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Chula Vista High School Junior Class Presentation CVH Counselors

CVH Counselors Student Last Name Counselor A - CASTI Ms. mARSHALL CASTI - ESO Ms. Duarte ESP- HERNADEZ, O. Ms. PADILLA HERNANDEZ, P - MAU MS. LEDEZMA MA V - PEREZ MS. ARAKI PEREZ -* - Sanchez, O. MR. BATISTA SANCHE, P. - Z Ms. Peñuelas

Meeting Agenda  Review of High School Graduation Requirements  College and Career Planning  Post-Secondary Options

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  C- Math  A- History 6 Semester Credits  8 Semester Credits  *Must complete Algebra,  World Geography  Geometry, Intermediate World History  Algebra or/combination US History  Integrated Math Course Government/Economics  I, II & III  B- English  D- Science 8 Semester Credits  4 Semester Credits  9-12 th Grade  Biology  Chemistry or Physics 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS  E- Foreign Language Academic Electives  4 Semester Credits of the  5 Semester Electives  SAME Language  Comprehensive Health  F- Visual/Performing Art 1 Semester Health  2 Semester Credits   44 Total Credits  G- College Elective  CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) 2 Semester Credits  Math and English   Physical Education  30 Hours Community 4 Semester Credits  Service

How can I recover credits?  See your counselor ASAP for an application!  APEX Online credit recovery course for most A-G  courses.  Credit recovery Not all courses guaranteed to be offered. 

College Planning  College entrance requirements  A-G Subject Requirements – All courses must be completed with a “C” or better  Grade Point Average (GPA)  Minimum UC GPA is 3.0  Minimum CSU GPA is 2.0  (UC and CSU GPA calculated solely on a-g courses take in grades 10-11)  Private universities GPA varies  Community College  College Entrance Exams

A-G Requirements FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT STEP A) US History, Government/World Cultures 2 years B) English 9-12 (ELD 7/8 may apply) 4 years C) Algebra, Formal Geometry, Int. Algebra, 3 years Math Analysis, Calculus (4 yrs recommended) 2 years D) Biology, Chemistry, Physics (3 recommended of Laboratory Science) 2 years E) Foreign Language (3 yrs recommended) F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G) College-Prep Elective 1 year

University of California (UC) www.universityofcalifornia.edu Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 10 Selection Top 9% of high school class guaranteed admission; remaining 15% admitted using different criteria *Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA- Average is 4.0 GPA Estimated Cost $13,300 for fees; $14,000 for room and board; $1,500 for books/supplies

University of California (UC) Entrance Requirements *Completion of A-G coursework 3.0 GPA *SAT Reasoning or ACT *SAT Subject Tests recommended Other Info Personal Statement required in application and other factors such as community service, leadership roles and sports

California State University (CSU) www.csumentor.edu Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 23 Selection Top 33% of high school graduates *Must have a 2.0 GPA- average is 3.82 (SDSU) GPA Estimated Cost $6,866 for fees; $12,080 for room and board; $1,719 for books & supplies average

California State University (CSU) Entrance Requirements *Completion of A-G coursework with a minimum of a *2.0 GPA *SAT Reasoning or ACT *Satisfy the ELM/EPT Other Info Compact for Success with San Diego State University *3.0 A-G GPA, take the SAT/ACT and satisfy the ELM/EPT

Increasing your college Options and Choices! UC & Private Colleges Selection Process GPA Requirement SAT Scores Math & Critical Rd. GPA & SAT Formula 3.0 minimum 1100+ First 40% of Students Average 4.0 Benchmarks Competitive Student Profile & Essay Competitive Campus Campus (Comprehensive Average 4.2 Average 2018 Enrolled by 9th grade Review) and continuously attend Remaining 60% of UCSD SUHSD high school Students Average 4.13 Attain a 3.0 CSU GPA CSU System and maintain through Selection Process GPA SAT Scores/ACT senior year Requirement Math & Critical Rd. Complete all CSU “a - g” GPA & SAT Formula 2.0 minimum 900+ course requirements GPA x 800 plus SAT Scores SDSU SDSU All Campuses Average 3.82 1152 (SAT) Satisfy the ELM 25 (ACT) (Entry Level Math Placement Test) Community College Satisfy the EPT (Entry Level English Placement Selection Process GPA Placement Tests Test) Have taken the SAT Graduate or No Requirement Math & English 18 Yrs. of Age Reasoning or ACT test

