RCHS

Junior Class

Presentation

2015-2016

The Rancho Guidance Counseling Team

Leonor Goff serves students with last names that begin with:  A – ELHer direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4781Her e-mail address is: leonor_goff@crpusd.org  Cheryl Hlebakos serves students with last names that begin with:  EN - LEHer direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4776Her e-mail address is:  cheryl_hlebakos@crpusd.org    Erin Lane serves students with last names that begin with:  LI - RAHer direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4782Her e-mail address is: erin_lane@crpusd.org  Sandra Aguado serves students with last names that begin with:  RE - ZHer direct phone line is: 1.707.792.4818Her e-mail address is:  s_aguadozuniga@crpusd.org

Transcript Review- Graduation RequirementsCourses CreditsEnglish 40 (4 years)Mathematics 30 (must pass equivalent of Algebra 1)Science 20 (10 credits Physical Science & 10

credits Life Science.)Physical Education

20

Social Studies 30 (10 credits World History; 10 credits United States History; 5 each Gov’t/Econ)

Visual/Perf. Arts or World Lang.

10

Elective Credits 70Total 220 credits

Graduation Requirements

• Required Credits 220 (70 Elective)

• Algebra 1 or Equivalent (10 credits of the 30 required math credits)

• You must have completed and documented 40 hours of community service. Many more hours needed for scholarship opportunities

Improving Grades/Credit Recovery Options

• Must have a C- or better for college prep classes (a-g college entrance requirements)

• On-line Credit Recovery -- Meets high school graduation requirements (most not a-g college entrance requirements; there is some access to a-g online credit recovery; see your counselor)

• SRJC – Concurrent enrollment• BYU/National University -- See your counselor

UC College Requirements a-g Requirements (11 met by the end 11th grade summer; 15 by end of 12th grade with a 3.00 GPA)

(A) History/Social Science 2 years

(B) English 4 years

(C) Mathematics 3 years (Alg I, Geom and Alg 2) recommend 4 yrs.

(D) Laboratory Science 2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) recommend 3 yrs.

(E) Lang. Other than Eng. 2 years (must be the same lang.) recommend 3 yrs.

(F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year-long class

(G) College Prep Elective 1 year

CSU College Requirements a-g Requirements

(A) History/Social Science 2 years

(B) English 4 years

(C) Mathematics 3 years (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2)

(D) Laboratory Science 2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) Some CSU’s count Earth Sci.

(E) Lang. Other than Eng. 2 years (must be the same lang.)

(F) Visual and Performing Arts

1 year (same course)

(G) College Prep Elective 1 year (same course)

PSAT

• Juniors should plan on taking the PSAT this October 14; the cost is $27.00 – Purchase tickets online at SchoolPay or in the Main Office by October 9, 2015

• Merit Scholarship Consideration• Good Practice for SAT• Results will provide a great study guide

SAT Test Dates*

*Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollmentRegister Online: www.collegeboard.com

Date ofTest Test Register

by

Get Scores By

Web Mail

Oct. 3, 2015 SAT & SAT Subject Sep. 3(9/22 with late fee)

Oct. 22 Oct. 31

Nov. 7, 2015 SAT & SAT Subject Oct. 9 (10/27 with late fee)

Nov. 24 Dec. 5

Dec. 5, 2015* SAT & SAT Subject Nov. 5 (11/23 with late fee)

Dec. 22 Jan. 2

Jan. 23, 2016* SAT & SAT Subject Dec. 28(1/12 with late fee)

Feb. 11 Feb. 20

Mar. 5, 2016 (New) SAT only Feb. 5(2/23 with late fee)

Mar. 24 Apr. 2

May 7, 2016 SAT & SAT Subject Apr. 8 (4/26 with late fee)

May 26 Apr. 4

June 4, 2016 SAT & SAT Subject May 5 (5/25 with late fee)

June 23 July 2

Oct. 1, 2016 SAT & SAT Subject Sep. 1(9/20 with late fee)

Oct. 20 Oct. 29

Nov. 5, 2016 SAT & SAT Subject Oct. 7 (10/25 with late fee)

Nov. 22 Dec. 3

Dec. 3, 2016* SAT & SAT Subject Nov. 3 (11/21 with late fee)

Dec. 22 Dec. 31

ACT Test Dates*

*Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollmentRegister Online: http://www.actstudent.org/

