1. Freshman Parent Night
Presented by
LACHSA Counseling Department

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

3. Counselor Contact Information
Mrs. DiLullo 9th and 12th grade
(323)

4. Graduation Requirements
History (Wld Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ) yrs.
English yrs.
Math (including Algebra 1) yrs.
Science ( Life and Physical) yrs.
Foreign Language yrs.
VPA yr.
PE yrs.
Electives credits
Must earn full credit in all required courses.
TOTAL: 225 credits
College entrance requirements are different than the high school graduation requirements, will discuss later in presentation.

5. 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

6. Testing Schedule 10th grade (Fall): PSAT
10th grade (Spr): CAST Life Science
11th grade (Fall): PSAT (National Merit)
11th grade (Spr): CAASPP – ELA & Math
11th grade (Spring): SAT and/or ACT
AP Exams – 10th, 11th and 12th (May)
12th grade (Fall): more…. SAT and/or ACT

7. 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)
10 University of California (UC)
70 + Private and Independent Colleges/ Universities

8. 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

9. GPA Calculation University of California (UC)
10-11 Grade
A-G Courses ONLY
Minimum GPA 3.0
What they look for:
Classes taken
Grades received
Test scores
California State University (CSU)
grade ONLY
A-G Courses ONLY
Minimum GPA 2.0
What they look for:
Classes Taken
Grades received
Test scores

10. Requirements: Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates
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

11. University of California
10 campuses throughout the state
Top 12% of High School Graduates
ELC Program
To be designated as ELC, a student must have completed 11 UC-approved courses prior to the start of senior year, and have a UC-calculated GPA that meets or exceeds the top 9 percent. 
Requirements:
a- g Requirements
Grades C or better
SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing
UC Minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0

12. Private Colleges and Universities
Every college makes its own rules on eligibility
Read all information carefully
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

13. Freshman College Visit
October 11th all Freshman will visit a
college campus

14. What Colleges Look For What you’ve done What you’re like
Test performance
What others think
What you do after class

15. What to do in the 9th grade
Get to know your Counselor
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.

16. Support for Academic Success
Attend Teacher Office Hours or talk to them during lunch or after school.
CSF (California Scholarship Federation) Peer Tutoring
For questions contact Mr. Freedman at:

17. Counselor’s Role
Meet with students to develop 4 yr. Plan - during 2nd semester
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

18. Important Websites CSU www.csumentor.eduUC
SAT www. collegeboard.org
ACT
Scholarships and
College info college confidential.com
Questbridge.com
Financial Aid fafsa.ed.gov

19. Thank you for joining us! Welcome to LACHSA!
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