Clovis East High School Sophomore Parent Presentation FALL SEMESTER
Topics of Presentation Graduation Requirements CSU/UC Requirements College Entrance Exams CART/ROP NCAA Career Cruising Helpful Websites How to be Successful in High School
College Entrance Exams Spring of their junior year SAT: Scholastics Aptitude Test ACT: American College Testing PSAT: practice SAT, all sophomores will take the test on 10/15/14
CART and ROP Classes are available for Juniors and Seniors CART is by application. There will be a tour of the CART campus in late January. Students will be notified to sign up to attend and pick up a field trip permission slip. There are 2 lab times for CART. AM CART (morning session) is from 7:30 AM-10:30 AM and PM CART (afternoon session) is from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM. ROP is a two-period class held on various CUSD campuses. Classes vary from Vet Science, Ag Welding, Emergency Medicine, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, and many more. ROP brochures are available in the counseling center.
NCAA-Athletic Eligibility Student-Athletes must take 16 core units during 4 years of high school. One year is equal to one core unit. The core units are established from: English Math Science Social Studies Foreign Language Minimum GPA of 2.3 and a corresponding SAT/ACT score. Student-Athletes register with the Clearinghouse at the end of the junior year at
Career Cruising College and Career Exploration Three Assessments Career Search College Search Financial Aid/Scholarships Employment Method Test Prep SAT ACT Students will have their own log in information
Helpful Websites: SAT: ACT: NCAA: Career and College Exploration: Scholarships:
How to be Successful in High School * Know what classes are required for graduation. * Know what classes are required for a four year university (UC, CSU, private universities). * Take challenging and interesting classes to prepare for “life after high school.” * Develop strong study habits. * If you are having difficulty—don’t give up! Ask for help. * Become involved in school or community activities.
Be Successful in High School! Have your student: Be at school! Be prepared! Be involved! Be organized!