1. Class of 2021 November 2017 By E.Molina, Counselor
Freshmen Career Units
Class of 2021
November 2017
By E.Molina, Counselor

2. Must know high school stuff Pacifica Graduation Requirements
Topics:
Must know high school stuff
Pacifica Graduation Requirements
College Prep A-G Requirements
Post High School Continuing Education Options

3. We Are Here for you! Administration Team Counseling Team
Ms. Patterson –Principal
Mrs. Bartlett – Freshmen **
Mr. Duggan- Sophomore
Mr. Hansen –Junior & Senior
Counseling Team
Mrs. Molina –Freshmen **
Mr. Hubbard - Sophomore
Mrs. Le /Mr. Ugarte- Junior
Mrs. Campos – Senior

4. Freshmen Year Tasks
Get involved! Join clubs, sports, and/or community programs that interest you.
Earn a high GPA; set reasonable yet challenging goals
Avoid being absent and if you are, make-up the missed work right away!
Start learning about college (
Keep track of your involvement and accomplishments.
MAKE SUMMER COUNT: summer is your chance to get ahead by volunteering, enrolling in summer programs, making up “D’s”, etc.

5. High School at-a-Glance
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English
Eng.1P/ Eng H
Eng 2P/ Eng 2H
Eng 3P/AP Lang
ERWC/AP LIt
Math
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2
Trig/Stats
Science
Biology P/H
Physical Sci/ Chemistry P/H
AP Bio; AP Chem; Physics; AP Physics B &C ; Anatomy;
Social
Studies
AP Human Geo(optional)
World History P/H/AP
US History P/AP
Civics/Econ
P/AP
World Language
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Spanish AP PE
PE/Sports
Elective
Electives
Health/Elective
Total # Credits 60
Classes: 6 per day
Semesters:2 per year (8 total)
Credits:30 per sem/60 per year
Graduation Credits: 220

6. A-G and District Graduation Requirements
Subject
A-G Requirements
Graduation Requirements A
History/Social Science
2 years
3 years B
English
4 years
4 years C
Mathematics
3 years (4 recommended) D
Laboratory Science
2 years (3 recommended) E
World Language
2 years of PE F
Visual/Performing Arts
1 year
1 year of Fine/ Applied Arts G
College Prep. Electives
62.5 elective credits &
2.5 credits of Health Education
A high school diploma will be granted to all students who have:
Acquire 220 units of credits meeting graduation requirements
State Universities, Cal State Universities (CSU) and Universities of California (UC), require a certain number and sequence of courses, which are called the A-G requirements.
Students must pass these courses with a C or better in order to be eligible to apply to a CSU or UC.

7. Pacifica Graduation Requirements
Very closely align with A-G requirements
Needed in order to obtain a HS diploma

8. A-G Requirements = College & Career Ready
Required in order to go to a 4 year university straight out of high school (UC’s or Cal State's)
Recommended in order to be best prepared for a community college, technical career
Vary slightly from the Pacifica graduation requirements

9. A-G Eligibility and Grades
All semester grades must be C- or better…D’s do not count
If you earn a D in a required A-G course, it must be repeated in order to sustain eligibility
In the case of Math and Foreign Language, a C- or better in the second semester of a year long course will validate a D received in the first semester.
The higher the GPA, the better chances you have to get into the college that you want.

10. What’s a GPA? A = 4 B = 3 C = 2 D =1 F = 0
Add (it equals 11)
Then divide by 4
That means your GPA for that semester is a 2.75
Your GPA is CUMULATIVE, which means your final senior GPA includes grades from freshman year or earlier.
A GPA is your grade point average; the average of all the grades you have earned divided by the number of classes you have taken.
A = 4
B = 3
C = 2
D =1
F = 0
If you earn these grades for example:
A, C, C, B

11. The Importance of Your GPA
A GPA is the single most important factor that colleges look at for admissions.
A high GPA can make you eligible for more scholarships and for college honors programs.
A low GPA can make you ineligible to play sports both in high school and in college
(Must have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in sports in high School).

12. Parent and Student Portal
Assignment Break-down
Parent and Student Portal
Teacher (you can teachers from here)
Missing assignments

13. Study Tips Attend class every day
If you are absent ask teachers for the missed work right away.
Use your student agenda daily!
Have a designated study area set up at home away from distractions
Schedule study times
Check student portal and Google classroom
regularly.
Create flashcards or other study aids
Have a partner quiz you
Ask questions about anything you don’t understand
Get additional support from your teachers during their office hours.
Get a good night’s sleep (8-9 hours)
When testing, check your answers, if you have time

