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Guidance2012-2013 Important Dates:
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| Report Cards* | Reporting Period | ||
| Begin | End | Mailed Home | |
| 1st Trimester Grades | 09/06/12 | 11/30/12 | 12/12/12 |
| 2nd Trimester Grades | 12/03/12 | 03/08/13 | 03/20/13 |
| 3rd Trimester Grades | 03/11/13 | 06/19/13 | 07/10/13 |
*Please note: If you checked the box on the emergency card for electronic notification only, grades will not be mailed home. They will only be available through the family portal.
CAHSEE (Calif. High School Exit Exam) Information and Resources
Seniors and juniors who have not yet passed one or both sections of the CAHSEE will be tested on February 5 & 6, 2013. All 10th graders and any seniors who still have not passed will be tested on March 12 & 13, 2013. Click here for more information
Transfers to Comprehensive High Schools
Transfers to the comprehensive high schools from Silverado or Mira Monte occur only at the beginning of the school year or at the beginning of second semester. If you would like to try to transfer, you should speak the Ms. Dunn-McDermaid as early as possible to make a plan that will allow you to fulfill all the requirements to go back. Click here for detailed transfer information.Community College Senior Days 2013
Senior Days allow high school senior students to learn about opportunities at the community college campuses , admissions, financial aid, sports, clubs, and meet faculty and staff. Seniors - See Ms. Dunn-McDermaid for information on the trip to IVC and permission for early dismissal to attend Saddleback and OCC.Orange Coast College - Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 10:30am - 2:00pm (no transportation provided)Irvine Valley College - Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 11:00am-1:15pm (small group from SHS will attend)
Saddleback College - Thursday, March 28, 2013, 11:00am - 2:00pm (no transportation provided)
Community College Information
Saddleback College 
Early Bird Registration is even earlier this year! The early application period is from December 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 for the Fall 2013 semester.Click here for information.
After submitting your application, you will receive an email with your student ID and registration information within 3 business days (you must have an e-mail to apply).
Information for new students:
http://www.saddleback.edu/admissions/NewReturningStudents.html#newstudents
Career Technical Courses at Saddleback College (including certificate programs)
Irvine Valley College 
Early Bird Registration is even earlier this year! The early application period is from December 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 for the Fall 2013 semester.Click here to apply (it's free!):
IVC is piloting an additional feature for fall 2013 Early Bird Applicants. Early Bird students who complete the three matriculation (Orientation, Assessment and Advisement) steps by May 31, 2013 will have the opportunity to register ahead of all other Early Bird Applicants.
Information for Prospective students:
http://www.ivc.edu/student/Pages/default2.aspx
Information on Career Certificate Programs at IVC
Orange Coast College 
Early Bird registration is March 1 - March 31.
New student information:
http://www.orangecoastcollege.edu/enrollment/admissions/New+Students.htm
Information on Career and Certificate Programs at OCC
Financial Aid Information
The FAFSA is the application form used to apply for all federal student financial aid and some forms of state and institutional aid across the nation. This form is an online application. The FAFSA form becomes available to the public January 1 for the following academic year. In other words, a student who wants to apply for student financial assistance for the 2013-2014 school year, can submit a FAFSA on January 1 of the year 2013. The earlier that the FAFSA is submitted the better for the student.
What information will you need to complete the FAFSA?
For the 2013-2014 school year you will need financial information from 2012. You may need to refer to:
- Your Social Security card. It is important that you enter your Social Security Number correctly!
- Your driver’s license (if any)
- Your 2012 W-2 forms and other records of money earned
- Your (and your spouse’s, if you are married) 2012 Federal Income Tax Return
- Your Parents’ 2011 Federal Income Tax Return (if you are a dependent student)
- Your 2012 untaxed income records
- Your current bank statements
- Your current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond and other investment records
- Your alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
To organize your information, you can print and complete a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet before you begin entering your information online. FAFSA on the Web will guide you through the questions that you must answer.
Additional financial aid resources are available on the SVUSD district guidance website.
Also, check out http://www.icanaffordcollege.com brought to you by the California Community Colleges, and check specific community college websites under "financial aid."
Silverado students should also fill out a Silverado/Mira Monte Scholarship Application. Silverado applications go to Ms. Dunn-Dermaid and Mira Monte applications go to Mr. DeLeon.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is graduation and how do I find out the details for participation?
Click to visit the Graduation page on our website for all the details.
- What are the requirements for graduation? How many credits do I need and in what subjects?
The requirements for graduation from Silverado are the same as for all SVUSD high schools: 220 total credits (165 required credits; 55 elective credits); a minimum grade point average of 1.75; minimum of 8 hours of community service; passing the CAHSEE exam. See the district guidance page for details.
- How can I find community service work to satisfy the 8 hour requirement for graduation?
These volunteer hours (non-paid) must be with a non-profit community organization that benefits the community in some way, such as a city-run community fair, a food pantry, environmental clean-up efforts, or through a service organization like the boy scouts or girl scouts. To find community service opportunities, see the community service web page on our site or the bulletin board across from the guidance office.
- How can I request my high school transcript from Silverado or Mira Monte High School?
All requests for records are handled by our records clerk, Pinky Sokhi. Click here for a transcript request for Silverado or Mira Monte HS. Please allow 48 hours for the request to be processed. Please note: If you are an SVUSD Adult Education graduate, you must contact the Adult Ed office to request your transcript at (949) 837-8830.
- Will there be summer school classes this summer and how do I sign up?
Click here to go to Summer school 2013 information posted on the SVUSD website. Some ROP classes will also be offered, so check the ROP page on the Silverado website as well.
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