Junior Fall Counseling Workshop South High School Junior Fall Counseling Workshop Mr. Polun: A-E Mrs. Carroll: F-La Mrs. McGarry: Le-Ra Ms. Iacono: Re-Z College and Career Coordinator: TBD

Contacting your Counselor Students may stop in before school, at lunch, or after school Students can sign up for an appointment in the counseling office for issues that may take longer Parents should email or call the counselor to set up an appointment

Important Dates Jan 10th 6:30 pm Test Interpretation Night Feb– Meetings for information on Honors/AP classes Feb 24th – College Fair March– Meeting with counselor for class selection

Support Services Tutoring (CSF)- Library Monday-Thursday 3:00–4:00 pm School Resource Officer Dean Alpha Counselor College & Career Coordinator

Communication www.shs.tusd.org (use the Counseling page) www.naviance.com Daily Bulletin (posted on school website) PowerSchool eTUSD eBlasts

ZERO TOLERANCE We expect you to treat your classmates as you would like to be treated at all times Consequences for bullying can be severe, including suspension, expulsion, and charges filed with the police. That’s not going to help you get a good rec letter and be successful! Watch what you say on social media-severe consequences. Cheating/ plagiarism- possible suspension, 0/F, etc.

High School Graduation Requirements Core Requirements Math – 20 credits Science – 20 credits English – 40 credits Social Science – 30 credits Physical Ed. – 20 credits Fine Art or Foreign Lang. - 10 credits Health – 5 credits Electives – 75 credits 220 Credits 6 semesters of composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship

Knowing the A-G List To Meet the A-G College-Preparatory Requirements, you must earn a “C” or better in each of the following areas. Letter Area Years Required Years Recommended A History/Social Sciences 2 years B English 4 years C Mathematics 3 years D Laboratory Sciences E Language Other Than English F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G College-Preparatory Electives

Options after Graduation Four-year College Community College Vocational Schools Schools that teach students skills needed to perform a particular job On-the-job training (workforce) Military

Go to College- It Pays! Source: http://www.bls.gov/emp/emptab7.htm

The Four Systems of Higher Education in CA How to get to College! The Four Systems of Higher Education in CA Out of State Colleges/Universities College Admissions

Higher Education in California The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

Community College

Community College 113 campuses Transfer programs available CSU and UC give priority to transfer students Certificates and Associate (AA) Degrees available Open Admission- just graduate! www.cccco.edu

California State University

California State University 23 Campuses Minimum GPA is 2.0 Applications are due senior year (October 1st to November 30th) Check the eligibility index online to see you chances of getting in based on GPA and test scores www.csumentor.edu

University of California

University of California 10 campuses (only 9 open for undergraduates) Minimum GPA is 3.0 Applications are due senior year (November 1st to November 30th) www.universityofcalifornia.ed u

Private and Independent Colleges/Universities in CA Over 70 Campuses Minimum GPA will vary Size varies- some can be smaller than South! They can be expensive, but there is aid! http://www.aiccu.edu/

Out of State Colleges Requirements vary at every college and in every state, so you must research! They offer a unique chance to live in a new environment and grow as a young adult. These are a great way to get away from over- crowding in CA schools!

Factors in College Admissions GPA Rigor of Classes SAT/ACT Test Scores Clubs, activities, community service Personal Statement (essays) Counselor/teacher recommendation (Private/Independent School) Interview (Private Schools-not as common)

SAT/ACT Required by almost all 4-year colleges We suggest that you try both, as some students perform better on one than the other Start taking the tests in the spring of Junior year SAT Subject Tests are not required at most schools, but check with individual schools and majors to be sure. Take these at the end of the year if you’re interested. SAT & ACT tests are not required for community colleges

College Admission Testing Preparation Test Interpretation Night– January 10th SAT Question of the Day Create an account at www.collegeboard.org Daily e-mail question ACT Test at www.actstudent.org Khan Academy- free resources at https://www.khanacademy.org/

Research and Compare Colleges Look up individual college websites College Visits (from reps on our campus) Open Houses/Preview Days/Campus Tours College Fairs Get organized! Keep a separate folder or binder for your data!

Choosing a College: What to Look For Majors and Educational programs Type of school and degrees offered Admission policy Location and size Cost and financial aid available Campus activities Support services

Approximate Annual Tuition Fees Higher Education Systems Avg. Annual Cost/Year University of California (UC) $12,000-15,000 California State University (CSU) $6,000-9,000 Community College (CC) $1,200 Private/Out of State $20,000-70,000

Apply for your FAFSA during your senior year! Financial Aid SCHOLARSHIPS: Free Money based on specific criteria National Scholarships Local Scholarships College Scholarships GRANTS: Free Money for educational expenses based on need PELL Grant Cal Grant LOANS: Money that must be repaid with interest WORK STUDY: Jobs to help pay for school on campus Apply for your FAFSA during your senior year! www.fafsa.ed.gov