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99thth and 10 and 10thth grade grade High School BasicsHigh School Basics
Presented byPresented by
Debborah StocksDebborah Stocks
Guidance SpecialistGuidance Specialist
Guidance DepartmentGuidance Department
3 Guidance Specialists- 3 Guidance Specialists- Scheduling, enrollment, Scheduling, enrollment, graduation status, credit trackinggraduation status, credit tracking
Academic Counselor-Academic Counselor- 4 year educational plans, 4 year educational plans, college/career exploration/planning and preparation, college/career exploration/planning and preparation, individual parent/student meetings, evening individual parent/student meetings, evening presentationspresentations
College and Career Specialist- College and Career Specialist- college testing college testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SOAR), scholarship websites and (PSAT, SAT, ACT, SOAR), scholarship websites and resources, college and military visits, CAL grants, private resources, college and military visits, CAL grants, private school mid-year reports school mid-year reports
Registrar- Registrar- transcripts, district academic recognition transcripts, district academic recognition program, NCAA program, NCAA
Guidance Dept. Cont.Guidance Dept. Cont.
Guidance Secretary- Guidance Secretary- Open Enrollment, inter/intra Open Enrollment, inter/intra district transfers, shared residence affidavits, appt. for district transfers, shared residence affidavits, appt. for Guidance Assistant PrincipalGuidance Assistant Principal
ROP Specialist-ROP Specialist- off campus ROP enrollment and off campus ROP enrollment and schedulingscheduling
Student Support Psychologist-Student Support Psychologist- Counseling, Counseling, interventions, 504 plansinterventions, 504 plans
School Psychologist-School Psychologist- Counseling, special education Counseling, special education services, assessments, interventionsservices, assessments, interventions
Assistant Principal- Assistant Principal- Oversees department, alternative Oversees department, alternative school placement, special education school placement, special education
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements 1. Total credits required= 2201. Total credits required= 220
2. Required courses: (one year=10 credits, one 2. Required courses: (one year=10 credits, one semester/1/2 year= 5 credits)semester/1/2 year= 5 credits)
EnglishEnglish 4 yrs. 40 credits 4 yrs. 40 credits World HistoryWorld History 1 yr. 10 credits 1 yr. 10 credits U.S. HistoryU.S. History 1 yr. 10 credits 1 yr. 10 credits U.S. GovernmentU.S. Government ½ yr. 5 credits ½ yr. 5 credits EconomicsEconomics ½ yr. 5 credits ½ yr. 5 credits
Graduation Requirements Graduation Requirements Cont.Cont.
Adv. MathAdv. Math 1 yr. 10 credits 1 yr. 10 credits MathMath 2 yrs. 2 yrs. 20 credits20 credits Physical SciencePhysical Science 1 yr 1 yr 10 credits10 credits Life ScienceLife Science 1 yr. 1 yr.10 credits10 credits Health ½ yr. 5 creditsHealth ½ yr. 5 credits Physical EducationPhysical Education 2 yrs. 20 credits 2 yrs. 20 credits Visual/Performing orVisual/Performing or World Language orWorld Language or Career/Technical Education 1 yr. 10 creditsCareer/Technical Education 1 yr. 10 credits Electives 65 creditsElectives 65 credits
Graduation Requirement Graduation Requirement Cont.Cont.
