1. WELCOME 11/21/20161 Class of 2020

2. Agenda  Graduation Requirements  Student Services  Post-Secondary Options  Additional Opportunities and Events  Importance of Connection & Balance  Naviance 11/21/20162

3. 240 Credits to graduate 11/21/20163

4. 240 Credits are Required to Graduate Course Requirements Credits

5. THE IMPORTANCE OF 9TH GRADE Future course opportunities are based on academic performance beginning freshmen year 11/21/20165

6. AERIES Parent Access (Need E-Mail Address & Password)  Student Info  Demographics  Emergency  Class Schedule  Test scores  Attendance  Grades  Class Assignments  Homework  Grades  Graduation Status  Transcripts  Email jwomack@eduhsd.net to get connectedjwomack@eduhsd.net 11/21/20166

7. GRADE REPORTS 11/21/20167 Grading Period Ends Progress report cards are given to students in their 3 rd period class to take home.  October 7 th (quarter)  November 4 th (progress)  December 16 th (semester)  February 10 th (progress)  March 17 th (quarter)  April 21 st (progress)  May 26 th (semester)

8. Communication Options with Teachers 11/21/20168 1)Encourage son/daughter to talk to teacher 1 st Importance of Self-advocacy (During break, before and after school) 2)Email (Teacher email list is available on the ORHS website) www.orhsonline.com

9. TUTORING OPTIONS 11/21/2016 National Honor Society (student tutors) Math (all levels) English Biology Chemistry Physics US History World History Spanish French Italian *A list of private tutors is available in the Counseling Office

10.  4-Year College  Community College  Career College  Military 11/21/201610

11. Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2016 11/21/201611 Class of 2016 92.9% College-bound 58.4% to 4-Year College & 34.5% to 2-Year College

12. Associate’s Degree Certification Transfer Program 60 credits Bachelors Degree 4 YR Bachelor’s Program HIGH SCHOOL Masters or Doctorate Degree 2-4 yrs 2 yrs 4 yrs Career College Short term

13. 4-Year College 11/21/2016

14. 4-Year CA Public University Requirements University of California & California State University Admission Requirements (Minimum) (“a-g” coursework)  History/Social Science 2 Year  English 4 Years  Mathematics 3 Years – through Algebra 2 (UC recommends 4 yrs)  Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs)  Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3-4 yrs)  Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year  College Prep Electives 1 Year *Completed with a “c” or better *CSUs and UCs use 10 th & 11 th grade year grades in academic courses *GPA selection may be different 11/21/2016

15. University of California Davis Berkeley Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Irvine Riverside San Diego Los Angeles Merced

16. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ADMISSION CRITERIA 11/21/201616  Comprehensive Review  Grades  Test Scores  Recommended to take PSAT Oct. 2017 & 2018)  Course Selection (Advanced, A.P., etc.)  Extracurricular Activities  Community Service  Honors and Awards  Personal Insight Questions (UC)

17. California State University

18. 11/21/201618  College Prep coursework grades  SAT Reasoning and/or ACT Scores  Eligibility Index *Cal Poly, SLO uses “Comprehensive Review” and grades from 9 th grade CSU Admissions based on:

19. 11/21/201619 Other 4-Year University Options Private Universities (examples) St. Mary’s College University of So. California Santa Clara University University of the Pacific Out-of-State Universities (examples) University of Oregon Arizona State University University of Nevada, Reno University of Colorado **Requirements for out of state or private universities may differ – check with each university

20. 11/21/2016 College Entrance Tests  Take the PSAT in 10 th & 11 th grade  Take the SAT and/or ACT in 11 th & 12 th grade

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22. Community College 11/21/201622  112 California Community Colleges  Transfer to a 4-year college  Guarantee Transfer Program  Associate Degree for Transfer (CSU)  AA or AS Degree (2 years)  Certificate Degree Program

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24. Military Options 11/21/2016  Enlist  ROTC (programs in college)  Military Academies ASVAB DATES @ ORHS November 7, 2016 & February 6, 2017 Academy Information Night Ponderosa High School Wed., Nov. 16 th 6:30 – 8:00 PM

25. Career Colleges  California Culinary Academy  Le Cordon Bleu  FIDM  Wyotech  Carrington College  Academy of Art 11/21/2016

26. NCAA 11/21/2016 26 Register at the beginning of your sophomore year www.eligibilitycenter.org Division I & Division II Athletics

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28. Spring Events  Military Academy Information Night – Wed., Nov. 16 th Ponderosa High School  Registration (January 2017 for the 2017-2018 Year)  AP Parent Night - February 6 th  District Career and Job Fair – March 15 th @ Union Mine High School 11/21/201628

29. Career Center Resources  Academic & summer enrichment opportunities  Community Service “volunteer” list  College information sessions (40+ college visits in fall 2016)  Career resources  Naviance training  Speakers  Work Permits  Resume assistance  Test prep study guides  Spring Career & Job Fair  Scholarships & Financial Aid www.orhsonline.com>Academic/Counseling>Career Center 11/21/2016

30. Weekly Text Message Reminders 11/21/201630 Subject: Text to:Message:________ Career Center Opportunities 81010@ccenter

31. Get Connected…. 11/21/201631  Athletics  Clubs  School drama productions  Special events @ ORHS  Community Service  Summer Enrichment

32. 11/21/201632 The Importance of “Balance”

33. Counselor Assignments Last Name Counselor Assignment Extension  A – Ch Jon Pratt Ext. 3051  Ci - GrJill Howard Ext. 3053  Gu - Lan Kim Cerutti Ext. 3310  Lap – PerJenisse Bovo Ext. 3057  Pet - Sn Darsy Arburn Ext. 3052  So - ZMandy Fiedler Ext. 3055 11/21/201633 Email or Call (916) 933-6980 X 3050 ______________@eduhsd.net

34. Naviance Demonstration