March 2016
LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL
DENISE HALSTEAD, PRINCIPAL
(714) 663-6375
COUNSELORS: SHERRI GRELLE (A-HOA)
ADRIANA ESQUIVEL (HOB-NGUYEN,D)
HUY TRAN (NGUYEN,E-Q)
LUCY FITZRANDOLPH (R –Z)
Grades are Still Important !!!!!!!!
Many seniors have applied to the universities and colleges of their choice and are now
anxiously awaiting for their acceptance letters. The following are a few issues that you need to
pay close attention to in order to make a smooth transition from high school to college.
 Keep your grades up!!! Do not think that you can dismiss any of your
classes, even your elective classes. Universities will look at your grades
up until the end of your senior year in all of your classes.
 Acceptance letters have started to arrive and will continue through April.
 If your acceptance letters say you must sign up for the EPT/ELM be sure to do so ASAP.
 The Letter of Intent to register is due by May 1st. If you miss this deadline you will disqualify yourself from housing, university grants, and scholarships.
Helpful Hints
Transcripts: Colleges r equesting tr anscr ipts? See Ms. Bhoot in Guidance and fill out a
Transcript Request Form.
Cal Grants: Students who submitted their FAFSA on time may r eceive an email fr om the
CA Student Aid Commission regarding their Cal Grant. Students must go to the link posted inside the email and create their web account or go straight to https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.
The Cal Grant web account will allow students to see their Cal Grant award and make any
changes necessary to their school of choice.
Financial Aid Money
Students must check their college portals and accounts regularly for financial aid updates. FAFSA applications were submitted to your colleges of choice and the financial aid packages will
be awarded by the colleges. Check your to do list and Financial Aid section of your college portals for financial aid packages that may include Cal Grants, Pell Grants, University Grants, Loans, and Work Study.
What happens now that I’ve submitted my FAFSA?
You’ll receive your Student Aid Report (SAR). It can take up to four weeks.
The SAR contains the federal calculation of your Expected Family Contribution
(EFC) figure, which is a preliminary estimate of the amount your family can
contribute to college costs. Your EFC is used to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid, as well as for institutional aid at some colleges. Read the entire SAR carefully to ensure
that all of your information is correct. You may need to make corrections or provide additional
information . If you have questions about your SAR, call the Federal Student Aid Information
Center 800-433-3243.
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The California State University (CSU) requires you to take the English Placement Test
(EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam prior to enrollment in the CSU.
Your scores will determine which Math and English courses you should take to begin
your career at CSU. You may be exempt from taking the EPT or ELM based on your
scores earned on other appropriate tests such as the CSU's Early Assessment Program
(EAP) tests in English and Mathematics, the SAT, ACT, or Advanced Placement (AP).
Register for EPT/ELM @ https://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/
Students may take the EPT/ELM at any CSU campus. The last date to take the EPT/ELM at CSU Fullerton
is May 7, 2016.
For Seniors Planning to Attend A UC Campus
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Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan: For students whose annual family income is
less than $80,000, UC’s systemwide tuition and fees will be fully covered during
their first four years at UC (or two years if they are a transfer student) under the plan.
Visit http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/resources/paying/
index.html for more information!
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UC’s How to Apply for Financial Aid: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
paying-for-uc/whats-available/ca-dream-act
Middle Class Scholarship Program
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The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program will provide scholarships to undergraduate students with family incomes up to $150,000
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Each year, the state will allocate funding to help middle-class students attend UC and
CSU. For UC students, the goal of this funding is to provide scholarships that help
cover up to 40% of UC’s systemwide tuition and fees
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CSU Early Start Program
The CSU system recently enacted a policy known as "Early Start" requiring
incoming students who do not demonstrate readiness for college-level math
and/or English to begin remediation during the summer before coming to the
CSU. The goals of Early Start are to better prepare students in math and English before their
first semester, thereby improving their chances of completing a college degree .
Early Start Program "Smart Page"
The Smart Page is where:
 Students will be able to view their current ELM/EPT status.
 If required, admitted CSUF students who have accepted their offer will be able to declare
here they intend to fulfill their Early Start requirement.
