Q2 READY RANGERS Winter Update
November 12th
Future Ready Rangers are our Focus!
We continue to build a program that helps ensure every Ranger is College Ready, Career Ready and Life Ready. We're growing our community partnerships to help students explore and develop their interests and make connections within our local, national and global community.
Quarter one was a busy with setting up all students to succeed and preparing seniors for the American College Application Campaign!
If you missed the Grade Level In-Class Counselor & CCR Intro Meetings, we've posted the PowerPoints and zoom meeting recordings on the Counseling tab at Rincon High School's website.
Your CCR Center Activity
Big turn out at our Fall CCR Fair Last Month!
32 College & Career Representatives set up in the Breezeway at Lunch on September 19th!
Did you make a connection to your future!
Follow your RHS College & Career Readiness Center on Instagram!
This is where you can connect with your AmeriServe Peer Coaches; Arleth, Diego, Faith & Lilia, to get help with College planning, Career Mapping and filling out your FAFSA (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid).
This year we also have 4 additional FAFSA Peer Coaches sponsored by the Arizona Board of Regents! Cornelius, Chris, Nhu & Luis !
This team of 8 Super Seniors will focus on spreading the Future Focused attitude across campus by encouraging all students to Create a plan for after high school and then help them make it happen through academic support, FAFSA application help, College Application help and Career Exploration activities!
Scan the QR Code to find the RHSCollegeCareer InstaGram page, hit the follow button and Join the Action!
AP Scholars meetings
Mondays @ 8am
All AP Students are invited to Join the AP Scholars Study Group meetings. Mondays in Conference period. We'll review AP success strategies and practices with the following topics.
- Exam Practice Sessions, with a new video series focused on practicing FRQs (free-response questions) and MCQs (multiple-choice questions).
- What to expect on your AP Exam, how to get confident and prepared for test day.
- Additional free resources to help you prepare.
- Discuss and prepare for upcoming assignments and how to track your progress in AP Classroom.
- Content area peer support to focus on AP coursework and/or study for your AP Exam.
- Navigating your My AP Account on CollegeBoard.org
Upcoming Important Dates
Our Q2 Main Events are listed here. Scroll down to 'Upcoming Rep Visits' for a list of College/Career Representatives scheduled to visit Rincon throughout this quarter.
Oct. 17th
TUSD College & Career Night – Register with StriveScan! Bring your transcript, ACT Scores and resumes. Be ready for admissions interviews on the spot 🏛️. Pre-Register and Bring your BarCode!
Oct. 20th
PSAT for Grades 9-11 visit Collegeboard.org for Study Help or prepare with the Kahn Academy. Focus on Strategies!
October 20th, Workshops from 8am – 11am
Bring your computers and know your Social Security Number!
You'll receive your Agenda schedule by Thursday 10/16
Workshops will include:
A College & Career Fair (with JOB opportunities!)
College AND Career Applications
Financial Aid (FSA ID set up)
Scholarship Applications
Resume & Personal Statement Writing
Financial Literacy for Life
CPR Certification
Civics Testing
Major Clarity & ECAP
Graduation Regalia Ordering!
Nov. 15th & 16th
Southern Arizona Construction Career Days Field Trip
Students will experience: Hands-on Activities: A variety which may include carpentry, electrical, welding, and much MORE! Heavy Stationary Equipment Operations: Backhoes, mini-excavators, people lifts, articulated boom trucks, and several others. Technology Activities: Drafting, engineering, design, architecture, computer-aided construction, and controls.
RSVP for the SACCD Field Trip so we can plan seating and write passes*.
* grades and discipline records will be reviewed to consider eligibility to attend
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SACCD FT Permission Slip - due to Mrs. Vasquez by Monday Nov. 6th
College & Career Rep Visits
College/Organization State Date Time Visit Type Location
Willamette University OR 10/17/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
Whittier College CA 10/17/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
Manhattan School of Music NY 10/23/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
U.S. Marine Corps 10/26/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
High Point University NC 11/2/2023 6th period CCR Center
Northern Arizona University AZ 11/6/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
University of Portland OR 11/7/2023 conference period CCR Center
U.S. Marine Corps 11/9/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
U.S. Air Force 11/15/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
U.S. Marine Corps 12/7/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
U.S. Air Force 12/14/2023 lunch RHS Admin/Cafeteria Breezeway
RSVP for the CCR Center Events listed above
RSVP for an event during class time or conference so we can plan seating and write passes*.