4. Pass the California High School Exit 4. Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)Exam (CAHSEE)
5. Complete 4 years of high school5. Complete 4 years of high school
Schedules and Pre-Schedules and Pre-registrationregistration
Meet in February/March to pre-register for following Meet in February/March to pre-register for following school yearschool year
Students are given informational materials and Students are given informational materials and worksheetworksheet
Students meet individually with the guidance specialist to Students meet individually with the guidance specialist to submit their course requestssubmit their course requests
All materials, worksheet, pre-registration schedule and a All materials, worksheet, pre-registration schedule and a ‘how to’ pod cast are available to students and parents ‘how to’ pod cast are available to students and parents on the Guidance web siteon the Guidance web site
Students receive a copy of their course requests Students receive a copy of their course requests Students and parents have until the end of the school Students and parents have until the end of the school
year to request changes to their course requestsyear to request changes to their course requests
Tutoring AssistanceTutoring Assistance
Student Assistance Center- Student Assistance Center- FREE tutoring, Monday FREE tutoring, Monday through Friday, in the Marina Library (assistance in Math, through Friday, in the Marina Library (assistance in Math, English, History and basic science). Hours are Monday English, History and basic science). Hours are Monday from 3:15-4:30 and Tuesday-Thursday are 2:45-4:00.from 3:15-4:30 and Tuesday-Thursday are 2:45-4:00.
Student Tutors- Student Tutors- list available in Career Center. list available in Career Center. Students are recommended by teachers as being Students are recommended by teachers as being proficient in subject area. Students charge a nominal feeproficient in subject area. Students charge a nominal fee
Credit RecoveryCredit Recovery
Additional Classes during Junior and/or Senior Additional Classes during Junior and/or Senior yearyear
After school credit recovery through adult After school credit recovery through adult school- 10school- 10thth grade-English only, 11 grade-English only, 11thth grade- grade-English and History, 12English and History, 12thth grade-all graduation grade-all graduation subject areassubject areas
Junior year/more than 20 credits behind- Junior year/more than 20 credits behind- Student and parent will meet with academic Student and parent will meet with academic counselor to develop a remediation plancounselor to develop a remediation plan
Marina Web SiteMarina Web Site
Career Center Career Center
Guidance Web SiteGuidance Web Site
Contact InformationContact Information
Contact Information can be found on web Contact Information can be found on web sitessites
Email is preferred form of contact for Email is preferred form of contact for Marina High SchoolMarina High School
College BasicsCollege Basics
Presented byPresented byDiana MilerDiana Miler
Academic CounselorAcademic Counselor
What do Colleges Want?What do Colleges Want?
ApplicationApplication(essays, (essays,
extra extra curriculars, curriculars,
etc.)etc.)
StandardizeStandardized test d test scoresscores
Transcript (grades, and Transcript (grades, and what classes you take)what classes you take)
College Systems
Community CollegeCost Effective Certificate ProgramsTransfer ProgramsHS Graduation or Age 18
California State University
Admissions: GPA 2. 0 or above (2900 index) SAT or ACT Subject Requirements
University of California Admissions GPA 3.0 or above SAT or ACT Writing Subject Requirements
Recommended
Extra curricular
PrivateAdmissions: See individual websites High cost/Smaller classroom Extra curricular
4-year university admissions4-year university admissions
Subject Requirements Subject Requirements A-G pattern of coursework A-G pattern of coursework
GPAGPA Test ScoresTest Scores
Private CollegePrivate College Website: aiccu.orgWebsite: aiccu.org
Many different types of private schoolsMany different types of private schools
Admission process tends to be more personalAdmission process tends to be more personal
Check with each campus for specific admissions Check with each campus for specific admissions requirementsrequirements
Out of StateOut of State Admission requirements may varyAdmission requirements may vary
Visit college websites and campusesVisit college websites and campuses
Out of state tuition costsOut of state tuition costs
Western Undergraduate Exchange WUEWestern Undergraduate Exchange WUE
UC CampusesUC Campuses
BerkeleyBerkeley DavisDavis IrvineIrvine Los AngelesLos Angeles MercedMerced
RiversideRiverside San DiegoSan Diego Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara Santa CruzSanta Cruz San FranciscoSan Francisco
CSU CampusesCSU Campuses Fullerton * Fullerton * Long Beach * Long Beach * San BernardinoSan Bernardino Dominguez HillsDominguez Hills Los AngelesLos Angeles PomonaPomona NorthridgeNorthridge Channel IslandsChannel Islands San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo BakersfieldBakersfield San FranciscoSan Francisco
* local service area* local service area
Monterey BayMonterey Bay FresnoFresno StanislausStanislaus San Jose’San Jose’ East BayEast Bay MaritimeMaritime SonomaSonoma SacramentoSacramento ChicoChico HumboltHumbolt San Diego San Diego San MarcosSan Marcos
• Each Campus is unique (separately accredited)
• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs
“Learn by doing”
Applied and Practical
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
CSU – One University Different Campuses
UC Mission
We conduct research
We teach
We provides public Service
UC Provides tools to continue intellectual development over a lifetime & contribute to the needs of a changing society.
