Junior Visit Class of 2019

Presentation Agenda 11th Grade Progress Report Dates Graduation Requirements A-G Requirements Transcript Options After High School Success Strategies

Counselors Mrs. Scott x 34150 A–Con Mr. Barba x 34159 Coo-Herm Ms. Garcia x 34151 Hern-Mek Mrs. Farley x 34152 Mel-Sak Mr. Wood x 34157 Sal-Z Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as at lunch time To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!

High School Graduation Requirements English Math Social Studies Science PE Foreign Lang./Fine Art Health Electives 40 credits 20 credits 30 credits 10 credits 5 credits 80 credits Total 225 credits 4

Progress/Report Cards 1st Quarter Progress 1st Quarter Report Cards 2nd Quarter Progress 1st Semester Grades (Final) 3rd Quarter Progress 3rd Quarter Report Cards 4th Quarter Progress 2nd Semester Grades (Final) 9/15 10/17 11/14 1/3/18 (mailed) 2/16/18 4/10/18 5/11/18 6/13/18 (mailed)

Are you on track to graduate? 9th grade = 60 credits 10th grade = 60 credits 11th grade = 60 credits 12th grade = 60 credits_ Total = 240 credits (only 225 required)

Credits needed to graduate: 225              Credits needed to grad. 225   Credits I have completed  - ____  TOTAL         =____  Credits enrolled                - ____     CREDITS DEFICIENT =____  (SEE YOUR COUNSELOR if Credits Deficient > 60!!!)

College Admissions A-G A. History (World, US Hist., Gov’t.) B. English C. Math (Int Math I, II, and III) 4 recommended D. Science (Lab) 3 recommended E. Foreign Language F. Visual/Performing Art G. College Prep Elective 2 yrs. 4 yrs. 3 yrs. 1 yr.

See your counselor if this number is greater than 120 summer school/credit recovery summer online grade recovery validation repeat for credit recovery repeat for grade recovery PSAT/ SAT/ACT 11th Grade CAASPP/EAP: Level 4: Ready Level 3: Conditional See your counselor if this number is greater than 120

YOU CAN GO! http://youcango.collegeboard.org

Education Pays!

Cal. State University Top 33% A-G completed with a C- or better Required GPA: 2.0 Your GPA____ SAT & or ACT Take in the spring of junior year Univ. of California Top 9% A-G completed with a C- or better Required GPA: 3.0 Your GPA___ SAT & or ACT Take in spring of junior year

Students should endeavor to do their best in all things What Can Students Do? Have an inclusive high school experience Take challenging courses and earn strong grades Take advantage of other academic opportunities Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests Seek “fit” in school activities and community involvement Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in the family and the community Students should endeavor to do their best in all things

11th Grade 11th Grade Take on academic challenges Pursue leadership opportunities Take exams Tour campuses Test taking tips: Read! Take practice tests early to know where you may need help UC accepts both ACT with Writing and the SAT Reasoning Test and will take your highest test score from a single test date Academic Challenges: Rigor of course schedule College courses

PSAT: Wed., October 11th! Offers a “preview” to the actual SAT you will take in spring of your junior year. Allows you access to many opportunities on the road to college. NMSQT for Juniors exclusively! Did you sign up? Sign up at the Finance Office:  Juniors ONLY through Sept. 23rd All grades (9-11) through Oct. 7th $15.00 non-refundable fee (limited spaces)

NCAA Eligibility See Ms. Finazzo B-01 Visit www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org for more info

College Fair Wednesday, October 11, 2017 RHS terrier Gym 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Parent/Student Workshops   CVHS College/Career Fair and  Workshops Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 6 - 8pm (@ RHS Terrier Gymnasium)    Crafton Hills College Field Trip             Friday, October 20th                      Financial Aid Parents: Monday, October 23, 2017 from 3-4pm Students: Workshops done through Senior English Classes:                                                                      Monday, October 23rd   All Day in A114 OPTIONS Career and College Fairs Friday, February 9th    During the Day  in the  Blackhawk Bistro

College and Career Search Engines College Search Engines bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeview.com  www.campusexplorer.com Career Exploration www.Calcareercenter.org www.cacareerzone.org www.Mynextmove.org

