1. Welcome to Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night Kim Halket Head Counselor A-D and Engineering Academy Students Cynthia Walker L-Q and ELL Students

3. Speak with your teachers directly via e-mail or phone Parent Portal and teacher websites Tutoring programs Counselors/Assistant Principals Individual and Group Counseling

4. Explore Your Options at DHS 3 ACADEMIES Engineering DesignCulinary Arts Health Science and Medical Technology 10 CAREER PATHWAYS Design/Visual/Media ArtsPatient Care Energy and Power Technology Production and Managerial Arts Fashion and Interior DesignPerforming Arts Game Design and Integration Public Safety Mental and Behavioral Health Software and Systems Development

5. ROP Classes College Speakers Job Shadowing/Apprenticeships Career Interest Inventories/Assessments Scholarships “Get Set” Program for girls interested in math, science, technology, engineering Job Board/Work Permits

6. Community College 4-year College/University Trade/Specialty School Military Full-time Work Apprenticeship …or any combination of the above!

8. Serves top 1/8 of high school graduate MINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply Comprehensive Review includes: A-G courses in grades 10 – 11 number of a-g courses number of AP/Honors rigor of the senior year extra-curricular activities, special talents SAT or ACT

9. Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates Local CSUEB and SFSU priority enrollment CSU Eligibility Index = GPA + SAT/ACT Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically qualifies for non-impacted campuses Requires SAT or ACT w/o writing Average cost $19-24,000/year living on-campus

10. 75 Independents in California alone 9 out of 10 receive financial assistance More students graduate in 4 years Every admission file is personally reviewed Classes are smaller with actual professors Personal attention to succeed in college/life Average cost of $38,000 more expensive, but average financial aid package is $19,900/year

11. All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a “Transfer Program” DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for 10-12 graders-earn HS and College credit Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates Average cost $1000/year No SAT or ACT testing required

12. Create a 4-year plan with your counselor Tri-Valley College Fair- October 15 Take the PSAT October 18 Participate in clubs, sports and other extra-curricular activities Visit the Career Center Apply for Academic Block D and CSF in October and February

13. DHS Summer School for remediation Community Service/Volunteer Work College Visits UC Berkeley’s ATDP- 3.5 GPA needed 4-year College Programs (ie. COSMOS) Community College Classes (electives only)- receive high school and college credit Paid work