UC National laboratories, medical centers and other research facilities around the state.
UC's libraries, museums, performing arts spaces, laboratories, gardens and science centers are valuable public resources.
California High School Applicants
Local Path (ELC)You rank in the top 9% of your high school class based on the “a-g” benchmark GPA
CA residents meeting minimum requirements for the statewide or local path who are not admitted to any UC campus to which they applied will be offered a space at another campus if state funding is available:
Statewide PathYou rank in the top 9% of all high school graduates in California according to the UC admissions index
or
Comprehensive Review
Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses
Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local
Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year
Program of Study Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools Performance in Academic
Subject Areas
Achievements in Special Projects
Improvement in Academic Performance
Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards
Participation in Educational Preparation Programs
Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences
Geographic Location
14 UC-Approved Criteria
A-G Pattern of CourseworkCSU/UC Requirements
A. History/Social Science (World History, U.S. History, Gov’t) 2 yrs. Min.
B. English- 4 years 1 year LEP 3 may be used
C. Math- 3 yrs. Min. and 4 yrs recommended (Algebra 2 minimum)
D. Science- 2 yrs Lab 3+ recommended(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
E. World Language- 2 yrs (3+ recommended)
F. VPA- 1 year same art
G. College Prep Elective- 1 year
A Look at GPA for CSU and UCA Look at GPA for CSU and UC NO D or F grades accepted in any college prep NO D or F grades accepted in any college prep
courses for subject creditcourses for subject credit
Grades in all A-G Subject courses taken during Grades in all A-G Subject courses taken during 1010thth, 11, 11thth and Summer after 11 and Summer after 11thth determine initial determine initial eligibilityeligibility
99thth grade courses used to meet subject grade courses used to meet subject requirements, but are not calculated into GPArequirements, but are not calculated into GPA
1212thth grade courses used to maintain eligibility and grade courses used to maintain eligibility and complete admissions requirementscomplete admissions requirements
ValidationValidation
World language World language Advanced math Advanced math Chemistry – Chemistry – California State University OnlyCalifornia State University Only
Validation is when a student earns below a Validation is when a student earns below a C in foreign language or advanced math in C in foreign language or advanced math in the 1the 1stst semester and continues onto the 2 semester and continues onto the 2ndnd semester and earns a C or bettersemester and earns a C or better
Preparing for CollegePreparing for College Focus on the curriculum and gradesFocus on the curriculum and grades
Update 4-year education planUpdate 4-year education plan
Begin to research careers and majors of interestBegin to research careers and majors of interest
Get involvedGet involved Campus ClubsCampus Clubs Extra curricular activitiesExtra curricular activities Make arrangements to do community Make arrangements to do community
service/volunteerservice/volunteer
College Admissions Testing:College Admissions Testing:
What You Need to KnowWhat You Need to Know
Admission Tests by SystemAdmission Tests by System
UC…UC… SAT + Wrtitingor SAT + Wrtitingor
ACT + WritingACT + Writing SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests
(not required, but (not required, but recommended) recommended)
in in twotwo different different subject areassubject areas
