Presented By Cabrillo Counselors Angie Diaz, Brianne Jory, Lauren Pressman and Gary West

230 credits Students earn 5 credits per class, per semester Capstone coursework requirements CAHSEE- Pass the California High School Exit Exam in math and English with a minimum score of a 350 in each section.

~ 1 st Semester: December 19, 2014 ~2 nd Semester: June 11, 2015 There are 3 report cards mailed home each semester. The first two are progress reports, the third is semester grades for transcript credit.

~ 35 credits each semester can be earned ~ 70 credits a school year can be earned ~ 280 can be earned in four years of high school, 230 required.  Students can earn 5 credits for each class passed with a “D” grade or higher.  However, colleges do not accept “D” grades and many of our courses must be a “C” or better to progress to the next level.  F’s are permanent marks on transcripts and can’t be removed even if course is repeated.

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  10 th Grade World History 10 credits  11 th Grade U.S History 10 credits  12 th Grade American Gov. 5 credit Economics 5 credits or ROP Economics 10 credits  10 th Grade World History 10 credits  11 th Grade U.S History 10 credits  12 th Grade American Gov. 5 credit Economics 5 credits or ROP Economics 10 credits

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  4years40 credits

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  Grade 9 Algebra Standards, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2  Grade 10 Advanced Algebra Standards, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus, or Statistics  Grade 11 Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus, Statistics, AP Calculus AB  Grade 12 Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, ROP Accounting and Finance  Grade 9 Algebra Standards, Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2  Grade 10 Advanced Algebra Standards, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus, or Statistics  Grade 11 Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus, Statistics, AP Calculus AB  Grade 12 Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS o 9 th Grade- Earth Science or Biology 9 Honors o 10 th Grade- Biology or Chemistry o 11 th Grade- Chemistry, Advanced Integrated Science, Marine Science, Anatomy, Anatomy Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, ROP Sports Medicine o 12 th Grade- Chemistry, Advanced Integrated Science, Marine Science, Anatomy, Anatomy Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, ROP Sports Medicine o 9 th Grade- Earth Science or Biology 9 Honors o 10 th Grade- Biology or Chemistry o 11 th Grade- Chemistry, Advanced Integrated Science, Marine Science, Anatomy, Anatomy Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, ROP Sports Medicine o 12 th Grade- Chemistry, Advanced Integrated Science, Marine Science, Anatomy, Anatomy Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics, ROP Sports Medicine

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  LOTE * 10 credits of: French 1, Spanish 1, Italian 1 OR * 10 credits of: Art/Draw 1, Band Techniques, Symphonic Winds, Graphic Arts, Floriculture, Photo, Choir Musical Theatre, Orchestra Strings  LOTE * 20 credits of the SAME foreign language French 1 & 2, Spanish 1 & 2, Italian 1 & 2. AND * 10 credits of: Art/Draw 1, Band Techniques, Symphonic Winds, Graphic Arts, Floriculture, Photo, Choir Musical Theatre, Orchestra Strings

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  9 th Grade Mandatory  10 th grade P.E 10-12, Fitness Exploration or CIF/Advanced PE  9 th Grade Mandatory  10 th grade P.E 10-12, Fitness Exploration or CIF/Advanced PE

CAPSTONE A - MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS CAPSTONE B - COLLEGE PREP “A-G” REQUIREMENTS  ROP or approved vocational course taken in the students junior or senior year. Credits vary from 10 to 20 depending on course  College prep elective, ten credits

4 year college or university 2 year college Military Vocational or Trade School Apprenticeship World of work

 Admission requirements  Size of campus  Campus life and activities  Geographic location  Majors offered  Financial costs  Faculty to student ratio  Housing availability  APPLY BROADLY!

 23 undergraduate campuses  Complete application online at CSUMENTOR.EDU  Apply October 1 to November 30  $55.00 application fee per campus  SAT or ACT test scores taken by December of senior year

 9 undergraduate and 1 graduate campus  Apply online November 1 - November 30  universityofcalifornia.edu/apply  Complete one application for all 9 campuses  Application fee is $70.00 for each campus  SAT or ACT scores required and SAT subject test recommended  Personal Statement

1.Academic grade point average in all completed “A-G” courses, including additional points for completed University certified honors and advanced placement courses 2.Scores on SAT Reasoning test and/or ACT plus writing and optional SAT Subject tests

3.Number, content of and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum “A-G” requirements. 4.Number of honors and advanced placement courses taken 5.Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9 percent of the senior class at the end of the junior year. (“Eligibility in the Local Context”)

6. Quality of your academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available. 7.Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; experiences that demonstrate leadership skills, such as community service or participation in student government or other activity that shows promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of school or community.

 For private and out of state colleges, research each school individually as admission criteria and deadlines vary from school to school and state to state.  Most use the Common Application form that can be found online at Commonapp.org

 Commonly thought of as a “2 year” college  Requires a high school diploma, online application and the math and English placement test to enroll  Apply in spring of senior year  $46.00 per unit

SATACT  Register at sat.org/register Test dates:  Oct. 11 register by Sept 30  Nov. 8 register by Oct. 9 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Dec. 6 register by Nov. 6  Register at Actstudent.org/start Test dates:  Oct. 25 register by Oct. 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Dec. 13 register by Nov. 7

Apply January 1 to March 2 online at: fafsa.ed.gov $ Apply even if you don’t think your student will qualify. $ Aid can be awarded in form of scholarship, grant, loan and/or work study. $ File taxes early, if possible. $ Attend financial aid parent night in January and Cash for College Night in February. $ Visit lusd.org and look under “Cabrillo Counseling” then “scholarship” to see local scholarships that are available throughout the school year for students. $January 15 th – CHS Parent FAFSA Night.

JUNE 11,2015

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