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On this page you will find individual documents and outside links to resources in the areas of Academic Support, College Entrance Testing, College Search and Career Exploration, College Financing, and News You Can Use articles related to Counseling and Advising.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Master Schedule 2010-11 - A document listing courses taught during which periods for the 2010-11 school year.
Course Descriptions for 2010-2011 Classes - Short descriptions of all classes offered for the 2010-11 school year.
Four-year Scheduling Worksheet - This document includes the requirements for both the Advanced and Standard diplomas for returning students and those new to Westside.
Diploma Requirements - State mandated minimum diploma requirements for the following graduation years:
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Overall Phase-In Westside Requirements
Correspondence Class Policy - This document describes Westside's policy for taking instructional or correspondence classes outside of WCHS.
Grading and Ineligibility Dates - This document lists the dates for all mid-term progress reports, quarter and semester grading, and re-checking grades for students who are ineligible for athletic participation.
Transcript Request Form - This form must be submitted to the main office to request that a transcript be sent from Westside.
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTING [Westside's CEEB code is 380936]
Advanced Placement - A document describing Westside's AP program with a link to the AP website.
Advanced Placement results for Westside students since testing began in 2004.
Advanced Placement sample test questions.
PLAN (Pre-ACT) - A document describing the PLAN test, it's administration at Westside, and results.
PSAT - A document describing the PSAT test, it's administration at Westside, and results.
ACT - A link to the ACT site and online registration.
SAT - A link to the College Board site and online registration.
SAT & ACT Test Dates for the current year.
SAT & ACT History for Westside Christian High students in comparison to State and National averages.
GOING TO COLLEGE GUIDE
This document is the electronic copy (in pdf format) of the 108-page guide used with parents and students of Westside Christian High School. It is separated into 4 sections for quicker downloading and viewing.
Section 2 - Search Process (p. 23-40)
Section 3 - Application Process (p. 41-74)
Section 4 - College Funding (p. 75-108)
COLLEGE SEARCH AND CAREER EXPLORATION
Choosing a College - A document suggesting a "10 step" method of approaching the college search process.
College/Career Reps & Events in Portland - Takes you to a page which contains information about upcoming visits by college representatives or career-related events held in the Portland-metro area.
College Admission of WCHS Grads - A list of colleges offering admission to Westside's recent graduates.
College & Scholarship Sites - This document has a list of current websites which may serve as useful resources in the college search process.
Christian Colleges Now - A link to a "hub" site for researching online and on-campus Christian colleges and seminaries.
NCAA Approved Courses - A document which explains the academic requirements to receive an athletic scholarship to an NCAA division 1 or 2 school and a link to the NCAA Initial Eligibility site.
NCAA Eligibility Fact Sheet - A 2-page fact sheet which provides core course and SAT/ACT guidelines required to qualify for an athletic scholarship at n NCAA division 1 or 2 school.
NCAA College Bound Student Athlete - A 24-page brochure with everything you need to know about about becoming an NCAA student-athlete.
NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse - Link to the NCAA Clearinghouse site for any student potentially competing in college athletics at an NCAA Division 1 or 2 school.
Career Assessment - A link to a site called The Career Key on which you can take an assessment about your career interests.
Common Application - An online or downloadable application accepted at over 300 colleges and universities across the nation.
US News College Rankings - Yearly rankings from this well-known publication.
COLLEGE FINANCING
Guide to Federal Student Aid - Yearly updated guide for all you need to know about federal student aid.
General Scholarships - Takes you to a page containing information about scholarships which come across the desk of the Academic Dean.
Oregon Student Assistance Commission - This website allows you to apply for scholarships which are specifically tied to public and private colleges in the state of Oregon.
College & Scholarship Sites - This document has a list of current websites which may serve as useful resources to obtain college scholarships.
FastWeb - This site is a clearinghouse for thousands of scholarships. All students should visit this site.
Paying for College - An outside site from a student loan organization which provides many helpful resources.
The Scholarship Page - An outside scholarship search site.
Merit Aid - A 20-page booklet describing merit aid and how to get it.
FAFSA Primer - A document which explains the FAFSA in one page.
FAFSA on the Web - A link to the federal government site to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online.
CSS/Profile - Some colleges require submission of this form instead of the FAFSA as part of their financial aid process. This link takes you to the College Board's Profile page.
NEWS YOU CAN USE