Thanksgiving break FAQs
November 2020
1. College Apps / 2. COVID / 3. Wellness / 4. Contact
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1. College App FAQs
UC/Cal State FAQs
The deadline for the UCs is November 30th, and Cal States this year is December 4th.
1. What is my CA SSID number?
- Leave that blank - that is only assigned to public school students.
- 509
- “I did not take the CAASP exam”
4. What are the updates to the University of California (UC) admission policies?
- Please see the UC statement regarding standardized testing requirements (May 21, 2020).
5. What are the updates to the Cal State University (CSU) admission policies?
- Please see the CSU’s High School Guidance for First-Time First-Year Students.
- Check the CSU Admission FAQs
Coalition/Common App FAQs
- Grading system: Letter: A B C D F
- Term system: Semester
- GPA type: Unweighted
- GPA scale: 4.0
- How is rank reported on your transcript?: None
- Class rank: Does not rank
- Class size: 509
- Will your high school send transcripts electronically through Naviance, Parchment Exchange, or Scrip-Safe? Parchment
Other
What are the updates to SAT/ACT testing?
- See a list of all the schools not requiring the SAT/ACT this year.
Where can I find college planning resources?
- Check out the MD College Planning Handbook, peruse the web resource links, and watch the informational videos.
- Research colleges and careers in your Naviance account.
- Slide presentation coming soon*
2. COVID19 FAQs
- If my family and I have decided to change to remote learning due to COVID19, how do I request this change?
Administration is responsible for documenting and approving these requests. Email attendance with the following information to document your request:
STUDENT NAME:
GRADE:
REASON FOR REMOTE LEARNING:
LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED:
3. Mental Health & Wellness FAQs
- If I or my student needs mental health and wellness support, where can we find information?
In an emergency, call 911 or visit your nearest ER for immediate help.
For additional support for coping that is free and confidential, you may contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741).
When we return from break, we can connect you with additional resources and support you in your classes. If you need support or referral to health & wellness concerns, please contact Mrs. Kellie Bauer at kbauer@materdei.org or 714-850-9567.
Visit the MD Health & Wellness page
4. Contact
- Where can I find counseling updates and info?
- Check out the Counseling Weekly Newsletters
- Search your email for past newsletters when you have a question; it may have already been answered!
- Visit materdei.org > Academics > Counseling > Current Events
- Who is my counselor?
- materdei.org > Academics > Counseling > Staff 2020
- What does a school counselor do?
- Academic Counseling:
- Scheduling & course selection
- Ensuring students are on track for graduation
- AP courses & SAT/ACT testing
- Academic supports & Credit Recovery
- College & Career Counseling:
- College application process
- Letters of Recommendation
- Coordinating college fairs & representatives
- Career counseling
- Coping skills & Wellness Counseling:
- Learning coping strategies
- Anxiety & stress management
- Build confidence & self worth
- Get inspired & passionate
- Connect to more resources (CHOC partnership)
- For all students: in the classroom, events, & individual settings -