The Counseling Department Welcomes Centennial’s Class of

 Centennial’s website  How to see your counselor  Graduation requirements  Options for credit recovery  A-G requirements  Options for grade improvement  Post-graduation options  Reviewing your transcript 2

Option #1 High School 4-year University Option #2 High School California Community College Vocational, Trade, Technical School United States Military World of Work Option #3 Option #2 Option #3 3

 You will have to consider:  What is your ultimate goal?  Higher education  Special training/certificate  Hands-on training  Military  Immediate income  Your post-grad plan  Recall Wednesday’s presentation regarding graduation requirements vs. a-g requirements  Your transcript status 4

 Do you have at least 100 credits?  Do your credits add up?  Have all of your summer school classes posted?  Are you in need of a credit recovery plan in order to graduate on time?  If you have taken classes out of the country, make sure you make an appointment to talk with your counselor! 5

 Seventh Period Health  Mostly independent study  Students can take 1 class per semester (when offered)  On-line but face-to-face meetings with on-site teacher are required  On Campus Independent Study (does not meet a-g)  Students can take 1 class per quarter (when offered)  On-line but face-to-face meetings with on-site teacher are required  Language Arts, World History/US History, Psychology  Night School (does not meet a-g)  1 class per quarter, seat time is required  2-3 hours per day  2-3 times a week 6

 Centralized Odyssey (meets a-g)  Mostly independent study  1 class per semester  On-line but 4 face-to-face meetings with instructor (may be on-site or off-site) are required  Summer School (most classes meet a-g)  Trying to fix a D or an F  Have an impacted schedule (AVID, IB, Sports, etc.)  2 classes per summer  Classes are not guaranteed  Counselor will give you paperwork in the spring  Lee V. Pollard/Orange Grove High Schools  Application is required…do not assume you will get accepted!!!! 7

 Includes 112 campuses in 72 districts  Offers convenient locations  Admission requirement is to be 18 years old OR be a high school graduate which makes for an easy transition right after high school  Did you know that 55%-60% of CSU graduates and 28%-30% of UC graduates started off at a CCC?  Offers hundreds of instructional programs  Provides a wide variety of student support services  Have partnerships with UC and CSU for smooth transferring after general education is completed 8

 If you didn’t get accepted into the university (or universities) you applied to OR are not satisfied with the 4-year college originally selected  Don’t plan of taking an admission exam (SAT/ACT)  If you are not eligible for university admission  Didn’t meet minimum GPA  Didn’t meet a-g requirements  Didn’t meet required SAT/ACT scores  If you perform better in smaller class sizes  If you are undecided about academic/career goals  If you aren’t ready/able to leave home 9

 Affordable when compared to a 4-year institution  Complete general education classes  Discover possible majors suitable for you  Option 3: Transfer into a 4-year as a junior  Easier to get admitted as a junior vs. a freshman  Transfer students have the highest enrollment priority when compared to first time freshman  End goal can still be met in 4-years 10

 For example: DeVry, ITT Tech, Le Cordon Bleu, FIDM, UEI, The Art Institute of California, Kaplan University, and many more  Examples include study in the areas of: cosmetology, fashion, culinary arts, automotive repair, computer technology, training for medical technicians, etc.  Focus on providing graduates with marketable skills  Provide hands-on training  Offer flexibility with regards to pace  Some may offer assistance with job placement  After graduating from such a school, an individual will be able to immediately enter the job market 11

 Accreditation  Location(s)  Expected length of study  Success rates  What are they offering?  Certificate and/or assistance with getting state certified  Help with job placement  Cost  Do the costs include student materials such as tools, software, any written manuals/instructions, mannequins, cutlery sets, etc.? 12

 Start shopping for ways to help pay for all forms of higher education  Grants  Free money  Scholarships  Free money  Work study  Students work on campus which adds money to their financial aid packet which helps pay for college  Loans  Pay back with interest   13

 The Armed Services is one of the major employers in the nation  Navy  Air Force  Coast Guard  National Guard  Marines  Army  All branches offer  Major source of education training and preparation for entry level jobs  Educational assistance programs  Centennial hosts recruiting officers from all branches  Check with Mrs. Matthews in room 303  Inquire about taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) 14

 Continuing a family legacy  Income compensation  Paid training to learn a trade  Health care  Travel around the world  Military housing  GI Bill  Loans  Discounts/commissary 15

 Continue in a family business  Expose yourself to different areas of work  Office work  Physical work  Customer service  Discover likes/dislikes  Discover abilities and talents  Start from the bottom and work your way up  Start working on a resume  Highlight your talents and experience  Provide letters of recommendation  Provide a list of references 16

 Mrs. Matthews  Room 303  College Search  Concurrent Enrollment  College Entrance Exam Information  CCGI  Resume Writer  Scholarship Search  Brochures  Guest Speakers  College reps  Military recruiters 17

 Follow the graduation coursework  Pass the CAHSEE??  Use CCGI to research careers, majors, talents, skills, etc.  Inquire on internships and/or volunteer work in your areas of interest  Research specific information for your specific plan  Institution and location  Cost  Accreditation  Programs offered  Expected outcome  Branch of military 18

 California College Guidance Initiative  Step 1 Sign in (your account has already been created for you). Account name: cnusd###### (cnusd + your ID #) Example: cnusd Password: MMDDYYYY (your birthday) Example: If your birthday is 5/7/98, you enter  Step 2 You will be asked to reset your password. Change your password to First Name Initial + Last Name Initial + Student ID number (i.e. FL123456)  Step 3 You will be asked to create a security question. Select one of these two questions:  In what city were you born?  What is the name of your hometown?  Answer the remaining questions on the page, agree to the terms and conditions and click on “continue.” You may now begin your first activity and your Plan of Study 19

 Step 1 Click on the tab called “High School Planning”  Step 2 Click on the box called “Your Plan of Study”  Step 3 Click on “Create another course plan”  Step 4 Click on “Create a plan of study from scratch”  Step 5 Click on “Show all defined requirements”  Step 6 You will be asked whether you wish to follow CSU Minimum Eligibility Requirements or UC Eligibility Requirements. Decide which path you wish to follow and click “ Choose this set ” on the far right column.  The next screen will show the Plan of Study. You may add classes to begin planning for the A-G requirements. The A-G requirements are the classes you will need to take to be college- eligible. 20

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 TH Location: PAC Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM 21

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