SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHTPreparing Your Student for College and Career

Presented by:Bob AndersonJacy Carbone

Cara CerecerezJeanette Hooton

Jason Kaylor

See CJUHSD College and Career video at www.altalomahigh.com

• Brave Academy• College Planning• Career Exploration• What 10th Graders Should Be Doing Now• Upcoming Events• Resources Available• 10th Grade “To Do List”

TOPICS COVERED

10th GRADE COUNSELORS PROVIDE:• Academic Advising

– Goal setting to achieve success– Update and review 4 year plans

• Educational Development– Improve and develop study skills– Recommend tutoring resources

• College Counseling– Help meet the A-G requirements– Answer questions about college

• Career Development– Help identify and discover many career pathways– Provide information about R.O.P and Vocational Training

• Personal and Social Development– Help with personal/social problems

• Silent Study and Read (SSR): During SSR, students in grades 10-12 will have 28 minutes to work silently on a productive task of their choosing, work on assignments, or study for their courses. This time is built into the school day and intended to support a quiet, productive, and healthy study environment.

• Brave Tutorial: Is designed to assist students in grades 10 -12 who need additional help in select content areas. These tutorials will feature small class sizes (20 or less), and whenever possible, peer tutors will be available to help students. Students may enter or exit the Tutorial as need dictates.

WHAT IS BRAVE ACADEMY?

BRAVE ACADEMY Cont’d.• Brave Activities: Are designed to provide an

enriching experience for students in grades 10-12 who have earned the opportunity to participate in these activities and workshops based on their academic achievement. These activities are scheduled during the Academy time, Monday through Thursday, and they are open to students who have earned at least a 2.5 GPA.

Some of these fun activities include: Film, Reading, Personal Fitness, Forensics, Dance Studio, PhotoLab, ArtLab, Music Improv, Piano, AP/Honors Support Groups, Academic Decathlon, NHS, Volunteer Tutoring for community service, Brave Buddies, Computer Lab, AAMP, and more.

ALHS High School DiplomaRequired Coursework for College & Career Preparedness

ONLY GRADES OF “C” OR BETTER COUNT! “D” and “F” GRADES WILL NEED TO BE REPEATED TO MAINTAIN COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIRMENTS!

Subject Requirement Minimum Requirements Recommended

A: English 4 years 4 years

B: Math 3 years 4 years

C: Science 2 years (lab science):*1 year Biological*1 year Physical

oChemistryoPhysics

3 years

D: Social Science 3 years 3 years

E: Fine Art 1 year 1 year

F: Foreign Language 2 years (of the same language) 3 years

G: Academic Elective 1 year 1 year

PE 2 years 2 years

Computers 5 credits/pass exam 5 credits/pass exam

Credits needed to graduate 230 230

UC-approved course lists for California high schools: www.ucop.edu

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

English I English II English III English IV

Integrated Math I Integrated Math II Integrated Math III Advanced Math class

Biology ChemistryAdvancedScience class

Advanced Science class

PE I PE II College Prep Elective College Prep Elective

Foreign Language IYear 2 Foreign Language

Year 3 ForeignLanguage

Fine Arts

College Prep Elective World History U.S. HistoryGovernment/Economics

SAMPLE COURSES OF STUDY FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

ALHS 4 Year Planwww.altalomahigh.com (under College and Career Tab)

Alta Loma High School Four-Year Plan Student: _____________________________ID:_____________________

Counselor: _______________________________________Career/Personal Goal:______________________________ Post High School Plans: 4-yr Community College Trade/Technical Military Work Other: Major:________________Classes completed and passed meeting graduation requirements are indicated below:

SS/AS: Summer SchoolAdult School (Must be 16 Y.O.) *See Counselor for

ReferralROP/WE: Regional Occupational Program Excellent Career training and H.S. elective credit earned*See the College/Career Center for registration informationWork Experience: Earn H.S. Elective credit while you work *See Counselor for more information

9th GradeEnglish I (P) (H)PE I / ATHLETICSScience: Biology (P) (H)Math: Integrated Math I (P) Integrated Math II (P) (H) Other:Foreign Language: Spanish I II III AP (S) French I II III AP ASL I II IIIElective: a.Focus Area:Summer School Recommended:

