1. Sophomore Counseling Individual Sessions with Sophomores
November 8th - December 1st
Counselors:
Tammy Brisky, Andrea Yang, Josie Vargas, Jennifer PageSmith, and Tracey Fowlkes

3. Agenda Welcome and Introductions 6:00-6:05 CTE Presentation 6:05-6:15
Andrea Yang & Joey Martinez
CART Presentation :15-6:25
Andrea Yang & Students
CW Soph. Counseling Presentation 6:25-6:50
CW Counseling Team
Questions :50-?

4. Sophomore Resources Tutoring Opportunities
Monday-Friday. (Times Vary)
Additional Math/Science Resource
Counseling Center REMIND Information
- In a text message enter as ph#
- In body of message
- and push send

7. (CTE) Career Technical Education Courses
(CTE) Career Technical Education Courses are Available to all Clovis Unified 11th and 12th Grade Students.
Clovis West Course Offerings Include:
Education Careers (With English-P)
Theater Production (P) (With English-P)
Small Business Management
Business and Finance (EECU)
Automotive (Systems Diagnostics, Service and Repair)

8. CART CART is for any junior or senior enrolled
in a CUSD or FUSD high school
Students with regular attendance
Prerequisites are C or better in:
Math 1
Biology
2 years of English
Some programs require additional prerequisites
CART offers two sessions
AM Session 7:30AM to 10:30AM
PM Session 12:30PM to 3:30PM
Bus transportation is provided from every high school

9. CART CART provides students an opportunity to earn 20 credits
(4 Classes) per semester
CART classes are college preparatory and most are UC approved (a-g requirements)
CART students earn English and Technology credit in all labs
Some CART labs may earn Science or Social Science credits
(speak with your counselor for more details)
Some CART labs also offer students opportunities to earn college credits
(through agreements with CSU Fresno and SCCCD)

10. How do I apply to CART?
CART accepts students through a lottery process
Applications for the following year are available starting on December 1st , 2017
Students apply online, selecting their top three choices and then counselors send transcripts/approval to CART
To be considered in the lottery, applications and transcripts must reach CART by February 9th, 2018.
Clovis West field trip to CART is on November 30th, 2017.

11. CART Timeline November 30th, 2017 - Sophomore Visitation
December 1, CART Applications available online.
January 18, CART Showcase
(All Day, Evening Showcase starts at 5pm)
February 6, 2018– CART teachers visit sophomores and Juniors
January 24, Parent Information Night (6:30-7:30 pm)
February 1, Parent Information Night (6:30-7:30 pm)
February 9, CART Applications Due
In Order to be considered for lottery. This deadline is firm

12. PSAT The PSAT is a Practice Test for the SAT
On average students who take the PSAT perform better on the SAT
Tests are Given Only Once in October
Cost for the PSAT is $19 (2016)
May be Eligible for National Merit Scholarship Competition (Junior year only)

13. Difference Between ACT and SAT
ACT SAT
Science, Math, Reading, English
Accepted Nationally
Curriculum-Based
No Penalty for Guessing
All Multiple Choice
Basic Fee: $46.00
Writing Essay: Optional $62.50
Writing Essay: 30 min
Perfect Score: 36
Choose best score to report
Career Interest Inventory
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Accepted Nationally
Reasoning
No penalty for guessing
Math Grid-ins
Basic Fee: $60.00 w/ Writing
Writing Essay: Optional
Writing Essay: 50 min
Perfect Score: 1600
All scores reported
Pre SAT: PSAT (11th grade)

14. Community College Graduate High School Take Placement Test in English
CCC/ CHSU Pharmacy School
- Transfer Admission Agreement (TAA)

15. University of California
Testing Requirements
Must Take the SAT or ACT with Writing
SAT Subject Test no longer required
Course Requirements (A-G)
History/Social Science - 2 Years Required
English - 4 Years Required
Mathematics - 3 Years Required, 4 Recommended  
Lab Science - 2 Years Required, 3 Recommended
Foreign Language - 2 Years Required, 3 Recommended
Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year Required
College-Prep Elective - 1 Year Required 
* 11 A-G courses completed before senior yr.

16. Private Colleges
Admission Requirements and Fees will vary depending on the school.

17. California State University
Testing Requirements
SAT/ACT and SBAC
Course Requirements (A-G)
History/Social Science - 2 Years
English - 4 Years
Math - 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended
Lab Science - 2  Years (1 biological, 1 physical)
Foreign Language - 2 Years of the same language
Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year
College Preparatory Elective - 1 Year

18. Career Cruising Internet-based career exploration and planning tool
Features: My Plan, so you can plan your future. Included is a handy tool to build a resume
Log on to careercruising.com

19. Useful College Search Websites
(private colleges)
(California colleges)
(general college search)
(scholarships and general college info)
(community college transfer students)
(scholarships and general college search)

20. NCAA/NAIA Eligibility Center
Apply at the end of the junior year
Register online at: (NCAA)
(NAIA)
$80 fee required for NCAA and $70 fee required for NAIA (2017)
Print completed registration form for your records
Need to request Official Transcript
Send ACT/SAT scores to the NCAA
Visit website for new requirements

21. Thank You For Being Here!
Tammy Brisky – Head Counselor
Tracey Fowlkes- 9th-12th AVID Counselor
Andrea Yang – 10th-12th Counselor
Josie Vargas - 10th-12th Counselor
Jennifer PageSmith - 10th-12th Counselor
Additional Support Services:
School Psychologists (Brenda Evers and Allison Peck)
School Nurse (Susan Ludwig)
Peer Counselors
CSI (Clovis Support & Intervention)
SOAR Team
SRC (Student Responsibility Center)