**math level 2 accepted by UCmath level 2 accepted by UC
Community CollegeCommunity College No SAT or ACT No SAT or ACT
CSU…CSU… SAT or ACT SAT or ACT No SAT Subject Tests No SAT Subject Tests
requiredrequired
Independent/Out of State Independent/Out of State SAT or ACTSAT or ACT See each college See each college
website for writing and website for writing and subject exam subject exam requirementsrequirements
The New SAT 2016The New SAT 2016 3 hours3 hours Essay 50 minutes- optionalEssay 50 minutes- optional Focus Focus
In-depth analysis of contentIn-depth analysis of content Real-world problem solvingReal-world problem solving
ScoringScoring Math 800Math 800 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 800Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 800 Essay – separate scoreEssay – separate score
What is the PSAT?What is the PSAT? Practice version of the SATPractice version of the SAT For juniors: A chance to For juniors: A chance to
qualify for the National qualify for the National Merit Scholarship ProgramMerit Scholarship Program
A chance to find out “where A chance to find out “where you stand” so that you can you stand” so that you can prepare effectively for the prepare effectively for the real SATreal SAT
SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject TestsEach test is one hour in lengthEach test is one hour in lengthAchievement-based tests, Achievement-based tests,
measuring knowledge learned measuring knowledge learned from college-level courses in the from college-level courses in the following areas:following areas:
Subject TestsSubject Tests
ENGLISHENGLISH- Literature- LiteratureHISTORYHISTORY- U.S. History, World History- U.S. History, World HistoryMATHMATH- Mathematics Level 1, Mathematics Level 2- Mathematics Level 1, Mathematics Level 2SCIENCESCIENCE- Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics - Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics LANGUAGES LANGUAGES - Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Modern - Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Modern
Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Japanese, KoreanHebrew, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Korean
ACTACT
The ACT has four sections : English, Reading, The ACT has four sections : English, Reading, Math, and Science.Math, and Science.
Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36Each section is scored on a scale from 1 to 36
The national average for each section is The national average for each section is roughly 21roughly 21
ACTACT
EnglishEnglish45 minutes45 minutes
MathMath60 minutes60 minutes
ScienceScience35 minutes35 minutes
ReadingReading35 minutes35 minutes
Total Time:Total Time:
2 hours, 55 minutes 2 hours, 55 minutes oror
3 hours, 25 minutes with 3 hours, 25 minutes with optional essayoptional essay
What should I be doing now?What should I be doing now? 99thth and 10 and 10thth grade grade: :
Take a Practice SAT or Take a Practice SAT or ACT to get a feel for ACT to get a feel for the tests and your the tests and your strengths and strengths and weaknesses. PSAT in weaknesses. PSAT in October.October.
1111thth grade grade: : Take the Take the PSAT exam on PSAT exam on October. Take a October. Take a Practice ACT to Practice ACT to compare. Attend PSAT compare. Attend PSAT Night in January.Night in January.
Most Most JuniorsJuniors prep for prep for the SAT or ACT and take the SAT or ACT and take the official tests in the official tests in Spring.Spring.
1212thth grade: grade: Last chance Last chance is Senior year (Dec) to is Senior year (Dec) to take SAT or ACT.take SAT or ACT.
Subject TestsSubject Tests: Take at : Take at the end of course, in the end of course, in May or June. May or June.