Private Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu Programs Undergraduate and graduate degree programs Campuses 77 Independent Colleges and Universities in CA Selection Research the individual college for specific admission information Estimated Cost Higher than public colleges and universities since they do not receive state funding

Private Colleges and Universities Entrance Research the Requirements individual college for specific admission information Other Info Quite diverse in nature; offer a variety of financial aid programs

California Community Colleges (CC) www.ccco.edu Programs Two-year associate degree programs, vocational or certificate programs Campuses 109 Selection All high school graduates Cost $1,104 for fees;$1,710 for books/supplies

California Community Colleges (CC) Entrance Open to all CA Requirements residents 18 years or older; high school diploma Other Info Transfer opportunities to UC/CSU

Transferring to a UC or CSU  Extremely important to work closely with your CC Counselor at the time of admission  You will be more successful in transferring if you know the specific campus or major  Visit the ASSIST website to check transfer course requirements www.assist.org  Generally speaking, you will complete 2 years (60 units) at the CC and need a minimum GPA of 2.0 (for CSU) or 2.4 (for UC). Please note some campuses and programs may require a higher GPA.

Private Career and Technical Schools  Learn skills to prepare you for a specific job or career Fields such as automotive/aircraft mechanics,  health care, business, computer science, cosmetology and truck driving  Vary in both length and cost  Similar training may be available at ROP or Community College  Compare cost, time and reputation of school program before making a decision

US Military Before signing any contract for military service, discuss the terms of the contract with your parent/guardian and counselor

US Military  You must take the ASVAB to find out what career choice you have About 80% of military jobs are of a non-combat  nature; 90% have direct civilian job a-likes  2 and 4-year ROTC programs lead to a college degree and commission as on officer  If you are interested in a Military Academy you must secure a Congressional nomination – start this process now!  www.todaysmilitary.com

Regional Occupational Centers (ROP)  Offers career training opportunities for high school students and adults  Fields such as animal care, cosmetology, culinary arts, hospitality/tourism, medical/dental  All courses are available tuition free  Many classes offer internships with local employers  www.sdcoe.net/rop

Apprenticeships  Earn money while learning an important skill 3-5 years of classroom and on-the-job training  while working beside an experienced journeyperson Paid $9-14/hour during apprenticeship and upon  completion you can earn $30 or more Occupations such as correctional officers,  electricians, firefighters, machinists, automotive technicians, construction trades  www.calapprenticeship.org

Career Planning  A good place to start is with your personal interests, skills and things you do well  Make a list of things you enjoy doing  Try to identify experiences you’ve had that you might turn into a career  Talk with your counselor (Junior Credit Check), teachers or family

Career Planning  Complete an interest inventory  ASVAB  www.cacareerzone.org  Investigate different careers  www.onetcenter.gov  Explore colleges and majors  Create a MyRoads account after taking the PSAT  http://myroad.collegeboard.com

Who Requires Post-Secondary Testing?  EVERYONE!  Work Force- Entry tests  Military- ASVAB  Vocational/Technical Schools- Assessment test  Apprenticeships - Assessment test  4-Year Colleges  Community Colleges

Colleges & Universities (4-Year)  SAT Reasoning OR ACT  Required by all 4-Year colleges  ACT Plus Writing required by UC schools  SAT Subject Tests  Recommended by UC schools – check college and major to see which exams are recommended

College Entrance Exams - SAT  Administered by College Board www.collegeboard.com  SAT Reasoning Test  Required by UC’s and CSU’s  Verbal, Math and Writing  SAT Subject Tests  Recommended by University of California (UC) & some Private Universities  2 Subject Tests in 2 different subject areas