ì Sophomore Counseling Presentation Spring of 2020, for the CVHS Class of 2022
Your 9 th Grade Counseling Presentations Included: Visiting the counseling office at CVHS. The CV academic calendar, progress ì ì grades and semester grades. Understanding CVHS graduation ì requirements and four-year university How to calculate your G.P.A. ì entrance requirements. (a- g) Ways to be involved on and off campus ì Clarifying how to earn credit for your with Balance. ì diploma and to meet your post high school goals. Using the Time Management Tracker to ì determine your best plan for a balanced How to access academic help and sophomore year. ì emotional support at CVHS. Creating and reviewing your four-year ì Ways to prepare for college entrance tests plan. ì like the PSAT, SAT, or ACT. Selecting your sophomore courses and ì Explored the importance of being developing your plan for summer and this ì balanced instead of feeling unbalanced or school year. overwhelmed.
Well, a lot has changed since then! You may be feeling overwhelmed, worried or anxious. Your counselor is here to help you navigate today and tomorrow. We are here to support your plans and help you meet your post high school goals.
Your feelings are important. The recent world pandemic makes us all feel out of Balance is Even More control. When you are overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, everything becomes Important Today out of balance. You are juggling a lot. Try these ideas to help you achieve balance. Relax – take deep breaths Be Mindful – be aware and IN the moment Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise Spend social distanced time with friends and family – walk, bike, skate, phone, facetime, hangout, etc. Talk to your parents, friends, counselor – reach out for help Think positive – positive self-talk really does help and is important to continue to do, even during these highly unusual times.
Resources are posted on the CVHS website https://www.gusd.net/cvhs
Thinking Beyond High School Think about: What does this mean for YOU? ì Give YOURSELF the opportunity ì YOUR Academic readiness to explore every option. Make decisions that are best ì YOUR Financial resources for YOU. Commit to a plan and follow YOUR Academic & career ì through, for YOU. interests Realize YOUR greatest ì YOUR Future goals potential.
Options Include: Attend Community College. ì Attend a 4 Year college or University. ì Attend a trade, technical, vocational, or art school to learn a specific set ì of skills. Join the military. ì Get a job and enter the workforce. ì Take a gap year. ì Wait to decide until after graduation. ì
Career Search Basics But Wait! www. bigfuture.org I have NO idea what I want to www.californiacolleges.edu do after high school! www.californiacareers.info Xello.gusd.net www.cacareerzone.org www.mappingyourfuture.org www.whodouwant2b.com www.bls.gov/ooh www.learnhowtobecome.org www.calapprenticeship.org
What Education do I Create an account on these ì websites. Visit each site a need for my Career? few times each year. Your plans will probably change, grow, and expand: Bigfuture.org ì Xello.gusd.net ì Californiacolleges.edu ì Cacareerzone.org ì
Current Career Pathways at CVHS Graphic Productions Technology (Graphic Communications, Production) ì Design, Visual & Media Arts (Cinematography) ì Production and Managerial Arts (Entertainment Tech & Live Production) ì Software Systems, Development and Networking (Computer Science) ì Biotechnology (Biotech – Academy of Science and Medicine) ì Patient Care (Sports Medicine, Therapy) ì Operations (Transportation – Air Force JROTC) ì
What about you? What about you? ì Discuss your career ideas with your friends and family. Research your ideas. Keep a list. When you have questions, email or telephone an expert in the field or a school of interest.
Educational Options Alternatives to a Four-Year: Types of Four-Year Universities and Colleges: Community College • Trade or Technical School • Public • Art School • Private • Join the Military • Within California • Outside of California • Outside of the country •
Art, Trade, and Technical Schools Career-focused education • = Skill acquisition Examples of subject areas: • Computer Gaming • Mechanic • Culinary Arts • Medical Occupations • Art and Design • Make up Artist • www.trade-schools.net • www.artschool.com •
Community Colleges
Why Community College? www.cccco.edu Explore interests before attending a 4 Year university or college. • It’s a fresh start for your academic record and activities. • Certificate Programs and 2 Year Associate degrees are offered. You • will receive a Career-focused education. Save $$$$. The California Promise Grant currently pays fulltime • Community College tuition for two years. A savings of approximately $2400. If you decide to transfer to a UC, preference is given to transfers from • California Community Colleges.
