California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

ONTARIO HIGH SCHOOL CSF

California Scholarship Federation

Advisor: Mr. Sousley, [email protected]

CSF is a statewide organization which honors outstanding high school students. Four semesters (two terms equals one semester and one semester must be from the senior year’s grades) of membership during grades 10, 11, and 12 earns a student the title of “Sealbearer”. Sealbearers are rewarded with: recognition in the graduation program, a white cap and gown and a gold cord worn during ceremonies, and acknowledgment at the senior awards ceremony.

For more information, please visit the OHS CSF website: bit.ly/ohscsf.

Qualifications

Student can apply beginning in January of their 10th grade year.

At least 4 semesters of membership required (one from grades as a senior) to obtain lifetime sealbearer status and recognition at graduation.

You must re-apply each semester.

Students are responsible for applying for CSF membership using the application form. Be sure to check the class breakdown list to see how many points each class earns you.

Retroactive membership is NEVER granted

CSF membership application periods are as follows.

1. For spring semester, membership applications are accepted in the 3rd and 4th week of August of the following school year.
2. For fall semester, membership applications are accepted in the 3rd and 4th week of January, after final grades are issued.

$10 dues must be turned in with the first application. Subsequent applications are turned in at no charge.

To qualify for CSF Membership:

1. You must earn at least 10 points from the previous semester
2. At least 4 points must be from LIST I.
3. At least 7 points (including 4 above) must be from LISTS I & II.
4. The remaining points may come from any LIST (I, II, or III).
5. You may use no more than 5 grades to qualify.
6. No CSF points are given for PE, courses taken instead of PE, courses involving clerking, and office/teaching assisting, and courses taken on a pass/fail basis.
7. CSF points are granted as follows:

A grade of A = 3*

A grade of B = 1*

A grade of C = 0 (in ANY course)

A grade of D or F in any course disqualifies you from membership at this time only.

*One additional point shall be granted for a grade of A or B in an AP, GATE or Honors course, up to a maximum of two such points per semester.

5. Be in good standing with the Discipline Office.

Also remember:

1. You must reapply for membership each application period.
2. Retroactive membership may not be granted to any student who has failed to take advantage of the opportunity to become a member.
3. A non-refundable FEE OF $3.00 IS DUE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
4. You MUST attach copies of your appropriate term report cards or a current transcript for application to be complete. Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.
5. It is your responsibility to obtain your report card or transcript as proof of grades.

Questions? Contact Mr. Sousley, [email protected]

No late applications - NO EXCEPTIONS

Ryan Sousley

AVID Coordinator 

Ontario High