• Students who need to complete/turn in graduation required community service hours: 254 or 55%

• Students who need to complete ICAP requirements: 97 or 21% - Check your Naviance > tasks

• Students who have completed their application to college: 58.9%

• Senior Graduation Announcements are available for pick up on February 18th during lunches by the auditorium. Please stop by the Josten's table to pick up your order. Remember, your Cap & Gown will be handed out during check out on May 9th.
• It's 2025-- your graduation year! With that, we wanted to provide the most recent dates and information surrounding graduation. Please note that this information is subject to change if necessary. Our website is also a great place to seek updates and stay informed. We cannot wait to share this special time with you all.
• Senior graduation speeches and entertainment tryouts are on the horizon! Speeches are due March 24th. Time limit is 2 minutes. Remember, you will be auditioning for one of four speakers (one from each academy). Leave your classmates with an inspirational message. You will upload your video to your google drive (or other linkable source) and then share the link in this form.
• Entertainment auditions are February 25th during advisement. Sign-ups are available HERE. As with speeches, your choice of entertainment has to be graduation appropriate and anyone involved in the audition must be a senior. The accompaniment should be of high quality, whether live or using a track.

• Final transcripts are final because they include final semester 2 grades and the graduation date. Students request these transcripts through a final survey in Naviance as part of their senior check-out. Seniors can complete the survey with Ms. Gentry as soon as they commit to post grad plans. Once the district adds the graduation date to the transcript (usually in the beginning of June) I send out all final transcripts. You do not need to pay another $3 if you have already paid for that school to receive a transcript.
• Use your resources. Counselors, teachers and Ms. Gentry are here to help you with this process. Make your future a priority and ask for help if you need it. College applications can feel complex and they change constantly. We are also here to help you find your pathway even if it isn’t college. Our goal is to make sure you find your “right” path.
• Have you heard back from a college? Let me know the college decision so that I can update your application status in Naviance.
• If you have had someone write you a letter of recommendation, please make sure to THANK them. That's not a requirement of their job and it takes a lot of work. Thank you cards are a nice memento!
• We have a few college reps visiting Castle View this spring. Reps visit to help students learn more about the college/university, but they are also usually the rep who reads your application and helps you with all steps of the application process. If you list a college in “college I’m applying to” or “colleges I’m thinking about” in Naviance, you will receive an e-mail notification about the visit as soon as it’s scheduled. If you don’t have colleges updated in Naviance, you will have to frequently visit Naviance or the College Visit calendar to check upcoming visits. You must register for each visit in Naviance and pick up your pass the morning of the visit.
• Regis University - Monday, February 10th at 1:30 PM
• Northern Arizona University - Tuesday, February 11th at 8:30 AM
• Texas Tech University - Tuesday, February 11th at 12:30 PM
• Laramie County Community College - Wednesday, February 12th at 12:30 PM
• Arapahoe Community College - Thursday, February 13th at 9:00 AM
• University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus - Wednesday, February 19th at 9:00 AM
• University of Mississippi - Friday, February 21st at 8:30 AM
• Colorado State University is hosting three upcoming events:
• Event: Admissions Presentation and Tour - all in Spanish! on February 8th. On Saturday, February 8th, we will be offering a tour and presentation about CSU all in Spanish. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about CSU and hear directly from CSU students. This event will be from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM. You can register for the event here: https://connect.colostate.edu/register/?id=a564b8b4-4841-42cf-a4e2-6c109afe4c9f
• South Dakota Mines is excited to announce that our 2025 summer camps are now open for registration. We'll be hosting STEM day camps for current 8th-12th grade students. Our faculty-led camps give students an immersive pre-college experience in subjects like Biomedical Engineering, programming, robotics, geology, and more.

• Discover ACC on February 27: With new programs and partnerships launching this year, Sabrina, we're so excited to invite students to discover new opportunities at ACC. Your juniors and seniors will get a chance to dig into their favorite subjects in our 7 Academic Pathways, exploring their passions and learning how they can Move Mountains as an ACC Puma. RSVP for Discover ACC, Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9:30am to 1:30pm, ACC Littleton Campus

CASFA, the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid, is the state financial aid application for undocumented, Colorado ASSET students.

The purpose of CASFA is to determine the need for financial aid awards for students historically excluded from receiving state and federal financial aid. CASFA positively supports families and is a logical next step in efforts to erase equity gaps and put college in reach for the families who benefit most from a postsecondary education.

Start or Complete the CASFA

• uAspire is hosting a free FAFSA Walkthrough in Spanish for students and families on January 30th at 6:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm PT. This session will give them an overview of the new FAFSA and walk them through the steps required to receive federal financial aid at colleges nationwide. Register HERE!
• Get an overview of the new FAFSA, the application required by all colleges nationwide in order to receive federal financial aid.
• Wednesday, February 5, 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT
• Thursday, February 20, 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT
• Know how to review financial aid offers, compare different offers, and ultimately determine a college’s affordability.
• Tuesday, February 11, 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT

If you submitted your FAFSA form online, we’ll process your form within one to three days. If you submitted a paper FAFSA form, your form will be processed within 7 to 10 days.