JumpStart and Dual Enrollment Earn college credit while in high school by taking a college class. ì Work on a program at college that is of interest to you while you are ì still a high school student. Take courses that transfer to a 4 Year university or college. ì Dual Enrollment are GCC courses which meet on GUSD campuses. ì Contact: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos- outreach/dual-enrollment Jumpstart classes are college classes held at GCC. ì Contact: https://www.glendale.edu/students/student-services/sos- outreach/high-school-students/jump-start
4 Year University Entrance Requirements To apply to a 4 Year University from CVHS, you must successfully meet the ì “a-g” requirements. Earn only A,B,C grades. Remember that C is for College! ì SAT/ACT Entrance Exams: For the most up to date information regarding the ì impact of COVID-19 on admission requirements and exams, visit the College Board www.collegeboard.org, ACT www.ACT.org, and individual college websites. Meeting the “a-g” requirements will give you the most options upon ì graduation.
CSU Campuses = 23 within California Requirements: 2.0 G.P.A., • meet the a-g requirements, SAT or ACT (this may change) and meet the eligibility index. The focus is on practical • application of knowledge. The average yearly expense, • including living expense is $25,000.
UC Campuses = 9 within California Requirements: 3.0 G.P.A., • meet the a-g requirements, SAT/ACT with essay (optional for 2021 grads, no decision yet for 2022 grads). The focus is more research • based. The average yearly expense, • including living expenses is $34,700.
The UC’s will review your: Academic: Non-Academic: Grade-point average Achievements in special projects • • Test scores Improvement in academic performance • • Performance in and number of courses Special talents, achievements and awards • • beyond minimum a-g requirements Participation in educational preparation • UC-approved honors courses and programs • advanced courses (max 8 semester Academic accomplishment in light of life • honors/AP points) experiences Eligibility in the Local Context (CA • Geographic location • residents only) Quality of senior-year program of study • *Note: No single factor Academic opportunities in California high • determines admission schools Outstanding performance in one or more • academic subject areas
Private Colleges Vary in strength, focus, price tag ì & expectations. Admission requirements differ, ì including G.P.A. Application deadlines vary – ì some even have a rolling admission without a cut off date. There are more than 2,000 ì private colleges in the United States.
Participating in College Athletics If you plan to compete in • college sports, you must register with the NCAA by the end of your junior year. Register whether you will • compete at a community college or four year. Check your course work • for the 16 core courses. Visit http://eligibilitycenter.org/ •
Some CV Graduates Join the Military More information available @Military:www.defense.gov
Reminders Explore careers throughout ì high school. What do you like to do? What are you good at? Talk to family and friends about ì their careers and what they like and don’t like about their choices. Ask what they identify as Your strengths. Take career interest surveys ì and think about Your plan beyond high school – this will help you set and achieve Your goals. Xello.gusd.net
RECAP We discussed the importance of Balance, especially now. ì Life Beyond CVHS - options and how to research and explore your dreams. ì Career Search and Career Pathways – Bigfuture.org, CaliforniaColleges.edu, ì Xello.gusd.net, Cacareerzone.org. Trade/Vocational/Technical/Art Schools. ì Community Colleges – Dual Enrollment and Jumpstart opportunities. ì 4 Year Colleges/Universities in California and Private Colleges in the USA. ì College Entrance Exams – this requirement is currently changing. Check ì collegeboard.org and specific college websites for updated admission testing requirements. Playing a sport in college. ì Military. ì
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