*CAHSEE: Math:___________English:________

Computer Studies REQT: CLASS OR TEST

10th GradeEnglish II (P) (H)PE II / ATHLETICSScience:Chemistry (P) (H) (AP) Other: Math: Integrated Math I (P) Integrated Math II (P) (H) Integrated Math III (P) (H) Other:World History I (P) (AP)Foreign Language: Spanish I II III AP (S) French I II III AP ASL I II IIIFocus Area:Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE Recommendation:

11th GradeEnglish III (P) (AP)U.S. History I (P) (AP)Math: Integrated Math I (P) Integrated Math II (P) (H) Integrated Math III (P) (H) Pre-Calculus (P) (H) Other:Foreign Language: Spanish I II III AP (S) French I II III AP ASL I II IIIScience: Chemistry (P) (H) (AP) Biology (AP) Anatomy/Physiology (P) (H) Physics (H) Other:Electives: a.Focus Area:Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE Recommendation:

12th GradeERWC (P) (AP)Government/Economics (P) (AP)Math: Integrated Math I (P) Integrated Math II (P) (H) Integrated Math III (P) (H) Pre-Calculus (P) (H) Calculus (AB) (BC) Statistics Other:Foreign Language: Spanish I II III AP (S) French I II III AP ASL I II IIIScience: Chemistry (P) (H) (AP) Biology (AP) Anatomy/Physiology (P) (H) Physics (H) Other:Electives: a. b. c. d.Focus Area:Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE Recommendation:

• Cum laude• Golden State Merit• NHS• CSF• Biliteracy• Principal’s Honor Roll

AWARDS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA & CALIFORNIA STATE

UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Chaffey Joint Union High School has a partnership with:• Cal State San Bernardino• Cal Poly Pomona• Cal State Bakersfield• University of La Verne ($5,000)

Please see your counselor for detailed requirements that must be met for specific majors!

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)1. Berkeley2. Davis3. San Francisco4. Santa Cruz5. Santa Barbara6. Merced7. Los Angeles8. Riverside9. San Diego10. Irvine

University of California 2015 Incoming Freshman Average GPA

• UC Irvine 4.04

• UC San Diego 4.13

• UC Santa Barbara 4.05• UCLA 4.18

• UC Riverside 3.78• UC Berkley 4.19• UC Davis 4.07• UC Santa Cruz 3.88

Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity and

not as a predictor of your chance for admission.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)(23 Total)1. Fresno 2. San Diego 3. Fullerton4. Long Beach5. San Jose6. Northridge7. Los Angeles8. Cal Poly

California State University Incoming Freshman 2015 Average GPA

• Cal Poly Pomona 3.43

• CSU SLO 3.43

• CSU Bakersfield 3.02

• CSU Fresno 3.17

Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity and

not as a predictor of your chance for admission.

• CSU San Bernardino 3.16• SDSU 3.82• CSU Fullerton 3.22• CSU Long Beach 3.07

• Remember: Don’t just meet the MINIMUM admission requirements

• Grades must be “C” or better• Must have a 3.0 non-weighted Academic GPA for grades

10th - 12th • ACT or SAT (entrance exams)• To be competitive:

– Highest grades you can achieve– Additional academic coursework– Honors, college and advanced placement

CSU/UC

REMEDIATING D & F GRADES• For UC/CSU applicants, a grade

of C or better is required to meet a subject requirement. D and F grades do not meet college entrance requirements.

• Ds and Fs must be repeated (exact course) or validated (take higher level course—only certain subjects apply).

Means…DO OVER!

• ALHS summer school• Options For Youth (summer school referral)• Mt. SAC High School Program (summer school

referral)• Chaffey College High School Partnership Program• Credit Recovery/E2020

OPTIONS FOR REMEDIATION

Biology I-1 P D-

Biology I-1 P A+

Remediation and Your Transcript:

20

VALIDATION

• Validation applies to Foreign Language and Math.• Validation occurs when a higher level of Foreign

Language or Math is taken, and a grade of C or higher is earned.

• Your counselor will work with you regarding validation rules, if they apply.

