1. SOPHOMORE Presentation
Moorpark High School
SOPHOMORE Presentation
Counseling Department

2. COUNSELING STAFF PPT will be on MHS Counseling Website
A - Da Mrs. Darcy Demmon
De - Hi Mrs. Alyssa Aguirre
Ms. Amanda Viescas
Ho – Me Mrs. Dyan McIntosh
Mi- Sal (& ELD) Mrs. Nancy Anaya
Sam – Z Mr. Alfonso Ruiz
College & Career Specialist Mrs. Madeline Knight
PPT will be on MHS Counseling Website

3. what do i need to know about GRADUATION requirements?

4. MHS Graduation Requirements - “Cap & gOWN”
REQUIREMENTS CREDITS
English ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
Social Sciences ……………………………………………………………………………………………40
Math (must pass Alg. 1 or Math 1) ……………………………………………….… 30
Science ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 30
PE (PE Fitness Test).……………………………………………………………………………….… 20
Fine Art OR Foreign Language OR CTE ….……………………………………10
Electives …………………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 60
Includes anything beyond “core” subjects
TOTAL CREDITS: 230

5. Community service hours
40 hours must be submitted by graduation.
On Q – Under “Tests” – View hours submitted.
Worksheet & volunteer opportunities on Community Service Board in Counseling Office.
Must be a Non Profit Agency.
Hours cannot be part of a class/school requirement.

6. How can I achieve good grades?

7. 10 ways to be successful at MHS
Talk to your teachers.
Make sure you attend each class EVERYDAY!
Listen in class.
Bring a daily planner to class and USE IT!
Stay on top of grades & assignments by checking “Q” Student Connect & teachers websites.
Get involved at Moorpark High School.
Be an advocate for yourself!
Make good choices.
Become familiar with Naviance.
Know that people are here to help.

8. What should i do if i’m struggling in a class?
FREE TUTORING
Mondays/Wednesdays
4-6 pm
at Moorpark Library
What should i do if i’m struggling in a class?
STEP 1:
Speak directly to your teacher
Listen to what they have to say
Follow through on their suggestions
STEP 2:
If problem hasn’t been solved after Step 1, make an appointment to speak with Counselor
STEP 3:
If further assistance is needed –Your parent can contact teacher & perhaps a conference will be needed

9. What if I fail or earn a “d” in a class???
Ask yourself:
Do I need class ONLY to meet graduation requirements?
*Grades of D and above are considered passing for MHS grad requirements but
may not prepare you for the next higher level course!
Do I need class to meet A-G College Admissions requirements?
Do I need class for NCAA College Athletic requirements?
MHS APEX courses are not NCAA approved.
SUMMER SCHOOL & REMEDIATION OPTIONS
WILL DEPEND ON ABOVE

10. CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS
COMMUNITY HIGH
Credit recovery classes
Same campus as MHS
Combined schedules
10 day grading periods
Smaller classes
Can recover many credits if attend & work
CHS diploma options (including early grad)
CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS
APEX
Applications in Counseling Office
Can take 2 classes each semester
Computer Labs open daily
3:15 – 5:15 pm (M-F)
Completion deadline is May 18, 2018
Not NCAA approved
SUMMER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS
Various options
Info provided in March
Online classes
In person classes
Independent Study Work
UC/CSU approved?
NCAA approved?

11. PLANNING FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
LIFE AFTER

12. Where do I start?

13. Start building a resume
Extracurricular Activities
Athletics
Internships
Clubs
Community Service
Work Experience
Hobbies
Participation/Leadership

14. Consider Avid - National college readiness program
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Zero Period AVID class (7:00 – 7:54 a.m.)
Application & Interview Required
Goal to increase number of students enrolling in four-year colleges
Focus on organizational & study skills
Assistance with college applications & college field trips

15. naviance

16. naviance To Log In: User Name: Student ID # Password: Q Password
To Log In:
User Name: Student ID #
Password: Q Password
Mid-October = 10th grade Naviance training!

18. Options!
Interest Surveys
Careers
Colleges

19. Interest Survey - Strengths Explorer
The Strengths Explorer can ONLY be taken ONE TIME!
Should have taken in Freshmen year.

