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Hello Matadors! If you would like to join or continue to be a part of the California
Scholarship Federation (CSF), please pick up an application from the Business & Activities
Office and pay the CSF fee at the student bank.
*It is important that all CSF application fees are done during the following days and times:
(Please note student bank hours are subject to change without proper advance notice)
Bank Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Each graduating class has a window for submitting applications:
Class of 2026: (2/02 - 2/13) 12th Grade
Class of 2027: (2/16 - 2/27) 11th Grade
Class of 2028: (3/02 - 3/13) 10th Grade
Class of 2029: (3/16 - 3/27) 9th Grade (Associate Members)
Students may not submit their application before or after their corresponding window
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Read below to learn more about CSF and get more information on how to apply.
The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. (CSF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is to recognize and encourage academic achievement among high school students in California.
The benefits of becoming a CSF life member are recognition during the graduation ceremony
and an indication of CSF life membership status on permanent academic records and
transcripts, which may help students stand out among other college applicants. In short, CSF
recognizes students for their outstanding academic performance.
➢ To apply for CSF membership please pick up an application from the Business &
Activities Office, complete the application and attach last semester’s report card or
official transcript ONLY, and pay the CSF fee at the student bank.
➢ To qualify for CSF membership this semester, follow these guidelines and use the
course list provided below:
1. You must earn a minimum of 10 points from last semester’s grades.
a. The first 4 points must be from LIST I.
b. The first 7 points (including the first 4 points described in point “a”) must
be from LIST I and LIST II.
c. The remaining points may come from any list (LIST I, II or III).
2. You may use no more than 5 courses to qualify.
3. No CSF points are given for physical education, courses taken in lieu of physical
education, subjects repeated to improve grade, courses involving clerking and
office/teaching assisting, and courses taken on a pass/fail basis.
4. Points are granted as follows:
A=3 CSF points
B=1 CSF point
C=0 CSF points
● D, F, or U in any course, even in one cannot be used to qualify, and
disqualifies you for this semester.
● One additional point shall be granted for a grade of A or B in an A.P.,
IB, or Honors courses, up to a maximum of two such points per
semester.
➢ Remember:
1. You must reapply each semester for CSF membership.
2. Semester membership is based on work done in the previous regular
semester. (Summer school may not be used).
The following is information on how to become a CSF Life Member. A CSF member with 4
semesters of CSF membership, during students’ last 6 semesters of high school (10th, 11th,
12th academic grades) with at least one semester using senior grades, will qualify to be CSF
Life Member, and therefore will be eligible for a graduation stole and cord senior year. Academic
grades earned in the 9th grade qualify a student to be an associate member for the semester.
Grades earned in the 9th grade DO NOT count toward Life Member eligibility.
For more information and/or questions about CSF visit Ms. Rodríguez (CSF Advisor) Room:
P209 or email at [email protected]. PLEASE include your 1) graduation
year and 2) student I.D. in your email to find your CSF information on record.
