Transcript Welcome Rocklin High School Class of 2009

CLASS OF 2016
PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHT
Presented By:
LISSA MORGAN
Counselor – Class of 2016
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AMBER TILLERY
College & Career Center
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Preparing for Course Registration
 Timeline for Senior Year
 Post Secondary Options
 College Admission & Testing
Requirements
 College & Career Center Resources
 Support Available for Students
 Questions & Answers
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11th Grade Classroom Visits
Language Arts Classes
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Week of February 16th (Holiday 02/16)
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Review Transcript & complete Graduation Petition
Send home transcript/Course Selection form to
revise senior year course requests.
Students will bring home Course Selection form &
Graduation Petition to complete & get parent
signature.
Students must bring completed Advanced/Honors
& AP Request form to request higher level courses.
Students should TALK to teachers AND consult the
Academic Planning Guide.
Course Selection with Counselor
US History classes
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Monday, 03/09 – Friday, 03/13
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Registration for 11th graders (Students released
from US History classes to meet with Counselor)
Students must bring the following with
Parent Signature:
Completed Graduation Petition
 Revised Course Selection form
 Advanced/Honors/AP request form (if applicable)
 TA/Peer Teacher request forms (if applicable)
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Planning for Course Registration
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Review the Academic Planning Guide online
under the Counseling link!
Read Course Descriptions thoroughly.
 Check pre-requisites for all courses.
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Talk to teachers to gather input and
recommendations.
Complete form for Advanced/Honors/AP
courses if applicable (including upper level
Foreign Language courses)
Academic Planning Guide
http://rhs.rocklinusd.org/SchoolInfo/Counseling
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Course descriptions and requirements
Graduation requirements
College eligibility and requirements
SAT/ACT Testing Information
Recommended Path of Courses for College
Bound Students
UC/CSU A-G Course List
ROP Course Offerings (11th & 12th grades)
PCOE 49’er ROP
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Opportunity to explore future career fields.
Preparation for post secondary training
Hands on experience in a variety of fields.
Courses taken at different high schools across
Placer County/ROP Center in Auburn.
ROP courses often include internship.
Courses vary in length from 1 to 3 blocks.
ROP OPPORTUNITIES
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Architecture,
Construction, &
Engineering Apps
Automotive Services
Baking & Pastry
Child Development &
Education
Computer Science
Computer Technology
Dental Careers
Engineering for
Manufacturing
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Fashion Des & History
Fashion Marketing
Fire Science Careers
Game Development
Graphic Art
Health Careers
Int. Animal Science
Law Enforcement
Medical Assisting
Sports Medicine
Video Production
Graduation Petition
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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25 hours required for RHS graduation
Non-Profit agency or organization
May be completed as part of a club, team,
family, or individual effort.
Opportunities and contracts available in the
College & Career Center.
All hours MUST be documented.
Hours must be completed by the end of the
Junior Year.
Summer School/Night School
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Credit Recovery for courses needed to fulfill
graduation requirements.
Summer school registration forms will be
available in April.
Two sessions (am/pm) – each session is one
semester credit per class.
Four weeks (June 15th - July 9th)
Night School is available fall & spring semester.
Night School classes do NOT fulfill four year
college eligibility requirements.
College Research with Naviance
College Research with Naviance
Senior Year Timeline
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College Application Workshops will be held in
September & October on Monday afternoons.
CSU Application Window:
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Submission October 1st – November 30th
UC Application Window:
Application opens August 1st
 Submission November 1st – 30th
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Sierra College – Students can register anytime!
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On campus (RHS) application workshops will be
held midyear for all seniors.
Private & Out of State Schools
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Check application deadlines for prospective
schools – can vary school to school.
Confirm testing requirements (SAT/ACT)
Common Application Schools
 Request Letter of Recommendation from
Counselor to be included in School Report.
 Request Letters of Recommendation from
teachers if required.
