6 Year Planning Centerville Junior High School Monday, November 19 and Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Parent/Teacher Conferences Presented by: Molly Weston, Counselor

Overview Junior High School High School Planning Credits Graduation Requirements College “a-g” Admission Requirements Helping your student build their 6 year plan Additional Educational Opportunities

Junior High School Junior High is a great place to start! 6 classes, 6 different teachers Opportunity to try new things & make mistakes Promotes resiliency

High School Diploma To earn a diploma in FUSD, your student needs: 230 Credits in the necessary subject areas Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) with a score of 250 or higher on both the ELA & Math sections 40 Hours Service Learning

High School Credits How do credits work? 1 class, 1 semester = 5 credits 5 credits x 6 classes = 30 credits 30 credits x 2 semesters = 60 credits per year 60 credits per year x 4 years = 240 credits

Graduation Requirements Subject AreaRequirement /Credits English4 years / 40 credits Mathematics3 years / 30 credits Must include Algebra 1 Social Science3 years / 30 credits Science2 years / 20 credits World Language 10 credits from any of the 3 areas Visual/Performing Arts Career/Tech Ed. Electives7 classes/70 credits Physical Education2 years / 20 credits Health½ year / 5 credits Computer Education½ year / 5 credits TOTAL CREDITS230 Credits ExamsCAHSEE Service Learning40 hours

Grades & Credits A – C Grades = 5 Credits D grades = 5 Credits. Students will move forward to next level except for Math and Foreign Language. Must have C grade or better F Grades = 0 Credits and students must retake the class if needed for graduation Note: D grades do not count for college entry

College Entry Requirements Students must meet the minimum requirements to apply to a 4 year college or university UC/CSU/Private Schools all have similar and differing requirements Similarities: Required courses, C’s or better Differences: Letters of recommendation, personal statement essay, Arts & Foreign Language requirement

“a-g” Requirements “a” Social Sciences 2 years/20 credits: World History & US History/Government “b” English 4 years/40 credits of college prep English “c” Math 3 years/30 units: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 or high math “d” Science 2 years/20 units: Lab Sciences in Life and Physical Sciences (Typically Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics)

“a-g” Requirements Cont “e” World Language – Language Other than English (LOTE) 2 years/20 units: Must be of the same language “f” Visual/Performing Arts 1 year/10 units: Must be a full year of the same visual/performing art “g” Elective 1 year/10 units: Must be a full year. Can be an additional year of any “a-f” subject area class

“a-g” Requirements Cont Important Notes All “a-g” courses a student takes for college entrance need to be UC certified and appear on a high school’s UC certified “a-g” list Review course catalog before signing up for courses to help denote UC certified “a- g” classes D grades in a “a-g” class do not count and the student will HAVE to make-up the course

Helpful Charts

Why Junior High School? Centerville’s “a-g” classes: “c” Math Algebra Honors Algebra Honors Geometry “e” World Language (Language Other Than English – LOTE) Spanish I, II French I

Why Junior High School? Centerville’s “a-g” classes are NOT reflected in High School GPA However, the courses DO count to assist in meeting the “a-g” requirements High school students are still required to meet graduation requirements in all subject areas Fine arts and electives at CJHS are recommended to assist with skill building and personal growth

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID is an 8 th – 12 th grade program that assists with college-going skills: Tutorials▪ Cornell Notes Socratic Method▪ College Fieldtrips Guest Speakers

AVID Eligibility AVID Eligibility is based on: Students must have GPA STAR test scores Must be invited to apply Application Interview

Planning for the Future Career/Job Technical School/Training College

High School Resources Experienced & knowledgeable counselors College & Career Center Job/career information and banks College information and visits Interest inventories, skill assessments Naviance Web based college & career readiness program that is used through high school and assists your student with 4 year planning Mission Valley ROP

College & University Options Vocational/Trade Schools Culinary, fashion design, computer, and technical schools 2 year colleges Associates Degree programs and transfer programs 4 year colleges University of California (UC) - 9 campuses CA State Universities (CSU) – 23 campuses Private Schools Out of State Colleges

UC Eligibility Requirements ELC – Eligibility in Local Context The top 4% of seniors, in “a-g” subjects are accepted to at least 1 UC Standard Eligibility Must meet “a-g” subject area reqs SAT I Test and/or ACT Test (Suggest students take at least 2 times) SAT II Test (Some schools/majors require this specific subject area test) Personal statement essay

CSU Eligibility Requirements Standard Eligibility Must meet “a-g” subject area reqs SAT I Test and/or ACT Test (Suggest students take at least 2 times) Eligibility Index – Minimum combination of student’s GPA and SAT Score that a student needs to have Each school has their own eligibility index published yearly

2 Year College Requirements Standard – Must meet just one area: Age: 18 years old High school graduate Passed the high school proficiency exam Passed the GED Do not have to take the SAT I, SAT II or ACT Must take English and Math placement tests

Why 2 Year College? Community college is significantly less expensive than 4 year colleges Open admission – you can apply anytime Better chance of transferring and being accepted than students transferring from 4 year colleges Articulation agreements (a.k.a. guaranteed admission) with CSU’s and other colleges

Why 2 Year College? Community colleges enroll almost half the undergraduate students in the United States Currently, 30% of all UC graduates and 60% of all CSU graduates are students who transferred from a 2 year college

Extra-Curricular Activities Colleges and post-secondary options like to see that students are well-rounded and have a variety of interests. Personal Statement Colleges take into account a student’s background, including hardships and/or significant learning experiences. This is great place to write about those experiences. Community Service▪ Volunteering Clubs▪ Employment Sports▪ Community Activities Student Government▪ Church Programs

Regional Occupational Program High school students can take ROP courses to… Explore careers Develop skills Acquire certifications Gain experience Stand out on college applications

Regional Occupational Program 75 Course in a variety of different fields: Veterinary Assistant▪ Video Production Computer Animation▪ Game Design Web Design▪ Computerized Acct Construction▪ Culinary Dev. Psychology▪ Auto Technology Fashion Merchandise ▪ Alt. Fuel Energy Personal Fitness▪ Interior Design Medical Assistant▪ Pharmacy Clerk

A few things to remember… Be sure to: Discuss your students interests. Select electives based on interests. Remind your student that there are many path ways that lead to success Remember that student readiness & interests will vary. These should be important considerations while choosing the path that is right for your student. Encourage your student (and you!) to meet with their counselor and college & career technician for assistance

Resources UC: CSU: Private Schools: & Historically Black Colleges: 2 Year Colleges: & SAT/College Planning: ACT:

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