Welcome to Junior Parent Night Presented by: Christa Schulz – Guidance Specialist Jenelle Huffman – Guidance Specialist

Options 2 and 4 year colleges 2 and 4 year colleges Technical Colleges Technical Colleges Corporate training programs Corporate training programs Apprenticeship training Apprenticeship training Adult education Adult education CTE/ROP CTE/ROP There are many options after high school: On-the-job training On-the-job training Workplace experience Workplace experience Intern/Apprenticeship Intern/Apprenticeship Military Military Volunteer/Community Work Volunteer/Community Work Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Self-employment Self-employment

Orange County – Education/Training Requirements for Occupations Source: California Employment Development Dept, 2005

Average Income of Graduates Men Bachelor's degree or higher $48,400 High School Diploma or GED $29,600Women Bachelor's degree or higher $39,500 High School Diploma or GED $23,500

Income needed to buy a home: Average income of a family in OC $86,100 Purchasing power for that income is: $255,000 home Santa Ana - $245,000 Mission Viejo - $550,000 Newport Beach – 1,300,00

Rent in Orange County One Bedroom - $1330 One Bedroom - $1330 Two Bedroom - $1595 Two Bedroom - $1595 Hourly wage to afford a one bedroom apartment: $24.92

TOP 5 Jobs Network System/Data Communications analyst -Salary Range: $18,610 — $96,860 Network System/Data Communications analyst -Salary Range: $18,610 — $96,860 Physicians Assistant - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 Physicians Assistant - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 Medical Assistant - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 Medical Assistant - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 Computer Application Software Engineers Salary Range: $18,610 — $96,860 Computer Application Software Engineers Salary Range: $18,610 — $96,860 Physical Therapists - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 Physical Therapists - Salary Range: $16,460 — $74,390 * top 4 do not require a 4 year degree

What is the Parents’ Role? Parents are the number one influence on the career their child pursues. Download the Kuder Navigator : Password: mustang Activation code: N WYT Create a user name: first initial of first name, full last name, last two digits of student ID # for when you return

Identify occupations to consider seriously.  Review your child’s interest and skills assessments results.  Make sure your child is exploring and saving occupations of interest.

Get detailed information about some occupations.  Review saved occupations together.  Watch an occupational video.

Community College OPTION 1: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OPTION 1: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS A specific occupational program is selected and courses are completed from the list in the college catalog for that skill area. Examples include automotive mechanics at Saddleback College, Administration of Justice at Irvine Valley College, Culinary Arts at Orange Coast College, etc. General education courses are not required; the focus is earning a certificate to prove proficiency in your occupational area. The certificate programs range from units. If you have a career field in mind, it is necessary to research which college offers your program.

OPTION 2: ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS OPTION 2: ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS A community college "degree" program is also available. the Associate Degree is granted upon completion of 60 college units, general education course, a major and a 2.0 grade point average. Each community college has their list of required general education courses.Degrees are completed from lists provided in the catalog. Students should select a campus offering the degree of their choice, so researching community colleges will be necessary.

OPTION 3: TRANSFER PROGRAM OPTION 3: TRANSFER PROGRAM Lower division university course requirements can be completed at a community college. Students may then enter a four-year college as a junior to complete their bachelor's degrees. There are two general education transfer patterns at each community college, CSU and IGETC. Students must have 60 transferable units, complete the general education courses, maintain the grade point average required fro the campus they select, as well as meet prerequisite coursework for their major. Apply March of senior year

California State University CSU First-time Freshman Admission Requirements Be a high school graduateBe a high school graduate Complete the 15 unit a-g course pattern with grades of "C" or betterComplete the 15 unit a-g course pattern with grades of "C" or better Minimum subject requirements ("a-g" subjects):Minimum subject requirements ("a-g" subjects): History/Social Science: 2 years requiredHistory/Social Science: 2 years required English: 4 years requiredEnglish: 4 years required Mathematics: 3 years required (algebra I, geometry, algebra II)Mathematics: 3 years required (algebra I, geometry, algebra II) Laboratory Science: 2 years with laboratory required (one biological, one physical, both with lab)Laboratory Science: 2 years with laboratory required (one biological, one physical, both with lab) Language Other Than English (LOTE): 2 years requiredLanguage Other Than English (LOTE): 2 years required Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year requiredVisual/Performing Arts: 1 year required College Preparatory Electives: 1 year requiredCollege Preparatory Electives: 1 year required

Earn a qualifying eligibility index The eligibility index is a weighted combination of high school grade point average during the final three years of high school and a score on either the SAT I or the ACT. All grades in the "a-g" courses take in 10th through 12th grades are used to calculate the grade point average (GPA).Earn a qualifying eligibility index The eligibility index is a weighted combination of high school grade point average during the final three years of high school and a score on either the SAT I or the ACT. All grades in the "a-g" courses take in 10th through 12th grades are used to calculate the grade point average (GPA). Test Score Requirement CSU requires the SAT I or the ACT test scores for students with a GPA below 3.0. However, test scores for students above 3.0 may be used for advising and placement in appropriate courses.Test Score Requirement CSU requires the SAT I or the ACT test scores for students with a GPA below 3.0. However, test scores for students above 3.0 may be used for advising and placement in appropriate courses.

