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Chula Vista High School Junior Class Presentation

CVH Counselors

CVH Counselors

Student Last Name Counselor A - CASTI

• Ms. mARSHALL

CASTI - ESO

• Ms. Duarte

ESP- HERNADEZ, O.

• Ms. PADILLA

HERNANDEZ, P - MAU

• MS. LEDEZMA

MA V - PEREZ

• MS. ARAKI

PEREZ -* - Sanchez, O.

• MR. BATISTA

SANCHE, P. - Z

• Ms. Peñuelas

Meeting Agenda

 Review of High School Graduation Requirements  College and Career Planning  Post-Secondary Options

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 A- History

 8 Semester Credits

 World Geography  World History  US History  Government/Economics

 B- English

 8 Semester Credits

 9-12th Grade

 C- Math

 6 Semester Credits  *Must complete Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra or/combination Integrated Math Course I, II & III

 D- Science

 4 Semester Credits

 Biology  Chemistry or Physics

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 E- Foreign Language

 4 Semester Credits of the SAME Language

 F- Visual/Performing Art

 2 Semester Credits

 G- College Elective

 2 Semester Credits

 Physical Education

 4 Semester Credits  Academic Electives  5 Semester Electives

 Comprehensive Health

 1 Semester Health

 44 Total Credits  CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

 Math and English

 30 Hours Community Service

How can I recover credits?

 See your counselor ASAP for an application!  APEX

 Online credit recovery course for most A-G courses.

 Credit recovery

 Not all courses guaranteed to be offered.

College Planning

 College entrance requirements

 A-G Subject Requirements – All courses must be completed with a “C” or better  Grade Point Average (GPA)

 Minimum UC GPA is 3.0  Minimum CSU GPA is 2.0

• (UC and CSU GPA calculated solely on a-g

courses take in grades 10-11)  Private universities GPA varies  Community College

 College Entrance Exams

A-G Requirements

A) US History, Government/World Cultures 2 years B) English 9-12 (ELD 7/8 may apply) 4 years C) Algebra, Formal Geometry, Int. Algebra, Math Analysis, Calculus 3 years

(4 yrs recommended)

D) Biology, Chemistry, Physics 2 years

(3 recommended of Laboratory Science)

E) Foreign Language 2 years

(3 yrs recommended)

F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G) College-Prep Elective 1 year

FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT STEP

University of California (UC) www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 10 Selection Top 9% of high school class guaranteed admission; remaining 15% admitted using different criteria *Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA- Average is 4.0 GPA Estimated Cost $13,300 for fees; $14,000 for room and board; $1,500 for books/supplies

University of California (UC)

Entrance Requirements *Completion of A-G coursework 3.0 GPA *SAT Reasoning or ACT *SAT Subject Tests recommended Other Info Personal Statement required in application and other factors such as community service, leadership roles and sports

California State University (CSU) www.csumentor.edu

Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 23 Selection Top 33% of high school graduates *Must have a 2.0 GPA- average is 3.82 (SDSU) GPA Estimated Cost $6,866 for fees; $12,080 for room and board; $1,719 for books & supplies average

California State University (CSU)

Entrance Requirements *Completion of A-G coursework with a minimum of a *2.0 GPA *SAT Reasoning or ACT *Satisfy the ELM/EPT Other Info Compact for Success with San Diego State University *3.0 A-G GPA, take the SAT/ACT and satisfy the ELM/EPT

Increasing your college Options and Choices! Benchmarks Enrolled by 9th grade and continuously attend SUHSD high school Attain a 3.0 CSU GPA and maintain through senior year Complete all CSU “a-g” course requirements Satisfy the ELM

(Entry Level Math Placement Test)

Satisfy the EPT

(Entry Level English Placement Test)

Have taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT test

Selection Process GPA Requirement SAT Scores Math & Critical Rd. GPA & SAT Formula First 40% of Students Student Profile & Essay (Comprehensive Review) Remaining 60% of Students 3.0 minimum Average 4.0 Competitive Campus Average 4.2 UCSD Average 4.13 1100+ Competitive Campus Average 2018

UC & Private Colleges

Selection Process GPA Requirement SAT Scores/ACT Math & Critical Rd. GPA & SAT Formula GPA x 800 plus SAT Scores All Campuses 2.0 minimum SDSU Average 3.82 900+ SDSU 1152 (SAT) 25 (ACT)

CSU System

Selection Process GPA Placement Tests Graduate or 18 Yrs. of Age No Requirement Math & English

Community College

Private Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu

Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 77 Independent Colleges and Universities in CA Selection Research the individual college for specific admission information Estimated Cost Higher than public colleges and universities since they do not receive state funding

