North Salinas High School JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Beginning of Fall 2018: Monitoring Academic Progress ● It is very important that students keep track of their academic progress at NSHS: ○ Looking at class schedule and knowing which classes are required for graduation ○ Understanding A-G requirements Knowing what still needs to be completed for HS graduation requirements ○ ○ Monitoring grades to ensure that he/she passes & future current classes
Beginning of Fall 2018: Identifying Career Interests ● It is important that students begin to identify potential future career paths or begin to explore fields of study that they may be interested in learning more about: Students can go to the Career Center and complete a career interest assessment ○ ○ Students can also go on www.cacareerzone.org to complete similar activities ○ Students can look out for more information from the Career Center on: ■ Targeted career panels ■ Career fairs ■ Seasonal job recruitment ■ College information sessions
Beginning of Fall 2018: Career Center Upcoming Events Future Career Panels October 23rd, Periods 1-2 Restaurant Careers and Hospitality Management October 25th, Period 4 CSin3 Computer Science November 1, Periods 1, 2, and 3 Armed Forces College Outreach Presentations October 22nd, Period 6 Fresno Pacific University October 29th, 1:00-1:45 University of the Pacific October 30th, 9:15-10:00 Dartmouth College October 30th, 12:00-3:00 Sonoma State University Assessments December 12th, 8:00 -12:00 ASVAB
Beginning of Fall 2018: Identifying Colleges of Interest ● Students should begin to explore and identify different universities, colleges, community colleges, or apprenticeships/vocational schools that he/she may be interested in attending ● Some factors to consider when choosing a college include: ○ LOCATION ○ SCHOOL FEATURES ○ MAJORS & PROGRAMS ○ COST OF LIVING & TUITION ○ FINANCIAL AID
Beginning of Fall 2018: Factors to Consider When Choosing a College 1.) LOCATION a.) Do you want to be close to home or within driving distance? b.) Do you want to live in an urban or more rural area? c.) Do you want to live out of state, or even out of the country? 2.) SCHOOL FEATURES a.) How many students attend and what is the average class size? b.) What facilities and student centers do they have on campus (i.e. library, resource centers, mental wellness centers, etc) c.) What is something unique about the school that you find attractive? 3.) MAJORS AND PROGRAMS a.) What are you interested in studying and do they offer that? b.) Is that major impacted or more challenging to get admitted? c.) What opportunities does the school offer students in those programs, whether in academics or extracurriculars? 4.) COST OF LIVING AND TUITION a.) What is the cost of tuition, room and board, and other student fees? b.) What would it cost to live off-campus in the location of your dream school? 5.) FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIP, AND WORK STUDY OPTIONS a.) Does the school offer need-based and/or merit-based scholarships, work study, or other financial assistance?
Closer Look at Universities: University of California Schools (UCs) (4-year / Bachelor’s Degree) 10 campuses in California Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS), Professional Degrees vary for different campuses Important Dates: Application opens on August 1st Application filing period closes on November 30th http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html
Closer Look at Universities: California State University Schools (CSUs) (4-year / Bachelor’s Degree) 23 campuses in California Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MS), Professional Degrees vary for different campuses Important Dates: Application opens on October 1st Application filing period closes on November 30th https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Closer Look at Colleges: California Community Colleges (CCCs) (2-year / Associate’s Degree) Over 100 Campuses in California ● Must be 18-years-old or have a high school ● diploma to attend (with the exception of concurrent/dual enrollment while in high school) ● Degrees: Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) ● Transfer programs to four-year universities ● Some community colleges have vocational programs (i.e. nursing, auto mechanics, etc)
Closer Look at Colleges: Exploring Schools and Campus Tours Campus Tours: In your free time, weekends, and holidays, visit and explore different ● universities, colleges, and vocational schools Your student’s dream school or pathway might not always be what is expected! ○ Students can participate in online college fairs: www.collegeweeklive.com ● Students can also learn more about individual schools on: www.collegeboard.org ● Colleges and universities visit our campus regular! Attend career center college ● presentations (there are MANY coming up, visit the Career Center for more details)
September, October & November of Fall 2018: Credit Evaluation: Progress Toward Graduation Students will be meeting with their counselor to review a credit assessment and progress toward graduation requirements: High School Graduation Credits ● ● College Admission (or A-G) Requirements Credit Recovery Plans (if necessary) ● ● Plans After Graduation and Post-Secondary Options In these meetings, counselors and students can also discuss: ● SAT/ACT Questions Other College or Postsecondary Questions ● ● Community Service Requirements
October, November & December of Fall 2018: University Admissions Exams (PSAT, SAT & ACT) PSAT: 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will take this test on October 10th, 2018 ● ○ Scores for the PSAT do not get sent to colleges, and are meant to help students practice and prepare for the SAT test SAT: 11th grade students will usually take the SAT for the first time during their Spring ● semester of Junior year and will take it at least once more during their Senior year www.collegeboard.org ○ ACT: Some colleges require the ACT as well, or allow students to take EITHER the SAT or ● the ACT; when researching colleges, students should look at admissions exam requirements to see which test(s) they need to take ○ www.actstudent.org
January & February of Spring 2019: Exploring Scholarships & Financial Aid During this time, we recommend that students begin to explore possible ● scholarships that they would like to apply to during their Senior year www.fafsa.ed.gov www.fastweb.com http://www.csac.ca.gov/ ( AB 540 / undocumented students). http://www.thedream.us/ (DACA). http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html
March & April of Spring 2019: Planning for Summer School or College Classes ● Plan for the summer: ○ Does the student need to take summer school at NSHS to remediate any Fs, Ds (for A-G college requirements), or to catch up on credits? ○ Students should consider taking summer classes at Hartnell for college credit even if they are all caught up on their high school courses and grade ■ College credit is transferable to 4-year universities and can help students finish college at a faster pace
May-August of Summer 2019: Preparing for Senior Year & College Applications ● Students should be narrowing down their list of universities, community colleges, or vocational schools that they plan to apply to during the application period Once the filing period opens, students can begin to apply to colleges: ● ○ UCs - Application opens August 1st and closes November 30th ■ http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/index.html ○ CSUs - Application opens October 1st and closes November 30th ■ https://www2.calstate.edu/apply ○ Private Universities or Out-of-State Colleges (CommonApp) - Deadlines vary based on school ■ https://www.commonapp.org/ ○ Community Colleges - Deadlines vary based on school (all seniors get help applying to Hartnell) ■ https://home.cccapply.org/
Throughout Junior & Senior Year: Homework for Parents / Guardians Please meet with your ● student to discuss what their post-secondary plans are: ○ Possible Career Paths ○ Possible Areas of Study ○ Possible Colleges, Universities, or Vocational Schools / Apprenticeships
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