Transcript Navigating the MidPoint of High School Years

Choices and Challenges
NAVIGATING THE MID-POINT
OF HIGH SCHOOL YEARS
AGENDA
 High School Graduation Requirements
 Eligibility for a four-year college or university
 Credit recovery and make up
 Planning for the next two years
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT STAFF
Sabrina Wilson
Last Names A-G
550-7675
[email protected]
Cielo Calpotura
Wellness Counselor
550-7678
[email protected]
Jennifer Gordon
Last Names H-O
550-7677
[email protected]
Heather Campagna
College & Career Aide
550-7604
[email protected]
Elena Carnes
Last Names P-Z
550-7676
[email protected]
Ananda Shives
Registrar
550-7680
[email protected]
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(1) Earn a total of 225 credits
(2) Pass subject requirements
(3) Pass the California High School
Exam (CAHSEE)
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English - 4 years, 40 credits
Math- 3 years, 30 credits
Science- 2 years, 20 credits
1 year biological and 1 year physical
Social Studies - 3 years, 30 credits
1 year World History, 1 year US History,
1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
Foreign Language or Fine Arts - 1 year, 10 credits
Career Technical Education- 1 year, 10 credits
Physical Education - 2 years, 20 credits
Health- 1 semester, 10 credits
Electives – 60 credits needed for graduation
CREDIT RECOVERY
JUHSD Summer School
APEX
BYU Independent Study
Out of District Summer School
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL
EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
 The first opportunity students have to take the
CAHSEE is in grade 10.
 Students have additional opportunities to take
the part(s) of the CAHSEE not yet passed
throughout high school
 Students are required to retake only the
portion(s) of the exam not previously passed
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL
EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
Date: February 3rd and 4th, 2015
2 Sections:
(1) English Language Arts
(2) Math
Students must pass each section with a score of
350 or higher
www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
GRADE REPORTING CALENDAR
Fall Semester
 September 26, 2014
 November 7, 2014
 December 19, 2014
Spring Semester
 February 13, 2015
 April 3, 2015
 May 29, 2015
End of grading periods: Progress reports arrive in 1-2 weeks
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
109 campuses
General
Education/
Associate’s
Certificate
23
campuses
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctorate
10 campuses
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctorate
1,000+
campuses
Associate’s
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctorate
California Community
College Campuses
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www.cccco.edu
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent
18 years of age or older
Reasons to Consider:
An excellent value- $46/unit
Transfer agreements
Job skills for a career
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
23 CAMPUSES
WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
10 CAMPUSES
WWW.UNIVERSITYOFCALIFORNIA.EDU
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CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
• Subject Requirements
• Testing Requirements
• GPA Requirement
• UC schools use a comprehensive review to admit eligible
students
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CSU & UC
“A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
History/Social Science- 2 years
b. English- 4 years
c. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 yr. Physical)
e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language)
f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year
g. College Prep Elective- 1 year
*additional years of subject recommended
Must earn at least a “C” grade or better both semesters
a.
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UC SUBJECT REQUIREMENT
TIMELINE
• To be eligible for UC, students must complete the 15
required “A-G” subjects, with at least 11 subjects completed
by the end of their Junior year:
• 1 year of History/Social Science
• 2 years of English
• 2 years of Mathematics
• 1 year of Laboratory Science
• 1 year of Language other than English
• 4 years chosen from among the remaining “a-g”
requirements
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UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
GPA in “a-g” courses
SAT or ACT w/writing
Courses beyond the minimum 15 “a-courses
Honors, AP, IB, college courses
ELC- NOW top 9%
Quality of senior year courses
Academic performance given opportunities available in high school
Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas
Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field
Marked improvement
Talents, achievements
Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or suitability
to a program on a specific campus)
 Accomplishments in light of life experience
 Location of school or home
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http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-residents/index.html
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California Independent
College and University
Campuses
www.aiccu.edu
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PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
• Admission criteria varies (research individual school)
• Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC
• Most require SAT & ACT scores
• Personal statement/essay
• Letters of Recommendation
(2 Teachers and 1 Counselor)
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS
CSU
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
UC
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
PRIVATE
Requirement varies, typically SAT Reasoning or ACT with
Writing is required
**SAT Subject Tests are no longer required for admission**
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COLLEGE TESTING TIMELINE
10th grade
PSAT (October)
11th grade
PSAT/NMSQT (October)
SAT or ACT with Writing (March, May, June)
CSU’s EAP- Students will take during Standards testing
(April)
12th grade
SAT or ACT with Writing (October, November,
December)
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PSAT/NMSQT
 PSAT/NMSQT is offered one time a year in October.
 Tentative 2015 date: Wednesday, October 14th
 Juniors are strongly encouraged to take the test due to the
National Merit Scholarship Qualification possibility.
 PSAT shows a students strengths and weaknesses in certain areas
that are similar on the SAT College Entrance Exams.
 PSAT is not an indicator of how well a student may do on the
SATs nor used in College Entrance evaluations. It is a primer to
the SATs.
 For other benefits and more information please go to:
collegeboard.org/psat
ENRICHMENT,
WORKING &
VOLUNTEERING
Becoming a Well Rounded Student
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
PROGRAM
• Opportunity for high school students to enroll in classes at a
community college for free (purchase of textbooks required)
• Can take up to 3 classes per semester
CAUTION!
Community college classes taken while in high school are
posted to college transcript and must be reported when
applying to colleges/universities.
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CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
PROCESS
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Complete community college application for campus of
choice on-line
Take any required placement tests in English and Math
See high school counselor to select courses
Complete concurrent enrollment application (see counselor)
and obtain required signatures (parent & counselor)
Submit concurrent enrollment form to College Admissions
Office
Due to impaction in certain courses,
high school students could have a difficult time getting
into community college classes.
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VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
www.thevolunteercenter.net
 Gain work experience, skills, and confidence
 Explore various career fields
 Help people in need
 Meet new people
 Be part of a team and have fun
 Obtain letters of recommendation for college and job
applications
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
Heather Campagna, College/Career Aide
[email protected] - (650) 550-7604
Monday-Friday 11:30am-3:30pm
 Career/college exploration
 Catalogs, videos, DVD’s
 College outreach/recruiters/visits
 Work permits
 Financial aid & scholarships
 Computer access for college/career searches
THE COLLEGE SEARCH
Explore colleges online
Explore campuses
College matching
Major search
Attend college information sessions at TN or in the local
area
Attend college fairs (October 12th, 2011-Serramonte
College Fair)
Visit college campuses
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VISITING COLLEGE
CAMPUSES
• Visit school in all four college systems
Community College
Private
Cal State University
University of California
Many campuses offer Saturday tours
Call Admissions Office or visit college website for
additional information
• Visit campuses during Winter Break, President’s
week, Spring Break and Summer Break
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