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10 th Grade: Graduation and Beyond

10 th Grade: Graduation and Beyond. Teri Owen, College Counselor Aubrey Pasmyn, Counselor. LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS. Subject Requirements / Credits Required English 40 credits College Prep Math 20 credits

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10 th Grade: Graduation and Beyond

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  1. 10th Grade: Graduation and Beyond Teri Owen, College Counselor Aubrey Pasmyn, Counselor

  2. LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Subject Requirements / Credits Required • English 40 credits • College Prep Math 20 credits • College Prep Biology Science 10 credits • College Prep Physical Science 10 credits • Social Science 30 credits • Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits • Physical Education 20 credits • Health 5 credits • Applied Technology 10 credits • Electives 75 credits = total of 230 credits • In addition: CAHSEE Math/ELA, Computer Literacy, Service Learning

  3. Credit Recovery Options • Summer School LAUSD: one 5 credit course at Chatsworth or Grant HS (enrollment form from counselor to replace Fs only) OFL: two-three 5 credit courses at OFL Center (enrollment form from counselor) OFY: two 5 credit courses at OFY Center (enrollment form from counselor) AdultSchool: various courses available (see counselor) CommunityColleges: accepted courses on handout ROP: Check Counseling Office in May WVOC: Check with WVOC for available classes

  4. Credit Recovery Options • During school year Adult School: one course at a time when student in good standing at Taft Community College: classes listed on handout, as approved by College Office ROP: course offerings vary (see counselor Fall 2013) WVOC: course offerings vary (check with WVOC and counselor Fall 2013) • Students notified if and when other options available

  5. What’s Ahead: Counseling for Juniors • Counselors adjust schedules during first several weeks of fall/spring semesters to ensure on track for graduation • Counselors meet w/ juniors in spring to review remaining graduation requirements and credit recovery options • Honors/AP meetings held during spring for applications • “Graduation and Beyond” parent meeting scheduled during student’s junior year • All juniors called to College Office for individual meetings

  6. Life After High School… • Students choose different things after high school • Depends on personal situation Options include: • College/University • Employment • Vocational School • Military • Gap Year

  7. College Name Game • How many colleges can you think of? • 3,000+ schools in the United States alone… What’s in a name??? • DON’T FALL INTO THE NAME TRAP! • Just because you haven’t heard of it, doesn’t mean it’s not an excellent school!

  8. California’s Higher Education System • Community Colleges – 2 year colleges • (i.e. Pierce, Valley, Santa Monica, Moorpark, Glendale) • California State Universities – 4 year universities • (i.e. CSUN, CSULA, San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) • University of California – 4 year universities • (i.e. UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, UCI, UCD, UCSC, UCR, UCM) • Private Universities – 4 year colleges and universities • (i.e. USC, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Cal Lutheran)

  9. UC/CSU A-G Eligibility Requirements • A-Social Studies: 2 years required (3-4 recommended) • B-English: 4 years required • C-Math: 3 years required (4 recommended) • D-Lab Science: 1 year biological, 1 year physical (3-4 years recommended) • E-World Language: 2 years required (3-4 recommended) • F-Visual/Performing Art: 1 year required • G-Additional Academic Elective requirement-1 year min. • Eligible DOES NOT equal competitive!

  10. Standardized Testing Options • SAT Reasoning (2400 pt scale) or ACT (36 pt scale) • 3 ½ hr test; equally accepted • Required by most 4-year universities • SAT Reasoning: Math, Verbal, Writing • ACT: Math, English, Reading, Science, Writing • Can be taken multiple times • SAT Subject Tests (800 pt scale) • 1 hr test in specific subject areas • 2 or 3 required by some 4-year schools • Some UC Campuses recommend tests for certain majors • Student chooses which tests to take • Can be taken multiple times

  11. Testing Tips • Take each test more than once to improve scores • Test prep (practice makes a difference) • Prep books • Prep courses • Tutors / Practice exams • 2 fee waivers for each test available, if eligible (i.e. school lunch program) • Take Subject Test(s) after completing subject courses

  12. College Admittance Criteria • Most schools take holistic approach • Academics: • Grades (Cs or better, Ds not accepted for college) • Challenging coursework • Concurrent enrollment in community college classes • Test scores: SAT/ACT, Subject Tests (if required) • Extracurricular activities at school: • Sports, clubs, music, drama, leadership, etc. • Community service / Volunteer work outside school: • Find your passion! Make a commitment!