Helpful websites for the undecided: California community colleges: www.cccco.edu UC/CSU: www.ucop.edu www.calstate.edu/apply Private schools: www.aiccu.edu Art: www.artschools.com Technical: www.technical-schools-guide.com Military: www.military.com

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Graduate from CVHS Options: Certificate, AA/AS Degree, 4-year transfer Crafton Hills Riverside City College San Bernardino Valley College Chaffey College 25

Vocational Training/ Schools Certificate programs through the community college Trade Schools Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) 26

Military ASVAB test (Fall and Spring) ROTC Join the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard Reserves 27

Working Toward College Admissions In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also: Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service 28

Clubs, Sports Activity Groups Refer to our website for a list of these organizations Read/listen to the Daily Bulletin for specific dates of meetings/auditions or tryouts You must have a GPA of ______ to participate in sports or activity groups like Band, Speech and Debate! Clubs do not have a GPA requirement 2.0

9th 10th 11th 12th Activity Chart School Activities Spanish Club Football ASB Community Activities Boy Scouts Church Activities Youth Choir Awards Outstanding Student Award 1st quarter Eng, 9 Work Experience Summer life guard at YMCA

Junior Year – In Review FALL PSAT (10/11) College Fair (10/11) ASVAB Online college search WINTER Study for SAT & or ACT NCAA Clearinghouse Visit colleges SPRING SAT All School 3/7/17 AP Tests SAT & or ACT ASVAB Visit colleges

Keys to Success Attendance Study Time Materials Note Taking Asking Questions Tutoring Keeping track of grades Communication Using available resources

Important WEB Addresses www.collegeboard.org www.actstudent.org www.collegeview.com www.finaid.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.net 11th grade presentation 34

TOO MUCH INFORMATION? View this ppp on the cvhs website: counseling main page

End of Junior Visit Have a nice day.

When we were young… Mr. Barba Mrs. Farley Mrs. Scott Mr. Wood

What will you become? Shoe Salesperson * Gymnastics Coach * professional Circus Performer * special education teacher * Counselor Migrant worker * U.S. Army * Waiter * DJ * Restaurant Manager * Self-Employed * Spanish Teacher * Counselor waitress * receptionist * ELL Language assessor * Spanish teacher * counselor Cashier * Cafeteria food server* osteoporosis Research Assistant * substitute teacher * Special education Teacher * Counselor Lawn mower/gardener * baseball scorekeeper * dishwasher * forklift driver * gas station attendant * uCLA football equipment manager * UCLA football scorekeeper * convention setup * soil technician * YMCA daycare counselor * substitute teacher * 6th grade teacher * Counselor

CAHSEE CAHSEE: scores needed to graduate: English/Language Arts ______ Math ________ 350 350

The Four A’s Academics Arts Athletics Activities

12th Grade 12th Grade Apply to UC! Continue to succeed Meet provisions of admission File FAFSA Apply for scholarships Aug. 1 thru Nov.– 30 Application Fall filing period Jan. 1 – March 2 File FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov March 1 – 30 Individual UC Admissions notifications (posted online) by May 1 Students must opt-in to waitlists Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by July 1 Official high school and college records due www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Stand up, sit down! Options After HS UC CSU (4 year) (4 year) Community College (2 year) UC (4 year) 9 campuses Crafton Hills San Bernardino Valley Riverside Community CSU (4 year) 23 campuses Options After HS Get a job Private/ out of state (4 year) Art/Technical/ Trade Schools MILITARY

UC Recommended do’s and dont’s 98% of UC admission is based on the application information…let’s get it right! DO read your student mailbox/portal for important messages DO check mailbox especially once accepted DO understand and respond to timelines DO request Proof or Request of Mailing/for transcripts sent (by July 1st) DO request transcripts from ALL colleges where transferable credit was earned DO tell institutions if you are no longer interested in attending DO list courses EXACTLY as posted on transcript DO report SAT/ACT scores correctly DO answer the insight questions as asked DO ask another person to review the extra-curricular section DO list exceptional situations in the additional section provided DO release text permission for Common Application when requested DO NOT cut and past Common Application response(s) for your Insight Question responses