Validation and Your Transcript:

GPA, Credits, and Your Transcript:

If ANY class is failed, these are the options:

1. Summer School (2 classes maximum)

2. ROP (elective credit)

3. Adult School – 11th & 12th (2 classes/ non college prep)

4. Chaffey College – 11th & 12th (2.5 GPA)

5. Work Experience – (elective credit)

CREDIT RECOVERY

• Colleges Look For: – Community Service– Special talents– Extra curricular activities– Commitment to completion of your

course work. • If you start a course, you need to

complete that course– Essay/Recommendations

• UC and Independent Colleges

Start Planning For College and Career

• Attend the ALHS College and Career Workshop.– Saturday, October 10th

• Register for the PSAT.– Wednesday, October 14th – Students can register in the Student Store ($10).

• Research colleges and careers with helpful online resources.

WHAT YOUR 10TH GRADER CAN DO NOW:

Online Resources:• CSUMentor

– Create a free account at www.csumentor.edu.– Explore the CSU system, research financial aid Information, and plan for

college.• CaliforniaColleges

– Create a free account at www.californiacolleges.edu– Research California colleges (as well as 400 colleges throughout the United

States), learn about college admissions, test preparation, and financial aid, and create a portfolio that will help you build a comprehensive plan for your future.

• KnowHow2Go– Log on to www.KnowHow2Go.com to access a step-by-step guide in college

planning.• College Board

– Access https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org for more information about college, career, financial aid, and the SAT.

Upcoming Events to Support Your 10th Grader’s Future:• “Think BIG About Your Future” (End of September)

– Presented by counselors in World History classrooms.• Career Exploration/Project

– Presented by counselors in collaboration with the English department.

• College and Career Workshop– October 10th

• PSAT– October 14th

• Registration (January-February)

Students Will Participate in Career Exploration

(in English classes):

* Create an on-line portfolio* Take an interest/skill assessment* Research potential careers* Develop a plan to put their career goal in

action Courses needed at ALHS College plan Complete a College/Career paper or

project (English class)

Career Exploration in 10th Grade:

• Explore Career Interest Sites:– CareerCruising.com

• UserName: Alta Password: Loma• Career link

– MyRoad.com• Must have taken PSAT to get password

– CaCareerzone.org• Visit the ALHS Career Center

WHAT YOUR 10th GRADER CAN DO NOW:

Career Technician, Mrs. Debbie Campbell • Military information • ROP• Interest inventories• Career, college and standardized test

information• Pamphlets about careers and jobs• Printed career information• College catalogs and guides• Meetings with college representatives

INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE CAREER CENTER

• If there is a problem with grades, behavior, homework/assignments, please contact the teacher first. They see the student daily and have first-hand knowledge of the student’s success in the classroom.

• ALHS (909) 989-5511– Ask for teacher’s voicemail

• School Loop http://www.cjuhsd.k12.ca.us/

HOW YOU CAN HELP ENSURE SUCCESS…

• Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org– With over 3,300 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and

history and hundreds of skills to practice, they help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.

• Bright Storm: www.brightstorm.com– With over 3,000 helpful homework videos, Brightstorm offers help in all your

core subjects: Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalcus and Calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), and English (Writing, Grammar and Literature). These short, detailed videos are taught by experienced teachers – most with Masters and PhDs.

• Homework Hotline: 1.877.827.5462 – Harvey Mudd College (beginning 9/9)– Over the phone mathematics and science tutoring– Sunday-Thursday: 6pm-10pm

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

• TUTORING – Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:00– Library– Independent tutoring is also

available

*Check with your counselor for additional information

ADDITIONAL HELP

1. Sign up for the PSAT

2. Select challenging classes recommended for college-bound students

3. Monitor academic progress/Progress report and report cards

4. Work towards “A”s and “B”s

5. Monitor attendance and grades

6. Get to know guidance counselor

7. Consider and research career possibilities

10TH GRADE “TO DO” LIST

8. Encourage variety of school activities- clubs, athletics, band, etc.

9. Help select appropriate college prep courses for 11th grade (registration for next year will begin in February)

10. Help select meaningful summer activities (community service)

11. Take time to explore college campuses12. Attend upcoming events

ALSO…

THANK YOU FOR COMING!