Transition to High School Parent Workshop Series June 30, 2009

1. Transition to High School Parent Workshop SeriesJune 30, 2009 Lesson 4: Preparing For College

2. Welcome & Introductions • Welcome Back • Reviewing information from session 3 • Homework review (small group sharing) • How did the conference go? • What did you learn about your student? • What did you learn about the teacher? • Was the conference easy or difficult?

3. Learning About Hoover HighThe Nuts and Bolts • College Avenue Compact: Guaranteed Admission to SDSU • Hoover Academies • School Culture: School Rules & School Dress Code • School Activities • Sports, Clubs, Synergy, After School Activities • How much does high school cost? • Grades 9-12 • Lunches, PE clothes, yearbook, dances, games, sports equip., fees • Senior Year • Yearbook, Prom, Grad Night, AP Tests, Cap & Gown, Sr. Pictures

4. Parent Engagement in High School • Important elements of parent engagement • Review “How Parents Can Become Involved” (workbook) • Communicate with the school staff • Parent Education opportunities • Volunteering • Advisory Committees

5. Creating a Pathway to College • Review “Creating a Pathway to College” roadmap (workbook) • Review “Specifics of Creating a Pathway to College” (workbook) • Small group discussions • Do you need more information on any of the criteria? • What do you feel are the most important criteria? • Group share out • Whole Group Discussion: What can you add?

6. College Admission • College Admission Requirements (workbook) • A-G Academic Requirements (3.0 GPA) • University Entrance Exams (ELM,EPT) • SAT or ACT • Financial Aid Opportunities

7. Understanding A-G Requirements • Small groups: Playing the A-G Matching Game (See workbook) • Checking our Understanding: (See workbook “A-G Courses”) • Why is A-G Important? Note: A 3.0 GPA is required in A-G Classes!

8. Sample A-G Schedule • Small groups: Review sample A-G Course schedule (see workbook, Lesson 2: University Admission Requirements/High school Graduation Requirements ) • Compare to “A-G” handout • Are there any surprises? • Group share out

9. Four Systems of Higher Education • California Higher Education Opportunities (workbook) • The four systems: • Community College • California State University (CSU) • University of California (UC) • Independent Colleges (Private colleges)

10. Financial Aid Options for College • Financial Aid Opportunities (see bottom section of “College Requirements” pp 73-74) • Scholarships and grants………..Free money • Loans…………………………………….Paid back • Work Study…………………………..Jobs on campus • Federal & State Aid……………….FAFSA application

11. Undocumented Students & AB540 • AB 540 Information (workbook) • AB 540 refers to undocumented, non-US citizens • Who is eligible for AB 540? • Student must attend a California high school for 3+ years and graduate with a diploma or GED • Must file affidavit with college applying to • All documents are confidential • AB 540 does NOT establish residency • Federal/state money (FAFSA) not available to AB 540 students

12. Creating an Action Plan for College • Partner Activity: Complete “College Action Plan” (See passout, Academic Review form) • Group Share Out • Important Elements

13. Closure • Workshop Assessment • Post-Survey (entire course) • October Reunion (TBD) • Parent Recognition & Celebration