20. Career Exploration
Explore Careers
Explore Interest Areas

21. College Research College Research Scholarship Information
Colleges you are thinking about
College Research
Scholarship Information

22. YOU CAN EXPLORE CAREERS AT MHS

23. Moorpark business academy (mba)
Application Required
Students interested in area of Business
Description of MBA program in Course Handbook
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
English, Science, & History will be MBA
Required MBA Elective Junior & Senior years
11th Grade: Intro to Computers & Business
12th Grade: Sports & Entertainment Marketing

24. HEALTH SCIENCE ACADEMY (HSA)
Application Required
Students interested in Health Science Field
Description of HSA program in Course Handbook
Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
English, Science & History will be HSA
Required HSA Elective Junior & Senior years
11th: Sports Medicine & Health Mgmt.
12th: Health Issues/Senior Seminar (Internship)

25. CEC/ROP Classes –Juniors & seniors
Moorpark/Camarillo Locations
Focus on preparing for work or advanced vocational training.
Popular courses: Nursing Assistant/Auto Service/Medical Office Administration/Medical Assistant
Some online class options
Meet off campus (Moorpark or Camarillo)
Course meeting days & times vary
Many include a 2nd semester internship
Some courses have limited spots available
Some courses have a prerequisite
Must have good attendance

26. MHS Career Pathways Performing Arts -Instrumental Marching Band
Orchestra & Strings
Performing Arts- Theater
Musical Show Production
Stage Craft
Advanced Musical Theater
Performing Arts – Vocal
Chorus
Advanced Chorus

27. Career Pathways Visual & Media Arts – Studio Games & Simulations
Art Appreciation
Drawing & Painting
AP Studio Art
Visual & Media Arts – Technology
Computer Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts & Web Design
Adv. Computer Graphic Arts
Games & Simulations
Intro to Game Design
Game Design II

28. Career Pathways Hospitality & Tourism Manufacturing
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Food Service & Hospitality
Manufacturing
Technology & the Art of Engineering
Applied Manufacturing ROP

29. career Pathways Engineering Technology Education
Chemistry CP w/Engineering
Physics CP w/Engineering
Introduction to Engineering (planned)
Education
Physiology w/Child Development
Introduction to Educational Psychology (planned)

30. OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

31. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
Military
Vocational School
Job Force
Two year college w/option to transfer
Four year college/university

32. (Armed Services Vocational Battery) Recruiter Visits to CCC
MILITARY
ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Battery)
Free test given at MHS
Helps identify interests & gives information on verbal, math, science & technical skills.
DO NOT have to be interested in the military to take the test.
October 4th
Periods 1-4
Sign up in CCC
Recruiter Visits to CCC
Army – Every Monday
Air Force- 2nd Tues of each month
Navy – Every Wednesday
Marines – Every Thursday

33. VOCATIONAL OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

34. community college Vocational programs
Ventura County Community Colleges
Each campus offers unique vocational programs.
Moorpark College: Biotechnology, EATM, Exercise Science, Multimedia, Nursing, Criminal Justice
Oxnard College: Auto Body/Fender Repair, Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Fire Technology, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Ventura College: Interior Design, Construction Technology, EMT, Welding, Environmental Horticulture
EXAMPLES

35. adult education VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Simi Valley Adult Education
Cosmetology
Medical/Dental Careers
Welding
Machinist
Conejo Valley Adult Education
Medical Careers
Computer Technology
Ventura Adult Education
Business/Accounting
Computer Technology
Medical Office
Digital Multimedia
Oxnard Adult Education
Auto Paint & Refinishing
Auto Service
Certified Nursing Asst
Dental Assistant
Floral Design
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Tech
Upholstery
Welding
ventura county examples

36. vocational/technical schools
Real Work Matters
rwm.org
vocational/technical schools
Popular schools include:
FIDM
The Academy of Culinary Arts
The Art Institute
Cosmetology : LuRoss Academy/Paul Mitchell School
Many more!
Vocational Schools will be at MHS College Fair
April 18th

37. MHS Parent Night: Paving the Road to College Sept. 28th @ 6 pm
COLLEGE options
after
high school
MHS Parent Night: Paving the Road to College
Sept. 6 pm
SOPHOMORE Breakout Session

38. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

39. WHY ATTEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Better Prepared
Cut Costs Live at home Explore majors & careers Honors Program
Community College
Any student may enroll.
High school grades are important
Many Academic Options:
Transfer to a 4-year Institution
Transfer agreements with some UC campuses
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee/
Transfer to a Private Institution (some after 1 year)
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to CSU System
2 year AA/AS Degree
Certificate of Completion for Vocational Programs

40. MOORPARK COLLEGE HONORS PROGRAM
Planning to Transfer from Community College to a University?
Consider MC Honors Program
Will prepare for transfer to competitive universities.
Make connections with students.
Receive mentoring from staff.
Entrance requirements listed
on college website.

