Freshman Parent Night Presented by LACHSA Counseling Department

AGENDA Who is my Counselor? Graduation Requirements Testing Schedule Higher Education What Colleges look for What to do in 9 th grade Counselor’s Role Important Websites

Ms. Broussard9 th and 12 th grade (323)

Graduation Requirements History (Wld Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ) 3 yrs. English 4 yrs. Math (including Algebra 1) 2 yrs. Science ( Life and Physical) 2 yrs. Foreign Language 2 yrs. Fine Art 1 yr. PE 2 yrs. Electives 65 credits Must pass the California High Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Must earn full credit in all required courses. TOTAL: 225 credits

A-G Requirements A-2 yrs. Social Science B-4 yrs. English C-3 yrs. Math – (UC/4 yrs. Rec.) D-2 yrs. Lab Science – ( UC/3 yrs. Rec.) E-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3 yrs. Rec. ) F-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts G-1yr. UC approved Elective

Testing Schedule 10 th grade: CA High School Exit Exam (February) 10 th grade (Fall): PSAT 11 th grade (Fall): PSAT (National Merit) 11 th grade (Spring): SAT and/or ACT AP Exams – 10 th, 11 th and 12 th

Higher Education in California As a resident of California you have FOUR options for higher education. 139 Community Colleges (CC) 23 California State Universities (CSU) 9 University of California (UC) 70 + Private and Independent Colleges/ Universities

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES (Requirements) High School Graduate If not a high school graduate, must be at least 18 years of age No specific course requirements No exams required

GPA Calculation California State University (CSU) grade ONLY A-G Courses ONLY Minimum GPA 2.0 What they look for: Classes Taken Grades received Test scores University of California (UC) Grade A-G Courses ONLY Minimum GPA 3.0 What they look for: Classes taken Grades received Test scores

23 campuses throughout the state Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates Many Community College students transfer to a California State University Requirements: UC ’ s A-G requirements Grades of C or better SAT or ACT CSU minimum GPA to apply for admission is 2.0

Top 12% of High School Graduates ELC Program A- G Requirements Grades C or better SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing UC Minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0 University of California Requirements: 9 campuses throughout the state

Private Colleges and Universities Requirements: Check the individual school requirements SAT or ACT May require letters of recommendation. More than 70 colleges & universities Vary in size, location, and programs Every college makes its own rules on eligibility Read all information carefully

Freshman College Visit October 14 th all Freshman will visit a college campus o List of schools USC Cal Arts UC Irvine Cal State Fullerton Cal State Northridge UCLA

What you ’ ve done What you ’ re like Test performance What others think What you do after class

What to do in the 9 th grade What to do in the 9 th grade Get to know your Counselor Attend the 4yr. Planning Conference Do your best in all classes Begin to take part in Summer Programs Visit local college campuses Begin community service Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and keep your grades up.

Support for Academic Success Support for Academic Success Attend Teacher Office Hours or talk to them during lunch or after school. Free Peer Tutoring – California Scholarship Federation students are assigned through Mr. Freedman. Private outside tutors

Counselor’s Role Counselor’s Role Meet with students to develop 4 yr. Plan Ensure students are on-track for graduation and post graduation goals Help determine appropriate course placement Meet individually with struggling students Serve as a source for information on high school and post high school options

Important Websites CSUwww.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu UCwww.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu SAT www. collegeboard.com ACTwww.act.org Scholarships andwww.fastweb.com College infocollege confidential.com Questbridge.com Financial Aid

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