.
  • Meet with your counselor for a Grad check.

  September

  • Attend District College and Career Night at Liberty High School, Tuesday, September 19th 6- 8 p.m. in the Ghiggeri and Stonebarger Gym.
  • Join the UC Personal Insight Q’s Workshop on September 26^th- Sign up in the Career Center.
  • Be sure to listen to the announcements to sign up for college visits.

  October

  • The submission period for University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) runs from October 1^st- November 30^th.
  • Attend College Application workshops (App ATTACK!) for help with your college application. See Career Center for dates and times.

  November

  • Consider taking the ASVAB (a career exploration assessment) to help narrow down career options on November 15^th – Sign up in the Career Center.
  • Attend College Application workshops (App ATTACK!) for help with your college application. See Career Center for dates and times.

  December

  • Apply to Local Scholarships- Packets are available December 1^st in the College and Career Center
  • Beginning December 1^st 2023, apply online for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR California Dream Act. Select the 2024/2025 school year.
  • Double check any application deadlines that may roll into December.

  SPRING

  January

  • Check your college communication emails/student portal and READ THEM- follow the directions given!
  • Check College/University Housing requirements, you may need to apply now!
  • LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN 4PM ON JANUARY 19^TH!!!!

   

  February

  • Los Medanos Community College will be here in Feb/Mar for application workshops- See Career Center for dates and how to sign up.

  March

  • FAFSA/ CA DREAM ACT- Cal Grant deadline is March 2^nd. Be sure to have completed your financial aid application prior to this date.
  • Check your college communication emails/student portal and review acceptances and To-Do Lists.

  April

  • Expect to hear from colleges by mid-April.
  • Consider taking the ASVAB (a career exploration assessment) to help narrow down career options on April 24^th – Sign up in the Career Center.

  May

  • Graduates attending a 4-year institution need to request a final transcript through Parchment.com
  • Achievement Awards Night 5/2/2024 and Local Scholarship Night 5/23/2024 (you will receive an invitation for these events)

  June

  • Graduation, June 7^th, 2024

   

  Visit the College & Career Center in A104 regularly. Ask questions. Use the resources. Study. Do research.

  Join the College and Career Center Remind, text @lhsccc2023 to 81010 or download the Remind app.

   

  COMMON QUESTIONS

  • Are there scholarships for junior college as well as a 4-year college? YES – you can find out more by visiting the college’s Financial Aid Office.

   

  •  Can the Local Scholarships be used at a community college? YES – you never know what you can get, until you apply!!

   

  •  If I go to a junior college, do I need to complete the FAFSA? YES – there are grants and waivers available.

   

  • My parents make too much money, should I still complete the FAFSA? YES – let FAFSA make that decision, there are so many factors involved.

   

  •  Do colleges really look at my social media profiles? YES – be careful what you post, it never goes away.

   

  • Can a college rescind my acceptance? YES – your acceptance is contingent upon how you finish high school.

   

  • Are all college admission processes the same? NO – so keep track of admission requirements and deadlines.

Visit your Counselor or stop by the College & Career Center for help!!!