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The following is the COURSE LIST to qualify for CSF membership:
List I
ENGLISH
● English ½ Honors
● English ½
● English ½ SDAIE
● English ¾ honors
● English ¾
● AP English Language and Composition
● American Literature ⅚
● AP English Literature and Composition
● World Literature ⅞
● Expository Reading-Writing
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
● AP Chinese
● Mandarin ½
● Mandarin ¾
● Mandarin ⅚
● Spanish ½
● Spanish ¾
● Spanish ⅚
● Spanish ½ Honors
● Spanish ¾ Honors
● AP Spanish Language
● AP Spanish Literature
MATHEMATICS
● Integrated Math I, II, III
● Accelerated Math I, II, III-Honors
● Elementary Calculus ½
● AP Calculus AB
● AP Calculus BC
● AP Statistics ½
● Trigonometry/Pre-calculus ½
● Statistics and Probability ½
SCIENCE
● Biology ½ Honors
● Biology ½
● AP Biology
● Chemistry ½ Honors
● Chemistry ½
● AP Chemistry
● Physics ½
● Physiology ½
● AP Environmental Science
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● World History ½
● AP World History
● US History
● AP US History
● American Government / Civics
● AP American Government / Civics
● Economics
● Ethnic Studies ½ —List 2
● Ethnic Studies ½ SDAIE—List 2
List II
ENGLISH
● Journalism ½
● Journalism 3-8
● Academic Decathlon
● COENESLLS3C move to List 3
SCIENCE
● AP Computer Science Principles
● Environmental Science ½
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● AP Psychology
List III
ENGLISH
● Advanced Journalism
● ELA ½ XS
● ELA 3-8 XS
● SEI ½ HR 1
● SEI ½ HR 2
● SEI ¾ HR 1
● SEI ¾ HR 2
● SEI ⅚
SCIENCE
MATH
● Integrated Math 1 XS
● Integrated Math II XS
● Integrated Math III XS
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● Peer Counseling ½
● Peer Counseling ¾
● Peer Assistant
● Leadership
HOME ECONOMICS
● Foods ½
● Culinary Arts ½
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
● Drawing / Painting ½
● Drawing / Painting ¾
● AP Studio Art
● Drama ½
● Drama 3-8
● Production in Film
● Tech Theater II
● Advanced Band
● Advanced Choir
● Concert Choir
● Guitar
● Piano
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
● Auto Tech ½
● Auto Tech ¾
● Wood Tech ½
● Wood Tech ¾
● Video Game Design ½
● Video Game Design ¾
● Video Game Design 5/6
● Public and Communication Health ⅚
● Medical Terminology ½
● Emergency Medical Responder
● Web Design ½
● Web Design ¾
● Digital Communication ½
● Digital Communication ¾
● Personal Finance
● Marketing
● Cybersecurity
● Cybersecurity 3/4 BE18
● Business Finance Accounting
● Entrepreneurship & Marketing 1/2 BE16
OTHER
● PODER 9-12 (Formerly AVID)
Scholarship Federation (CSF), please pick up an application from the Business & Activities
Office and pay the CSF fee at the student bank.
*It is important that all CSF application fees are done during the following days and times:
(Please note student bank hours are subject to change without proper advance notice)
Bank Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Each graduating class has a window for submitting applications:
Class of 2026: (2/02 - 2/13) 12th Grade
Class of 2027: (2/16 - 2/27) 11th Grade
Class of 2028: (3/02 - 3/13) 10th Grade
Class of 2029: (3/16 - 3/27) 9th Grade (Associate Members)
Students may not submit their application before or after their corresponding window
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Read below to learn more about CSF and get more information on how to apply.
The California Scholarship Federation, Inc. (CSF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is to recognize and encourage academic achievement among high school students in California.
The benefits of becoming a CSF life member are recognition during the graduation ceremony
and an indication of CSF life membership status on permanent academic records and
transcripts, which may help students stand out among other college applicants. In short, CSF
recognizes students for their outstanding academic performance.
➢ To apply for CSF membership please pick up an application from the Business &
Activities Office, complete the application and attach last semester’s report card or
official transcript ONLY, and pay the CSF fee at the student bank.
➢ To qualify for CSF membership this semester, follow these guidelines and use the
course list provided below:
1. You must earn a minimum of 10 points from last semester’s grades.
a. The first 4 points must be from LIST I.
b. The first 7 points (including the first 4 points described in point “a”) must
be from LIST I and LIST II.
c. The remaining points may come from any list (LIST I, II or III).
2. You may use no more than 5 courses to qualify.
3. No CSF points are given for physical education, courses taken in lieu of physical
education, subjects repeated to improve grade, courses involving clerking and
office/teaching assisting, and courses taken on a pass/fail basis.
4. Points are granted as follows:
A=3 CSF points
B=1 CSF point
C=0 CSF points
● D, F, or U in any course, even in one cannot be used to qualify, and
disqualifies you for this semester.