*We are not able to excuse a student from a core (Math or English) for these events.
Senior FAFSA Extravaganza!
CLASS of 2024! The New FAFSA opens in December!
Seniors and Families! Watch this YouTube Video to Get Ready for the FAFSA! Then attend a workshop to complete your
FREE APPLICATION for FEDERAL STUDENT AID
1.) First you need and account... Get help setting up your FSA ID/Account on
Wed. Nov. 29 , 5-7pm– Family FSA ID Workshop in the CCR Center and on Zoom (Meeting ID: 826 5928 7681 Passcode: RHS2024)
2.) Then you're ready to complete your FAFSA when it opens! We'll be running the FAFSA Extravaganza from the day it opens through the start of Winter Break.
Dec. 1, 5 & 7 – Senior FAFSA Extravaganza! East Library During all elective classes.
Seniors Bring your computer and know your Social Security Number!
Dec 11-15 - Senior FAFSA Extravaganza Continues! Come to the CCR Center during your elective period to get your FAFSA DONE before winter break.
3.) Families of Seniors! Get help finishing your student's FAFSA before Winter Break!
You will need your tax info from 2021 and your social security #
Dec. 4, 5-7pm– FAFSA Family Workshop – In Person, East Library
Dec. 6, 5-7pm– FAFSA Family Workshop – On Zoom (Meeting ID: 817 3108 2787 Passcode: RHS2024)
RSVP for the above CCR Center Events listed above
RSVP for an event during class time or conference so we can plan seating and write passes*.
*We are not able to excuse a student from a core (Math or English) for these events.
Plan your Future with MajorClarity
MajorClarity is now connected!
With MajorClarity, students have access to 150+ activities that go deeper than textbooks, giving them exposure to a wide range of career pathways while connecting students to academics & workforce opportunities in later grades... students that use our platform are 189% more likely to enroll in a career-aligned academic pathway.
Here are some first steps, important activities, links and videos to get started:
- Log In to MajorClarity from your Clever account
- Take or ReTake your 'Personality Assessment' to get your career fit scores.
- Explore Careers!
- Build Your Resume - Add MicroCredentials to boost your employability!
- Explore Colleges
- Explore Financial Aid and Scholarships!
- SENIORS: Track your Applications!
Join your REMIND!
Stay in the Know with Remind!
Get Info updates from the College and Career Center, Counseling Department and Administration. Text your group code to 81010
Seniors
RHS Class of ‘24 A – M: @RHS24AtoM
RHS Class of ‘24 N – Z: @RHS24NtoZ
Juniors
RHS Class of ‘25 A – M: @RHS25AtoM
RHS Class of ‘25 N – Z: @RHS25NtoZ
Sophomores
RHS Class of ‘26 A – M: @RHS26AtoM
RHS Class of ‘26 N – Z: @RHS26NtoZ
Freshmen
RHS Class of ‘27 A – M: @RHS27AtoM
RHS Class of ‘27 N – Z: @RHS27NtoZ
TUSD College AND Career Night
Tucson College Night! October 17th, 6:30 pm at TCC
48th Annual Tucson College Night
sponsored by the Tucson Unified School District.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
College representatives from all over the United States will talk to students and parents, answer questions and hand out materials. Tucson College Night draws from a diverse student population in southern Arizona. Students and their families from the entire Tucson Metropolitan area and neighboring Southern Arizona communities are invited to attend this event.
Participant Info: All interested students and parents are invited to attend Tucson College Night. Here’s how to get the most out of this event!
1. Prior to Tucson College Night of Oct. 17, please register for a barcode at StriveFair.com.
2. Show your barcode to colleges who will scan it to send you more information about their schools.
3. The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information on colleges with whom you scanned
College Info: Colleges and universities from around the nation will be attending! Click Here to view the list as it grows
Students & Families Register Here!
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CCR Article Share
Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid, - Updated February 23, 2023 | by Kate Barringtonblicschoolreview.com)
Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid (publicschoolreview.com)
Each year, millions of students neglect to fill out the FAFSA and, in doing so, miss out on the chance to receive federal student aid. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.
