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College and Career Readiness: What High School Parents Need to Know Fall 2019

Jurupa Unified School District Goal #1: All students graduate college and career ready.

Why does College and Career Readiness Matter?

• More and more, economic opportunities go to those with some training
• r college degree
• Our local and CA economy depends on having a workforce that is well

trained/educated. By 2025, 65% of jobs in CA will require a bachelor’s degree or higher (CA Public Policy Institute).

• At the current rate of education attainment, CA will fall short of this

need by 1.1 million degrees https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nrvJKxEXss&feature=youtu.be

In JUSD, what do we mean by college?

College is a broad term we use to describe ANY education after high school graduation.

• Apprenticeship
• Job Training - Military
• Job Training - Vocational School or CC
• Associate’s Degree - CC
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Advanced or Professional Degree

State of California College Career Index

The CA Department of Education says a high school graduate is college and career ready by meeting ONE of these FIVE requirements:

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (State Testing):

• Score of Level 3 “Standard Met” or higher
• n both English language arts/literacy

(ELA) and mathematics in grade 11 Advanced Placement Exams

• Score of 3 or higher on two AP exams

JUSD offers the following AP courses

AP exams are free for students enrolled in the course

Capstone Arts English History & Social Studies Math & Computer Science Science World Languages Seminar Research Art History Music Theory Studio Art Language &

Composition

Literature &

Composition

European History Human Geography Psychology US Government US History World History Calculus AB Calculus BC Computer Science A Computer Science Principles Statistics Biology Chemistry

Environmental

Science Physics 1 Physics 2 French Language Spanish Language Spanish Literature

Completion of Dual Enrollment – Two semesters or three quarters of college coursework with a grade of C- or better in academic/CTE subjects where college credit is awarded

Jurupa Valley High School Nueva Vista High School Patriot High School Rubidoux High School

Offerings ❖ General Ed/ Transfer Classes ❖ CTE Courses ❖ Guidance Courses ❖ Guidance Courses ❖ General Ed/ Transfer Classes ❖ Ceramics ❖ Guidance Courses ❖ General Ed/ Transfer Classes ❖ CTE Courses (under development) ❖ Guidance Courses Programs Meets at JVHS Classes during school day and after school Meets at NVHS Classes available after school Meets at PHS Classes during school day and after school Meets at RHS Classes during school day and after school Students can earn AA degree in high school

Complete the A-G requirements (grades of C-

• r better) PLUS one of the following:
• Completion of CTE Pathway (grades of C- or

better)

• Score at least a 2 (English or Math) and a 3

(Engish or Math) on Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (grade 11)

• One semester/two quarters of Dual Enrollment

with a grade of C- or better in academic/CTE subjects

• Score of 3 on one AP exam or score of 4 on one

IB Exam (for a-g requirement only)

Math

C

• 3 Years Required/ 4

Recommended start w/ Math 1 English

B

• 4 Years

History/ Social Studies

A

• 1 Year World History
• 1 Year US History

College-Prep Elective

G

• 2 Semesters

Visual & Performing Arts

F

• 1 year in the same

art/discipline Language Other Than English

E

• 2 Years of the Same

Language Lab Science

D

• 2 Years Required/ 3

Recommended

Complete a CTE Pathway* (grades of C- or better) PLUS one of the following:

• Completion A-G requirements (grades of C- or

better)

• Score at least a 2 (Engish or Math)and a 3

(English or math) on Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (grade 11)

• One semester/two quarters of Dual Enrollment

with a grade of C- or better in academic/CTE subjects *A CTE Pathway is 2-3 years of coursework in the same field

Jurupa Valley High School 8 Pathways

• 1. Agriscience
• 2. Design, Visual & Media Arts
• 3. Residential & Commerical Construction
• 4. Engineering Design
• 5. Geograghical Information Systems (GIS)
• 6. Innovation & Design
• 7. Product Innovation
• 8. Auto Technology

Nueva Vista High School 1 Pathway Operations and Logistics

Patriot High School 6 Pathways

• 1. Design, Visual & Media Arts
• 2. Green Construction/ Solar
• 3. Patient Care/ Sports Medicine
• 4. Computer Science
• 5. Professional Sales
• 6. Public Safety/ Law Enforcement

Rubidoux High School 7 Pathways

• 1. Animal Science
• 2. Horticulture
• 3. Photography
• 4. Video Production
• 5. Patient Care/ Medical Assistant
• 6. Food Service & Hospitality
• 7. Automotive Structural Repair

Almost no one pays full price to attend college in California. There are many types of financial aid to help students:

– FAFSA- application for federal aid and federal work study – Cal Grant- state grants that help low and middle income families afford college – California Dream Act - state grant that helps undocumented students afford college – Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) schools offer qualified CA students in-state tuition rates www.csac.ca.gov

Other Things to Know AB 540

This law allows eligible undocumented residents to pay the in-state tuition rate at CCC, CSU and UC. Students must: 1. Attend a California high school for 3 or more years 2. Graduate from a California high school or equivalent 3. Submit an affidavit to the college you attend

Admission Agreements

JUSD has special “guaranteed admission” agreements in place with University of LaVerne and Grand Canyon University.

Next Steps www.californiacolleges.edu

• Student and parent accounts
• Career exploration/ testing
• College exploration
• Submit CCC, CSU and financial aid applications

High School Counselor

• Create a post-graduation plan
• Course plans

Career Center

• PSAT, SAP, ACT
• College presentations and field trips
• Exploration resources
• Application workshops- college and financial aid