Private Colleges and Universities

Entrance Requirements Research the individual college for specific admission information Other Info Quite diverse in nature; offer a variety

• f financial aid

programs

California Community Colleges (CC) www.ccco.edu

Programs Two-year associate degree programs, vocational or certificate programs Campuses 109 Selection All high school graduates Cost $1,104 for fees;$1,710 for books/supplies

California Community Colleges (CC)

Entrance Requirements Open to all CA residents 18 years or

• lder; high school

diploma Other Info Transfer opportunities to UC/CSU

Transferring to a UC or CSU

 Extremely important to work closely with your CC Counselor at the time of admission  You will be more successful in transferring if you know the specific campus or major  Visit the ASSIST website to check transfer course requirements www.assist.org  Generally speaking, you will complete 2 years (60 units) at the CC and need a minimum GPA of 2.0 (for CSU) or 2.4 (for UC). Please note some campuses and programs may require a higher GPA.

Private Career and Technical Schools

 Learn skills to prepare you for a specific job

• r career

 Fields such as automotive/aircraft mechanics, health care, business, computer science, cosmetology and truck driving

 Vary in both length and cost  Similar training may be available at ROP or Community College  Compare cost, time and reputation of school program before making a decision

US Military

Before signing any contract for military service, discuss the terms of the contract with your parent/guardian and counselor

US Military

 You must take the ASVAB to find out what career choice you have

 About 80% of military jobs are of a non-combat nature; 90% have direct civilian job a-likes

 2 and 4-year ROTC programs lead to a college degree and commission as on

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 If you are interested in a Military Academy you must secure a Congressional nomination – start this process now!  www.todaysmilitary.com

Regional Occupational Centers (ROP)

 Offers career training opportunities for high school students and adults

 Fields such as animal care, cosmetology, culinary arts, hospitality/tourism, medical/dental

 All courses are available tuition free  Many classes offer internships with local employers  www.sdcoe.net/rop

Apprenticeships

 Earn money while learning an important skill

 3-5 years of classroom and on-the-job training while working beside an experienced journeyperson  Paid $9-14/hour during apprenticeship and upon completion you can earn $30 or more  Occupations such as correctional officers, electricians, firefighters, machinists, automotive technicians, construction trades

 www.calapprenticeship.org

Career Planning

 A good place to start is with your personal interests, skills and things you do well

 Make a list of things you enjoy doing  Try to identify experiences you’ve had that you might turn into a career

 Talk with your counselor (Junior Credit Check), teachers or family

Career Planning

 Complete an interest inventory

 ASVAB  www.cacareerzone.org

 Investigate different careers

 www.onetcenter.gov

 Explore colleges and majors

 Create a MyRoads account after taking the PSAT  http://myroad.collegeboard.com

Who Requires Post-Secondary Testing?

 EVERYONE!

 Work Force- Entry tests  Military- ASVAB  Vocational/Technical Schools- Assessment test  Apprenticeships -Assessment test  4-Year Colleges  Community Colleges

Colleges & Universities (4-Year)

 SAT Reasoning OR ACT

 Required by all 4-Year colleges  ACT Plus Writing required by UC schools

 SAT Subject Tests

 Recommended by UC schools – check college and major to see which exams are recommended

College Entrance Exams - SAT

 Administered by College Board www.collegeboard.com  SAT Reasoning Test

 Required by UC’s and CSU’s  Verbal, Math and Writing

 SAT Subject Tests

 Recommended by University of California (UC) & some Private Universities

 2 Subject Tests in 2 different subject areas

College Entrance Exams - ACT

 Administered by American College Testing Program www.actstudent.org  Five parts to exam:

 English  Math  Reading Comprehension  Science Reasoning  Writing

 You must choose “ACT Plus Writing”

How Do The Test Scores Compare?

 SAT

 Scored range is 200-800 per section added together for a combined score  There is a penalty for wrong answers

 ACT

 Score range is 1- 36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score  There is no penalty for wrong answers

Preparing Early – the PSAT

 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSQT)  Score Report Plus  Gives you your scores, ranges and percentiles  Review your answers  Improve your skills  My College QuickStart  Access PSAT scores at College Board website using the access code given on Score Report  Review your personalized SAT Study Plan

Early Assessment Program (EAP)

 Measures readiness for college-level English and Math  One option to become exempt from the ELM and EPT (CSU Placement Exams)

Community Colleges (2-Year)

 Assessment Tests  English, Reading and Math  ALL CCs require these assessments  Must be taken in the spring of senior year  Results will determine your class placement  Community Colleges in San Diego are: San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar College, Grossmont, Cuyamaca, Southwestern, MiraCosta, Palomar and Imperial Valley College  www.cccco.edu

Thank you!