RCHS Junior Class Presentation

The Rancho Guidance Counseling Team Leonor Goff serves students with last names that begin with: A – EL Her direct phone line is: Her address is: Cheryl Hlebakos serves students with last names that begin with: EN - LE Her direct phone line is: Her address is: Erin Lane serves students with last names that begin with: LI - RA Her direct phone line is: Her address is: Sandra Aguado serves students with last names that begin with: RE - Z Her direct phone line is: Her address is:

Transcript Review- Graduation Requirements CoursesCredits English40 (4 years) Mathematics30 (must pass equivalent of Algebra 1) Science20 (10 credits Physical Science & 10 credits Life Science.) Physical Education 20 Social Studies30 (10 credits World History; 10 credits United States History; 5 each Gov’t/Econ) Visual/Perf. Arts or World Lang. 10 Elective Credits70 Total220 credits

Graduation Requirements Required Credits 220 (70 Elective) Algebra 1 or Equivalent (10 credits of the 30 required math credits) You must have completed and documented 40 hours of community service. Many more hours needed for scholarship opportunities

Improving Grades/Credit Recovery Options Must have a C- or better for college prep classes (a-g college entrance requirements) On-line Credit Recovery -- Meets high school graduation requirements (most not a-g college entrance requirements; there is some access to a-g online credit recovery; see your counselor) SRJC – Concurrent enrollment BYU/National University -- See your counselor

UC College Requirements a-g Requirements (11 met by the end 11 th grade summer; 15 by end of 12 th grade with a 3.00 GPA) (A) History/Social Science2 years (B) English4 years (C) Mathematics3 years (Alg I, Geom and Alg 2) recommend 4 yrs. (D) Laboratory Science2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) recommend 3 yrs. (E) Lang. Other than Eng.2 years (must be the same lang.) recommend 3 yrs. (F) Visual and Performing Arts1 year-long class (G) College Prep Elective1 year

CSU College Requirements a-g Requirements (A) History/Social Science2 years (B) English4 years (C) Mathematics3 years (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2) (D) Laboratory Science2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) Some CSU’s count Earth Sci. (E) Lang. Other than Eng.2 years (must be the same lang.) (F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (same course) (G) College Prep Elective1 year (same course)

PSAT Juniors should plan on taking the PSAT this October 14; the cost is $27.00 – Purchase tickets online at SchoolPay or in the Main Office by October 9, 2015 Merit Scholarship Consideration Good Practice for SAT Results will provide a great study guide

SAT Test Dates * *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: Date of Test Test Register by Get Scores By WebMail Oct. 3, 2015SAT & SAT Subject Sep. 3 (9/22 with late fee)fee Oct. 22Oct. 31 Nov. 7, 2015SAT & SAT Subject Oct. 9 (10/27 with late fee)fee Nov. 24Dec. 5 Dec. 5, 2015*SAT & SAT Subject Nov. 5 (11/23 with late fee)fee Dec. 22Jan. 2 Jan. 23, 2016*SAT & SAT Subject Dec. 28 (1/12 with late fee)fee Feb. 11Feb. 20 Mar. 5, 2016(New) SAT only Feb. 5 (2/23 with late fee)fee Mar. 24Apr. 2 May 7, 2016SAT & SAT Subject Apr. 8 (4/26 with late fee)fee May 26Apr. 4 June 4, 2016SAT & SAT Subject May 5 (5/25 with late fee)fee June 23July 2 Oct. 1, 2016SAT & SAT Subject Sep. 1 (9/20 with late fee)fee Oct. 20Oct. 29 Nov. 5, 2016SAT & SAT Subject Oct. 7 (10/25 with late fee)fee Nov. 22Dec. 3 Dec. 3, 2016*SAT & SAT Subject Nov. 3 (11/21 with late fee)fee Dec. 22Dec. 31

ACT Test Dates * *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: Date of Test Test Register by Get Scores By Sept 12, 2015ACT Aug. 7 (8/21 with late fee)fee Sept. 28Oct. 3 Oct. 24, 2015ACT Sep. 18 (10/02 with late fee)fee Nov. 9Nov. 14 Dec. 12, 2015*ACT Nov. 6 (11/20 with late fee)fee Dec. 28Jan. 2 Feb. 6, 2016*ACT Jan. 8 (1/15 with late fee)fee Feb. 22Feb. 27 Apr. 9, 2016ACT Mar. 4 (3/18 with late fee)fee Apr. 25Apr. 30 June 11, 2016ACT May 6 (5/20 with late fee)fee June 27July 2 Sept. 10, 2016ACT Aug. 5 (8/19 with late fee)fee Sept. 26Oct. 1 Oct. 22, 2016ACT Sep. 16 (9/30 with late fee)fee Nov. 7Nov. 12 Dec. 10, 2016*ACT Nov. 4 (11/18 with late fee)fee Dec. 26Dec. 31

EAP (Early Assessment Program) for College Readiness CSU and SRJC California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)* – Replaces STAR/CST EAP Testing is in English Language Arts, including Writing; and Math Administered in the Spring semester of 11 th grade Will provide a college content readiness result by the end of the junior year There are additional pathways for qualification if you do not score “ready for college.”

EAP* (Early Assessment Program for college readiness) -- Scoring Rubric *Part of SBAC testing in the Spring 11 th grade in English/Language Arts and Math EAP English Scores 1 =Ready for college 2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12 th ) 3 =Not ready for college 4 =Incomplete SAT: 500Ready for college ACT: 22Ready for college

EAP (Early Assessment Program) Scoring Rubric EAP Math Scores 1 = Ready for college 2 = Conditional (Pre-Calc or higher in 12 th ) 3 =Not Ready 4=Incomplete SAT:550Ready for college ACT:23Ready for college

What Happens if I Don’t Meet EAP Standards? ELP & EMP Tests given throughout state to help students get qualified (sign ups are online). Must register and take by deadline. Early Start Programs are being offered throughout colleges and universities. Each college or university will have their own process for students to meet the requirement.

Eligibility Index (3.0 and above qualifies for any score)

Scholarship Information Scholarship bulletin – check regularly for new scholarship information Community service hours—the most critical aspect for getting local scholarships.

NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes Use online or paper application available at Requirements are very specific for Div. I & II See Mrs. Scardina or Mr. Sarlatte to check Div. I & II requirements

UC/University of California Map (9)

CSU/California State University Map (23)

Private/Independent Colleges and Universities Map

Community Colleges Map

Junior Check Sheet Fall Review your courses with school counselor to make sure you are on track with a – g requirements Begin College Search on Talk to family and friends about their experiences Sign Up for PSAT (October 18, 2014) Attend College Night and Financial Aid Night at your school Listen to presenters from colleges/universities who come to your high school Log on to My Organizer For CSU’s log on to to help you get startedwww.csumentor

Junior Check Sheet Winter Review PSAT Score Report/Use on-line Study Guides Work with teachers if you need assistance with classes Register for Spring SAT and/or ACT tests Do Test Prep for SAT and ACT

Junior Check Sheet Spring Visit several colleges; take campus tours Develop a list of top colleges Review each college web site for admissions requirements Take SAT and/or ACT Work over summer to strengthen any academic weaknesses Pick your classes for senior year carefully

REMINDERS Study, study, study!!! Check your grades and credits each semester Make up any failed class for graduation See your counselor on a regular basis Turn in your Community Service Hours

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