Welcome Junior Class Students & Parents

1. Welcome Junior Class Students & Parents Class of 2015

2. Objectives for Junior College Night • High school graduation requirements • Summer School & AP Courses • College Admission Requirements • Things to consider about college • NCAA Eligibility • College Assessments • Community College, Vocational & Military • ROP, Service Learning Hours, Planning ahead • Naviance

3. Graduation Requirements • You need to earn 230 credits in the following subjects: • English = 40 • Social Science/History = 30 • Mathematics = 30 • Science = 20 • PE = 20 • Visual & Performing Arts/World Language/Career Tech =10 • Computer Ops = 5 • Health = 5 • Electives = 70

4. Graduation Subject Requirements vs. College Subject Requirements

5. What if I don’t have a C- or better? SUMMER SCHOOL WHO • Students in grade 9-12 may repeat a course in which they earned a D or F. • Example: If you fail English 11 Sem. 1 and US History Sem. 2 this year, you will need to attend Summer School to retake these classes. • You can only take 2 semester classes in Summer School. Each class is 2.5 hours long. Summer School is usually 7:30 – 12:50 pm and you only earn 10 credits. =( Requirements • Classes meet Monday – Thursday from 7:30 am to 12:50 pm • Summer School is the ONLY option you have to make up classes in order to remain 4 year college eligible. • If you fail to make up classes during summer school, you will be required to attend adult school one or more nights a week during your senior year. Adult school classes DO NOT MEET college admission requirements.

6. Earn College Credit by Taking AP courses! • Advanced Placement courses • Get a head start on college-level work • Exams are scored on a numeric scale, 1 to 5 • College credit if a score of 3 or better is earned • Success in AP courses requires dedication, organization, and determination • More rigorous than the grade level course offerings • Summer reading/Check sites for class offerings • Weighted GPA– more points for grades!Stand out in the college admissions process • Approximate cost is $89 each • Fee waivers available (check with Mrs. Coleman)

7. Understanding College Admission Requirements

8. UC Eligibility in the Local Context Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) is a program by which the University of California identifies top-performing California high school students. ELC draws qualified students from among the top 9 percent of each participating high school. To be designated as ELC, a student must : • have satisfactorily completed a specific pattern of 11 UC-approved courses prior to the start of senior year • have a UC-calculated GPA that meets or exceeds the top 9 percent GPA benchmark established by UC for their school. • JFKHS sends GPA information for the top 15% of the junior class during the summer before senior year to UC and a letter is mailed directly to the student in the fall. Questions? Students and parents can find information about the ELC process and requirements and the university’s new freshman admission requirements at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman. Questions about ELC policy can be sent to elc@ucop.edu.

9. Factors to consider :choosing a college or university • Size (Colleges range in size from 40,000 students to under 1000) • Cost (in-state vs. out-of-state tuition, private vs. public) • Selectivity (do you meet the admissions criteria for college/university, how competitive is admission?) • Type of College (private, public, community, parochial, etc) • Major/AcademicDept. • Housing • Location (in-state vs. out-of-state, rural vs. urban setting, weather considerations)

10. WesternUndergraduateExchange(WUE) • College in the west for less • Enroll in participating 2 year & 4 year colleges at a reduced rate • Up to 150% of regular resident tuition • www.wiche.edu/wue

11. Common myth about Private & Out-of-State Colleges • 1. They are more expensive than UC’s – FALSE. Many private and out of state colleges may have higher sticker prices than UC, but unlike UC, they are able to offer students more grants, scholarships, and better financial aid packages that, in many instances, end up being cheaper than the cost of UC tuition. Many public and private universities in other states have grants and scholarships exclusively available for California students.

12. NCAA-Thinking of playing sports in college? KENNEDY DOES NOT CLEAR STUDENTS FOR NCAA. IT IS STUDENT/PARENT RESPONSIBILITY • Division I (Universities that award full athletic scholarships) • Graduate from high school • You must complete 16 core courses • Earn minimum required grade-point • average in the core courses • Earn a combined SAT/ACT sum score • (sliding scale) See website for further information!! www.eligibilitycenter.org

13. PSAT Exam • ALL JUNIORS are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT exam Saturday, October 19th. • JUNIORS who score high on this exam may be considered for National Merit Scholar, a prestigious recognition given to the top high school students throughout the US. • Once the test is scored, you will receive a copy of your scores and a copy of the actual test you can use to help study and prepare for the SAT exam. • Cost of the exam is $30. You can purchase the test from Ms. Facha in the main office. • Tests are limited, so purchase your copy soon!

14. CollegeAssessments COST 2013-14 SAT Reasoning:$51 FeeWaiversAvailable (SEE MRS. COLEMAN) COST 2013-14 ACT : $36.50 ACT w/ Writing: $52.50 FeeWaiversAvailable (SEE MRS. COLEMAN) COST 2013-14 SAT Subject: $37 FeeWaiversAvailable (SEE MRS. COLEMAN) CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION

15. Early Assessment Program Who should participate in the EAP? Why should eleventh grade students participate in the EAP? Earn an exemption from CSU-required English and/or mathematics placement tests How can you participate in the EAP? • Administered in 11th grade • In conjunction with California Standards Test • In English and mathematics • Contains 15 additional multiple-choice itemsin both subjects • Essay required in English Eleventh-grade students who are considering applying to a CSU campus should be encouraged to participate in the assessment.

16. Community College • Ohlone College classes are offered at JFKHS! For a listing of courses, see the school website or your counselor for more details. • There are 112 community colleges in California and each one is unique. For a complete listing of schools, check out www.cccapply.org • Placement tests in English and Math are required for all community colleges. If you do not score well on the placement tests, you will be required to take remediation classes before you are able to take transfer level courses. • In order for a student to transfer to a UC or CSU, students must complete 60 units of college coursework with grades of C or higher.

17. Vocational Training & Military Service • For students not interested in traditional 2 or 4 year college, vocational or technical training and military service is an option. • Contrary to popular belief, in order to enlist in any branch of the military, students MUST earn a high school diploma. A GED or proficiency exam can no longer replace the diploma requirement. If you are interested in joining the military after high school, see your counselor or College and Career Specialist Mrs. Coleman for additional information . • In addition to preparing students for transferring, community colleges offer certificate programs to help prepare students for technical and service industry jobs (plumbing, electrical, mechanic, construction, culinary arts, nursing/dental assistants, etc.) and are often SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER than the cost of a FOR PROFIT college (Examples: Devry, Healy College, Wyotech) or other programs you might see adds for on television.

18. Mission Valley ROPRegional Occupational Program • Anatomy & Physiology* • Auto Body Painting & Refinishing 1&2 • Automotive Technology • Careers in Education • Civil Engineering & Architecture • Computer Animation 1&2 • Construction Technology 1&2 • Culinary Arts 1&2* • Digital Sound Design 1&2 • Digital Video Arts 1&2* • Event Planning & Catering* • Fire Technology 1&2 • Forensic Science 1&2 • Game Design • Geometry in Construction* • Law Enforcement • Medical Assisting • Motion Graphics 1&2 • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy Clerk 1&2 • Sports Therapy 1&2 *Classes offered at JFKHS • Sign ups are duringregistration • Firstcome, firstservebasis • Spaces are limited • Careertraining • Careerexploration • Highschoolcredit

19. Service Learning Hours Requirements Resources Deborah Clark, Service Learning Coordinator 510-657-4070 Ext 27114 • You must complete 40 Service Learning Hours. These hours must be for a non-profit organization. • See the school website for ideas and forms. www.jfkhs.org (Click on Students then Service Learning) • See Mrs. Clark in Room 114 to turn in forms or if you have any questions.

20. Common mistakes seniors make • Take an easy schedule • Lack of Research • Rush to get everything done (Essays, applications, community service hours, etc.) • Forgetting Deadlines • Failing to ask for help and ask questions • SENIORITIS!

21. Private College Application Workshop • If you plan on applying to any of the hundreds of private colleges or universities in the U.S., this workshop will help! • Workshop will be held in May 2014. Stand by for more information. • Topics covered, but not limited to, include: • Big versus small schools • What to look for when you visit campuses • Admission requirements & admittance rates • Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admissions • Schools you might not be aware of

22. Naviance • Online College and Career Planning Portfolio • Research Colleges • Sign Up for College Visits • Keep College Search Process Organized • Create Your Own College List • Personality Profile with “Do What You Are” • Build resume • Career Assistance • Websites Log on to: http://connection.naviance.com or you can follow a link through the JFK website under the college and career services tab.

23. Getting Started What you will need: • Valid Email address • Personal Registration password ( If you forgot your password, you can obtain this from your counselor) Go to the following website: http://connection.naviance.com/jfkfremont

34. Things to Complete • Career Interest Profiler • Super Match College Search • National Scholarship Search Raise your hand if you have questions!

35. Junior Calendar – Important Dates • October 1 – Attend College Night at Ohlone College • October 19 – PSAT Exam • October 30 – End of 1st Semester • November 7 – ASVAB Exam (see Mrs. Coleman to register) • January 24 – End of 2nd Semester & 1st Term • March 31 – End of 3rd Semester • March-June – Junior students are encouraged to take the SAT or ACT • April/May – AP Exams and CST’s (Dates TBA) • May – Private College Application Workshop • June 12 – End of 4th Semester • Summer – Visit college campuses, complete summer school classes (if needed), continue to work on your resume by volunteering, part-time job, etc.

36. We are here to help! We look forward to working with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us or make an appointment if you need anything. • A-D – Mrs. Tifni O’Neill • 510-657-4070 Ext. 27017 • toneill@fremont.k12.ca.us • E-K – Mr. David Reska 510-657-4070 Ext. 27019 dreska@fremont.k12.ca.us • L-Q - Ms. Stacey Bamford 510-657-4070 Ext. 27018 sbamford@fremont.k12.ca.us • R-Z – Ms. Jacklynn Sprague 510-657-4070 Ext. 27006 jsprague@fremont.k12.ca.us