A student will be able to access the CSUF Smart Page by:
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Logging into their Student Portal at: www.fullerton.edu
Clicking the Titan Online tab
Selecting the Student Center
Under Admissions, click on Early Start Program Sign-up link
EARLY START KEY DEADLINES
Fall 2016
Opening of Early Start Smart Page - students can view their status
& declare intent to fulfill
ELM/EPT last date to take the test(s)
Deadline to complete Early start Program Smart Page
ELM/EPT scores received by CSUF
Last Day to Register for Early Start Program English Courses at CSUF
Last Day to Register for Early start Program Math Courses at CSUF
Deadline to complete Early Start Program activities
Deadlines
April 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 1, 2016
June 21, 2016
July 22, 2016
July 29, 2016
August 15, 2016
***Please visit the Admissions Deadlines page to view all admission deadlines for Fall 2016.
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ROADMAP TO COLLEGE
For college-bound students DON’T MISS THIS!!!!!
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Monday, March 7 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Rancho Los Alamitos High School
Perfect for questions about selecting a major, what college to attend & how to pay for it!
Garden Grove Unified School District in collaboration with College Admissions Experts
invite students and parents of 7th-12th graders to attend a variety of workshops to learn
how to navigate the road to college admissions
Buy Your Yearbook Now! Why?
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Your friends are in it!
You are in it!
You are in it!
Prices go up after springs break!
Proof for your kids that you were cool in high school!
FAFSA Deadline March 2! Website: www.fafsa.gov. If you need help completing the FAFSA, Go to 200 Lab during lunch or after school! LQ webpage
for instructions, or call FAFSA for help: (800) 433-3243.
Senior Preview Dates
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Senior Awards Night (by invitation) Wednesday, May 25
Year Book Distribution Friday, June 10th, 2:48 - 3:48 in Gym
Senior Finals Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th
Senior Barbecue Friday, June 17th, 11am pool area
Cap & Gown Distribution Friday June 17th after Senior BBQ in Gym
(prices go up after Jan 17th! Order online at: Jostens.com or call 949-574-1444)
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Graduation Practice Monday, June 20th, 9:30am - 12:oo noon
Graduation Tuesday, June 21st, 6pm Bolsa Grande HS
Diploma Pick Up Wednesday, June 22nd, Senior Parking Lot 9am - 11am
Other Important Dates
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STAR Business Day-Garden Grove Center 12901 Euclid St., Friday, March 4
Coastline Community College - Asian American Pacific Islander Youth
Leadership Conference - Garden Grove Center 12901 Euclid Street - Friday,
3/25, 9-1:30
Grantor
Kinecta Federal Credit
Union and the CCSSM
2015 Youth Scholarships
Requirements
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Garden Grove
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Coastline Community College’s
Associated Student
Government
Scholarships
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Italian Catholic
Federation (I.C.F.)
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$2,000
Submit 1,000 word essay
Must attend a 4-year university full time in the fall
Must be a member of Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Apply: www.kinecta.org or see Ms. Grelle for more info
Deadline
March 5,
2016
Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding High School Sen- March 7,
iors in our district
2016
Must attend vocational/trade school, community college, or university in
the fall
Academic achievement, Financial need, Volunteer work, Service to community, School activities
Apply online at: GGEA.org or pick up an application from Ms. Grelle
March 14,
From $200-$1,000
2016
Min GPA from 2.5
Several different scholarships
Attend Coastline Community College in summer and/or fall w/min
6 units in courses numbered 100 & above.
Go to: http://www.coastline.edu/community/foundation/
foundationscholarships/
March 15,
First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to
2016
approximately 200 applicants
Must be Roman Catholic & of Italian Descent or a Roman Catholic
parent, guardian or if you have a grandparent who is a member of
the Italian Catholic Federation (if this is met, you do not need to be
of Italian descent)
Leadership role & faculty letter of recommendation on character
Total cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
Go to www.icf.org
Cabrillo Civic Clubs 
of California
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Scholarship
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$500.00
Graduating high school seniors of Portuguese descent
Min 3.5 GPA, US Citizen
Attend a Trade School, College, or University in the fall
Participated in at least 3 extra –curricular activities in H.S.
3 letters of recommendation & an essay
Apply: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Orange County
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Community Founda
tion - Michael A.
