College Planning Information Packet
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College Planning Information Packet Updated 09/09/2016 CONTENTS Liberty Common High School Profile LCHS Junior Checklist LCHS Senior Checklist Naviance – Family Connections Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) Admissions Index Chart Activities Resume (worksheet) LCHS Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources College Opportunity Fund Chart Federal Student Aid at a Glance FAFSA Changes for 2017-18 College Scholarship Service (CSS) Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison (worksheet) College Evaluation Form The College Search: Finding The Right Fit Recommended Resources LCHS Transcript Request Form LIBERTY COMMON HIGH SCHOOL 2016-2017 Profile Rated #1 in Colorado 2745 Minnesota Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: 970.672.5500 Fax: 970.672.5499 www.libertycommon.org CEEB Code: 060607 Ranked #1 High School in Colorado & #49 in the United States, 2015 U.S. News & World Report #1 ACT Scores in Colorado LIBERTY COMMON HIGH SCHOOL (LCHS) Colorado’s #1 ranked four-year high school, chartered by Poudre School District. LCHS graduated its inaugural class in May, 2013. LCHS is a tuition-free, public, parent-run, charter high school. The school consistently leads Colorado in academic achievement delivering a college- preparatory, classical liberal-arts curriculum accentuating math, science and engineering in a small-school environment. Children of all Colorado residents are eligible to attend. The community of Fort Collins is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver, and is the home of many high-tech industries. Poudre School District includes the City of Fort Collins and adjacent incorporated areas. Fort Collins has a population of approximately 135,000 and is the home of Colorado State University and Front Range Community College, Larimer Campus. High School Administration: College Counseling: High School Principal: Hon. Bob Schaffer Academic Dean/College Counselor: Sandy Stoltzfus, 970.672.5505 Assistant Principal: Mr. Torgun Lovely College Center Coordinator: Marianne Rieb, 970.672.5510 Academic Dean: Mrs. Sandy Stoltzfus Registrar: Catherine Kem, 970.672.5502 Total High-School Enrollment (9-12): 350 Recognitions: #1 by coloradoschoolgrades.com #1 in Colorado by U.S. News and World Report, 2015 #49 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2015 #1 in Colorado by Westword.com, 2015 #1 ACT Composite Average in Colorado, 2012-2016 Colorado Department of Education, Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, 2012, 2013, and 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 Scholars - - 5 2 Commended 2 2 5 3 National Hispanic 1 2 1 1 Recognition Program ACT Results Advanced Placement Results 2016 ACT Average Results N= 62 (Class of 2017) AP Exams English 28.5 Year 2013 2014 2015 Reading 28.3 Total Students 53 67 90 Math 27.3 Exams 85 106 156 Science Reasoning 27.2 AP Student w/Scores 3+ 46 60 75 Composite 28.0 % AP Students w/Scores 3+ 86.8 89.6 83.3 ACT Average Results (Class of 2013-2015) AP Scholars Spring 2015 Composite 27.08* N=64 Year 2013 2014 2015 Spring 2014 Composite 28.6*^ N=54 Total Scholars 11 18 30 Spring 2013 Composite 27.6* N=30 Average Score 4.09 4.05 4.24 Spring 2012 Composite 27.5* N=26 * #1 ACT Composite Average in Colorado ^ All-time Colorado State Record Scheduling: LCHS operates a standard schedule based upon an 8-period day, resulting in 5 hours of credit per course, per semester. Grade Point Average: Includes grades in all courses taken 9-12, adjusted. A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. Bonus points of .002 are awarded for each credit earned in Advanced Placement classes and select college level courses (when an A, B, or C grade has been achieved). This allows students to earn a GPA higher than a 4.0. Class Rank: LCHS does not rank its students. Curriculum All core courses are taught at an honors level (37). AP (16) and concurrent enrollment (9) courses are also available. All electives are academically oriented. LCHS Graduation Requirements (240 Total Hours, grades 9-12) English 45 Hours Foreign Language 30 Hours Social Science 35 Hours Introduction to Engineering 5 Hours Mathematics 40 Hours PE/Health 5 Hours Science 40 Hours Personal Finance 5 Hours Economics 10 Hours Electives 25 Hours Concurrent Enrollment LCHS offers concurrent enrollment through The University of Colorado Denver and Colorado Christian University. Extracurricular Activities: LCHS Eagles participate in a wide variety of clubs and activities, including music, interscholastic athletics, and academic competitions. Groups currently established include: House System, Key Club, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Science Bowl, Cyber Patriot, Robotics… Colleges Accepting Our Students (Bold Indicates College Matriculation, class of 2013-2016): Abilene Christian University, Aims Community College, The University of Alabama, Arizona State University, Augustana College, Ave Maria University, Azusa Pacific University, Ball State University, Baylor University, Beloit College, Benedictine College, Birmingham- Southern College, Black Hills State University, Boise State University, Boston College, Brandeis University, Bowdoin College, Brigham Young University, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Brown University, Buena Vista University, California Institute of Technology, California University of Pennsylvania, California State Polytechnic University, Carnegie Mellon University, The Catholic University of America, Centre College, Clemson University, Coe College, Colorado Christian University, Colorado College, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado Mountain College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Creighton University, Denison University, DePaul University, DigiPen Institute of Technology, Dixie College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, The Evergreen State College, Fort Lewis College, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Furman University, Franklin University Switzerland, Front Range Community College, Furman University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gonzaga University, Gordon College, Grand Canyon University, Gustavus Aldophus College, College of the Holy Cross, Hastings College, Hendrix College, Hillsdale College, Hope College, Illinois Institute of Technology, Indiana University at Bloomington, Iowa State University, John Brown University, Johns Hopkins University, Kansas State University, Kenyon College, Lafayette College, Liberty University, Louisiana State University, Loyola Marymount University, Manhattan Christian College, Marquette University, Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, Montana State University, Moody Bible Institute, Morningside College, New College of Florida, New York University, North Dakota State College of Science, North Park University, Northern Arizona University, Norte Dame de Namur University, Oregon State University, Ozark Christian College, Pacific Lutheran University, Pacific University, Pennsylvania State University, Pepperdine University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Portland State University, Pueblo Community College, Purdue University, Quest University-Canada, Reed College, Regis University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rhodes College, Rice University, San Diego State University, Seattle Pacific University, Seton Hall University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Southern Methodist University, Southern Virginia University, St. John’s College, St. Lawrence University, St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, St. Olaf College, St. Thomas Moore College, Texas A&M University, Texas Christian University, Tulane University, United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, University of Alabama, University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Arizona, University of California-Berkeley, University of California-Davis, University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Santa Barbara, University of California-Santa Cruz, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, University of Colorado at Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Hawaii-Manoa, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Kansas, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Mary, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, University of Mississippi, University of Montana-Missoula, University of Nebraska-Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of New Hampshire-Durham, University of New Mexico, University of Northern Colorado, University of Notre Dame, University of Oklahoma, University of Oregon, University of Pennsylvania, University of Portland, University of Puget Sound, University of Southern California, University of Utah, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, University of Wyoming, Vanguard University of Southern California, Villanova University, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest University, Washington and Lee University, Western Nebraska Community College, Western State Colorado University, Western Washington University, Westmont College, Whitworth University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Washington and Lee University, Western Nebraska Community College, Westmont College, Wheaton College, Whitman College, Whitworth University, Willamette University, Worchester Polytechnic Institute LIBERTY COMMON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS ENGLISH COMPUTER SCIENCE Western Literature (h) Computer Technology British Literature (h) Introduction to Programming