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Welcome Parents of the Class of 2021

Welcome Parents of the Class of 2021. Agenda. The “Sophomore Year” Sophomore Counseling and CANVAS & Aeries (Parent Portal) Graduation Requirements

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Welcome Parents of the Class of 2021

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  1. Welcome Parents of the Class of 2021

  2. Agenda The “Sophomore Year” Sophomore Counseling and CANVAS & Aeries (Parent Portal) Graduation Requirements Post High School Educational Options College Entrance Requirements / Exams NCAA/NAIA Eligibility The “Junior Year”

  3. Sophomore Counseling Group Counseling with Counselors Class Presentation Transcript Review Access to 10-year plan online 688-6487 – School Phone Case load: Danielle Lageman ( A-G ) x 3211 Jon Morris ( H–O ) x 3210 Alfonso Gonzalez ( P-Z ) x 3321

  4. CANVAS PARENT ACCESS: https://www.syvuhsd.org/domain/242 USER NAME: STUDENT’S 7-DIGIT NUMBER PASSWORD: STUDENT’S 5-DIGIT NUMBER

  5. AERIES – parentportalto check: attendance, discipline, report cards, transcript and complete * “Pirate Check in.”* “Check in” is the summer process of registering / reviewing enrollment information prior to attending in the fall.

  6. Santa Ynez Valley Union H.S. Graduation Requirements English 4 years - 40 credits Math 3 years - 30 credits Science 3 years - 30 credits Social Studies 3 years - 30 credits World Lang/Art/CTE 1 year - 10 credits PE 2 years - 20 credits Electives 90 credits _________________________________________ Total 250 credits CA Fitness Test – must pass or take PE until pass. Junior year – Smarter Balance - CASSPP (English and Math)

  7. Post High SchoolEducational Options Trade/Specialty school Two-Year College – Community College – Allan Hancock College – promise started Fall 2018 Four-Year College or University – University of California - (9 campuses) + UCSF (Medical School) California State University – (23 campuses) Private Universities (many) Out of State Colleges/Universities (WUE)

  8. “A- G” 4 year COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS CAL STATE UNIV. (CSU) UNIV. OF CALIF. (UC) Same 3 yrs., 4 or more recommended 2 yrs., 3 rec. (1 yr of Chemistry or Physics) Same 2 yrs., 3 recommended Same Same • CP English 4 yrs. • Math (Math 101, 201, 301) 3 yrs. • Lab Science 2 yrs. • Social Science (1 yr WC + US Hist) 2 yrs. • World Language 2 yrs. • CP Electives 1 yr. • Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr. * Must earn a “C” or better to satisfy subject requirements

  9. 2018-2019Approved UC “a to g” list Santa Ynez Valley Union High

  10. PSAT – Preliminary SAT used as preparation and a predictor for SAT scores, offered once a year in mid-October “JUNIOR LEVEL” test assessing math, reasoning and writing Recommended for SAT preparation, score is not used for admission nor required Results will be distributed in January Preliminary SAT Test PSAT

  11. Four-year college Admission Exams • SAT Reasoning Test – Entrance Exam requirements most popular on the west coast • SAT – 1600 (CR & Math) plus writing component • SAT Subject Tests – May be recommended by some schools/majors • ACT – Also fulfills exam requirement, may be required by Midwest schools, max score 36 • SAT or ACT – accepted for admissions

  12. SAT • The SAT focuses on the knowledge and skills that current research shows are most essential for college and career readiness and success. The exam reflects the best of classwork. • Essay is optional – Strongly encouraged! UC – requires it • Score scale of 1600 with separate score for Essay • SAT available in paper and digital forms

  13. HOW TO Prepare for thE SAT • Rigorous course work: The single most important thing students can do is take the most challenging courses available to them and do their best work. The SAT is more integrated with classroom instruction than ever before. • Authentic practice: The College Board is partnering with Khan Academy to provide free practice programs and other resources to help students prepare for the SAT. • Take the PSAT next year in mid-October to be considered National Merit Scholars.

  14. NCAA & NAIACollege Athletics NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) • Separate from NCAA • Similar to NCAA but covers many smaller Christian colleges • Westmont College is an NAIA school NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) • Required for Division I or II • Clearinghouse Eligibility – check with your counselor • Current and final transcripts will be required. YOU must submit AHC transcripts (done through AHC)

  15. Tools to Explore Campuses • Cal State University https://www2.calstate.edu/apply • UC Campus websites • www.californiacolleges.com • https://collegescorecard.ed.gov • Zinch: www.zinch.com/ • Cappex:www.cappex.com/ • The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch.aspx • CollegeWeekLive:www.collegeweeklive.com

  16. Gpa (grade point average) • CP Honors/AP • A = 4.0 A = 5.0 • B = 3.0 B = 4.0 • C = 2.0 C = 3.0 • D = 1.0 D = 1.0 • COLLEGE ADMISSIONS – Academic GPA will start this year for CSU/UC (except Cal Poly). Private schools use 9th through first semester of senior. • CSF (California Scholarship Federation) • Student must apply for every semester. • Mrs. Slobig - Advisor • National Honors Society • Students with a 3.0 GPA or higher are invited to apply second semester – February 2019. – Mr. Reck

  17. 11th grade COurses SubjectCourse Offerings 1. English Comp. English 3 (counts as a CP course), CP English 3 or AP English Composition 2. Math Math 201, Math 201-H, Math 301, Math 301-H, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Cal Honors, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics or Entrepreneurial Math 3. Social Studies U.S. History, AP U.S. History, AHC US History 107/108 4. Science EAST, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics, Veterinary Science or Kinesiology 5. Foreign Language or Elective 6. Art/PE or Elective

  18. Benefits of earning a 3.0 G.P.A. in 10th – 11th grade “Good student” car insurance rate No minimum SAT/ACT score requirement to be CSU eligible (academic g.p.a.) – only a few will honor because of oversubscribed – many applicants Cal Grant A eligibility based on 10th-11th unweighted academic g.p.a.

  19. The Junior Year • All Year Take Challenging College Prep Courses College Fairs, Visit College, Reps./Colleges – Explore Career possibilities • Oct PSAT (National Merit Scholarship) • Jan PSAT Interpretation Night Junior Parent Meeting • Feb – Mar Admission Test Preparation • Mar – June SAT/ACT tests • Spring Narrow College Search College Visits (spring break) • April Begin Service Academy & ROTC applications • May AP Exams • Jun-Aug Summer Jobs (Paid and/or unpaid) Internships or Summer enrichment programs

  20. Reminders • THANKSGIVING – we have all week off (Nov. 19-23) • FINALS – Dec. 19, 20 & 21 • FIRST SEMESTER ENDS – on Dec. 21, 2018 - Grades become a permanent record on transcripts. • SECOND SEMESTER – Jan. 7 through May 30, 2019. • PRESIDENTS’ HOLIDAY – all week off – Feb. 18-22. • Third Quarter ends – Mar. 15, 2019 – grades not permanent • SPRING BREAK – April 1 – 5, 2019 • FINALS – May 28, 29 & 30

  21. Keep the partnership between Home and School – OPEN!  Contact us or email Mrs. Alexa Tomasini to set up an appointment with the counselor: 688-6487 ext. 3208 or arestad@syvuhsd.org THANK YOU for attending !  Counselors’ emails: dlageman@syvuhsd.org jmorris@syvuhsd.org agonzalez@syvuhsd.org

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