1. Guidance Department Planning for Success Class of 2019 Parent Night
Introduce ourselves
Agenda:
Graduation Requirements
What is a credit?
Grades
Attendance
College
GPA
Support Services
Extracurricular Activities
Prospect High School

2. Guidance Support Maria Aguiniga maguiniga@cuhsd.org Guidance Advisor
A - L
Shawnee McQuain
M - Z
Jennifer Halas
SVCTE/Middle College
Renee Ereno
Guidance Secretary
Parent Volunteers
Guidance and College & Career Center

3. College & Career Readiness Support
College & Career Center - Parent Volunteers
In the Quad during lunch on Monday
In the Library on Tuesday during Study Hall
Ambassador Program
College representative visits
College Applications & Essays
Scholarship search
Workshops throughout the year

4. College & Career Readiness Support
Naviance Family Connection online
Self-awareness – recognize their own skills
Goal setting & task management
4-year high school course plan
Career Clusters with Education Pathways
Career & Major search
College search
Scholarship search

5. Emotional Support CASSY Counseling and Support Services for Youth
Full-time counselor on campus
Students referred by staff
Individual counseling, on a limited basis
Uplift Family Services
Formerly EMQ Families First
Counselor-on-Campus Tuesday & Friday
Individual and Group Support, on a limited basis
Presentations to students and parents on variety of topics

6. Staff Support School Loop Teacher(s) Look up assignments and due dates
Check grades
Get valuable news
Loopmail your teachers and guidance advisor
Students get help at the Homework Center
Tuesday - Thursday
2:45 – 4:00pm
Library
Teacher(s)
Loopmail, or call
Arrange a meeting
Guidance
After meeting with the teacher(s), if still have concerns, contact your student’s Guidance Advisor
Student Help during Study Hall
Every day except collaboration days
11:40 – 12:10

7. Calendar Overview September 26: Parent Night
September 27, 28 & 29: Class Visits
Guidance Advisor classroom presentations (in World History classes). Students complete Naviance activity.
Sept 16: End of first grading period (Congratulations!)

Oct 28: End of second grading period
Dec 16: End of first semester. Final Exams Dec 14 – 16

8. Graduation Requirements
1) Earn 220 Credits 2) Pass Subjects Required
History
30 credits or 3 years
English
40 credits or 4 years
P.E
20 credits or 2 years
Math
Science
20: 1 year Biological 1 year Physical
1) World Language
2) Fine Arts
3) Applied Arts
30: from any 2 of 3 categories (or from all 3 categories)
General Elective
60 credits
Review grad requirements line by line with examples
Example of 30 unit requirement on next page 8

9. Elective classes
World Languages – Spanish, Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Mandarin & French
Fine Arts/Visual & Performing Arts – Art, 3D Design, Theater (Drama), Technical Theater, Choir, Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble
Applied Arts – Digital & Graphic Tools, Video Production, Digital Design for the Web, Computer Programming & Yearbook

10. 30 credits from 2 categories
How do students fulfill this requirement?
Examples:
2 years World Language
1 year Fine Art
-OR-
2 years Fine Art
1 year Applied Art

11. Important Academic Facts
Each semester, a passed class earns 5 credits
For the year, a passed class earns 10 credits
A minimum of a “D-” is required to earn credits towards graduation
4 year colleges require a minimum of “C” for A-G classes
Failed classes earn no credits, but are calculated in the GPA as a Zero and remain on the transcript
Credits earned outside Prospect only go on the transcript if needed to graduate (i.e.; community college…)

12. Important Academic Facts
What are the options for credit recovery?
PLATO/PLE online during school day
Priority goes to 12th graders
BYU online - $150/semester class – completed at home
Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE)
11th & 12th graders
Campbell Adult & Community Education (CACE)
Community College
16 years of age or completed 10th grade year
Prospect High School
What are the options for validating?
PLATO/PLE Online during school day

13. What 4-year Universities are looking for…
Academics
Grades
GPA
Number of A-G courses completed
Level of courses (academic, honors, AP)
Test scores (SAT, ACT)
Transcript
Beyond academics
Leadership (proven & potential)
Initiative/drive
Community Service
Commitment
Balance
Resilience
Students may want to considering volunteering one or two programs/organizations that are meaningful.