COLLEGE PREPARATION
UC/CSU Minimum Entrance Requirements
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4 years Language Arts
2 years Social Studies
3 years Math (4 years recommended)
 Must include Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II
2 years Lab Science (4 years recommended)
 Must include one year Physical Science & one year Life
Science (Biology and Physics or Chemistry required)
2 years Foreign Language (3 years recommended)
1 year Visual & Performing Arts
1 year College Prep Elective from A-G approved list
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
SAT Subject Tests( UC only -Some majors RECOMMEND)
College Admission
Testing Requirements
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We recommend testing spring of junior year
& retaking early fall senior year if needed.
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SAT Reasoning Test Registration
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ACT Registration
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www.collegeboard.org
www.act.org
SAT Subject Tests – Determine if specific
college/major will recommend/require.
CSU does not require the writing portion of the ACT
at this time.
California State University
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The CSU application includes:
 College Prep GPA (10-12th) – includes all
courses taken from our A-G course list
(found in the Academic Planning Guide)
 SAT or ACT – CSU will “power score” the
SAT not the ACT.
 Exception: Cal Poly will review grades
earned 9th – 12th, contains additional
questions on application.
University of California
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The UC application includes:
College Prep GPA (10-12th) – includes all courses
taken from our A-G course list (found in the
Academic Planning Guide).
 SAT or ACT score on single test date.
 Community Service
 Awards & Activities (Leadership Roles!)
 Employment
 Personal Statement – 1000 words for two open
ended questions. Helpful hints:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-toapply/personal-statement/index.html
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Private Colleges
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Many private/out of state schools use the Common
Application for admission.
Requirements are similar to the UC, but may also
include:
 Transcript request after 7th semester (senior year)
 Counselor Evaluation – School Report
(counselor can include Letter of
Recommendation)
 Two letters of recommendation from teachers
 Essays
Sierra College
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Simple process to get started at Sierra!
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Attend Parent Information Nights senior year
Students will need to take the Accuplacer
placement exams for math/English (offered at
RHS) or may qualify through grades/test scores.
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http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/futurestudent/new-student.php
http://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/assessment/faq.php#who
Transfer Agreement Guarantee (UC/CSU)
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http://www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/academicsupport/transfer-center/agreements.php
http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/
Advanced Placement (AP)/Honors
COURSES
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Rigorous curriculum – Weighted
Check pre-requisites
$91.00 AP exam fee
Score of 3 or higher on AP exams may earn
college credit and/or advancement at some
universities. Credit policy information:
https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/credita
ndplacement/search-credit-policies
AP Informational Meetings for prospective
students (Dates are listed on school website)
AP Informational Meetings
CLASS
AP BIOLOGY
DATE/TIME
LOCATION
TBD
AP CALCULUS AB
Thursday, January 29th @ lunch
K3
AP CHEMISTRY
Tuesday, January 27th @ lunch
F2
AP COMP. SCIENCE
Thursday, February 5th @ lunch
R29
AP ECONOMICS
Thursday, February 5th @ break
L1
AP ENGLISH LIT
Monday, February 2nd @ 1:05pm
TLH
AP ENV. SCIENCE
TBD
AP MUSIC THEORY
TBD
AP PHYICS 1 & 2
Wed., February 4th @ lunch
TLH
AP PHYSICS C: MECH
Wed., February 4th @ lunch
TLH
Tuesday, February 3rd @ lunch
K6
AP STATISTICS
AP STUDIO ART – 2D
AP ART - DRAWING
TBD
Thursday, February 5th @ lunch
C4
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org
Visit the College & Career Center
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Career Exploration & Planning
College Information & Searching
Military Career Information
Vocational/Trade School Information
SAT & ACT Information
Community Service
Employment & Work Permits
Homework/Tutoring (Tues./Wed./Thurs.)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Subscribe to the CCC Electronic Newsletter : text
@rhsccc to 81010
Resources & Support
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Teachers
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Counselors
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Communicate – Email is most efficient
Available to meet with students at PLUS, before/after school
Encourage your student to communicate
Academic Support
Personal & Social Support
High School & College Prep Planning
Peer Counselors (Personal/Conflict Mgt./Academics)
Other Resources
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Edline & Schoology
Homework/Tutoring Tues thru Thurs 2:40-3:30pm (CCC)
PLUS – additional 30 minutes before lunch to meet with teachers
Student Planner/Daily Announcements
QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS!
Email Contact:
[email protected]
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