41. Four-year COLLEGE

42. The University of California

43. UC System Factors in Admission: 9 campuses Highly competitive
Follows A- G guidelines of UC approved courses
Factors in Admission:
Academic rigor of courses completed
UC GPA = All A-G courses completed AFTER 9th grade
College Admissions test scores
Comprehensive Review: 14 Specific factors considered

44. UC and CSU A-g Subject (minimum) Requirements
Must be CP level or higher!
Grades of “D” must be remediated to meet admission requirements.
MHS’s “A-G” course list has been handed out

45. Prepare for College Admissions Tests
October
PSAT (Practice SAT)
Oct. MHS
Sign up at Student Store
September
ACT Prep Course
Begins Sept. 27th
Meets 8 am
Sign up at: triedandtruetutoring.com
November
PreACT (Practice ACT)
Nov. MHS
Sign up at Student Store
February
ACT Boot Camp Prep
Held Feb. 3 & 4
SAT Prep Course
Begins Feb. 14th
Meets 8 am
Sign up for both at: triedandtruetutoring.com
PRACTICE ACT

46. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA –FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
GPA OF MIDDLE
25-75%
SAT READING/ WRITING OF MIDDLE
SAT MATH
OF MIDDLE 25-75%
SAT ESSAY
ACT COMPOSITE OF MIDDLE 25-75%
UC Berkeley
20%
16-20
29-34
UC Davis
36%
15-18
25-33
UC Irvine
33%
25-32
UCLA
15%
28-34
UC Merced
74%
13-17
19-27
UC Riverside
57%
14-18
22-30
UC San Diego
31%
16-19
27-34
UC Santa Barbara
32%
15-19
27-33
UC Santa Cruz
45%
26-32
Source: UC, Office of the President, Student Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions – snapshot as of 6/21/17

47. The California State University

48. THE CSU SYSTEM - 23 Campuses
California’s greatest producer of Bachelor Degrees
Follows A-G guidelines of CSU approved courses
Factors in Admission:
Must meet Eligibility Index -csumentor.edu/planning (GPA/Test Score)
Academic rigor of courses completed
CSU GPA –only A-G courses completed AFTER 9th grade (minimum 3.00)
College Admissions test scores
ACT (writing not required)
SAT
*No Subject Tests required
*High score in each area from different test dates

49. CALIFORNIA state university–FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
Average GPA
Average
SAT
Verbal
Math
Average ACT Composite
CSU Bakersfield
100%
3.20
450
455 19
CSU Channel Islands
74%
3.22
495
466 20
CSU Chico
65%
3.33
498
502 21
CSU Dominguez Hills
58%
3.13
423
428 17
CSU East Bay
3.10
447
454
CSU Fullerton
42%
3.56
507
524 22
CSU Long Beach
36%
3.50
504
529
CSU Monterey Bay
49%
3.32
490
487
CSU Northridge
34%
465
CSU San Bernardino
3.21
444
449
Not listed
CSU San Marcos
85%
3.19
Cal Maritime
82%
3.30
21-27

50. CALIFORNIA state university–FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
Average GPA
Average
SAT
Verbal
Average SAT
Math
Average ACT Composite
Cal Poly Pomona
39%
3.49
515
547 24
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
31%
3.92
604
635 28
Cal State Los Angeles
64%
3.18
combined
15-20
Fresno State
52%
3.33
445
455 19
Humboldt State
75%
3.26
503
489 21
Sacramento State
67%
3.30
469
480 20
San Diego State
34%
3.69
546
567 25
San Francisco State
68%
3.23
487
491
San Jose State
55%
3.40
510
540 23
Sonoma State
76%
3.20
Not listed
Stanislaus State
3.36
938 combined

51. PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS

52. Private/out of state college guidelines
Admission requirements vary by institution.
Many use A-G criteria. Some require additional Math & Science.
Check admissions tests required.
Most use “committee” type process & comprehensive review.
Most count ALL high school grades, including Fall of Senior year.
For highly selective colleges – Strong admissions test scores, rigorous academic load, & many of the factors used in UC Comprehensive Review.
Usually high tuition for Non-Residents.
Explore WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)- wiche.edu/wue
IMPORTANT
Use Naviance to check individual campuses admission requirements, testing requirements & deadlines because they vary greatly!
Early Decision – binding, early notification
Early Action – non-binding, early notification
Regular – will consider later testing and fall senior grades
Rolling – notified weeks after applying
Most count all high school grades including fall 12th

53. College bound athletes
NCAACLEARINGHOUSE.NET
Division 1 or II -Typically larger & higher level of competition
& more sports offered
Must meet specific NCAA Division I or II eligibility:
Specific courses required
GPA requirement
SAT/ACT score requirement
You should plan to:
Communicate interest to Counselor.
Register & pay fee to NCAA Clearinghouse.
Remediate any low grades .
Made sure Summer courses were NCAA approved.
Typically smaller, private colleges with a focus on student-athletes.
Must meet eligibility criteria.
Use website as resource.
NAIA.ORG

54. California Students can afford College!

55. College tuition comparison

56. FINANCIAL Help is available
Federal grants
Student loans
State grants
University grants
Parent loans
Middle Class Scholarship
Dream Act Scholarships
Private scholarships
Part-time work
Higher education tax credits

57. COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

59. How do i find out about important dates?
Sophomore Planning Calendar
Flyers/Handouts
Counseling Website
CCC Website
Dialers for evening workshops
Morning announcements
Twitter
Marquee

60. Thank you! From the mhs counseling department