The cost of college tuition rises each and every year. Though many students struggle to fund their college education, there are others who are lucky enough that they don’t need to borrow money for school. Even if a high school student doesn’t plan to borrow money to pay their tuition, however, it is still wise to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
According to a new report sent out by the National Center for Education Statistics, there are many reasons why high school students fail to fill out the FAFSA and some of them are due to misconceptions. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.
What is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
According to recent data from College Board, the average annual cost to attend an in-state public college is about $25,000. For private colleges, that price doubles to over $50,000. While there are certainly students whose families are wealthy enough to pay for tuition without assistance, the great majority of incoming college students require financial aid to fund their higher education.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form colleges and universities use to determine a student’s eligibility for federal, state, and school-sponsored financial aid. This includes educational loans, grants, and work-study programs. Even if a student only plans to take advantage of state or college-sponsored financial aid, they are still required to fill out the form. Filling out the form requires you to provide information about your expected family contribution in order to determine your need for financial aid as well as your eligibility.
When it comes to paying for college, filling out the FAFSA is one of the most important steps high school students and their families must take. According to Brad Barnett, financial aid director at James Madison University, nearly all students who fill out the FAFSA qualify for some form of federal financial aid. This begs the question, then, why some students don’t bother filling it out at all...
This video discusses some myths about financial aid as well as mistakes which applicants make.
Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid
Though some of the students who fail to fill out the FAFSA due to concerns that they may not be eligible are correct in their assumption, this is by no means true for the majority. In fact, over 600,000 students belonging to the class of 2018 were eligible for federal Pell Grants but did not fill out the FAFSA to claim them. For 2018-19 students, a total of $27.5 billion in Pell Grants were distributed over 7 million students but $2.6 billion in free money went unclaimed.
The truth of the matter is that high school students have nothing to lose by filling out the FAFSA and there is much to be gained. All U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal student aid and even families with higher incomes often qualify for some form of aid. Mark Kantrowitz, a college admissions advisor, and financial aid expert states that there is no explicit income cutoff and the different types of aid have different criteria for awarding.
Filling out the FAFSA takes time, but it is well worth the effort. You’ll be asked to provide information about income, assets, and various demographic factors. This information is then used to calculate your expected family contribution (EFC) to determine your eligibility for aid. Families earning less than $26,000 annually are automatically calculated at zero EFC which automatically qualifies them for a Pell Grant.
Whether you think you qualify for federal student aid or not, every high school student should fill out the FAFSA. Even if you don’t qualify for need-based aid, colleges and universities use FAFSA information to award their own grants and scholarships. You won’t know whether you qualify for aid unless you fill out the FAFSA and the worst that can happen is that you find out you are ineligible.
Important Information to Know About the FAFSA
The first day an applicant can complete the FAFSA for the upcoming school year is October 1. Deadlines vary from one school to another, but the federal due date to fill out the FAFSA each year is June 30. Some schools have priority filing dates as early as December 1, so if you plan to apply for scholarships and other college-sponsored aid, it pays to complete the form as early as possible.
In order to complete the FAFSA, students need the following:
- Social security number
- Driver’s license number of state ID
- Tax information
- Records of untaxed income
- Current bank statements and investments
- List of schools they are applying to
Parents will also need tax information, records of untaxed income, net worth and investment information, and current bank statements. To make it easier to fill in FAFSA information, students and parents can access the IRS Date Retrieval Tool (DRT) which automatically transfers tax information to the online FAFSA application. All you need is income tax returns from the prior year.
Seniors! Remember, RHS does not send your transcripts to colleges
Meet Mrs. Vasquez
Hello, I'm Mrs. Vasquez, your RHS College & Career Readiness Counselor
Students, if you have ANY questions, concerns or suggestions before we meet, PLEASE reach out to me via email, text, Instagram or stop by during your conference or an elective period With A Pass. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Families, I offer the same to you. I would love to meet with you and help with questions or concerns about your student's Career Planning journey. I'm open to any requests or suggestions you may have about how to grow and improve our Ranger Readiness program.
~Mrs. Vasquez
Email: Jennifer.Vasquez@tusd1.org
Phone: 520-344-3690