Whether you plan to continue your education, enter the military or the working world after high school graduation, this bulletin is designed to assist you. When specific questions arise, make an appointment with your counselor to discuss them. Keep this bulletin all year so you can refer to it often.

Daily Bulletins/ Video Announcements

It is extremely important to listen to or watch the daily bulletin. We use them to give important information to you regarding career speakers, college representatives visiting Agoura, PSAT registration, CSF announcements, workshops, SAT and ACT deadlines. You should also get in the habit of checking Agoura’s website (www.ahschargers.com) for bulletins and other updates.

Graduation Ceremonies

The Board of Education will enforce the policy regarding participation in graduation ceremonies. Students must pass all graduation requirements and pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) by the day of graduation of their senior year in order to take part in the ceremonies. If you have questions, see your counselor.

Social Security Card

If you have not already done so, obtain a Social Security Card. Most colleges, scholarship programs, and employers require that you have one (usually to be used as your I.D. number). Applications are available at the local Social Security Office in Thousand Oaks. Bring your birth certificate and school I.D. card.

E-Mail

Most colleges nowadays communicate with prospective students by e-mail. Please get a professional e-mail address to keep for several years. Check it often!

College Catalogs

College catalogs are available to check out in the College & Career Center. It is advisable to request your own college catalogs from each college’s Office of Admissions in which you are interested. There may be a charge for your own copy. The addresses of all college/universities are available in the College & Career Center. You may also use the College & Career Center’s computers to research valuable college/university online information, including online catalogs.

PSAT/NMSQT

If you intend to go to a four-year college, you are strongly encouraged to sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). It is excellent practice for the upcoming college entrance exams. Juniors’ scores will automatically be placed in competition for various scholarships.

• To learn about the PSAT as well as the SATs and ACT college entrance exam requirements be sure to attend your counselors’ “Testing Workshop” during Support Period on Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the G-Building.
• To register for the PSAT take your payment to the Activity and Athletic Center Monday – Friday, Sept. 24 – Sept. 28.
• The PSAT will be given at Agoura High School at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007.

Important Dates

• District-wide COLLEGE FAIR: 7 – 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Calabasas High School. Check Agoura’s website for more information.
• PSAT/ NMSQT: Saturday, Oct. 20
• JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT: to be determined
• WORKSHOP FOR COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES: 7–9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16; G-Bldg. (Agoura, Calabasas and Oak Park high school families invited!)
• MILITARY INFORMATION DAY: Lunch; Quad outside C-3; Friday, Nov. 9
• PLAN, the practice ACT for juniors: 8 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 in A-1
• PANEL DISCUSSION FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING CAREERS OR COLLEGE MAJORS IN ART: Lunch; Wednesday, Nov. 14; Room A-1
• “GIVING BACK” panel: Some of Agoura’s Class of ’07 graduates return to discuss their experiences as college freshman; Lunch; Tuesday, Dec. 18; A-1
• OPERATION SHADOW: Signup Forms available from Monday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Dec. 7, 2007; Deadline to turn in forms is 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Most Operation Shadow appointments will be scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
• Las Virgenes Unified School District’s COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE WORKSHOPS: 6:30—9 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Oak Park High School (Agoura, Calabasas and Oak Park high school families and students included).

Military Service

If you are considering entering the military service after graduation, local recruiters’ names and information are available in the College & Career Center. You may also spend a week at one of the military academies by contacting their local representatives or the College & Career Center. When males reach their 18th birthday, they must register with the Selective Service. Forms are available in the College & Career Center, the post office or online at www.sss.gov.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP)

If you would like to build entry level job skills or investigate new career options, consider taking an ROP class. These courses are offered after school, in the evening or on Saturdays. See the ROP counselor Mrs. Jadowski or Ms. Judy Aggerwald in C-1.

College Entrance Exams

Most colleges/universities require that you submit scores from either the SAT Reasoning Test or the American College Test (ACT). Some, such as the University of California, will also require you to take SAT Subject Tests. It is your responsibility to check each college website to determine which test(s) the college or university requires. It is strongly recommended that you take either the “ACT Plus Writing” and/or the SAT Reasoning Test.

• For juniors preparing to take AP exams in May, it is suggested that you also take the SAT Subject in May (if the colleges to which you’re applying require SAT subject tests) then the SAT Reasoning Test and/or the ACT Plus Writing in June.
• However, if juniors are not taking AP tests in May, but the colleges in which you are interested require subject tests, then it is suggested that you take your SAT Reasoning Test in May and your SAT Subject Tests and/or the ACT Plus Writing in June.
• You may repeat the SAT Subject, SAT Reasoning Tests and/or the ACT in September, October, November and/or December of your senior year. Most colleges will accept these fall test scores, but there are some exceptions. For example, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo prefers the ACT be taken by October of your senior year. San Diego State, Sonoma State and Long Beach Sate require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT to be completed by November of your senior year.
• Registration forms for these tests are available in the Counseling Office, the College & Career Center or online (SAT’s website www.collegeboard.com and ACT’s website www.actstudent.org). Colleges will see all SAT scores. However, you may choose which ACT test score to send with your college applications. Check the deadlines for registering for these tests. “Standby” registration is available, at an additional fee, for either the SATs or the ACTs. “Standbys” are accepted on a first come, first served basis, if extra test booklets are available. You are encouraged to register in advance online to take these tests in the spring. Free SAT and ACT prep can be accessed online at www.uccp.org or pick up free full-length practice tests in the College & Career Center.
• College entrance exams are not required for admission to community colleges.

NCAA Applications

If you intend to compete in athletics at a Division I or II college, you must submit an application to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Clearinghouse to verify your academic eligibility by June. Applications are available online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net You must also order a transcript from Mrs. Gase, Agoura’s registrar, in the Counseling Office. Plan to attend the “Workshop for College-bound Athletes” on Oct. 16.

Full Time Jobs

If you intend to work full-time after graduation, spend some time in the College & Career Center. Information is available about job qualifications, how to look for a job, how to prepare for the job interview, and how to write a resume. Vocation/trade school information is also on hand.

Work permits are available in the Counseling office. See Mrs. Wortham.

Comments

Make the most of this year. . . make use of resources available to you at Agoura (your teachers, counselors, the College & Career Center, Library, tutoring resources). You can make an appointment to meet with your counselor or drop in during Support Period, Nutrition or Lunch.

Rely on yourself to get all the information you might need. Check the accuracy of information obtained from friends, relatives, etc.

We are here to help but it is up to you!!!
Mrs. Sherry Bronow (Assistant Principal)
Mrs. Betty Barnett (Secretary)
Mrs. Marie Gase (Registrar)
Mr. Joel Barr (Head Counselor)
Mrs. Dana Wortham (Counseling Secretary)
Mrs. Pat Brooks (Counselor)
Ms. Julie Heeney (Counselor)
Mrs. Jean Gilbert Hawkins (College & Career Advisor)
Ms. Linda Ordin (Counselor)

Mrs. Marlene Jadowski (ROP Counselor)
Mrs. Shelley Diament (ROP Secretary)
Ms. Judy Aggerwald (ROP Counselor)