14. What 4-year Universities are looking for…
Take “Reasonable Risk” when managing 4-year plan and selecting classes
Should I take an at level class and earn an A or an Advanced Placement (AP) class and earn a C? “…take the AP class and earn an A or B…”
Everything on the application is considered
Nothing on the application considered negative data
Data used to determine eligibility, to build a clear picture of who the student is, what they have to offer the college, and to determine a “good fit”
Student awareness of self in responses to Personal Insight Questions (UC apps) and essay prompts (private/out-of-state university applications)
Don’t complain - Explain

15. A-G Subject Requirements
Minimum UC/CSU
A-G Subject Requirements A
Social Science
2 years B
English
4 years C
Math
3 years (UC: 4 years rec)
(Int Math 1/ Int Math 2/ Int Math 3)   D
Lab Science
2 years (UC: 3 years rec)
(1 year Biological 1 year Physical) E
World Language
(same language) F
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year (Art, 3D Design, Theater (Drama), Technical Theater, Choir or any band class) G
College Prep Elective
1 year
Must earn C or better

16. What if your student earns a D or an F in a A-G class?
It may be possible to “VALIDATE” the grade for college eligibility requirements.
Validation applies ONLY to classes in mathematics and Languages other than English only.
What are the options for validating?
Plato/PLE
BYU online (~$150/semester class)
Community College
Prospect High School

17. College Entrance Tests
ACT Composite Total = 36
English, Math, Reading, Science & Writing (optional)
SAT Reasoning Composite Total = 1600
Critical Reading, Math & Writing (optional)
SAT Subject Test
No longer required by UC or CSU
May be recommended or required for certain UC majors and private colleges

18. College Admissions Testing
ACT
The ACT assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The ACT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.
The multiple-choice tests cover 4 skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science.
The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and writing a short essay. (Required by UC campuses)
SAT Reasoning
The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that you'll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.
2 sections: Critical Reading & Math
Essay is optional. (Required by UC campuses)

19. College Admissions Testing
SAT and/or ACT can be taken. The 4 year universities will take the higher score.
UC – Highest score from one sitting (Writing section required)
CSU – Highest scores from different sections from several sittings (Writing not required
SAT Subject Tests are one-hour-long exams that give you the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and showcase achievement in specific subjects.
Biology US History
Chemistry World History
Physics Mathematics Level 2
Literature World Languages
Find more practice at SATSubjectTests.org

20. Testing Timeline Sophomore year: Junior year: Senior year:
Take PSAT 10 in Spring 2017.
Junior year:
PSAT in October for National Merit Scholarships.
SAT Reasoning Test/ACT: Spring 2018.
SAT Subject tests in June. AP tests in May 2018.
Senior year:
SAT/ACT- in Fall 2018 if you need to improve your scores.
Re-take SAT Subject tests if you would like to improve.
AP tests in May 2019.

21. What’s Next
What post high school options do students choose?

22. Post-High School Options
4-year College
CSU System
UC System
Private Colleges
Out-of-State Colleges
2-year Community Colleges
Vocational/Technical Colleges
Military

23. Class of 2016 is on their way!
90% of seniors reporting indicated a transition to higher education 
39% 4-year colleges
10% University of California
17% California State University
12% Private/ Out-of-State Colleges
49% 2-year colleges
2% Career College & Military Service
Scholarships & Grants: $1.6 million 23

24. Class of 2016 is on their way!

25. More than academics
What is your student doing outside of the classroom?

26. What should I be doing now?
Researching colleges!
The most important thing to remember is to keep your options open
There is the right school for everyone
Do not be swayed by the schools we hear about the most
Do your best in school
Get to know your teachers (potential letters of recommendation)
College visits
Considering summer options
Summer courses, Internships, Volunteer work, Employment
Get involved!
Community Service, Sports, Clubs

27. Extracurricular Activities
College applications
Job applications
Community service based Scholarships
Meaningful activities
Prolonged commitment
Leadership roles
Keep track of community service hours, duties, & dates of service (not a graduation requirement)
In Naviance Family Connection:
Create your Resume
Complete your Brag Sheet

28. Contact Mr. Chun-Yao Chang, CSF Advisor
What is CSF?
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of service, scholarship, and citizenship for California high school students.
  The CSF motto is "Scholarship through Service" 
Contact Mr. Chun-Yao Chang, CSF Advisor

29. Steps to Success! Do your homework Choose friends wisely
Participate in activities outside of the classroom
Find a quiet place to study
Use a daily planner
Use Study Hall to get help from your teachers
Be respectful and accepting
of yourself and of others
Think before you send/post
Refer to the handout – Tips for success
Show the PHS Planner – raise hands if using this planner – GOOD!

30. Thank You for joining us!
Class of 2019
Go Panthers!
Choose Success!