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Early Welcome High School Transition

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MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE BY REGISTERING WITH DISABLED STUDENTS PROGRAMS & SERVICES (DSPS​)

DSPS offers students a broad range of special services designed to support academic success. Through DSPS, high school students can receive assistance with class scheduling, arrange for support services and participate in priority registration. To apply for DSPS services, follow the steps in the checklist below. 


2023 High Sc​​hool Transition Steps​​

 

1. COMPLETE A COLLEGE APPLICATION

  • ​Complete a S​a​ntiago Canyon College application for Spring 2023* and Fall 2023​​ ASAP. Apply online at
    ​​​​Apply online here

    * A Spring application is needed as DSPS is providing you with transition services in Spring. On the Spring application under the Education tab, select "enrolling in high school and college at the same time".

    Need help with your​ application? Contact our Outreach Staff at outreach@sccollege.edu to schedule an appointment​


2. PROVIDE DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION TO DSPS by 2/24/2023

  • ​Provide disability documentation, the three items below, to DSPS one of the following ways:​
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​E-mail: dsps@sccollege.edu​​

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​Fax: (714) 532-4684​
Documentation Needed:
  1. Current IEP or 504 plan
  2. Most recent Assessment Team Report (with cognitive and achievement test scores, if applicable.) Provide testing score print out, if available.
  3. Unofficial high school transcript (Needed for English and Math placement)

3. REGISTER WITH DSPS

  • Schedule an appointment to register with DSPS by 2/24/23 or as soon as you submit your disability documentation. At that appointment, your needs will be evaluated and future appointments for orientation and class planning will be discussed. An initial appointment should be held before 2/24/23, if possible.
  • Meet with the DSPS Counselor for an abbreviated education plan Math/English placement by 3/24/23.
  • Plan your Fall ​​2023 schedule with a DSPS Specialist. This appointment will be determined after the Initial appointment.

4​.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Complete the required Early Welcome Steps as outlined by Outreach.
  • ​​Re​gister for classes on your assigned date in April or May.
  • Pay your classes by Admissions & records stated deadlines​​ to avoid being dropped from your classes.​​

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