It's official, our first trimester at TSTL has come to a close. We would like to celebrate and commend all of the hard work our Little Hawks put forth this trimester. Serving such amazing students and families here at City High is every bit worthwhile. Thank you Little Hawks for all your effort in being Team Players, Scholars, and Thoughtful Leaders this Trimester! -Your City High School Counselors

Link for FAFSA Form

• Start a High School resume - Sample resumes and templates can be found here.

• Meet with your School Counselor as soon as possible so they can be sure to help you with your next steps.

• Consider asking 2-3 teachers to write you a letter of recommendation. It is good to get ahead of this before you apply to college or for jobs in the workforce.

• The Common App is a great place to apply to many colleges with one application - www.commonapp.org

Register Directly Through the Linked Websites

• ACT: https://www.act.org
• SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

When is the most common time to take the ACT/SAT?

Spring or Summer of your Junior year or Fall of your Senior Year

Do I need to plan on taking the ACT/SAT in order to apply to college next year?

Consider taking the ACT/SAT for both College Admissions and Scholarships opportunities. Feel free to contact your counselor with any questions.

Here is a link to Iowa College Access Network's calendar of upcoming events and previously recorded meetings: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events

"ICAN’s team helps individuals with life-changing decisions pertaining to college and career choices, college affordability and financial aid, and career exploration" - ICAN

We encourage our students to monitor their own individual progress towards graduation. The graduation checklist below can help students and families keep track of what courses are required to graduate from City High.

Graduation Requirements Checklist

A - Cl: Matt Bauman (bauman.matt@iowacityschools.org)

Co - He: Mary Peterson (peterson.mary@iowacityschools.org)

Hi - Mc: Lauren Cerqueira (cerqueira.lauren@iowacityschools.org)

Me - R: Maureen Beran (beran.maureen@iowacityschools.org)

S - Z: Ben Fraga (fraga.ben@iowacityschools.org)

1. What are City High’s graduation requirements? You need at least 305 credits to graduate. This includes: 4 years of English, 3 years of Math, 3 years of Science and 3 years of Social Studies. Each class per trimester earns you 5 credits if you pass.

2. How does a PE waiver work? There are several types of PE waivers - Academic, Athletic, and Medical (Documentation Required). Athletic waivers, mean students finished a full-season in a Fall, Winter or Spring sport. Academic waiver is applied ONLY if a student has 7 classes EACH trimester for the year. Stop by the guidance office for a PE Waiver or make an appointment with your counselor if you have any questions.

3. What’s an easy way to apply to college? www.commonapp.org allows you to apply to multiple colleges with one application.

4. How do I send my transcript to a college, the NCAA, or a potential employer?

• Current students and the Class of 2024 are able to have transcripts sent at no charge by completing this Student Transcript Request Form.
• Former students can order official transcripts using MySchoolBucks. There is a $3 fee.

Stay up to date by checking our Website: City High School Counseling

Website: https://city.iowacityschools.org/school-counseling

Location: 1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA, USA

Phone: (319)688-1043

Twitter: @ICHGuidance