● One additional point shall be granted for a grade of A or B in an A.P.,
IB, or Honors courses, up to a maximum of two such points per
semester.
➢ Remember:
1. You must reapply each semester for CSF membership.
2. Semester membership is based on work done in the previous regular
semester. (Summer school may not be used).
The following is information on how to become a CSF Life Member. A CSF member with 4
semesters of CSF membership, during students’ last 6 semesters of high school (10th, 11th,
12th academic grades) with at least one semester using senior grades, will qualify to be CSF
Life Member, and therefore will be eligible for a graduation stole and cord senior year. Academic
grades earned in the 9th grade qualify a student to be an associate member for the semester.
Grades earned in the 9th grade DO NOT count toward Life Member eligibility.
For more information and/or questions about CSF visit Ms. Rodríguez (CSF Advisor) Room:
P209 or email at [email protected]. PLEASE include your 1) graduation
year and 2) student I.D. in your email to find your CSF information on record.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The following is the COURSE LIST to qualify for CSF membership:
List I
ENGLISH
● English ½ Honors
● English ½
● English ½ SDAIE
● English ¾ honors
● English ¾
● AP English Language and Composition
● American Literature ⅚
● AP English Literature and Composition
● World Literature ⅞
● Expository Reading-Writing
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
● AP Chinese
● Mandarin ½
● Mandarin ¾
● Mandarin ⅚
● Spanish ½
● Spanish ¾
● Spanish ⅚
● Spanish ½ Honors
● Spanish ¾ Honors
● AP Spanish Language
● AP Spanish Literature
MATHEMATICS
● Integrated Math I, II, III
● Accelerated Math I, II, III-Honors
● Elementary Calculus ½
● AP Calculus AB
● AP Calculus BC
● AP Statistics ½
● Trigonometry/Pre-calculus ½
● Statistics and Probability ½
SCIENCE
● Biology ½ Honors
● Biology ½
● AP Biology
● Chemistry ½ Honors
● Chemistry ½
● AP Chemistry
● Physics ½
● Physiology ½
● AP Environmental Science
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● World History ½
● AP World History
● US History
● AP US History
● American Government / Civics
● AP American Government / Civics
● Economics
● Ethnic Studies ½ —List 2
● Ethnic Studies ½ SDAIE—List 2
List II
ENGLISH
● Journalism ½
● Journalism 3-8
● Academic Decathlon
● COENESLLS3C move to List 3
SCIENCE
● AP Computer Science Principles
● Environmental Science ½
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● AP Psychology
List III
ENGLISH
● Advanced Journalism
● ELA ½ XS
● ELA 3-8 XS
● SEI ½ HR 1
● SEI ½ HR 2
● SEI ¾ HR 1
● SEI ¾ HR 2
● SEI ⅚
SCIENCE
MATH
● Integrated Math 1 XS
● Integrated Math II XS
● Integrated Math III XS
SOCIAL SCIENCE
● Peer Counseling ½
● Peer Counseling ¾
● Peer Assistant
● Leadership
HOME ECONOMICS
● Foods ½
● Culinary Arts ½
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS
● Drawing / Painting ½
● Drawing / Painting ¾
● AP Studio Art
● Drama ½
● Drama 3-8
● Production in Film
● Tech Theater II
● Advanced Band
● Advanced Choir
● Concert Choir
● Guitar
● Piano
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
● Auto Tech ½
● Auto Tech ¾
● Wood Tech ½
● Wood Tech ¾
● Video Game Design ½
● Video Game Design ¾
● Video Game Design 5/6
● Public and Communication Health ⅚
● Medical Terminology ½
● Emergency Medical Responder
● Web Design ½
● Web Design ¾
● Digital Communication ½
● Digital Communication ¾
● Personal Finance
● Marketing
● Cybersecurity
● Cybersecurity 3/4 BE18
● Business Finance Accounting
● Entrepreneurship & Marketing 1/2 BE16
OTHER
● PODER 9-12 (Formerly AVID)