University of California Most major departments require additional preparation in math and laboratory science beyond the "a-f pattern" of minimum subject requirements. Preferred minimum preparation for most major fields of study: Most major departments require additional preparation in math and laboratory science beyond the "a-f pattern" of minimum subject requirements. Preferred minimum preparation for most major fields of study: 4 years of advanced math 4 years of advanced math 3-4 years lab science 3-4 years lab science 3-4 years foreign language 3-4 years foreign language All grades must be a "C" or higher in the required courses. All grades must be a "C" or higher in the required courses.

UC requires the SAT or the ACT (with writing). Subject tests are no longer required for the UCs – but some private schools may require them. UC requires the SAT or the ACT (with writing). Subject tests are no longer required for the UCs – but some private schools may require them. Initial filing period for admission: November 1 for following fall semester. For most campuses, applications will not be considered after November 30. Initial filing period for admission: November 1 for following fall semester. For most campuses, applications will not be considered after November 30.

ELC Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program by which the University of California identifies top- performing California high school students. Unlike the broader statewide eligibility pathway, which seeks to recognize top students from throughout the state, ELC draws qualified students from among the top 9% of each participating high school. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program by which the University of California identifies top- performing California high school students. Unlike the broader statewide eligibility pathway, which seeks to recognize top students from throughout the state, ELC draws qualified students from among the top 9% of each participating high school. The ELC program was implemented to: increase the pool of eligible students increase the pool of eligible students meet the guideline of the California Master Plan for Higher Education, which states that the top 12.5 percent of public high school graduates will be considered UC- eligible meet the guideline of the California Master Plan for Higher Education, which states that the top 12.5 percent of public high school graduates will be considered UC- eligible give UC a presence in each California high school and stimulate a college-going culture at those schools that typically do not send many graduates to the university give UC a presence in each California high school and stimulate a college-going culture at those schools that typically do not send many graduates to the university

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING— 2011/2012 TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE March 10, 2012 SAT only February 10, 2012 May 5, 2012 SAT and Subject Tests April 6, 2012 June 2, 2012 SAT and Subject Tests May 8, 2012 ACT: February 11, 2012 January 13, 2012 April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012 June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012

Test Prep Come take a practice test without affecting your official record! To sign up, go online to the THHS website or turn in your $15 cash/check payment to the Student Store (snack or lunch time only) from January 9 – February 10. Flyers at available tonight. Test Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Trabuco Hills High (700 Bldg) 9:00am – 1:00pm

Financial Aid What is financial aid? ► There are three types of financial aid: ► scholarships and grants which do not have to be repaid; ► loans which do have to be repaid, but usually not while you are still attending college; ► work study, often available on campus, which pays a direct salary.

Where does financial aid come from? ► There are four main sources of financial aid: ► federal government ► state government ► colleges and universities ► private agencies, scholarship donors

How do I apply for state aid (Cal Grants) and financial aid? ► Go on-line, print form Cal Grant forms, have records office fill in THHS information and you mail. The deadline for Cal Grant applications is March 2. File as early as possible after January 1. ► You must also complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). ► Some colleges or programs have unique forms. Contact the financial aid officer at the school to which you are applying for details. ► Some colleges and private scholarships also require the CSS/Financial Aid Profile form to be submitted to College Scholarships Services. FAFSA's and Profile forms are available in the Career Center.

► Parents should attend Financial Aid Night on January 25, 2012, at Trabuco Hills High School

NCAA If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will analyze your academic information and determine if you meet the NCAA's initial eligibility requirements. If you are planning to enroll in college as a freshman and you wish to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse will analyze your academic information and determine if you meet the NCAA's initial eligibility requirements. If you want to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you should start the certification process early, usually by the end of your junior year. If you want to participate in Division I or Division II sports, you should start the certification process early, usually by the end of your junior year.

To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must: To be certified by the Clearinghouse, you must: Graduate from high school. Graduate from high school. Pass at least 16 core courses Pass at least 16 core courses Earn a minimum combined score on the SAT I or the ACT with a minimum GPA in the 16 core courses. Earn a minimum combined score on the SAT I or the ACT with a minimum GPA in the 16 core courses. Minimum 2.00 in the 16 core courses. Minimum 2.00 in the 16 core courses. Minimum of 68 (sum of scores on the 4 individual ACT subtests) or an 820 combined math and Critical Reading on the SAT. Minimum of 68 (sum of scores on the 4 individual ACT subtests) or an 820 combined math and Critical Reading on the SAT. REGISTER ONLINE! REGISTER ONLINE!

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Education Planning Guide Received during Career Unit November Available online: Questions?