Testing TimelineTesting Timeline
Sophomore YearSophomore Year
Junior YearJunior Year
Senior YearSenior Year
www.collegeboard.com – Spring 2015www.collegeboard.com – Spring 2015 Career Center – Check out booksCareer Center – Check out books Bookstores – test prep booksBookstores – test prep books Practice testsPractice tests Courses – Princeton Review, Kaplan, Courses – Princeton Review, Kaplan,
Revolution Prep, GWC, OCCRevolution Prep, GWC, OCC
Test Prep ResourcesTest Prep Resources
NCAA NCAA
Division I- Large schools, largest media Division I- Large schools, largest media coverage, full scholarship awardscoverage, full scholarship awards
Division II- Fewer sports, fewer full Division II- Fewer sports, fewer full scholarship awards, funded mostly by scholarship awards, funded mostly by athletic departmentsathletic departments
Division III No scholarship awards, do not Division III No scholarship awards, do not have be cleared by eligibility center, must have be cleared by eligibility center, must meet admission requirementsmeet admission requirements
NCAA NCAA ParticipationParticipation
1. Graduate from high school 1. Graduate from high school
AndAnd
2. Be a qualifier based on Eligibility Center 2. Be a qualifier based on Eligibility Center
OrOr
3. Be accepted through admissions process 3. Be accepted through admissions process (Div.III only)(Div.III only)
NCAA NCAA Eligibility Center CertificationEligibility Center Certification
Academic core coursesAcademic core courses Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average Sat or ACT scoresSat or ACT scores List of NCAA approved high school courses List of NCAA approved high school courses
available at www.eligibilitycenter.org available at www.eligibilitycenter.org Register in summer after 11Register in summer after 11thth grade grade
NCAA NCAA
Division I and II – 16 core coursesDivision I and II – 16 core courses
NCAA Full QualifierNCAA Full QualifierClass of 2016 and beyondClass of 2016 and beyond
Full Qualifier: May receive aid , practice Full Qualifier: May receive aid , practice and compete in the first year of enrollment and compete in the first year of enrollment at the college or universityat the college or university
NCAA Full QualifierNCAA Full QualifierClass of 2016 and beyondClass of 2016 and beyond
10 of 16 core courses must be completed prior to 710 of 16 core courses must be completed prior to 7thth semestersemester
Grades from 10 core courses are locked in for GPAGrades from 10 core courses are locked in for GPA Courses repeated in 7Courses repeated in 7thth or 8 or 8thth semester are not used in semester are not used in
GPAGPA 7 of the 10 core courses must be English, math or science7 of the 10 core courses must be English, math or science New “competition” sliding scale requirementNew “competition” sliding scale requirement
Minimum GPA in core courses increased to 2.300 and Minimum GPA in core courses increased to 2.300 and SAT 1080 or ACT 93SAT 1080 or ACT 93
NCAA NCAA Class of 2016 and beyondClass of 2016 and beyond
Academic Redshirt: May receive aid in the first Academic Redshirt: May receive aid in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first regular academic term but may NOT compete in regular academic term but may NOT compete in the first year of enrollmentthe first year of enrollment 2.0 GPA, 16 core courses completed, meet 2.0 GPA, 16 core courses completed, meet
academic red shirt sliding scaleacademic red shirt sliding scale
Nonqualifier- Cannot receive aid, cannot practice, Nonqualifier- Cannot receive aid, cannot practice, cannot compete in first year of enrollmentcannot compete in first year of enrollment
Helpful Resources:Helpful Resources:
CSU- CSU- www.calstate.eduwww.calstate.eduwww.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu
UC- UC- www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.ucop.eduwww.ucop.eduhttps://doorways.ucop.edu/listhttps://doorways.ucop.edu/list
IndependentIndependentwww.aiccu.orgwww.aiccu.org
Community CollegeCommunity Collegewww.cccco.edu www.cccco.edu www.californiacolleges.edu www.californiacolleges.edu
AthleticsAthletics www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org www.eligiblitycenter.orgwww.eligiblitycenter.org
College and Career ResearchCollege and Career Research www.marinavikings.orgwww.marinavikings.org www.bridges.comwww.bridges.com Site ID: 0010466Site ID: 0010466 Password: marinaPassword: marina Big Future- College PlanningBig Future- College Planning
www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com
SAT www.collegeboard.cSAT www.collegeboard.comom
ACT- www.actstudent.orgACT- www.actstudent.org
Kaplan- www.kaplan.comKaplan- www.kaplan.com
The Princeton Review-The Princeton Review- www.princetonreview.comwww.princetonreview.com
Revolution PrepRevolution Prep www.revolutionprep.comwww.revolutionprep.com
