6 Year Planning

1. 6 Year Planning Centerville Junior High School Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Parent/Teacher Conferences Presented by: Molly Weston, Counselor

2. Overview • Junior High School • High School Planning • Credits • Graduation Requirements • College “a-g” Admission Requirements • Helping your student build their 6 year plan • Additional Educational Opportunities

3. Junior High School • Junior High is a great place to start! • 6 classes, 6 different teachers • Opportunity to try new things & make mistakes • Promotes resiliency

4. High School Diploma • To earn a diploma in FUSD, your student needs: • 230 Credits in the necessary subject areas • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a score of 250 or higher on both the ELA & Math sections • 40 Hours Service Learning

5. High School Credits • How do credits work? • 1 class, 1 semester = 5 credits • 5 credits x 6 classes = 30 credits • 30 credits x 2 semesters = 60 credits per year • 60 credits per year x 4 years = 240 credits

6. Graduation Requirements

7. Grades & Credits • A – C Grades = 5 Credits • D grades = 5 Credits. Students will move forward to next level except for Math and Foreign Language. Must have C grade or better • F Grades = 0 Credits and students must retake the class if needed for graduation • Note: D grades do not count for college entry

8. College Entry Requirements • Students must meet the minimum requirements to apply to a 4 year college or university • UC/CSU/Private Schools all have similar and differing requirements • Similarities: Required courses, C’s or better • Differences: Letters of recommendation, personal statement essay, Arts & Foreign Language requirement

9. “a-g” Requirements • “a” Social Sciences • 2 years/20 credits: World History & US History/Government • “b” English • 4 years/40 credits of college prep English • “c” Math • 3 years/30 units: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 or high math • “d” Science • 2 years/20 units: Lab Sciences in Life and Physical Sciences (Typically Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics)

10. “a-g” Requirements Cont • “e” World Language – Language Other than English (LOTE) • 2 years/20 units: Must be of the same language • “f” Visual/Performing Arts • 1 year/10 units: Must be a full year of the same visual/performing art • “g” Elective • 1 year/10 units: Must be a full year. Can be an additional year of any “a-f” subject area class

11. “a-g” Requirements Cont • Important Notes • All “a-g” courses a student takes for college entrance need to be UC certified and appear on a high school’s UC certified “a-g” list • Review course catalog before signing up for courses to help denote UC certified “a-g” classes • D grades in a “a-g” class do not count and the student will HAVE to make-up the course

12. Helpful Charts

13. Why Junior High School? • Centerville’s “a-g” classes: • “c” Math • Algebra • Honors Algebra • Honors Geometry • “e” World Language (Language Other Than English – LOTE) • Spanish I, II • French I

14. Why Junior High School? • Centerville’s “a-g” classes are NOT reflected in High School GPA • However, the courses DO count to assist in meeting the “a-g” requirements • High school students are still required to meet graduation requirements in all subject areas • Fine arts and electives at CJHS are recommended to assist with skill building and personal growth

15. AVID • Advancement Via Individual Determination • AVID is an 8th – 12th grade program that assists with college-going skills: • Tutorials ▪ Cornell Notes • Socratic Method ▪ College Fieldtrips • Guest Speakers

16. AVID Eligibility • AVID Eligibility is based on: • Students must have 2.0 - 3.5 GPA • STAR test scores • Must be invited to apply • Application • Interview

17. Planning for the Future Career/Job Technical School/Training College

18. High School Resources • Experienced & knowledgeable counselors • College & Career Center • Job/career information and banks • College information and visits • Interest inventories, skill assessments • Naviance • Web based college & career readiness program that is used through high school and assists your student with 4 year planning • Mission Valley ROP

19. College & University Options • Vocational/Trade Schools • Culinary, fashion design, computer, and technical schools • 2 year colleges • Associates Degree programs and transfer programs • 4 year colleges • University of California (UC) - 9 campuses • CA State Universities (CSU) – 23 campuses • Private Schools • Out of State Colleges

20. UC Eligibility Requirements • ELC – Eligibility in Local Context • The top 4% of seniors, in “a-g” subjects are accepted to at least 1 UC • Standard Eligibility • Must meet “a-g” subject area reqs • SAT I Test and/or ACT Test (Suggest students take at least 2 times) • SAT II Test (Some schools/majors require this specific subject area test) • Personal statement essay

21. CSU Eligibility Requirements • Standard Eligibility • Must meet “a-g” subject area reqs • SAT I Test and/or ACT Test (Suggest students take at least 2 times) • Eligibility Index – Minimum combination of student’s GPA and SAT Score that a student needs to have • Each school has their own eligibility index published yearly

22. 2 Year College Requirements • Standard – Must meet just one area: • Age: 18 years old • High school graduate • Passed the high school proficiency exam • Passed the GED • Do not have to take the SAT I, SAT II or ACT • Must take English and Math placement tests

23. Why 2 Year College? • Community college is significantly less expensive than 4 year colleges • Open admission – you can apply anytime • Better chance of transferring and being accepted than students transferring from 4 year colleges • Articulation agreements (a.k.a. guaranteed admission) with CSU’s and other colleges

24. Why 2 Year College? • Community colleges enroll almost half the undergraduate students in the United States • Currently, 30% of all UC graduates and 60% of all CSU graduates are students who transferred from a 2 year college • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.collegebound.net

25. Extra-Curricular Activities • Colleges and post-secondary options like to see that students are well-rounded and have a variety of interests. • Personal Statement • Colleges take into account a student’s background, including hardships and/or significant learning experiences. This is great place to write about those experiences. • Community Service ▪ Volunteering • Clubs ▪ Employment • Sports ▪ Community Activities • Student Government ▪ Church Programs

26. Regional Occupational Program • High school students can take ROP courses to… • Explore careers • Develop skills • Acquire certifications • Gain experience • Stand out on college applications

27. Regional Occupational Program • 75 Course in a variety of different fields: • Veterinary Assistant ▪ Video Production • Computer Animation ▪ Game Design • Web Design ▪ Computerized Acct • Construction ▪ Culinary • Dev. Psychology ▪ Auto Technology • Fashion Merchandise ▪ Alt. Fuel Energy • Personal Fitness ▪ Interior Design • Medical Assistant ▪ Pharmacy Clerk

28. A few things to remember… • Be sure to: • Discuss your students interests. Select electives based on interests. • Remind your student that there are many path ways that lead to success • Remember that student readiness & interests will vary. These should be important considerations while choosing the path that is right for your student. • Encourage your student (and you!) to meet with their counselor and college & career technician for assistance

29. Resources • UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu • CSU: www.csumentor.edu • Private Schools: www.commonapp.org & www.aiccu.edu • Historically Black Colleges: www.nbcu-central.com • 2 Year Colleges: www.californiacolleges.edu & www.acco.edu • SAT/College Planning: www.collegeboard.org • ACT: www.actstudent.org

30. Any Questions