ALTA LOMA HIGH SCHOOL

1. ALTA LOMA HIGH SCHOOL JUST FOR JUNIORS 2014

2. Agenda • Graduation Requirements • Remediation/Credit Recovery • Life After High School • STAR testing and EAP • Preparing for College/NCAA • Next Steps • Scholarships • Parent Tips

3. Graduation Requirements English 4 years 40 credits Math(Algebra + 10) 2 years 20 credits Science (Physical and Life) 2 years 20 credits Social Science 3 years 30 credits PE 2 years 20 credits Fine Art/For. Lang 1 year 10 credits Specified Elective 2 years 20 credits Computer Study 1 semester 5 credits/exam Electives 65-70 credits Total230 credits YOU MUST ALSO PASS THE CAHSEE (ELA/MATH) Meeting graduation requirements does not automatically qualify you for college admissions

4. How Many Credits Should Students Earn Each Year? Freshman 60 Sophomore 60 Junior 60 Senior 50 Total Credits 230 If a student earns a “F” in any class, he/she will receive NO credit for that class. If you earn a “D” in any class, you will receive class credit, but it will NOT count for college admission.

5. Remediation The best option – pass your class(es) the first time Credit Recovery Options Online through E2020 Mt Sac Summer school – lottery system ( “F” in core) ROP – elective credits only WE – variable elective credits only “D” – no additional credits Alternative setting

6. Resources Available • Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org • With over 3,300 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice, they help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace. • Bright Storm: www.brightstorm.com • With over 3,000 helpful homework videos, Brightstorm offers help in all your core subjects: Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre Calculus and Calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), and English (Writing, Grammar and Literature). These short, detailed videos are taught by experienced teachers – most with Masters and PhDs. • Homework Hotline: 1.877.827.5462 • Harvey Mudd College (beginning 9/9) • Over the phone mathematics and science tutoring • Sunday-Thursday: 6pm-10pm

7. Additional Help • TUTORING • Monday-Thursday 2:30-3:30 • Room #74 • Independent tutoring is also available *Check with your teachers for additional information

8. Life After High School... World of Work Apprentice Trade/Technical School Community College State College University Independent Military

9. Life After High School... Military academies ROTC programs Tuition assistance Military Service

10. Career Websites to Explore: Career Interest Sites: CaliforniaColleges.edu Career link MyRoad.com Must have taken PSAT to get password www.cacareerzone.org Career Center (See Mrs. Campbell in the Career Center)

11. College/Career Information Schoolloop.com – be the look-out for school success Cappex.com - College search made simple. Your first stop to kick-start your college and scholarship search AltaLomaHigh.com the official high school website; full of information to help you throughout high school CaliforniaColleges.edu – College information for all types of institutions in California. You can find out average GPA and SAT/ACT scores for freshman admissions. CollegeBoard.org nacacnet.org - National Association for College Admission Counseling. Offers national college fair information and articles about the college process FastWeb.com – largest search engine for scholarships/college

12. WILL YOU BE EMPLOYABLE? • In the context of an economy where unemployment hovers above 9 percent, and the job outlook is particularly bleak for low-skilled workers, you need to be prepared for post-secondary education! • Are you racing to the top or just skating by? • What’s required?

14. YOUR FUTURE EDUCATION... • Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report called “Pathways to Prosperity.” 2011 • 47 million American jobs are expected to be created between now and 2018;about two-thirds will require some education beyond high school • About 1 million of these new jobs will be in “mid-skill” occupations that require a post-secondary certificate or associate’s degree • 27 percentof workers with occupational licenses earn more than the average recipient.

15. 112 Community Colleges... • There are many community colleges located in the immediate area: • Chaffey Community College (Alta Loma) • Mt. SAC Community College (Walnut) • Crafton Hills Community College (Yucaipa) • San Bernardino Valley College (SB) • Riverside Community College (Riverside) • Fullerton Community College (Fullerton) • Citrus Community College (Glendora)

16. Words of Wisdom • Stay focused • Prepare for your future • Where will you apply? • Take appropriate tests • Apply to college(s) • Apply to NCAA • Meet all deadlines

17. Junior STAR Testing and EAP Placement March – the EAP Writing assessment is given in your English class April – the STAR test is embedded with EAP questions, plus students must take the additional set of EAP questions

18. EAP designations

19. The EAP assessment of college preparedness

20. Junior STAR Testing and EAP The EAP results will determine college readiness and placement for college EAP results will be used for CSU and Community Colleges UC is still looking at data to determine how they will use the EAP results in the future.

