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Freshmen Career Units

Freshmen Career Units. Class of 2021 November 2017 By E.Molina, Counselor. Topics:. Must know high school stuff Pacifica Graduation Requirements College Prep A-G Requirements Post High School Continuing Education Options. We Are Here for you!. Administration Team

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Freshmen Career Units

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  1. Freshmen Career Units Class of 2021 November 2017 By E.Molina, Counselor

  2. Topics: • Must know high school stuff • Pacifica Graduation Requirements • College Prep A-G Requirements • Post High School Continuing Education Options

  3. We Are Here for you! Administration Team Ms. Patterson –Principal Mrs. Bartlett – Freshmen ** Mr. Duggan- Sophomore Mr. Hansen –Junior & Senior Counseling Team Mrs. Molina –Freshmen ** Mr. Hubbard - Sophomore Mrs. Le /Mr. Ugarte- Junior Mrs. Campos – Senior

  4. Freshmen Year Tasks • Get involved! Join clubs, sports, and/or community programs that interest you. • Earn a high GPA; set reasonable yet challenging goals • Avoid being absent and if you are, make-up the missed work right away! • Start learning about college (www.californiacolleges.ed; www.cappex.com) • Keep track of your involvement and accomplishments. • MAKE SUMMER COUNT: summer is your chance to get ahead by volunteering, enrolling in summer programs, making up “D’s”, etc.

  5. High School at-a-Glance • Classes: 6 per day • Semesters:2 per year (8 total) • Credits:30 per sem/60 per year • Graduation Credits: 220

  6. A-G and District Graduation Requirements

  7. Pacifica Graduation Requirements • Very closely align with A-G requirements • Needed in order to obtain a HS diploma

  8. A-G Requirements = College & Career Ready • Required in order to go to a 4 year university straight out of high school (UC’s or Cal State's) • Recommended in order to be best prepared for a community college, technical career • Vary slightly from the Pacifica graduation requirements

  9. A-G Eligibility and Grades • All semester grades must be C- or better…D’s do not count • If you earn a D in a required A-G course, it must be repeated in order to sustain eligibility • In the case of Math and Foreign Language, a C- or better in the second semester of a year long course will validate a D received in the first semester. • The higher the GPA, the better chances you have to get into the college that you want.

  10. What’s a GPA? • Add 4 + 2 + 2 + 3 (it equals 11) • Then divide by 4 • That means your GPA for that semester is a 2.75 Your GPA is CUMULATIVE, which means your final senior GPA includes grades from freshman year or earlier. • A GPA is your grade point average; the average of all the grades you have earned divided by the number of classes you have taken. • A = 4 • B = 3 • C = 2 • D =1 • F = 0 If you earn these grades for example: A, C, C, B

  11. The Importance of Your GPA • A GPA is the single most important factorthat colleges look at for admissions. • A high GPA can make you eligible for more scholarships and for college honors programs. • A low GPA can make you ineligible to play sports both in high school and in college (Must have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in sports in high School).

  12. Assignment Break-down Parent and Student Portal Teacher (you can email teachers from here) Missing assignments

  13. Study Tips • Create flashcards or other study aids • Have a partner quiz you • Ask questions about anything you don’t understand • Get additional support from your teachers during their office hours. • Get a good night’s sleep (8-9 hours) • When testing, check your answers, if you have time • Attend class every day • If you are absent ask teachers for the missed work right away. • Use your student agenda daily! • Have a designated study area set up at home away from distractions • Schedule study times • Check student portal and Google classroom regularly.

  14. Extra Curricular Activities • Clubs • Key • Debate Club • Academic Decathlon • Associated Student Body • Student Council • Student League • World Languages Clubs • Sports Clubs • Water Polo • Basketball • Football • Swimming • Tennis • Soccer • Baseball • Visual and Performing Arts • Band/Orchestra • Chorus • Drama • Dance • Piano • Guitar • Photography

  15. Extra-Curricular Activities • The importance of: • Exposure to different activities and talents • Enhances college applications • Learn responsibility, time management skills • Allows students to connect and network with other students and/or community members

  16. Beyond High School

  17. Post High School Continuing Education Options • College • UC Schools • Cal State Schools • Private/Independent Universities • Community College • Trade/Technical School

  18. California Community Colleges • Coastline, Golden West, Orange Coast, Santa Ana, Cypress, Cerritos, Fullerton • 113 colleges • $1,104 per year ($46 per unit) • English and math placement tests • High school graduates or 18 years old • Can prepare students for transferring • to a 4-year college, including AB 1440 for • transfer to CSU system • Award Associate and certificate • degrees www.californiacolleges.edu

  19. CSU Campuses

  20. CSU Eligibility Index 2017 Eligibility Index varies by major/campus/applicant pool each application year. This is not a guarantee of acceptance based on the minimum criteria listed above. The Index listed in the chart is the minimum for each campus and/or non-impacted majors *See Cal Poly Prospective Student Profile at www.admissions.calpoly.edu/prospective/profile CSU Eligibility Index Formula https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-index

  21. UC Campuses

  22. UC admissions statistics for Freshman Class of 2016

  23. Independent Colleges, Universities, and Out of State Colleges • CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES: There are 76 independent colleges/universities • Chapman University, Concordia University, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, etc. • Out of State: • Harvard, Princeton, Yale, etc. • Applications available at: • : http://www.aiccu.edu/

  24. Preparing for College at the High School Level Work Hard • Develop good study skills. • Know the difference between graduation requirements and college admission requirements (A-G requirements). • Take university required courses (A-G requirements). • Pass A-G courses with a “C” or better. • Maintain a high GPA. Get Involved • Join an athletic team, service club, cultural and/or other school organization. • Become involved in volunteer work and/or community service. Plan Ahead • Be aware of college application deadlines. • Do your best in the PSAT. • Register for admission tests (SAT and ACT). • Establish and/or continue a savings account. • Apply for financial aid and scholarships.

  25. Sources of Financial Aid • Federal government • State government • Colleges and universities (scholarships) • Private agencies, companies, foundations, or your parents’ employers

  26. Go to: www.californiacolleges.edu Start here:

  27. Personal Information:

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