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Welcome to Sophomore Night!

Welcome to Sophomore Night!. Class of 2012. Counselor: Diana White Counselor AVID/ELL: Lori Lindsey Guidance Technician: Diana Fisher Attendance: Cecilia Chavez Assistant Principal: Katie Salo. Sophomore Night Agenda. Presentation-6:30-7:30 p.m. Questions-7:30-7:50 PUSD Grad. Req.

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Welcome to Sophomore Night!

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  1. Welcome to Sophomore Night!

  2. Class of 2012 • Counselor: Diana White • Counselor AVID/ELL: Lori Lindsey • Guidance Technician: Diana Fisher • Attendance: Cecilia Chavez • Assistant Principal: Katie Salo

  3. Sophomore Night Agenda Presentation-6:30-7:30 p.m. Questions-7:30-7:50 PUSD Grad. Req. CSU/UC Req. Transcript Review Testing Req. for Com. College & 4 year College Testing Calendar 11th and 12th Grade Plan NCAA Req. Div. 1&2 Naviance & Resources Financial Aid/Scholarships Closing Remarks

  4. English – 4 years World History- 1 year US History – 1 year Civics- 1 sem. Economics – 1 sem. PE – 2 years Math- 2 years (3 rec.) Phys. Sci.-1 year Bio. Sci. – 1 year (3 yr. of Science rec) Health – 1 sem. Fine Art- 1 year Prac. Art- 1 sem, Computer – 1 sem. PUSD Graduation Requirements

  5. More on Graduation Requirements • CA High School Exit Exam • Computer Literacy • 230 credits required for graduation • Students with less than 100 credits should see their counselor to get back on target!

  6. Transcript Review • Courses Completed • Credit Summary • GPA Summary • Work in Progress • Proficiencies • High School Exit Exam

  7. CSU/UC Subject Requirements • A. Social Science-2 years • B. English-4 years • C. Math-3years (Alg., Geom., Alg. ¾), (4 rec) • D. Science-2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) (3 rec) • E. Foreign Language-2 years of same language (3 rec) • F. Visual/Performing Art-1year of same course Ex: Art, Dance, Drama , or Music G. College Elective-1 year (beyond in one of the above areas A-F)

  8. College Admissions Testing

  9. 11th & 12th Grade Plan

  10. JUNIOR YEAR • Visit College Campuses • Attend College Fairs • Do Research • Take first round of College Admissions Tests • Send in Transcript and Money to NCAA • Keep Log of Activities, Hours, & Community Service

  11. SENIOR YEAR • Retake ACT/SAT’s (up to Dec. tests for most schools) • Do College Applications Oct.-Jan. • Apply for Scholarships • Apply for Financial Aid-Deadline March 2 • AP Testing • Take final visits to colleges • Attend College Orientation/Open House • Send Final Transcript to College & NCAA

  12. College Campuses~How to Choose • Majors, Interests, Needs • Admission Requirements • Geography • Type/Size • Costs • Housing • Plan to Visit College Campuses

  13. NCAA RequirementsDIV 1 & DIV 2 Collegeswww.NCAA.org DIV 1-Required 16 Core Classes • 4 yrs of English • 3 yrs of Math (Alg. 1 or higher) • 2 yrs of Nat./Physical Science • 1 yr additional of Eng., Math or Science • 2 yrs of Social Science • 4 yrs of additional courses from any of the above areas and foreign language ~HAS SLIDING SCALE FOR TEST SCORE (ACT/SAT) and GPA~

  14. NCAA RequirementsDIV 1 & DIV 2 Collegeswww.NCAA.org DIV 2-Required 14 Core Classes • 3 yrs of English • 2 yrs of Math (Alg. 1 or higher) • 2 yrs of Nat./Physical Science • 2 yr additional of Eng., Math or Science • 2 yrs of Social Science • 3 yrs of additional courses from any of the above areas and foreign language ~HAS A MINIMUM SAT OF 820 or ACT SUM OF ALL 4 SCORES OF 68~

  15. Financial Aid • FAFSA • Scholarships/Grants • Loans • Work Study

  16. NAVIANCE There are two main sections to explore: COLLEGES TAB • College Visit Schedule • Scholarships • College Search & Lookup • Enrichment Programs ABOUT ME TAB • Resume Website: http://connection.naviance.com/mtcarmelca • On the right hand side under • “Are you new here?” • Click “I need to register” • Students: Enter your Student ID # • Parents: Enter P and your Student’s ID #

  17. Important Websites • CSU’s csumentor.edu • UC’s ucop.edu/pathways/ • CA Private’s AICCU.edu • CA Colleges CaliforniaColleges.edu • SAT collegeboard.org • ACT act.org • FAFSA fafsa.ed.gov • Colleges collegenet.com • Colleges collegeedge.com • Scholarships fastweb.com • Career Planning collegeview.com/careers/ • More Careers collegeboard.org/career/bin/career.pl

  18. Life Skills-Plan for the Future! ~Help your Dream become a goal with a plan~ • Identify Values/Priorities • Know Your Strengths • Challenge Yourself • Set Goals – Short and Long Term Steps • Stay Positive, Be Realistic • Reach Schools-Mid Range Schools-Safety Schools • Stay Healthy • Ask for help when you need it • Make Adjustments – Don’t Give Up

  19. Class of 2012Parents and Students Thank You for Joining Us at Sophomore Night!

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