+ 12th GradeYear College and Career Readiness Presentation Presented by: VMHS Counseling Department Oct 6th, 2020
+ Tonight’s Agenda n Welcome n SAT/ACT Information/Update n Senior Activities Info n NCAA n Counseling Dept. n Requesting Letters of Recommendation n VMHS Graduation Requirements n How to request a transcript n UC/CSU A-G Requirements n FAFSA, Paying for College n Options After High School n Scholarships n How to Apply to College n California Colleges
+ Senior Activities v Cap & Gown = $60 plus tax to keep Students CAN elect to borrow • Students can select blue or white gowns • v Graduation June 3, 2021 – Tickets, TBD v Junior/Senior Prom – May 1, 2021 “Wilson CreekWinery” in Temecula Saturday, May 1st from 7:00-11:00 PM. Wilson CreekWinery is located at 35960 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA This event is sponsored by the junior class and ticket prices are still TBD
+ n Grad Nite – on pause until Disneyland resumes operations, however VMHS has requested the following dates: v May 22, 2021-first choice v June 2, 2021-second choice v May 15, 2021-third choice v Cost $230, Disney Park Hopper ticket and transportation v Ticket sales TBD v The Grad Nite buses traditionally leave VMHS on the day of the event at 9am and return to VMHS the following morning at approximately 4am. n Senior Parking – more information coming soon! n Stay tuned for additional events: Instagram and Twitter accounts @vistamurrietahs
+ Meet the Counselors & Mental Health Specialist Mrs. Angie Curiel
+ n Counseling Administrator: Heather Just n Counseling Secretaries: East Hall : Catherine Whitaker ext 6676 (Caldwell, Arizola, Padilla, Ruiz) West Hall : Jackie Moran ext 6690 (Candaele, Hill, Tyler, Peterson) n College/Career Center: Michelle Morris ext 6589 n Registrars: Michelle Morris, A-K ext 6684 Debbie Rausa, L-Z ext 6774
+ Counseling Canvas
+ Make an Appointment Click HERE to find your counselor's Bookings Page
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+ 12 th grade Focus n Meet graduation requirements n Senior One on One’s n Complete all final “A-G” course requirements, including college prep English and Math are recommended n Students that complete “A-G” requirements will earn an ”A-G” medal for graduation! n Aug 1st – Nov 30th, UC application window n Oct 1st – Dec 4th CSU application window n California Community College (MSJC, RCC, Palomar) n MSJC application OPEN NOW ( Spring, Summer, Fall 2021) n Oct 1st – March 2nd Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)
+ Graduation Requirements – Update! n Junior Reflecting Essay – Waived n Senior Culminating Project – Waived n Community Service Hours – Waived n Complete 230 Credits: • English – 40 credits • Math – 30 credits • Science (Life, Physical, 3 rd year) – 30 credits • Social Science (Mod Wld, US, Gov/Econ) – 30 credits • Visual/Performing Art – 10 credits • Foreign Language – 10 credits • Health/ICT – 10 credits • PE – 20 credits • Electives – 50 credits
+ Credit Recovery n How many credits should a senior have? n Seniors should have no less than 160 credits n Credit recovery options n APEX credit recovery on site n MCA reverse co enrollment Please reach out to your student’s counselor should they be missing credits.
+ A-G Requirements
+ Make senior year count n English & Math! Being successful in your English & Math courses will have many benefits. n May be used for placement purposes. Check with individual campuses n Success in 1 st year, freshman year n Grades matter! n Colleges can rescind acceptances if student receives D or F’s n Some military branches may reference GPA n Some jobs will look at your transcripts n Continue with your rigorous courses n Colleges request final transcripts to ensure you kept your grades up and didn't drop challenging classes n Get involved (virtual club meetings) n Speak to your counselor if you are unsure about your after high school plans so you feel confident after graduation
+ Student responsibilities n Maintain good grades n Paper.co tutoring service n Attend teacher office hours regularly - ask for help n Identify which classes you must pass for graduation n College applications – get organized! n Know your college application deadlines n Research what supplemental information your college requires (I.e. letters of recommendation, essay, etc.)
+ Life After High School What are my post-secondary options? Career Tech Education UC/CSU & Community Private College Universities High Diploma School Military Workforce
+ Military n Contact local recruiter offices n ASVAB n https://www.todaysmilitary.com/ n Contact the College & Career Center for recruiter information n Mrs. Morris mmorris@murrieta.k12.caus
+ CTE There are many Career and Technical Education Centers that our students have access to, here are a few popular choices: n California Conservation Corps n Culinary n Cosmetology n Medical Assistant n Court Reporting n Dental Assistant n Paralegal n Phlebotomy n SoCal Welding n Electrician n EMT
+ California Community College MSJC n Must be 18 years old or have HS Diploma or equivalent n Application Window: Open Now for future terms n Great way to save money while learning a trade, earning an AA or AS, and/or completing first two years of college n Application Web Page: https://www.msjc.edu/apply/index.html n Step by Step Directions: https://www.msjc.edu/enroll/new-students.html n MJSC Career and Academic degree, Certificate, Concentration, or Skill Set Pathways – Choices, Assessments and Exploration: https://www.msjc.edu/pathways/ n Schedule of Classes: https://www.msjc.edu/scheduleofclasses/ n Apply to MSJC through CCGI Click Here n California Promise Program https://www.msjc.edu/free/index.html
+ Are you ready to apply to a 4-year university? n Familiarize yourself with A-G requirements n College Admissions Testing SAT/ACT, visit the school’s websites to know their entrance requirements and if an assessment will be needed n www.fairtest.org n Know the differences between CSU, UC, private and community colleges n Know your deadlines and apply early
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