1. CLASS OF 2013

2. Lisa BerryA – B Dana Galasso C – GL Kristen Piña GO – L Adam Munguia M – P Tim Roty Q – R & ELD Allyson Fellars S – Z Barbara Benavidez All students in special education

3.  College Applications, Catalogs and Videos  College Admissions Tests & Fee Waivers  College Representative Visits  Financial Aid Applications  Scholarship Bulletin (on Naviance)  Career and Military Information  Job Corps Information  Work Permits  Internet Access

4. 4 1.Staying Informed 2.Your High School Transcript 3. High School Graduation Requirements 4.4-Year University Options and Admission Requirements o UC/CSU, Out-of-State & Private Colleges 5.Community College Option 6.College Admission Exams o SAT and ACT 7. NCAA 8.NAVIANCE: Career Exploration, Career Survey

5.  Check out the RBV counseling website  Listen to the Daily Announcements  Parent Portal (monitor your grades)  Talk to your teachers  Visit your counselor  Naviance Check your Naviance email often

6. 1.Check your transcript to make sure all information is accurate. 2.You can monitor your graduation status through your Parent Portal.

7. 7 SUBJECTCredits ENGLISH40 Credits SOCIAL SCIENCE (World His 1, World His 2, US His, Gov/Econ) 40 Credits MATHEMATICS (Must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry) 30 Credits SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)20 Credits FINE ART OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE10 Credits PHYSICAL EDUCATION30 Credits ELECTIVES50 Credits TOTAL220 Credits *** ***Must pass State-Mandated Health curriculum ***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)

8.  4-year college or university (Bachelor degree) o Public: UC or CSU o Private: over 70 in California o Out of State Public or Private: over 3,000  2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)  Trade or technical school (varying degrees and certificates)  Military  Work  Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for the 2nd year, usually)

9. 1. Fulfill the minimum A - G course requirementsA - G course requirements 2. Fulfill the examination requirement - ACT or SAT Reasoning (CSU does not require the score from the Writing section of the SAT or the ACT.) 3. Admission is determined by an eligibility index.eligibility index CSU Admission Requirements CSU Admission Requirements

10. 1. Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirementsA-G subject requirements 2. Fulfill the examination requirementexamination requirement SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing **OPTIONAL** -SAT Subject testsOPTIONALSAT Subject tests (Note: Subject tests can be used for validation and some majors may recommend the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency.) 3. Admission is determined by admission index and comprehensive review (GPA, test scores, personal essay, extra-curricular activities, etc…) Admission 10 UC Admission Requirements UC Admission Requirements

11.  Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements  Students must check with the college admissions office or visit the college website to determine current admission requirements  May use “committee” type admission process o Student applicants are reviewed in the context of their entire application. Extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community service can play a significant role. 11 Admission Requirements

12.  No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance.  SAT/ACT tests ARE NOT required.  Any student may enroll at a California community college if they are 18 years of age, OR have earned a high school diploma OR earned the equivalent of a high school diploma.California community college  Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programs.guaranteed transfer programs

13. All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for RBV is available online at https://doorways.ucop.edu/list https://doorways.ucop.edu/list A l History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one- half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. B l English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. C l Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two and three-dimensional geometry. Must complete Algebra 2. D l Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. El Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Two years of the same language other than English. Fl Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

14. SAT I Critical Reading Includes reading passages and sentence completions. Mathematics Includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability Writing Includes a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage. SAT II Subject TestsSAT II Subject Tests (Optional) Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. Check individual college websites to confirm test require ments. 14

15. ACT The ACT (No Writing) consists of four multiple-choice tests: English Grammar Mathematics (up to Trigonometry) Reading Comprehension Science Reasoning The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a Writing Test.Writing Test 15

16. If you are looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II college or university in the future, follow these steps in your 11th grade year 1. Register with the eligibility center.eligibility center 2. Make sure you are on course to meet core course requirements (verify youcore course requirements have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's NCAA approved course list). 3. Click here for the 2011-12 NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete.NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete.

17.  Career Search and Personality Profile “Do What You Are”  Research colleges & majors o Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes  Sign up for college visits o Over 75 colleges visit the RBV College & Career Center  Start creating your “Colleges I’m thinking about” list  Research scholarships  Update your “résumé” 17

18. 1.You must complete the Career Interest Profiler In Naviance to be eligible for the Senior Internship Class. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6. o Mr. Bennett will visit your English class during the first 2 weeks of November to explain the Internship class. 2.You must complete the RBV Career Interest Profiler Survey (in the “About Me” Tab) to earn credit for your résumé assignment given in your English Class. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30.

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