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Sophomore Counseling Presentation

Spring of 2020, for the CVHS Class of 2022

Your 9th Grade Counseling Presentations Included:

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Visiting the counseling office at CVHS.

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Understanding CVHS graduation requirements and four-year university entrance requirements. (a- g)

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Clarifying how to earn credit for your diploma and to meet your post high school goals.

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How to access academic help and emotional support at CVHS.

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Ways to prepare for college entrance tests like the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.

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Explored the importance of being balanced instead of feeling unbalanced or

• verwhelmed.

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The CV academic calendar, progress grades and semester grades.

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How to calculate your G.P.A.

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Ways to be involved on and off campus with Balance.

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Using the Time Management Tracker to determine your best plan for a balanced sophomore year.

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Creating and reviewing your four-year plan.

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Selecting your sophomore courses and developing your plan for summer and this school year.

Well, a lot has changed since then!

You may be feeling overwhelmed, worried or anxious. Your counselor is here to help you navigate today and tomorrow. We are here to support your plans and help you meet your post high school goals.

Balance is Even More Important Today

Relax – take deep breaths Be Mindful – be aware and IN the moment Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise Spend social distanced time with friends and family – walk, bike, skate, phone, facetime, hangout, etc. Talk to your parents, friends, counselor – reach out for help Think positive – positive self-talk really does help and is important to continue to do, even during these highly unusual times.

Your feelings are important. The recent world pandemic makes us all feel out of

• control. When you are overwhelmed,

stressed, or anxious, everything becomes

• ut of balance. You are juggling a lot.

Try these ideas to help you achieve balance.

Resources are posted on the CVHS website https://www.gusd.net/cvhs

Thinking Beyond High School

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What does this mean for YOU?

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Give YOURSELF the opportunity to explore every option.

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Make decisions that are best for YOU.

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Commit to a plan and follow through, for YOU.

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Realize YOUR greatest potential.

Think about: YOUR Academic readiness YOUR Financial resources YOUR Academic & career interests YOUR Future goals

Options Include:

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Attend Community College.

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Attend a 4 Year college or University.

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Attend a trade, technical, vocational, or art school to learn a specific set

• f skills.

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Join the military.

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Get a job and enter the workforce.

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Take a gap year.

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Wait to decide until after graduation.

Career Search Basics

• www. bigfuture.org

www.californiacolleges.edu www.californiacareers.info Xello.gusd.net www.cacareerzone.org www.mappingyourfuture.org www.whodouwant2b.com www.bls.gov/ooh www.learnhowtobecome.org www.calapprenticeship.org

But Wait! I have NO idea what I want to do after high school!

What Education do I need for my Career?

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Create an account on these

• websites. Visit each site a

few times each year. Your plans will probably change, grow, and expand:

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Bigfuture.org

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Xello.gusd.net

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Californiacolleges.edu

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Cacareerzone.org

Current Career Pathways at CVHS

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Graphic Productions Technology (Graphic Communications, Production)

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Design, Visual & Media Arts (Cinematography)

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Production and Managerial Arts (Entertainment Tech & Live Production)

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Software Systems, Development and Networking (Computer Science)

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Biotechnology (Biotech – Academy of Science and Medicine)

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Patient Care (Sports Medicine, Therapy)

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Operations (Transportation – Air Force JROTC)

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What about you?

Discuss your career ideas with your friends and family. Research your ideas. Keep a list. When you have questions, email or telephone an expert in the field or a school of interest.

What about you?

Educational Options

Alternatives to a Four-Year:

• Community College
• Trade or Technical School
• Art School
• Join the Military

Types of Four-Year Universities and Colleges:

• Public
• Private
• Within California
• Outside of California
• Outside of the country

Art, Trade, and Technical Schools

• Career-focused education

= Skill acquisition

• Examples of subject areas:
• Computer Gaming
• Mechanic
• Culinary Arts
• Medical Occupations
• Art and Design
• Make up Artist
• www.trade-schools.net
• www.artschool.com

Community Colleges

Why Community College? www.cccco.edu

• Explore interests before attending a 4 Year university or college.
• It’s a fresh start for your academic record and activities.
• Certificate Programs and 2 Year Associate degrees are offered. You

will receive a Career-focused education.

• Save $$$$. The California Promise Grant currently pays fulltime

Community College tuition for two years. A savings of approximately $2400.

• If you decide to transfer to a UC, preference is given to transfers from

California Community Colleges.

JumpStart and Dual Enrollment

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Earn college credit while in high school by taking a college class.

