Entering Your Junior Year CaPROMISE Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income
Sophomore Year in Review Maintain A-G requirements Join clubs or sports at your school Take PSAT Take CAHSEE Strive for A’s and B’s. Volunteer
Why is College Important? Ask students (try to get at least 5 answers) if time write on whiteboard
The A-G Requirements Explain that these help get them to college
History and Social Science A: 2 years History and Social Science B: 4 years English C: 3 years (4 years recommended for both) Mathematics (Integrated I, II, and III) D: 2 years (3 years recommended for UC) Laboratory Science (1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science) E: 2 years Foreign Language (both years must be in the same language) F: 1 year Visual and Performing Arts: art, dance, theatre/drama, or music G: 1 year Elective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course) A-G Requirements
The California College System
California State Universities (SDSU) Private Schools (USD) Vocational & Technical Schools (Paul Mitchell, Art Institute) California Community Colleges (Southwestern, Grossmont) Universities of California (UCSD)
Admissions Tests
Required Admissions Tests SAT : General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing Use for CSU, UC, and almost all private universities ACT: General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Notes: Community Colleges do not require ACT or SAT tests Fee waivers may be available
Career Search Career Support from your cpa
www.mydream.sdccte.org Click “Take Assessment” Go Online www.mydream.sdccte.org Career Quiz Click “Take Assessment” Enter any ID number and click next to start the quiz Research Career Click “Industry Sectors” Use the results of your Career Quiz to start looking for careers and College majors Visit CPA Talk to your CPA about the quiz results and your career goals Have students take out a piece of paper and write down website and instructions
Community Service
Community Service Graduation Requirement Gain Experience Build contacts & relationships Find something you are interested in!