Once your form is processed, you’ll receive a copy of your FAFSA Submission Summary, which summarizes the information you provided on your FAFSA form. Review your FAFSA Submission Summary and make sure all of the information is complete and accurate.

Your FAFSA Submission Summary will include your Student Aid Index (SAI). Schools use your SAI to determine your eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant and other federal and nonfederal student aid. Learn more about how your SAI is calculated.

You can check the status of an online FAFSA form at any time by logging in to StudentAid.gov and selecting your FAFSA submission from the "My Activity" section of your account Dashboard.

If there is any missing or incorrect information, complete or correct your FAFSA form as soon as possible.

Once your FAFSA form is processed, your Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) is sent to the colleges or career schools you listed on your FAFSA form. Those colleges and career schools are responsible for creating your aid offer and disbursing your financial aid. However, listing a college or career school on your FAFSA form is generally not sufficient to receive aid at that school, as most schools don’t create aid packages for every applicant who lists the school on their FAFSA form.

Contact the financial aid office at the college or career school you plan to attend to find out if there are additional requirements for receiving financial aid and to learn more about the process of applying for aid at that school.

• The required tasks for all seniors are:

• Create/Update a Resume. If you need to create one, use this website. Otherwise, update your resume, download as a PDF and upload to Naviance.
• Complete AchieveWorks® Learning & Productivity assessment from 9th grade
• Complete Career Interest Profiler from 10th grade
• Identify 3 favorite careers
• Add colleges to my list
• Complete AchieveWorks® Skills from 11th grade
• Senior Credit Check With Counselor
• Create a 12th Grade Post-Secondary Workforce Goal. What do you want to do after high school?

• Use the Naviance tool "SuperMatch college search" under the colleges tab. This tool allows students to search for specific interests and narrow down their college options. Students can then make a list of their appropriate choices.

• Have you received a scholarship? Please send Ms. Gentry the letter or a picture of the scholarship information for our records.

• College scholarship money is available to offspring of those working in the financial services industry. Each Gordon A. Rich scholarship is worth up to $50,000 (approx. $12,500 per year) awarded to bright, hardworking high school seniors who have a financial need. Please read the requirements and fill out an application form NOW. Application deadline is February 20th.

• Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $50,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000 and six awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by students graduating from high school in SPRING 2025. Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2025.

• The Perseverance Scholarship is awarded to one graduating senior from each high school in the district who has demonstrated a combination of grit, determination, drive, academic success, and financial need. Here is the link to apply. The application is DUE FEBRUARY 21st, and all students who apply must have a recommendation from a counselor, teacher, or administrator.

• We are excited to announce that the Colorado Council on High School/College Relations Volunteerism/Community Service Scholarship is now available! Seniors must have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service. The application will be open through March 15th! Check out the information here!

• We are excited to share our new offering of a $2,500 scholarship grant for High School Students Grades 9-12! NO GPA requirements and NO minimum income requirements. Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2025.

• Every year Heavy Equipment Parts Express offers a scholarship to students. The deadline is April 1. To be eligible to apply, please read the guidelines on the website and then submit an application along with the essay.

• The Alison N. Roman Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to assisting a talented senior BIPOC, Asian, or Latinx student in pursuing their musical dreams. This scholarship offers a minimum award of $1000 to cover expenses related to choral ensemble participation, such as membership fees, uniforms, and private lessons. To seize this opportunity, submit your application by April 1, 2025.

• Make sure to update me regarding all received scholarships. I need a copy of the letter with the name and amount of the scholarship. We track the total for 2022 and will announce it at graduation.

• Audrey Claire Todd, a beloved daughter, tragically lost her life at the age of 17 due to a drunk driving accident. Audrey was a bright, loving soul who was about to begin her senior year at Castle View High School. She had a deep passion for music, soccer, tennis, track, caring for animals, practicing ASL, archery, and so much more. Audrey was known for her kindness, reliability, and unwavering love for others. The Audrey Claire Todd Memorial Scholarship honors the memory and legacy of Audrey Claire Todd by supporting students from Colorado and raising awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. Any current senior or former student of a Colorado high school who is now pursuing an undergraduate degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher is welcome to apply. To apply, please submit a video (2-5 minutes) introducing yourself, sharing your future school plans, and discussing your interests and passions. Get creative and let your personality shine through! Application deadline is April 10, 2025.

• Need to send SAT scores to a college? Do that through your College Board account. Instructions are here.

• Need to send ACT scores to a college? Do that through your ACT account. Instructions are here.

• The deadline to register for the April 5, 2025 ACT is February 28th. You can register here.

• The deadline to register for the March 8, 2025 SAT is February 21st. You can register here.