Freshman Parent Night Presented by LACHSA Counseling Department

AGENDA Who is my Counselor?  Graduation Requirements Testing Schedule Higher Education What Colleges look for What to do in 9th grade Counselor’s Role Important Websites 

Counselor Contact Information Mrs. DiLullo 9th and 12th grade Dilullo_Irma@lacoe.edu (323) 343-5251

Graduation Requirements History (Wld Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ) 3 yrs. English 4 yrs. Math (including Algebra 1) 2 yrs. Science ( Life and Physical) 2 yrs. Foreign Language 2 yrs. VPA 1 yr. PE 2 yrs. Electives 65 credits Must earn full credit in all required courses. TOTAL: 225 credits College entrance requirements are different than the high school graduation requirements, will discuss later in presentation.

A-G Requirements a-2 yrs. Social Science b-4 yrs. English c-3 yrs. Math – (UC/4 yrs. Rec.) d-2 yrs. Lab Science – ( UC/3 yrs. Rec.) e-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs. Rec. ) f-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts g-1yr. UC approved Elective

Testing Schedule 10th grade (Fall): PSAT 10th grade (Spr): CAST Life Science 11th grade (Fall): PSAT (National Merit) 11th grade (Spr): CAASPP – ELA & Math 11th grade (Spring): SAT and/or ACT AP Exams – 10th, 11th and 12th (May) 12th grade (Fall): more…. SAT and/or ACT

Higher Education in California As a resident of California you have FOUR options for higher education. 139 Community Colleges (CC) 23 California State Universities (CSU) 10 University of California (UC) 70 + Private and Independent Colleges/ Universities

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (Requirements) High School Graduate If not a high school graduate, must be at least 18 years of age No specific course requirements No exams required

GPA Calculation University of California (UC) 10-11 Grade A-G Courses ONLY Minimum GPA 3.0 What they look for: Classes taken Grades received Test scores California State University (CSU) 10-11-12 grade ONLY A-G Courses ONLY Minimum GPA 2.0 What they look for: Classes Taken Grades received Test scores

Requirements: Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates 23 campuses throughout the state Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates Many Community College students transfer to a California State University Requirements: UC’s A-G requirements Grades of C or better SAT or ACT CSU minimum GPA to apply for admission is 2.0

University of California 10 campuses throughout the state Top 12% of High School Graduates ELC Program To be designated as ELC, a student must have completed 11 UC-approved courses prior to the start of senior year, and have a UC-calculated GPA that meets or exceeds the top 9 percent.  Requirements: a- g Requirements Grades C or better SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing UC Minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0

Private Colleges and Universities Every college makes its own rules on eligibility Read all information carefully Requirements: Check the individual school requirements SAT or ACT May require letters of recommendation. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs

Freshman College Visit October 11th all Freshman will visit a college campus

What Colleges Look For What you’ve done What you’re like Test performance What others think What you do after class

What to do in the 9th grade Get to know your Counselor Do your best in all classes Begin to take part in Summer Programs Visit local college campuses Begin community service Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and keep your grades up.

Support for Academic Success Attend Teacher Office Hours or talk to them during lunch or after school. CSF (California Scholarship Federation) Peer Tutoring For questions contact Mr. Freedman at: Freedman_Gerald@lacoe.edu

Counselor’s Role Meet with students to develop 4 yr. Plan - during 2nd semester Ensure students are on-track for graduation and post graduation goals Help determine appropriate course placement Meet individually with struggling students Serve as a source for information on high school and post high school options

Important Websites CSU www.csumentor.edu UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu SAT www. collegeboard.org ACT www.act.org Scholarships www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org College info college confidential.com Questbridge.com Financial Aid fafsa.ed.gov

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