14. Extra Curricular Activities
Clubs
Key
Debate Club
Academic Decathlon
Associated Student Body
Student Council
Student League
World Languages Clubs
Sports Clubs
Water Polo
Basketball
Football
Swimming
Tennis
Soccer
Baseball
Visual and Performing Arts
Band/Orchestra
Chorus
Drama
Dance
Piano
Guitar
Photography

15. Extra-Curricular Activities
The importance of:
Exposure to different activities and talents
Enhances college applications
Learn responsibility, time management skills
Allows students to connect and network with other students and/or community members

16. Beyond High School

17. Post High School Continuing Education Options
College
UC Schools
Cal State Schools
Private/Independent Universities
Community College
Trade/Technical School

19. California Community Colleges
Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast, Santa Ana, Cypress, Cerritos, Fullerton
113 colleges
$1,104 per year ($46 per unit)
English and math placement tests
High school graduates or 18 years old
Can prepare students for transferring
to a 4-year college, including AB 1440 for
transfer to CSU system
Award Associate and certificate
degrees
Average Estimated Costs
With Parents
Off-Campus
Fees/Tuition
$1,104
Books and Supplies
$1,640
Room and Board
$4,970
$9,000
Miscellaneous
$2,225
Total
$9,939
$13,969

20. CSU Campuses

21. Minimum Eligibility Index (SAT/ACT)
CSU Eligibility Index 2017
CSU
GPA
(Average)
SAT Score
ACT Score
Minimum Eligibility Index (SAT/ACT)
Based on Fall ‘17
All Majors Impacted
Impacted Campus
Bakersfield
3.20
905 19
2950/694
Channel Islands
3.22
1070 21
Chico
3.27
1080 X
Dominguez Hills
3.13
910 17
2900/694
East Bay
3.25
1136 22
Fresno
3.07
990
3900
Fullerton
3.61
1159 25
3600/866
Humboldt
3.26
2901
Long Beach
3.50
1054 23
3200
Los Angeles
3.21
980 18
3750/842
Maritime
3.30
1170
Monterey Bay
3.32
1060
Northridge
3.18
3700/890
Pomona
3.49
1130 24
Varies by major
Sacramento
1020 20
San Bernardino
San Diego
3.87
1241
26.8
4337/1042 (av)
San Francisco
3.23
1050
2951/694
San Jose
3.40
1120
2900/ Varies by major
San Luis Obispo
3.92
1300 28
Do NOT use EI*
San Marcos
1030
3400/894
Sonoma
3.24
3200/770
Stanislaus
3.31
1000
2950/
SAT (Math & Critical Reading) + (800 X GPA)=
(10 X ACT) + (200 X GPA)=
Eligibility Index varies by major/campus/applicant pool each application year. This is not a guarantee of acceptance based on the
minimum criteria listed above. The Index listed in the chart is the minimum for each campus and/or non-impacted majors
*See Cal Poly Prospective Student Profile at
CSU Eligibility Index Formula

22. UC Campuses

23. UC admissions statistics for Freshman Class of 2016
Pacifica High School
Class of 2016
UC CAMPUS
Applied
Admitted
Enrolled
# of Students
Average GPA
All UC Campuses 84
3.75 58
3.84 41
3.91
Berkeley 25
3.98 5
4.28 4
Davis 31 15
4.12 6
4.00
Irvine 72
3.77 21
4.15 7
4.09
Los Angeles 43
3.96
4.23
Merced 17
3.52 16
3.59
Riverside 32
3.63 29
3.68 10
3.56
San Diego 53
3.82
4.19
4.13
Santa Barbara 38
3.74 13
Santa Cruz
3.57 9
3.70 3

24. Independent Colleges, Universities, and Out of State Colleges
CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES:
There are 76 independent colleges/universities
Chapman University, Concordia University, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, etc.
Out of State:
Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc.
Applications available at: :
Estimated Costs
With Parents
On-Campus
Fees/Tuition
$32,405
$32,100
Books and Supplies
$1,650
Room and Board
$4,401
$13,070
Miscellaneous
$4,300
$3,650
Estimated Costs
$42,451
$50,470

26. Preparing for College at the High School Level
Work Hard
Develop good study skills.
Know the difference between graduation requirements and college admission requirements (A-G requirements).
Take university required courses (A-G requirements).
Pass A-G courses with a “C” or better.
Maintain a high GPA.
Get Involved
Join an athletic team, service club, cultural and/or other school organization.
Become involved in volunteer work and/or community service.
Plan Ahead
Be aware of college application deadlines.
Do your best in the PSAT.
Register for admission tests (SAT and ACT).
Establish and/or continue a savings account.
Apply for financial aid and scholarships.

27. Sources of Financial Aid
Federal government
State government
Colleges and universities (scholarships)
Private agencies, companies, foundations, or your parents’ employers

29. Go to: www.californiacolleges.edu
Start here:

30. Personal Information: