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Junior Year Guidance & Graduation Prep

Get ready for life after high school with this comprehensive guide on graduation requirements, tests, college options, and career paths. Meet with counselors for personalized advice and explore resources to ensure you're on track for success.

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Junior Year Guidance & Graduation Prep

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  1. Junior VisitClass of 2021

  2. Presentation Agenda • Graduation Requirements • A-G Requirements • Transcript Review • Tests, tests, and MORE tests! • YOUR Options After High School

  3. Counselors Ms. Caress x 34150 A - Crui Mr. Barba x 34159 Cruj - Hin Ms. Garcia x 34151 Hio - Mez Mrs. Farley x 34152 Mf - Sal Mr. Wood x 34157 Sam - Z Walk-ins are welcome most days before school, during lunch, and after school To make an appointment, see a secretary before school, during lunch, or after school and she will write a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released from class for your appointment!

  4. Essential Questions: Are you on track… …to graduate from high school? …to attend a trade/technical/community college? …to apply to 4-year college? …to join the military? What are the PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB and who should take them?

  5. High School Graduation Requirements English 40 credits Math 20 credits Social Studies 30 credits Science (life/physical) 20 credits P.E. 20 credits Foreign Lang. OR Fine Art 10 credits Electives 85 credits > D- Total:225 credits

  6. Are you on track to graduate? Credits needed to graduate: 225 Credits I have completed  - ____  TOTAL         = ____  Credits enrolled                - ____  CREDITS DEFICIENT = ____  (SEE YOUR COUNSELOR if Credits Deficient > 60!!!)

  7. 114 campuses High school diploma or age 18

  8. Top 47 Top 174 Eligibility Index

  9. University of California (UC) California State University (CSU) 9 23 > 3.0 > 2.0 A-G requirements + SAT/ACT

  10. > C-

  11. Credit Recovery– repeating an F in order to earn credits (and a higher grade) Grade Recovery– repeating a D in a college-prep class to earn a higher grade (not credits) Validation – earning a C or better in a 2nd semester/higher-level math or foreign language class to allow colleges to “forgive” a 1st semester/lower-level D or F

  12. Are you ON TRACK… …to graduate …to attend community college? …to apply to 4-year college/university?

  13. PSAT: Wed., October 16, 2019 What test(s) will YOU take? FREE for all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders Offers a “preview” to the actual SAT you’ll take in March NMSQT for Juniors exclusively – high scorers may qualify for a National Merit Scholarship SAT: Wed., March 4, 2020 FREE for all 11th graders SAT or ACT scores required by most 4-year colleges, including all UCs and CSUs (not required for community college) ASVAB:Fri., November 8, 2019 10th, 11th, 12th graders sign up in Career Center or on Google Classroom Required to enlist in one of the military services

  14. 2019-2020 SAT and ACT Dates SAT1st Semester2nd Semester August 24, 2019 *March 4, 2020* - all school SAT October 5, 2019 March 14, 2020 November 2, 2019 May 2, 2020 December 7, 2019 June 6, 2020 Register for Saturday SAT on www.CollegeBoard.org Free test prep: www.CollegeBoard.org, www.KhanAcademy.com Bring a copy of your CNS letter to Mrs. Hill in the Career Center if you are eligible for a fee waiver. ACT1st Semester2nd Semester September 14, 2019 February 8, 2020 October 26, 2019 April 4, 2020 December 14, 2019 June 13, 2020 July 18, 2020 Register for Saturday ACT on www.ACT.org Free test prep: www.ACT.org Bring a copy of your CNS letter to Mrs. Hill in the Career Center if you are eligible for a fee waiver. $64.50 $67.00

  15. College Fairtomorrow, September 24, 2019 RHS terrier Gym 6:00 – 8:00 PMOptions Career FairFriday, February 21, 2020CVHS Bistro (during the regular school day)

  16. Essential Questions: Are you on track… …to graduate from high school?…to attend trade/technical/community college?…to apply to 4-year college?…to join the military? What are the PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB and who should take them?

  17. Junior Year – In Review FALL PSAT (10/16/19) College Fair (09/24/19) ASVAB Online college search WINTER Study for SAT & or ACT NCAA Clearinghouse Visit colleges SPRING SAT All School (March 4, 2020) AP Tests SAT & or ACT ASVAB Visit colleges

  18. TOO MUCH INFORMATION?View this ppp on the cvhs website:counseling page

  19. What Can You Do? Have an inclusive high school experience Take challenging courses and earn strong grades Take advantage of other academic opportunities Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests Seek “fit” in school activities and community involvement Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in the family and the community Students should endeavor to do their best in all things

  20. NCAA EligibilitySee Mr. Lium (Athletic Director) Register now: www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org

  21. College and Career Search Engines College Search Engines bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeview.com www.campusexplorer.com Career Exploration www.cacareerzone.org www.Mynextmove.org www.Calcareercenter.org

  22. Helpful websites for the undecided: California community colleges: www.cccco.edu UC/CSU: www.ucop.eduwww.calstate.edu/apply Private schools: www.aiccu.edu Art: www.artschools.com Technical: www.technical-schools-guide.com Military: www.military.com

  23. End of Junior Visit Have a nice day!

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