Getting Ready for High School and Beyond Fall 2011

Evaluating your school experience so far  How was it decided that you attended Clark?  What have you like about Clark?  What would you change if you could?  How will your high school attendance be decided?  What qualities are you looking for in a High School?

SDUSD Graduation Requirements: In order to receive a diploma….  Social Studies = 6 credits  English = 8 credits  Math = 6 credits  Science = 6 credits  Fine/Practical Art = 3 credits  Physical Education = 4 credits  Electives = 11 credits Total of 44 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements  Community Service = 40 Hours (or ten hours for every year of attendance at Hoover)  Internship (Hoover specific)  2.0 Minimum 9-12 G.P.A. (academic & citizenship)  Computer Literacy  California High School Exit Exam (English & Math)  Senior Portfolio/Exhibition

Become College Bound YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES WILL OPEN THE DOORS TO COLLEGE

California State University  23 Campuses in CA  Target upper 33% of graduating high school seniors  Minimum GPA is 2.0  Applications are due senior year from October 1st to November 30 th  Priority admission for community college transfer students  Pg.19

UC Campus

What are the A-G Requirements?  Requirements to get into CSU and UC schools.  Most private schools also take the A-G requirements.  For Community Colleges students you do not need to meet the A-G requirements  Students must meet the A-G requirements or the student CANNOT go to a 4-year college

"A - G" Coursework Requirements  To satisfy this requirement, you must complete the 15 year long high school courses. At least seven of the 15 year long courses must be taken in your last two years of high school.  The courses you take to fulfill the Subject Requirement must be certified by the University as meeting the requirement and must be included on your school's UC/CSU- certified course list.UC/CSU- certified course list 

A-G Requirements – Must Have ‘C’ or Better AreaSubjectYears A. History and Social Science -2 years including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government and 1 year of social science 2 B. English -4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature 4 C. Math- 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, or higher mathematics, take one each year (4 years are recommended) 4 D. Laboratory Science -2 years including 1 biological science and 1 physical science (3 years are recommended, 4 is even better) 2 E. World Language -2 years of the same language; (3 years are recommended, 4 is even better) 2 F. Visual and Performing Arts -1 year of dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art 1 G. College Preparatory Elective -One more year of any college preparatory subject 1

San Diego Unified vs. A-G Requirements A through GSDUSD English 4 years Math 3 years (recommend 4) 3 years Science 2 years (recommend 3) 2 years Social Sciences 2 years3 years Visual Arts 1 year World Language 2 years (recommend 3) 1 semester or 1 year

Destination: College  Meet with your counselor.  Join a school club/sport or other positive activities.  Attend school everyday.  Get your parents involved.  Take challenging courses.  Aim for A’s and B’s in all of your classes.  Surround yourself with positive support.  Develop good study habits.

NACAC Admission Trends Annual Survey 2007 Admission officers rank as most important:  School Achievement89%  Test Scores85%  Essay43%  Letters of Recommendation48%  Activities30%  Interviews33%

College Avenue Compact Requirements  Enrollment by 9 th Hoover High  Complete all A-G requirements  Maintain a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses  Satisfy the ELM ( Entry Math Placement Test )  Satisfy the EPT ( Entry Level English Placement Test)  Have taken the SAT or ACT Test  Pass the California High School Exit Exam ( CAHSEE )  Graduate from Hoover High School  Guaranteed Admission to SDSU!

Review – Please discuss at your tables….  What are the A-G requirements for?  What is the minimum GPA in A-G courses?  What is the name of the exam that I must pass in order to graduate from high school ?  What is the required minimum GPA to graduate from high school?  How many credits do you need to graduate from high school?  What are the additional graduation requirements?  Handouts (Homework):  How can I start to think about college? page 25  Your map to buried (college) treasure page 28  Internet sites focused on college exploration page 30

The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

Community Colleges Nearby

CA Community Colleges  110 campuses  Transfer programs available  CSU and UC gives priority to transfer students  Certificates and Associate Degrees available  Open Admission  Pg.19

High School Prepares You for College and College Helps You Prepare for Life! Plans for your future should not be made by chance or by accident. As you take the responsibility to plan for your education, you take control of your future ! Thank you!