1. The Counseling Department Welcomes Centennial’s Class of 2016 1

2.  Centennial’s website  How to see your counselor  Graduation requirements  Options for credit recovery  A-G requirements  Options for grade improvement  Post-graduation options  Reviewing your transcript 2

3. Option #1 High School 4-year University Option #2 High School California Community College Vocational, Trade, Technical School United States Military World of Work Option #3 Option #2 Option #3 3

4.  You will have to consider:  What is your ultimate goal?  Higher education  Special training/certificate  Hands-on training  Military  Immediate income  Your post-grad plan  Recall Wednesday’s presentation regarding graduation requirements vs. a-g requirements  Your transcript status 4

5.  Do you have at least 100 credits?  Do your credits add up?  Have all of your summer school classes posted?  Are you in need of a credit recovery plan in order to graduate on time?  If you have taken classes out of the country, make sure you make an appointment to talk with your counselor! 5

6.  Seventh Period Health  Mostly independent study  Students can take 1 class per semester (when offered)  On-line but face-to-face meetings with on-site teacher are required  On Campus Independent Study (does not meet a-g)  Students can take 1 class per quarter (when offered)  On-line but face-to-face meetings with on-site teacher are required  Language Arts, World History/US History, Psychology  Night School (does not meet a-g)  1 class per quarter, seat time is required  2-3 hours per day  2-3 times a week 6

7.  Centralized Odyssey (meets a-g)  Mostly independent study  1 class per semester  On-line but 4 face-to-face meetings with instructor (may be on-site or off-site) are required  Summer School (most classes meet a-g)  Trying to fix a D or an F  Have an impacted schedule (AVID, IB, Sports, etc.)  2 classes per summer  Classes are not guaranteed  Counselor will give you paperwork in the spring  Lee V. Pollard/Orange Grove High Schools  Application is required…do not assume you will get accepted!!!! 7

8.  Includes 112 campuses in 72 districts  Offers convenient locations  Admission requirement is to be 18 years old OR be a high school graduate which makes for an easy transition right after high school  Did you know that 55%-60% of CSU graduates and 28%-30% of UC graduates started off at a CCC?  Offers hundreds of instructional programs  Provides a wide variety of student support services  Have partnerships with UC and CSU for smooth transferring after general education is completed 8

9.  If you didn’t get accepted into the university (or universities) you applied to OR are not satisfied with the 4-year college originally selected  Don’t plan of taking an admission exam (SAT/ACT)  If you are not eligible for university admission  Didn’t meet minimum GPA  Didn’t meet a-g requirements  Didn’t meet required SAT/ACT scores  If you perform better in smaller class sizes  If you are undecided about academic/career goals  If you aren’t ready/able to leave home 9

10.  Affordable when compared to a 4-year institution  Complete general education classes  Discover possible majors suitable for you  Option 3: Transfer into a 4-year as a junior  Easier to get admitted as a junior vs. a freshman  Transfer students have the highest enrollment priority when compared to first time freshman  End goal can still be met in 4-years 10

11.  For example: DeVry, ITT Tech, Le Cordon Bleu, FIDM, UEI, The Art Institute of California, Kaplan University, and many more  Examples include study in the areas of: cosmetology, fashion, culinary arts, automotive repair, computer technology, training for medical technicians, etc.  Focus on providing graduates with marketable skills  Provide hands-on training  Offer flexibility with regards to pace  Some may offer assistance with job placement  After graduating from such a school, an individual will be able to immediately enter the job market 11

12.  Accreditation  Location(s)  Expected length of study  Success rates  What are they offering?  Certificate and/or assistance with getting state certified  Help with job placement  Cost  Do the costs include student materials such as tools, software, any written manuals/instructions, mannequins, cutlery sets, etc.? 12

13.  Start shopping for ways to help pay for all forms of higher education  Grants  Free money  Scholarships  Free money  Work study  Students work on campus which adds money to their financial aid packet which helps pay for college  Loans  Pay back with interest  www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov  www.fastweb.com 13

14.  The Armed Services is one of the major employers in the nation  Navy  Air Force  Coast Guard  National Guard  Marines  Army  All branches offer  Major source of education training and preparation for entry level jobs  Educational assistance programs  Centennial hosts recruiting officers from all branches  Check with Mrs. Matthews in room 303  Inquire about taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) 14

15.  Continuing a family legacy  Income compensation  Paid training to learn a trade  Health care  Travel around the world  Military housing  GI Bill  Loans  Discounts/commissary 15

16.  Continue in a family business  Expose yourself to different areas of work  Office work  Physical work  Customer service  Discover likes/dislikes  Discover abilities and talents  Start from the bottom and work your way up  Start working on a resume  Highlight your talents and experience  Provide letters of recommendation  Provide a list of references 16

17.  Mrs. Matthews  Room 303  College Search  Concurrent Enrollment  College Entrance Exam Information  CCGI  Resume Writer  Scholarship Search  Brochures  Guest Speakers  College reps  Military recruiters 17

18.  Follow the graduation coursework  Pass the CAHSEE??  Use CCGI to research careers, majors, talents, skills, etc.  Inquire on internships and/or volunteer work in your areas of interest  Research specific information for your specific plan  Institution and location  Cost  Accreditation  Programs offered  Expected outcome  Branch of military 18

19.  California College Guidance Initiative  Step 1 Sign in (your account has already been created for you). Account name: cnusd###### (cnusd + your ID #) Example: cnusd123456 Password: MMDDYYYY (your birthday) Example: If your birthday is 5/7/98, you enter 05071998  Step 2 You will be asked to reset your password. Change your password to First Name Initial + Last Name Initial + Student ID number (i.e. FL123456)  Step 3 You will be asked to create a security question. Select one of these two questions:  In what city were you born?  What is the name of your hometown?  Answer the remaining questions on the page, agree to the terms and conditions and click on “continue.” You may now begin your first activity and your Plan of Study 19

20.  Step 1 Click on the tab called “High School Planning”  Step 2 Click on the box called “Your Plan of Study”  Step 3 Click on “Create another course plan”  Step 4 Click on “Create a plan of study from scratch”  Step 5 Click on “Show all defined requirements”  Step 6 You will be asked whether you wish to follow CSU Minimum Eligibility Requirements or UC Eligibility Requirements. Decide which path you wish to follow and click “ Choose this set ” on the far right column.  The next screen will show the Plan of Study. You may add classes to begin planning for the A-G requirements. The A-G requirements are the classes you will need to take to be college- eligible. 20

21. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 TH Location: PAC Time: 6:00PM – 7:00PM 21

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