Welcome to Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night

1. Welcome to Freshmen/Sophomore Parent Night Kim Halket- Head Counselor, A-H Caroline Rubio- I-N, AVID Talvin Sodhi- O-Z, ELD Gloria DaSilva- At-risk Counselor Jacque Barker- Career Center Tech Maryann Campisi- Counseling Secretary-for appts. call ext. 7050 Intern Counselors-Ashley Tomlinson and Melissa Phillips

2. How Do You Earn Credits? • Students are enrolled each semester in a minimum of 6 classes. • Each class is worth 5 credits. • Students should earn 30 credits per semester (60 credits per year). Students need 230 credits to graduate. • To earn credits for high school, a student must pass a class with a grade of “D-” or higher.

3. Basic Diploma Requirements • English - 4 years (40 credits) • Social Studies -3 years- World History, United States History, Civics, Economics (30 credits) • Math - 3 years (30 credits, must complete Algebra, Geometry and one other year) • Science- 3 years (30 credits, must complete one biological science and one physical science)

4. Grad. Requirements Cont’d. • Physical Education - 2 years (20 credits) • Applied/Fine Arts Arts/Foreign Language – 2 out of 3 areas (20 credits) • Health- 1 semester (5 credits) • Electives - 55 credits • TOTAL: 230 CREDITS + CHSEE • Diploma with Distinction and Advanced Scholar Diploma Options-see handout

5. Life after graduation… • Community College • 4-year College/University • Trade/Specialty School • Military • Full-time Work • Apprenticeship • …or any combination of the above!

6. CSU/UC Minimum Requirements “a-g” • English -4 years • History/Social Science -2 years • Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) -3 years *Colleges expect all students to take math in the senior year. • Foreign Language -2 years *3 years of the same foreign language is preferred.

7. “a-g” College Reqs. Continued • Laboratory Science -2 years *One year of Biology and one year of Chemistry is expected. • Visual/Performing Art -1 year • College Prep Elective -1 year • SAT or ACT in Junior and Senior years • “D” grades do not count for 4 year colleges!-See your counselor for more info

8. UC System: • Serves top 1/8 of high school graduate • MINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply Comprehensive Review includes: • a – g courses in grades 10 – 11 • number of a-g courses • number of AP/Honors • quality of the senior year • extra-curricular activities, special talents • SAT or ACT

9. UC System: Entering Class of 2011 • Average GPA was 3.86 with 24 “a-g” courses • Average cost $32,000/year • Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) at seven UC campuses -GPA varies from campus to campus

10. New UC Admission Requirements • Students must complete 11 of the 15 “a-g” requirements by the end of 11th grade and achieve at least a 3.0 GPA in those courses. • Plus, the top 9% of the graduating class who meet the above eligibility will be guaranteed admission to at least one UC campus. • SAT II Subject Tests are now optional

11. CSU System: • Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates • Local CSUEB and SFSU best bets • CSU Eligibilty Index= GPA + SAT or ACT • Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically qualifies for non-impacted campuses • Requires SAT or ACT w/o writing • Average cost $19-24,000/year living on-campus

12. CA Private Colleges: • 75 Independents in California alone • 9 out of 10 receive financial assistance • More students graduate in 4 years • Every admission file is personally reviewed • Classes are smaller with actual professors • Personal attention to succeed in college/life • Average cost of $38,000 more expensive, but average financial aid package is $19,900/year

13. CA Community Colleges: • All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a Transfer Program • DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for 10-12 graders-earn HS and College credit • Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates • Average cost $1000/year • No SAT or ACT testing required

14. Freshman “Musts” This Year • Create a 4-year plan in Spring with your counselor • Take a career assessment/interest inventory • Participate in clubs, sports and other extra-curricular activities • Go to a College Fair or visit a college • Visit the Career Center • Apply for Academic Block D and CSF in February

15. Sophomore “Musts” This Year • Take the PSAT on the third Saturday of October if in Geometry or higher • Take the ACT PLAN Saturday, February 4 • Complete and/or update your 4-year plan • Apply for CSF and Academic Block D in February • Visit the Career Center • Participate in sports, clubs, activities

16. Resources at DHS • Speak with your teachers directly via e-mail (www.dublinusd.org) or phone • Use the Parent Portal • Tutoring programs available- see handout • Counselors/Assistant Principals • Counseling Interns- Study Skills Groups, Individual and Group Counseling

17. Career Center Highlights • ROP Classes • College Speakers • Job Shadowing/Apprenticeships • Career Interest Inventories/Assessments • Scholarships • “Get Set” Program for girls interested in math, science, technology, engineering • Field Trips

18. Use Your Summer Time Wisely • DHS Summer School for remediation • UC Berkeley’s ATDP- 3.5 GPA needed • 4-year College Programs (ie. COSMOS) • Community College Classes (electives only)-receive high school and college credit • Community Service/Volunteer Work • College Visits • Paid work