Information Presentation #1 Graduation, Career Exploration, Community College, Trade Schools, Admissions Testing, PSAT/SAT/ACT/Subject, and Fee Waivers The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Graduation Requirements Total = 220 Credits (1 semester class =5 credits) 4 years English (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) 2 years Math (at least Algebra 1 & Geometry or Integrated I & II) 3 years Social Science 2 years Science (1 year Biological & 1 year Physical) 1 year Fine Art 1 Semester Career Prep or CTE course 1 Semester Health 2 Years Physical Education 14 Semesters of Elective Courses (70 Credits)
Grades and Credit C is for COLLEGE! D grades = 5 credits, credit removed if repeated Credit for high school graduation only! D grades are NOT accepted by 4 year universities F grades = 0 credits May jeopardize graduation Can not be removed from your transcript! A I M F O R C s A N D A B O V E
Don t Play with Fire The Dangers of Academic Dishonesty aka CHEATING 1. Loss of Integrity 2. Loss of Trust 3. Loss of Respect 4. Impact on academic grade or performance 5. Cheating infractions maybe reported to colleges, universities, and/or scholarship programs If the stress and pressure of achieving academic success is causing you to consider cheating, please ask for help. The staff at Crescenta Valley High School is always here for you!
The Importance of Balance Work, Play, Down Time Time Management: School Activities (School- 5 days x 7 hours) Extra-Curricular Activities Daily Living Activities (Sleep- 7 days x 9 hours recommendation for health development) 5 Ways to Manage Anxiety: Relaxation deep breathing Mindfulness non-judgmental awareness, in the moment Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise Spend time with friends and family Spend time outside take a walk in the park, invite a friend Think positive positive self-talk
Academic Support A S K Q U E S T I O N S COMMUNICATE with your teachers on a regular basis Access your student portal and CVHS website often Free Tutoring!!! Academy of Science & Medicine Mondays - Thursdays: 3:00-4:00 in the Library Individual private tutoring list available in the counseling office (set up by family) www.khanacademy.org Friday Progress Reports Available in counseling office G E T A N S W E R S
Thinking Beyond High School What does this mean for YOU? Give YOURSELF the opportunity to explore every option. Make decisions that are best for YOU. Commit to a plan and follow through, for YOU. Realize YOUR greatest potential. Consider: YOUR Academic readiness YOUR Financial resources YOUR Academic & career interests YOUR Future goals
CAREER INFORMATION
Step 1- Take Interest Assessments YOUR career is likely to be one of the most significant parts of YOUR life, so it is crucial to find a path that reflects who YOU are. 1. Gather information about your interests, values, and personality 2. Evaluate the information 3. Identify careers that closely align with who you are.
Step 2- Do Your Research Gain a clearer understanding for a specific career or job. characteristics requirements duties labor market salaries required preparation / education
CAREERS Assessments, Exploration, and Planning www.bigfuture/collegeboard.org www.californiacareers.info www.cacareerzone.org (www.cacareerzone.org/assessments) www.mappingyourfuture.org www.whodouwant2b.com www.bls.gov/ooh www.learnhowtobecome.org www.calapprenticeship.org www.candidcareer.com
The World of Work Occupations that typically require postsecondary education for entry are expected, on average, to grow faster than occupations that require a high school diploma or less. -the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic News Release, Dec 2013
$!$! Education Pays $!$! More than twice as likely to find a job! Earns almost twice as much!
Community College www.cccco.edu (California CCs) www.glendale.edu (GCC) www.pasadena.edu (PCC)
General Community College Information Lower cost per unit ($46/unit for residents, $261/unit for non-residents) Explore interests before choosing a university Career-focused education Associate degrees & Certificate programs 60 IGETC units and/or and AA degree for less $$$ Fresh start for academic record and activities Freshman acceptance vs. Transfer acceptance UC Overall Transfer GPA Avg. about 3.4 Preference given to transfers from CA Community Colleges
COMMUNITY COLLEGES- Dual Enrollment and Jump Start Jump Start (or FastTrack at PCC)- FREE community college classes taken on the college campus while enrolled in high school Dual Enrollment-FREE community college courses taken on the high school campus while enrolled in high school. Submit a GCC application online Complete the Dual enrollment packet Return forms to the GCC representative at CV or at GCC www.glendale.edu/dualenrollment (818) 240-1000 ext. 4767 High school students who participate in Jump Start or Dual Enrollment programs must reapply early to receive priority registration for full time college enrollment. *Do not wait until you receive offers from all other colleges/universities.
Trade Schools www.trade-schools.net
Career-focused education - Skill acquisition Some areas of focus with example programs: Art (The Art Institute of CA) Computer Gaming (The Art Institute of CA) Computers/Technology (UEI College) Culinary Arts (Le Cordon Bleu) Health Care Occupations (Kaplan College) Automotive Technology (Universal Technical Institute) Much, much more!
United States Military www.defense.gov Army: www.army.mil Navy: www.navy.mil Air Force: www.af.mil Marine Corps: www.marines.mil Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
Admissions Testing PSAT The preliminary (practice) SAT. These scores are not sent to colleges. The test is administered to10 th and 11 th graders every October. SAT- Accepted by most colleges and universities ACT- Accepted by most colleges and universities SAT Subject Tests Not usually required, but may be required, depending upon your major. AP Exams Take these exams in May of the school year when you have taken the AP course.
Testing Timeline Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year
SAT https://sat.collegeboard.org Divided into two sections: Evidenced based Reading & Writing, and Math Total testing time: 3 hours 50 minutes Essay is optional and is an additional expense No penalty for guessing Score scale 200-800 per section and 2-8 for essay
ACT http://www.actstudent.org/ Curriculum based exam Measures English, Math, Reading, & Science 3 hours + 40 min. in length Writing section is an additional expense Take this exam junior year or fall senior year Score range 1-36
SAT Subject Tests Required Recommended Considered California Institute of Technology (2) Georgetown (3) Claremont McKenna Carnegie Mellon (2) Johns Hopkins (3) William and Mary Columbia (2) Northwestern (2) Colorado College Cornell (2) Oberlin (2) Middlebury Dartmouth (2) Stanford (2) New York University Harvard (2) USC (2) Tufts MIT (2) University of Virginia (2) The UC Schools Princeton (2) Vanderbilt (2) University of Chicago UCs Engineering (2) Notre Dame
Test Prep Options Do well in your classes at CV Khan Academy.org FREE online SAT Prep linked to the College Board, your PSAT results, and any practice SAT test results Group Prep Courses Private Tutoring Self study
Fee Waivers are available for: Do I qualify? See your counselor ACT AP Exams PSAT SAT SAT Subject Tests College Application Fees Mealapp.gusd.net Qualify based on your household income
If we did all the things we were capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. Thomas Edison