COUNSELING
Students and parents can get the information they need from the Canyon High school counseling office.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Contact Person: Brenna Godsey, Assistant Principal of Counseling
Phone: 714-628-5321
IMPORTANT LINKS
Attendance Policies
Career & College Information
Frequently Asked Questions - New Students
Guidance Counselors
List Servs
Registrar
SAT/ACT
Transcripts
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Our guidance counselors assist students and parents with support and planning for academic, career, and college goals. Each counselor provides resources, planning assistance, and remediation guidance by holding individual meetings, classroom presentations, and workshops. In addition, Canyon High School has a class-specific list serv system associated with the counselor and the graduating class to which your student belongs. To sign up to receive important messages from the counseling office about your student's grade level and college-related issues (e.g., prep classes, application deadlines, college visitations, etc), click on the List Serv email address associated with your student's counselor or send a blank email using the email address provided.REGISTRAR
The registrar is available for several services for current students and graduates. She maintains student records including, transcripts, SAT and ACT scores. She verifies graduation dates for employers, works with athletes on the NCAA forms and gathers and sends records upon subpeoena requests.
Contact: Maria Rich, Registrar
CAREER AND COLLEGE INFORMATION
The Career Center located in the CHS library is where you can find information regarding college admissions, SAT & ACT tests, scholarships, financial aid, job/volunteer opportunities, and the work experience class. Information about our ROP program is also located in the Career Center.
Contact: AnnMarie Kerkhoff, Career Guidance Technician, ROP
SAT and ACT TESTS
Why take the SAT and ACT tests?
What is the difference between the SAT and ACT tests?
What is the difference between the SAT and ACT test scores?
How can I obtain free online ACT/SAT test preparation?
What is the SAT/SAT II testing schedule?
What is the ACT testing schedule?
Why take the SAT and ACT Tests?
Most colleges and universities generally require one of two college entrance exams. These two are the SAT and the ACT. The SAT I measures critical thinking and reasoning in vocabulary, written expression and mathematics. The ACT measures academic achievement in, reading and social science. Students are encouraged to take both exams, as most colleges and universities will accept the higher scores of either. Consult with colleges or universities, which you are considering to verify if there is a preference for one. The University of California and approximately 150 other selective colleges and universities require an additional two SAT II exams in different subject areas. Colleges and universities use exam scores to assist in admission decisions, along with the transcript of courses and grades earned extra curricular activities, recommendations and essays. Community colleges do not require the SAT, ACT, or SAT II entrance exams. However, they do require a Math and English writing test for the purpose of placement in appropriate course levels.
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What is the difference between the SAT and ACT tests?
To learn about the differences between the two tests and how they compare, take a look at the chart below.
SAT |
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When did it change? |
March 2005 |
February 2005 |
What are the changes? |
Paragraph-length critical reading passages, an essay, and more challenging math. No more analogies or quantitative comparisons. |
Addition of an "optional" essay |
When is it administered? |
Seven times per year |
Six times per year |
What is the test structure? |
Ten-section exam: Three Critical Reading, three Math, three Writing, and one Experimental. The Experimental section is masked to look like a regular section. |
Four-section exam: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning. An Experimental section is added to tests on certain dates only, and is clearly experimental. |
What is the test content? |
Math: up to 9th grade basic geometry and Algebra II. Science: none. Reading: sentence completions, short and long critical reading passages, reading comprehension. Stresses vocabulary. More questions testing grammar, usage, and word choice. |
Math: up to trigonometry. Science section included. Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science. Stresses grammar. |
Is there a penalty for wrong answers? |
Yes |
No |
How is the test scored? |
200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. A 2400 is the highest possible combined score. |
1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. A 36 is the highest possible composite score. |
Are all scores sent to schools? |
Yes. If a student requests a score report be sent to specific colleges, the report will include the scores the student received on every SAT taken. |
No. There is a "Score Choice" option. Students can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which scores the schools will see. |
Are there other uses for the exams? |
Scholarship purposes. |
Scholarship purposes. Certain statewide testing programs. |
Best time to register? |
At least six weeks before the test date |
At least four weeks before the test date |
Need more information? Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for the content or design of the website to which you will be directed. |
Educational Testing Service (ETS) |
ACT, Inc.: |
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How can I obtain free online ACT/SAT test preparation?
For online free ACT/SAT Test Preparation, go to the number2 website. Note: Once you click the following link, you will leave the CHS website. Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for the content or design of the website to which you will be directed. Click here to go to the number2.com page.
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What is the SAT/SAT II testing schedule?
For more information about the SAT tests, including fees and online registration, go to College Board website.
Note: Once you click the following link, you will leave the CHS website. Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for the content or design of the website to which you will be directed. Click here to go to the www.collegeboard.com page.
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What is the ACT testing schedule?
For information about the ACT tests, including fees and online registration, go to ACT Student website. Note: Once you click the following link, you will leave the CHS website. Please note that CHS and OUSD are not responsible for the content or design of the website to which you will be directed. Click here to go to the http://www.actstudent.org/ page.