WELCOME Class of 2019 11/1/2017

Agenda Graduation Requirements Grades / Academic Performance Post High School Options College Entrance Tests Additional Opportunities & Events NAVIANCE 11/1/2017

Graduation Requirements 240 Credits to graduate 11/1/2017

240 Credits are Required to Graduate Course Requirements Credits 11/1/2017

AERIES Parent Access (Need E-Mail Address & Password) Student Info Demographics Emergency Class Schedule Test scores Attendance Grades Class Assignments Homework Graduation Status Transcripts Email jwomack@eduhsd.net to get connected 11/1/2017

GRADE REPORTS Grading Period Ends October 7th (quarter) November 4th (progress) December 16th (semester) February 10th (progress) March 17th (quarter) April 21st (progress) May 26th (semester) Progress report cards are given to students in their 3rd period class to take home. 11/1/2017

Communication Options with Teachers Encourage son/daughter to talk to teacher 1st Importance of Self-advocacy (During break, before and after school) Email (Teacher email list is available on the ORHS website) www.orhsonline.com 11/1/2017

Post-Secondary Options 4-Year College Community College Career College Military 11/1/2017

HIGH SCHOOL Masters or Doctorate Degree 2-4 yrs Bachelors Degree 4 YR Program Bachelors Degree 2 yrs 4 yrs Transfer Program 60 credits Associate’s Degree Certification Career College Short term 2 yrs 2 yrs HIGH SCHOOL

Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2016 92.9% College-bound 58.4% to 4-Year College & 34.5% to 2-Year College 11/1/2017

4-Year College 11/1/2017

4 – Year CA Public University Requirements University of California & California State University Admission Requirements (Minimum) (“a-g” coursework) History/Social Science 2 Year English 4 Years Mathematics 3 Years - through Algebra 2 (UC recommends 4 yrs) Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs) Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3-4 yrs) Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year College Prep Electives 1 Year Completed with “C” or better CSUs and UCs use 10th & 11th grade year grades in academic courses GPA selection may be different 11/1/2017

California State University

CSU Admissions based on: College Prep coursework grades SAT Reasoning and/or ACT Scores Eligibility Index *Cal Poly, SLO uses “Comprehensive Review” and grades from 9th grade 11/1/2017

University of California Davis Berkeley Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Irvine Riverside San Diego Los Angeles Merced

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ADMISSION CRITERIA Comprehensive Review Grades Test Scores Recommended to take PSAT Oct. 2017 & 2018) Course Selection (Advanced, A.P., etc.) Extracurricular Activities Community Service Honors and Awards Personal Insight Questions (UC) 11/1/2017

Other 4-Year University Options Private Universities (examples) St. Mary’s College University of So. California Santa Clara University University of the Pacific Out-of-State Universities (examples) University of Oregon Arizona State University University of Nevada, Reno University of Colorado **Requirements for out of state or private universities may differ – check with each university 11/1/2017

College Entrance Tests Take the PSAT in 10th & 11th grade Take the SAT and/or ACT in 11th & 12th grade Subject tests may be required for some majors – check with the university – can be taken up to December of their 12th grade year 11/1/2017

PSAT @ ORHS PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MANDATORY Wednesday, October 19th @ ORHS 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM $ 20.00 Pay at the Finance window or online @ the ORHS web store until 10-14 or 700 tests are sold. Free PSAT study booklets are available in the Career Center Room Assignments will be posted on Monday, October 17th (Career Center window) ASB Card or photo ID, Email address, Bring a calculator, snack, and # 2 pencil(s) PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MANDATORY Financial assistance available for students with financial need 11/1/2017

Community College 11/1/2017

Community College 112 California Community Colleges Transfer to a 4-year college Guarantee Transfer Program Associate Degree for Transfer (CSU) AA or AS Degree (2 years) Certificate Degree Program 11/1/2017

NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org Division I & Division II Athletics Register fall semester sophomore year www.eligibilitycenter.org 11/1/2017

Career Colleges & Military 11/1/2017

Career Colleges California Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu FIDM Wyotech Carrington College Academy of Art 11/1/2017

Academy Information Night Military Options Enlist ROTC (programs in college) Military Academies ASVAB DATES @ ORHS November 7, 2016 & February 6, 2017 Academy Information Night Ponderosa High School Wed., Nov. 16th 6:30 – 8:00 PM 11/1/2017

Additional Opportunities & Events 11/1/2017

National Honor Society National Honor Society (for 10th & 11th) -Induction Spring 2017 -Advisor, Mr. Larsen -Applications available mid-December 2016 11/1/2017

Regional Occupation Program Animal Health AP Computer Science Architectural CAD (ORHS) Automotive Engine Auto-Diesel Engine Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Careers Medical Assisting Hospital Occupations Electronics Fire Control Technician Law Enforcement Metal Fabrication/Welding Junior & Senior Year 11/1/2017

Spring Events Military Academy Information Night – Wed., Nov. 16th Ponderosa High School Registration (January 2017 for the 2017-2018 Year) AP Parent Night - February 6th District Career and Job Fair – March 15th @ Union Mine High School 11/1/2017

Career Center Resources Academic & summer enrichment opportunities Community Service “volunteer” list College information sessions (40+ college visits in fall 2016) Career resources Naviance training Speakers Work Permits Resume assistance Test prep study guides Spring Career & Job Fair Scholarships & Financial Aid http://orhs.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/ > Career Center 11/1/2017

TUTORING OPTIONS National Honor Society (student tutors) Math (all levels) English Biology Chemistry Physics US History World History Spanish French Italian *A list of private tutors is available in the Counseling Office 11/1/2017

Weekly Text Message Reminders Subject: Text to: Message:________ Career Center Opportunities 81010 @ccenter 11/1/2017

Get Connected…. Athletics Clubs School drama productions Special events @ ORHS Community Service Summer Enrichment 11/1/2017

The Importance of “Balance” 11/1/2017

Counselor Assignments Last Name Counselor Assignment Extension A – Ch Jon Pratt Ext. 3051 Ci - Gr Jill Howard Ext. 3053 Gu - Lan Kim Cerutti Ext. 3310 Lap – Per Jenisse Bovo Ext. 3057 Pet - Sn Darsy Arburn Ext. 3052 So - Z Mandy Fiedler Ext. 3055 Email or Call (916) 933-6980 X 3050 ______________@eduhsd.net 11/1/2017

Naviance Demonstration