Clovis East High School Sophomore ParentPresentationFALL SEMESTER

Topics of Presentation

Graduation Requirements CSU/UC Requirements College Entrance Exams CART/ROP NCAA Career Cruising Helpful Websites How to be Successful in High School

College Entrance Exams

Spring of their junior yearSAT: Scholastics Aptitude

TestACT: American College

TestingPSAT: practice SAT, all

sophomores will take the test on 10/15/14

CART and ROP Classes are available for Juniors and Seniors

CART is by application. There will be a tour of the CART campus in late January. Students will be notified to sign up to attend and pick up a field trip permission slip. There are 2 lab times for CART. AM CART (morning session) is from 7:30 AM-10:30 AM and PM CART (afternoon session) is from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM.

ROP is a two-period class held on various CUSD campuses. Classes vary from Vet Science, Ag Welding, Emergency Medicine, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, and many more. ROP brochures are available in the counseling center.

NCAA-Athletic Eligibility

Student-Athletes must take 16 core units during 4 years of high school. One year is equal to one core unit. The core units are established from:

EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesForeign Language

Minimum GPA of 2.3 and a corresponding SAT/ACT score.

Student-Athletes register with the Clearinghouse at the end of the junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org

Career Cruising College and Career Exploration

Three Assessments Career Search College Search Financial Aid/Scholarships Employment

Method Test Prep SAT ACT

Students will have their own log in information

http://www.careercruising.com/login/CUSD

Helpful Websites:

SAT: www.collegeboard.orgACT: www.act.orgNCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.orgCareer and College Exploration:

www.zinch.comwww.californiacareers.infowww.aiccu.eduwww.csumentor.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu

Scholarships:www.fastweb.comwww.collegesoup.com

How to be Successful in High School

* Know what classes are required for graduation.

* Know what classes are required for a four year university (UC, CSU, private universities).

* Take challenging and interesting classes to prepare for “life after high school.”

* Develop strong study habits.

* If you are having difficulty—don’t give up! Ask for help.

* Become involved in school or community activities.

Be Successful in High School!

Have your student:

Be at school!

Be prepared!

Be involved!

Be organized!