  13. College Admittance Criteria • Personal Essays (if required) • Leadership • Life experience • Personal qualities (what makes student unique and a good fit) • Awards / recognition • Letters of Recommendation (if required or optional; students mustgive counselors/teachers advanced notice) • Participation in special programs • Summer programs, internships, employment, etc. • Special factors • Talent, legacy, first in family to attend college, diversity, etc.

  14. GPAs/Class Rank • Every Taft student has 3 unique GPAs LAUSD: 9th – 11th grade marks on 4.0 scale, with ¼ pt. weighting for all AP classes (senior ranking determined with this GPA, recalculated after 12th grade fall final marks) UC/CSU: 10th -11th grade marks on 4.0 scale, with full pt. weighting for all AP classes and applicable honors courses (see flyer) FinancialAid: 10th-11th grade unweighted marks on 4.0 scale (excludes PE)

  15. Deciding Factors: • 4-year vs. 2-year • Housing • Location • Cost/Financial aid package • Degrees offered • Weather • Extracurricular activities • Size (small vs. big) • Special programs • Unique college life aspects • Academic focus What is the best fit for student? Take a tour/virtual tour

  16. Community College Option • Eligibility • 18 years old or high school diploma • Placement exams in Math and English • Accelerated programs • Honors Programs • College credit for AP tests (scores of 3 or higher) • Transfer agreements with certain 4 year colleges and universities • Technical / Specialized programs • Less expensive than private technical school • Skills for job placement (nursing, culinary arts, fire science)

  17. Choosing Community College Over 4-Year • Lower cost • Closer to home • Smaller class size • Bridge to a four year school • Programs not offered at 4-year college • Easy entrance requirements • Complete general education requirements before transfer • Opportunity to decide on major • Not accepted to school of choice • Opportunity to transfer to dream college or university

  18. Choose schools wisely! • Safety schools • must have AT LEAST ONE safety school • Competitive schools • likely to be accepted, not guaranteed • Reach schools • very competitive, may not be accepted • Pick schools in each category • UCLA, UCB, UCSD, and UCSB are COMPETITIVE/REACH schools for everyone!

  19. Paying for College • Forms of financial aid • Grants • Scholarships • fastweb.com • finaid.com • scholarships.com • Loans • Work study • Sources of financial aid • Federal government • State government • University grants • Private organizations for scholarships • Lending institutions

  20. Sophomore Timeline (remainder of year) • March: Plan next year’s classes • April: Think about SAT / ACT • May: AP exams • June-August: • Have summer activities (volunteer, job, etc.) • Increase GPA through college classes/summer school • Explore possible career choices/educational goals • College research

  21. Junior Timeline (prep for senior year) • Aug/Sept: Check A-G requirements w/ counselor • October: Take PSAT • January-March: Standardized test prep • Spring: AP/Honors meetings, senior class planning SAT Reasoning/ACT • May: AP exams • June: SAT/ACT or SAT Subject tests Athletes file w/ NCAA Eligibility Center • Summer: • College research and visits • Work on essays/personal statements (sample prompts online) • Final GPA boost through college classes/summer school • Scholarship search

  22. College Office Services/Assistance • Peer College Counselors • Junior meetings • Catalogs and brochures • Application workshops • College application help • College rep visits • Scholarships • Financial aid information • Concurrent Enrollment • Test prep materials • Recommendations • Senior Rank/GPAs

  23. Contact Information • Teri Owen, college counselor: teri.owen@lausd.net (818) 227-3636 • Aubrey Pasmyn, counselor: atp1616@lausd.net (818) 227-3619 • Counseling Office: (818) 227-3610 • Website: www.tafthigh.org  “College Corner”

  24. THE END…or just the beginning? Questions?

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