[School Name Here] College Promise Student Name: ______

Grade: ______Date:______

I Know & Understand / You Pledge to …
… that managing your time by using a schedule planner or notebook to track homework, projects and reports are used by successful college students in order to meet their career goals. / I pledge to …
… that knowing my current grades in each class in order to set goals and seek assistance when needed is what successful college students do. I also know that I need to learn to calculate your grade point average (GPA) starting in 6th grade. / I pledge to set goals in order to improve my grades in the following classes:
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My Current GPA = ______(6th-8th Grades)
… that preparing for challenging high school courses requires me to utilize school and community resources in order to increase my success.
  • Learn and use test taking strategies
  • Seek help during study periods, lunch or after school
  • Become part of an academic study group
  • Set realistic goals based on my profile
/ I pledge to develop a success plan in the following areas:
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… that I need to continually explore colleges and universities in order to investigate my career goals as they change over time.
  • Internet Searches
  • Campus visits
  • Interviews
  • Write letters to request information
/ After graduating from high school, I currently plan on attending ______college/university.
I pledge to learn more about that college by interviewing ______(person who went to college) or ______.
The College Promise
  1. The [district name here] promises that all students and families will be provided information, services, and resources to prepare for college and careers.
  2. California State University , Chico (CSUC) promises that all Shasta County students who successfully complete minimum college preparatory requirements will be offered admission.
  3. The State of California may provide financial assistance to eligible students through the California Community College Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver Program, the CalGrant Program, and others.
  4. The United States of America may provide federal financial aid, such as Pell Grant and other resources, to eligible students who complete the FAFSA.

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Student SignatureParent/Guardian/Mentor Signature

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Superintendent, [your district]President, CSUC