1. September 11, 2012 @ 3:15 Mrs. Romeril

2.  E-mail addresses for communication  Transcript review – grad/A-G requirements  Graduation pathways  College pathways  College entrance tests (SAT, ACT)  Senior Year Tips  Helpful Websites

3.  E-mail addresses needed for:  Scholarship opportunities  Freshman news  Counseling help

4.  A-G Requirements: Must meet in order to go to a UC or CSU  Cumulative 3.0 or higher on all A-G coursework  No D’s (unless you have retaken the course)  Meet all A-G Requirements  Depth of study

5.  4 years English  3 years Math including Algebra 1, Geometry, and 3 rd year of Math  3 years History (World, US, Econ, Civics)  Passage of Spanish 3  2 years Visual/Performing Arts  2 years Science (1 life, 1 physical)  2 years P.E.  1 year college prep elective  150 hours Service Learning (junior/senior year)  Passage of CAHSEE  Minimum 2.0 total GPA

6.  A-History Two years, including one year of World History, Cultures, and Historical Geography and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of Civics.  B-English Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.  C-Mathematics Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced Algebra (Algebra 1 and 2) and two and three dimensional Geometry.  D-Laboratory science Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.  E-Language other than English Two years of the same language other than English.  F-Visual & performing arts One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.  G-college preparatory elective One year, chosen from additional “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as “G” elective You must have a C or better and a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all A-G Coursework

7.  General Track  College Prep Track  IB Track  Middle College Program We are a college-prep high school. Our aim is to ensure that all students meet or exceed the A-G Requirements.

8.  Students will take all A-G required courses  Will meet requirements to get in to a UC  Must pass courses with C or better  3.0 minimum

9.  IB Diploma Candidates begin their IB courses junior year  IB Diploma awards students 30 units of college credit to any UC  Weighted grades  Depth of study (looks great for college applications)  Meets all A-G required courses

10.  This track works in tandem with College Prep or IB Track  Students must assess into college Math and/or English to participate  Concurrent enrollment provides college and high school credit  Saves time in college and LOTS of money  Juniors and Seniors only

11.  UC or CSU  Private or out-of-state universities  Community colleges  Vocational or technical training

12.  You must take the SAT or ACT (or both) in order to be accepted to a four-year university (most students begin taking this 11 th grade)  Some colleges require that you also take the SAT2 Subject Tests  PSAT is a practice test offered on campus October 17 th. Space is limited & the cost is $14  Sign up for the tests on:  SAT www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com  ACT www.act.orgwww.act.org

13.  GPA in all completed A-G Courses (including additional points for UC-certified honors courses which are IB Hist HL2, IB Eng HL1 & HL2, IB Spanish SL, IB Theater HL1 & HL2, IB TOK  Scores on the following tests: ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test.  Number of, content of and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirements.  Number of and performance in UC-approved honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Higher Level and transferable college courses.  Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9 percent of your high school class at the end of your junior year (Eligible in the Local Context, or ELC). http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/californi a-residents/admissions-index/index.htmlEligible in the Local Context http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/californi a-residents/admissions-index/index.html  Quality of your senior-year program as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress or planned.

14.  Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.  Spend time writing your essay  Have others help you edit  A good essay should give the college a reason to accept you

15.  Quality of your academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in your high school.  Outstanding performance in one or more specific subject areas.  Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field of study.  Recent, marked improvement in academic performance as demonstrated by academic GPA and the quality of coursework completed or in progress.  Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of your high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs.  Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances, including but not limited to: disabilities, low family income, first generation to attend college, need to work, disadvantaged social or educational environment, difficult personal and family situations or circumstances, refugee status or veteran status.  Location of your secondary school and residence.

16.  Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, such as significant community service or significant participation in student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate the student's promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus.

17.  California Student Aid Commission www.csac.ca.gov www.csac.ca.gov  Many different ways to pay for college  Grants (Calgrant, Chafee)  Federal Grants (Pell Grant and other federal aid)  Scholarships (local and national)  Volunteer Service If there’s a will there’s a way to pay

18.  Set goals that are difficult but attainable  Keep your grades up!  Practice reading difficult books  Improve note-taking skills  Develop study groups with your friends  Be organized. Don’t PROCRASTINATE!!  Study nightly  Get involved!  Begin working on community service :)  Maintain a balance between school, family, friends, activities  Make memories :)

19.  www.sjvawolves.com Click on counseling to find many helpful links www.sjvawolves.com  www.collegeprowler.com Search for colleges, majors, and scholarships www.collegeprowler.com  www.californiacolleges.edu Official California source for college and career planning www.californiacolleges.edu  www.commonapp.org Once completed online or in print, copies of the application for undergraduate admission can be sent to any number of participating colleges. Only certain colleges honor the common application. www.commonapp.org  www.universityofcalifornia.edu Use this site to research all University of California Campuses and to apply for admissions. www.universityofcalifornia.edu  www.csumentor.edu Use this site to explore CSU Campuses and to apply for admissions. www.csumentor.edu  www.collegeboard.com Sign up for SAT; great resource to learn about schools www.collegeboard.com  www.act.org Sign up for ACT www.act.org  www.shmoop.com Start SHMOOPING! www.shmoop.com