Please visit College in Colorado's website. It is a helpful post-secondary planning website. All students should apply for the Colorado Opportunity Fund through this website.
http://www.collegeincolorado.org/
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Western Undergraduate Exchange (for out of state colleges):
http://wue.wiche.edu/
Fastweb Scholarship Search (free scholarship search):
http://www.fastweb.com/
College Basics (college planning site):
http://www.collegebasics.com/
FAFSA (financial aid application during Senior year):
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Tips for Studying:
http://www.testtakingtips.com/study/index.htm
CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING PROGRAM
The counseling program provides a comprehensive and sequential approach that promotes the formation of productive, conscientious and responsible students by addressing their academic, career and personal/social development.
Lydia Hoague : 303-387-9024
lydia.hoague@dcsdk12.org
E-Media & Business Academy
Aaron Kellar
: 303-387-9022
aaron.kellar@dcsdk12.org
Visual & Performing Arts Academy
Nick Jasurda
: 303-387-902
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nicholas.jasurda@dcsdk12.org
Math/Science/Engineering Academy
Sherrie Langston : 303-387-9023
sherrie.langston@dcsdk12.org
Leadership/Global Studies/Communications Academy
Biotech/Health Sciences Academy
Ginger Haynes -
Registrar
virginia.haynes@dcsdk12.org
Laura Anderson
-
Post-Graduate/College Center
laura.l.anderson@dcsdk12.org
Sabrina Gentry - Counseling Secretary
sabrina.gentry@dcsdk12.org
COUNSELING OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 303-387-9029
Fax: 303-387-9001
APPOINTMENT SYSTEM:
Students can sign up in the counseling office to meet with their counselor.
TESTING:
CVHS Counseling will coordinate the following tests during 2008-09:
ACT
The American College Testing exam (ACT) is an exam taken by students for college admission. It is a state mandate that all juniors be given this exam at all high schools in the spring. The ACT has four subtests: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. Visit
http://www.actstudent.org/
to prepare for the test.
PLAN
The Plan is a practice ACT test which is taken by all sophomore students in the Douglas County School District. It includes a student inventory and information about planning future course work.
SAT
The Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) is another general exam that can be taken for college admissions. Whereby most colleges accept either SAT or ACT, it is wise to check with the colleges. The exam includes critical reading, writing and math. To register for the SAT test, visit
http://www.collegeboard.com/
SAT II /Subject Tests
The SAT II is only required at certain colleges, generally those of more selectivity. These one hour tests are available in a variety of subjects and consist of primarily multiple-choice questions. .
PSAT
The PSAT is the practice SAT test which is also used by the College Board as the qualifying test for identifying National Merit Scholarships (top 97% - 99%). The PSAT test is normally taken by juniors. If taken as a sophmore, the score is considered practice and does not qualify for the scholarship.
ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comphrensive career exploration and planning program that includes a multiple-aptitude test battery, an interest inventory, and various career planning tools designed to help you explore the world of work.
http://www.asvabprogram.com/
CSAP
The Colorado School Assessment Program consists of a series of tests given to freshman and sophmores to measure individual progress on the Colorado Model of Content Standards. The tests cover reading, writing, mathematics, and science and are given in the spring of each year. The results of these tests are used by the state as a part of the school report card that was mandated in Senate Bill 00-186.
Advanced Placement Tests:
This year Castle View will be offering several AP courses to the students. Those who take these courses have the option of taking an AP test in the specific content area to receive potential college credit.