Hunter Memorial
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Scholarship
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The Orange County Community Foundation offers a wide range of March 15,
2016
scholarships for students to fulfill educational goals
Be Leukemia/Lymphoma patients and/or children of non-surviving
Leukemia/Lymphoma patients
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 & demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units)
Note from treating doctor must be supplied to certify that the applicant or the applicant’s parent had Leukemia/Lymphoma
Apply: oc-cf.org/scholarship click on “Apply Here”
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March 15,
2016
GRANTOR
REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Orange County
Community Foundation - Centennial
Scholarship
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GPA of 3.5 or higher and an SAT score of 2100 or higher
Enroll full-time in a four-year program with an Art major
Must plan to attend a two-year or more vocational program
completed your last 3 years of high school in Orange County
Apply: oc-cf.org/scholarship; click the “Apply Here” button
Changing Life
Foundation
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March 16,
Up to $5,000
2016
Min GPA 3.5 & Must attend a 4-year university in the fall
Have a min SAT score of 1500 or an ACT of 21
Be enrolled in or passed AP classes in the past
Be at or below HUD income guidelines
Be a US citizen or legal resident
Show involvement in extra-curricular activities
Min 40 hours community service from 9th to first sem 12th grade
Apply: http://changealife.org/scholarship-program/
Youth Scholarship 
Program - Grants
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for Children of
Law E enforcement
and Fire Service
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Personnel
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Janice M. Scott Me- 
morial scholarship 
Fund
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Marine NROTC
(Naval
Reserve Officer
Training corps)
Four Year
Scholarship
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March 15,
2016
$1,000
Have a father, mother or guardian who is a full-time employee of the
police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent/guardian may
also be a volunteer member of a fire department
Submit completed & signed application, Essay, transcript, proof of
parent’s occupation, copies of official SAT and/or ACT scores, resume
listing academic prizes, awards, hobbies, extra-curricular, and work
history, and a letter of recommendations from a HS teacher
Apply: www.CAAONLINE.ORG
March 25,
2016
$2,500
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship was established to honor
Mrs. Scott who was among 125 individuals who perished in Pentagon during attacks by terrorists on September 11, 2001
Min GPA 3.0
Must attend a University in the Fall
Combined Adjusted Income for the parents is $50,000
Demonstrated Leadership through extra curricular activities
Apply: http://www.elks.net/_HS/scholarships/Downloads/
Scholarships15.16/Scott%20Memorial.pdf
March 31,
2016
$180,000
Tuition, books, fees to 150 universities, & monthly stipend
Guaranteed employment for at least 5 years
Potential for post graduate degree at no expense!
Minimum of 1000 SAT (critical reading and math combined)
22 ACT (composite) or a minimum of 74 on the ASVAB
Email: Stevenson.jao@marines.USMC.mil or call Sgt Jao
Stevenson at 619-504-9786
Be physically qualified by USMC standards
No moral disqualifications or criminal record of any kind
April 1, 2016
GRANTOR
REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Club Z Annual 
Achievement
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Award
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Thousands of dollars awarded to students
Achievement Award for students who have been working hard and shown real
leadership qualities in the classroom or the field
Apply: www.clubzaward.com
April 1,
2016
GGPPSA The 
Louise Rockey 
Scholarship
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April 15,
2016
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Up to $750 to a La Quinta High School Senior
In memory of Louise Rockey, one of Garden Grove District’s first counselors
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and Community Service and Personal Integrity
Must be planning to pursue a career in Psychology, Counseling, Audiology, or
Speech and Language Pathology.
See Ms. Grelle for an application
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Garden Grove
Strawberry
Festival
Association
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$1,000 to a LQ Senior and an invite to Senior Awards Night!
Must have received awards, been involved in school or community activities
Outstanding Student with at least a 3.5 GPA & Financial need
Vocational or college bound student with strong career & educational goals
If you win you will ride in the parade on Saturday, May 28th
See Ms. Grelle for application now!
April 22,
2016
2016 StudentView
Scholarship
Program
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One prize of $4,000, two prizes of $1,000, ten $500 prizes.
No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA
No essay required or lengthy application form
Simply go to www.student-view.com & complete an online survey & scholarship
will be awarded via a random drawing
April 22,
2016
UC Davis Cal
Aggie Alumni
Ass CAAA
Leadership
Scholarship
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$1,000 to $4,000 or (if nominated) $10,000 for the Blue and Gold
Must attend UC Davis in the fall and currently have a 3.5 GPA or higher
Demonstrate leadership in extracurricular activities, community activities, employment, or personal situations
Go: http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/about-us/scholarship-application
May 1,
2016
$500 to a LQ Senior and an invite to Senior Awards Night!
In memory of Myrth Buckley, a former LQ APUSH teacher.
Min 3.5 GPA, have taken Wrld Hist H, APUSH & have a PASSION for History!
Write a 500-word essay about Government
See Ms. Grelle for details NOW!
May 6,
2016
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Myrth Buckley 
Memorial
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Grant
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AdmitSee’s
Scholarship
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Scholarship
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May 15,
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Deadlines
vary