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Work on a program at college that is of interest to you while you are still a high school student.

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Take courses that transfer to a 4 Year university or college.

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Dual Enrollment are GCC courses which meet on GUSD campuses. Contact: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos-

• utreach/dual-enrollment

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Jumpstart classes are college classes held at GCC. Contact: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos-

• utreach/high-school-students/jump-start

4 Year University Entrance Requirements

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To apply to a 4 Year University from CVHS, you must successfully meet the “a-g” requirements.

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Earn only A,B,C grades. Remember that C is for College!

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SAT/ACT Entrance Exams: For the most up to date information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on admission requirements and exams, visit the College Board www.collegeboard.org, ACT www.ACT.org, and individual college websites.

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Meeting the “a-g” requirements will give you the most options upon graduation.

CSU Campuses = 23 within California

• Requirements: 2.0 G.P.A.,

meet the a-g requirements, SAT or ACT (this may change) and meet the eligibility index.

• The focus is on practical

application of knowledge.

• The average yearly expense,

including living expense is $25,000.

UC Campuses = 9 within California

• Requirements: 3.0 G.P.A.,

meet the a-g requirements, SAT/ACT with essay (optional for 2021 grads, no decision yet for 2022 grads).

• The focus is more research

based.

• The average yearly expense,

including living expenses is $34,700.

The UC’s will review your:

Academic:

• Grade-point average
• Test scores
• Performance in and number of courses

beyond minimum a-g requirements

• UC-approved honors courses and

advanced courses (max 8 semester honors/AP points)

• Eligibility in the Local Context (CA

residents only)

• Quality of senior-year program of study
• Academic opportunities in California high

schools

• Outstanding performance in one or more

academic subject areas Non-Academic:

• Achievements in special projects
• Improvement in academic performance
• Special talents, achievements and awards
• Participation in educational preparation

programs

• Academic accomplishment in light of life

experiences

• Geographic location

*Note: No single factor determines admission

Private Colleges

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Vary in strength, focus, price tag & expectations.

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Admission requirements differ, including G.P.A.

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Application deadlines vary – some even have a rolling admission without a cut off date.

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There are more than 2,000 private colleges in the United States.

Participating in College Athletics

• If you plan to compete in

college sports, you must register with the NCAA by the end of your junior year.

• Register whether you will

compete at a community college or four year.

• Check your course work

for the 16 core courses.

• Visit http://eligibilitycenter.org/

More information available @Military:www.defense.gov

Some CV Graduates Join the Military

Reminders

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Explore careers throughout high school. What do you like to do? What are you good at?

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Talk to family and friends about their careers and what they like and don’t like about their

• choices. Ask what they identify

as Your strengths.

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Take career interest surveys and think about Your plan beyond high school – this will help you set and achieve Your

• goals. Xello.gusd.net

RECAP

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We discussed the importance of Balance, especially now.

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Life Beyond CVHS - options and how to research and explore your dreams.

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Career Search and Career Pathways – Bigfuture.org, CaliforniaColleges.edu, Xello.gusd.net, Cacareerzone.org.

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Trade/Vocational/Technical/Art Schools.

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Community Colleges – Dual Enrollment and Jumpstart opportunities.

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4 Year Colleges/Universities in California and Private Colleges in the USA.

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College Entrance Exams – this requirement is currently changing. Check collegeboard.org and specific college websites for updated admission testing requirements.

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Playing a sport in college.

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Military.

Next Steps for Your Junior Year

ì Check your student portal to make sure your course selections

are correct. Email your counselor if you have questions.

ì Finalize your summer school plans before May 22nd. Email a

completed summer school form to your counselor for approval. You will receive an email reply.

ì Email your counselor if you have decided to make a change in

your 2020-21 course requests. Check the portal to be sure the change has been entered!

ì The deadline to a submit course selection change is May 22nd.

We’re here to support You.

Visit: https://www.gusd.net/cvhs

Link to counseling for answers to most of your questions.

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• Mrs. Karen Bomar

Kbomar@gusd.net last names beginning with C- F, T, U, V, Z

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• Mrs. Karen Carlson

Kcarlson@gusd.net last names beginning with A, N, P, Q, R

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• Mrs. Janelle Evans

Jevans@gusd.net last names beginning with G, H, J, L

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• Dr. Anet Hairapetian

Ahairapetian@gusd.net last names beginning with I, K, O, S

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• Ms. Lois Sheridan

Lsheridan@gusd.net last names beginning with B, M, W - Y