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People who can help you ! Academic Guidance Counselors Mr. Ralston 9th Grade Advisor Mrs. Reyes-Nungaray A-F Ms. Snider G-N Mr. Hamilton O-Z Visit your Counselor – Before School, Brunch, Lunch & After School. Contact by email or voice mail

College & Career Center College & Career Counselor People who can help you! College & Career Center Academic Awards College Speakers Scholarships PSAT/SAT/ACT Naviance - College & Career Program Available Brunch, Lunch & After School Ms. Edwards College & Career Counselor

Important Staff People who can help you! Mrs. Herrera Mr. McMorris Student Services Guidance Technician Dr. Day School Psychologist Mr. McMorris Director of Guidance

Director, Curriculum & Culture Director, Attendance & Discipline People who can help you! Dr. Gaffney Interim Principal Mrs. Kumar Director, Curriculum & Culture Mr. Stewart Director, Attendance & Discipline

To graduate from CVCHS students must: Graduation Summary To graduate from CVCHS students must: 1. Complete 230 semester credits in the specific subject requirements. Each semester class is worth 5 credits and students are enrolled in 30 credits of coursework each semester. Students should strive to earn 60 credits per year. 2. Pass and complete Algebra I

CVCHS Graduation Requirements English 40 credits World History (10th) 10 credits U. S. History (11th) 10 credits Government (12th) 05 credits Economics (12th) 05 credits Life & Physical Science 30 credits Mathematics 30 credits Physical Education 20 credits Foreign Language 10 credits Fine Arts 10 credits Electives 60 credits ---------------------------------------------------------Total 230 credits

UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements A- G Requirements COURSES Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes A. History/Social Science 2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government English 4 years: College Prep English C. Math 3 years of College Prep Math. 4 years is highly recommended: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II D. Laboratory Science 2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics Language other than 2 years same language. 3 years is recommended. * Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption. F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of college prep course from Art, Dance, Music, or Theater College Preparatory Elective 1 year of college prep electives Test Requirements SAT or ACT

High School Requirements VS College Entrance Requirements Grades (C’s or higher) Repeat policy Math (Algebra II or higher) Foreign Language (minimum of 2 years of the same language) Admissions Tests- SAT/ ACT

“New” A-G Graduation Cord Starting with the graduating class of 2017 Seniors who meet the A-G course requirement Red, White and Blue cord will be worn at graduation CVCHS will provide the cord

Be Proactive About Your Grades! Communicate w/your teachers!!! Attend their tutoring times (before school, lunch or after school) Office Hours = Tutoring! (2:30-3pm) Study! (Friend/Group/Library) Peer Tutoring-Library After School TCM – Targeted Case Management Actively check your status on PowerSchool & Schoology!

Become Part of CVCHS Be ACTIVE on campus Clubs Athletics Programs Band, Choir, Drama Leadership, Link Crew (10th/11th/12th ) Peer Tutor (10th/11th/12th ) Community Service Meet new people Make it your home

Why Study Beyond High School?

Education and Average Salary Education Level Average Yearly National Salary High School/ No Diploma $23,400 High School Diploma $30,400 Associates Degree (2 years) $38,200 Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) $52,000 Master’s Degree (post-graduate) $62,300 Doctorate (post-Master’s) $89,400 Professional $109,600

Bachelor’s Degrees- Worldwide Source: National Center for Education Statistics Bachelor’s Degrees- Worldwide 1. Business 6. Education 2. General Studies 4. Psychology 3. Social Science and History 8. Engineering and Technology 5. Health Professions 7. Visual and Performing Arts 9. Communications & Journalism 10.Computer & Information Science 8 1 10 6 9 4 5 2 7 3

Top 7 Paying Vocational Careers Aircraft Controller $108,040 Commercial Pilot $67,700 Nuclear Medicine Technologist $68,560 Aircraft Mechanics $64,380 Auto Insurance Appraisers $56,230 Fire Fighting Supervisors $68,240 Radiation Therapist $74,980

Naviance Four year academic plan (9th, 10th ,11th,12th) Career assessments (9th & 11th) College/Job resume (10th ,11th,12th) College admissions information (11th,12th) College Visit sign up (11th,12th) College Search (11th,12th) Enrichment programs (11th,12th) Scholarships (12th) Monitor your college applications (12th)

California’s 4 Systems of Education Community College 4 Year Universities / Colleges Community Colleges CSU’s UC’s Private Colleges

University of California NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen REQUIREMENTS: A-G Requirements 3.0 Academic GPA or Higher SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Extracurricular Activities Personal Insight Questions (Essay) WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees Law, Medical, Doctoral Degrees

California State University NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 23 REQUIREMENTS: A-G Requirements 2.0 Academic GPA or Higher CSU Eligibility Index—GPA and SAT/ACT scores SAT Reasoning or ACT WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s Degrees: 4 year degree Master’s Degrees: 2 more years

Private & Independent Colleges NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 76 REQUIREMENTS: Will Vary by Campus Most will Require A-G Requirements Many require an essay Most will Require SAT or ACT WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees Law, Medical, Doctoral Degrees

Out of State Colleges 3,400 Higher Admit Rates Different Location Cost NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 3,400 REQUIREMENTS: Will Vary by Campus Most follow A-G Requirements Many require an essay Most will Require SAT or ACT WHY OUT OF STATE Higher Admit Rates Different Location Cost Scholarships WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange (Reduced Tuition)

California Community Colleges NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 112 REQUIREMENTS: 18 or High School Diploma Apply & Register for Classes WHAT THEY OFFER: Transfer Options: UC/CSU/ Other Colleges AA/AS degrees (2 year) Vocational Training Certificate Programs

PSAT Preliminary SAT (Practice) Will prepare you for the SAT Register next year! (10th/11th) Test Administered month of October ONLY

Vocational/Trade Schools WyoTech Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate.

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Are you READY! Get involved Get Good Grades Be proactive Activities, clubs, sports, community Get Good Grades Be proactive tutoring, talk to teachers, come to school and ask for HELP! Explore college/major/career searches NAVIANCE and www.californiacolleges.edu Dream BIG and Plan for tomorrow