21. The bubble on the answer sheet must be filled in to release EAP scores to the CSU and Community College. Filling in the bubble means that EAP results will be sent to the CSU/CC scores are sent after a student has been admitted scores are used only for placement into classes EAP results can be viewed online EAP results can be download and printed if the CST report gets misplaced Don’t forget the Release Bubble

22. Choosing Your College Priorities What is important to you? • Location • Academics/Major • Size/Diversity • Campus Appeal • Social Life • Total Cost – Including aid

23. College Subject Requirements (a-g) History/Social Science – 2 years English – 4 years Mathematics – 3 years (4 years recommended) Laboratory Science – 2 years (3 years recommended) Language Other Than English – 2 years (3 years recommended) Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year Course pattern required for 4 year colleges

24. What are colleges looking for? Strength of curriculum (“A-G” list) Grade Point Average (GPA of “A-G” classes 10-12 non weighted) No grades below a “C” ACT/SAT scores Activities/awards Personal essay - (UCs and many private colleges)

25. Honors, AP and College • “The University uses a very specific and narrow definition of honors-level work, which often differs from those of honors programs offered by high school.  Acceptable UC-certified honors courses are specialized, college-level courses, such as those offered through the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs, normally offered to students in grades 11 and 12.  The University does not certify ninth- and 10th- grade-level honors courses because they do not meet these requirements.”

26. College Testing • The PSAT (practice SAT) is available to 11th grade students. It will be offered here at ALHS on Saturday, October 20th. Students can register now in the Student Store. • Excellent practice for the SAT exam • Qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship • Good scores will initiate college contacts • In addition to meeting the a-g requirements with excellent grades (A, B, Cs) and maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA students are required to take college tests starting in 11th grade: • SAT • ACT

27. About College Admission Tests • ACT • Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing • Writing component is optional, but choose to take it • Top composite score is 36 • SAT • Consists of three tests: Verbal, Math, Writing • Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 • SAT Subject Tests - No longer required for UC and many Independent Colleges; however still highly recommended

28. CSU Mentor • CSUMentor assists students in planning for college, in selecting the appropriate CSU campus to attend, in planning how to finance their education, and in applying for admission. • Plan for College • Admission Requirements • Financial Aid Options • Explore Colleges • Learn more about a CSU campus • Compare Colleges • Apply to a CSU campus

29. Next Steps for Juniors In School • Stay focused on academics • Do not lighten your academic load for senior year • Stay/get involved in school activities, and/or volunteer efforts Standardized Testing • Prepare for ACT / SAT tests (March – June of the Junior Year) • Check out websites for SAT/ACT testing information and test prep opportunities • Register for AP tests as appropriate College Exploration • Explore colleges on the Web • College visits if you can • Meet with college representatives (Career Center at ALHS) • Attend college fairs • Apply for Financial Aid and search for Scholarships!

30. $$$$$ FREE MONEY $$$$$ • College isn’t cheap, but ignorance is downright expensive! • Spend time everyday searching and applying for free money • Check your emails for additional scholarship opportunities • You can save time and money by taking advantage of the free high school educational opportunities • Hard work pays off...how much will you be worth?

32. Scholarship Matches New Scholarships and Upcoming Deadlines Profile Progress Bar. Complete it and update regularly! Insider Tip! You can get rid of awards you don’t like, or mark them as a “favorite” to save them and find quickly later! Just select the “Manage My Scholarships” link and check any box and then click the appropriate button. Scholarship Matches and Brief Descriptions Calculators to help you plan how to pay for college! Refer a friend to win big! Jobs and internships to help you pay for college!

33. Merit/Academic Scholarships Grades Test scores Service/community involvement Extracurricular involvement Grades Test scores Service/community involvement Extracurricular involvement

34. Scholarship Resources Career Center - ALHS’ Career Center is an excellent place for scholarship information and assistance Fastweb.com - Private scholarships fafsa.ed.gov- Free Application for Federal Student Aid Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college MeritAid.com- $11 billion in merit scholarships Cappex.com- Scholarship matching finaid.org- Free student resource for learning about all types of financial aid

35. 10 Tips for Parents Help your student understand the college search process Be realistic and non-judgmental Be in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of the college search process Be open to dialogue and responsive to questions Be aware of deadlines and fees due Know that things have changed since your college days Don’t overemphasize your own alma mater Don’t compare your student with others Don’t dwell on disappointments, like a rejection letter Celebrate successes!

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