Date ofTest Test Register

by Get Scores By

Sept 12, 2015 ACTAug. 7

(8/21 with late fee)Sept. 28 Oct. 3

Oct. 24, 2015 ACTSep. 18

(10/02 with late fee)Nov. 9 Nov. 14

Dec. 12, 2015* ACTNov. 6

(11/20 with late fee)Dec. 28 Jan. 2

Feb. 6, 2016* ACTJan. 8

(1/15 with late fee)Feb. 22 Feb. 27

Apr. 9, 2016 ACTMar. 4

(3/18 with late fee)Apr. 25 Apr. 30

June 11, 2016 ACTMay 6

(5/20 with late fee)June 27 July 2

Sept. 10, 2016 ACTAug. 5

(8/19 with late fee)Sept. 26 Oct. 1

Oct. 22, 2016 ACTSep. 16

(9/30 with late fee)Nov. 7 Nov. 12

Dec. 10, 2016* ACTNov. 4

(11/18 with late fee)Dec. 26 Dec. 31

EAP (Early Assessment Program)for College Readiness

CSU and SRJC• California Assessment of Student Performance and

Progress (CAASPP)* – Replaces STAR/CST • EAP Testing is in English Language Arts, including

Writing; and Math• Administered in the Spring semester of 11th grade• Will provide a college content readiness result by the

end of the junior year• There are additional pathways for qualification if you

do not score “ready for college.”

EAP* (Early Assessment Program for college readiness) -- Scoring Rubric

*Part of SBAC testing in the Spring 11th grade in English/Language Arts and Math

EAP English Scores 1 = Ready for college2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12th)3 = Not ready for college4 = IncompleteSAT: 500 Ready for collegeACT: 22 Ready for college

EAP (Early Assessment Program)Scoring Rubric

EAP Math Scores1 = Ready for college2 = Conditional (Pre-Calc or higher in 12th)3 = Not Ready4= Incomplete

SAT: 550 Ready for collegeACT: 23 Ready for college

What Happens if I Don’tMeet EAP Standards?

• ELP & EMP Tests given throughout state to help students get qualified (sign ups are online). Must register and take by deadline.

• Early Start Programs are being offered throughout colleges and universities.

• Each college or university will have their own process for students to meet the requirement.

Eligibility Index (3.0 and above qualifies for any score)

GPA ACT score SAT score GPA ACT score SAT score GPA ACT score SAT score2.99 10 510 2.66 17 780 2.33 23 10402.98 10 520 2.65 17 780 2.32 23 10502.97 10 530 2.64 17 790 2.31 24 10602.96 11 540 2.63 17 800 2.3 24 10602.95 11 540 2.62 17 810 2.29 24 10702.94 11 550 2.61 18 820 2.28 24 10802.93 11 560 2.6 18 820 2.27 24 10902.92 11 570 2.59 18 830 2.26 25 11002.91 12 580 2.58 18 840 2.25 25 1100

2.9 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.24 25 11102.89 12 590 2.56 19 860 2.23 25 11202.88 12 600 2.55 19 860 2.22 25 11302.87 12 610 2.54 19 870 2.21 26 11402.86 13 620 2.53 19 880 2.2 26 11402.85 13 620 2.52 19 880 2.19 26 11502.84 13 630 2.51 20 900 2.18 26 11602.83 13 640 2.5 20 900 2.17 26 11702.82 13 650 2.49 20 910 2.16 27 11802.81 14 660 2.48 20 920 2.15 27 1180

2.8 14 660 2.47 20 930 2.14 27 11902.79 14 670 2.46 21 940 2.13 27 12002.78 14 680 2.45 21 940 2.12 27 12102.77 14 690 2.44 21 950 2.11 28 12202.76 15 700 2.43 21 960 2.1 28 12202.75 15 700 2.42 21 970 2.09 28 12302.74 15 710 2.41 22 980 2.08 28 12402.73 15 720 2.4 22 980 2.07 28 12502.72 15 730 2.39 22 990 2.06 29 12602.71 16 740 2.38 22 1000 2.05 29 1260

2.7 16 740 2.37 22 1010 2.04 29 12702.69 16 750 2.36 23 1020 2.03 29 12802.68 16 760 2.35 23 1020 2.02 29 12902.67 16 770 2.34 23 1030 2.01 30 1300

2 30 1300

Scholarship Information

• Scholarship bulletin – check regularly for new scholarship information

• www.ranchocotate.org

• Community service hours—the most critical aspect for getting local scholarships.

NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes

Use online or paper application available at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Requirements are very specific for Div. I & II

See Mrs. Scardina or Mr. Sarlatte to check Div. I & II requirements

UC/University of California Map (9)

CSU/California State University Map (23)

Private/Independent Colleges and Universities Map

Community Colleges Map

Junior Check Sheet Fall •Review your courses with school counselor to make sure you are on track with a – g requirements•Begin College Search on https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/•Talk to family and friends about their experiences •Sign Up for PSAT (October 18, 2014)•Attend College Night and Financial Aid Night at your school•Listen to presenters from colleges/universities who come to your high school•Log on to My Organizer www.collegeboard.com•For CSU’s log on to www.csumentor to help you get started

Junior Check SheetWinter•Review PSAT Score Report/Use on-line Study Guides

•Work with teachers if you need assistance with classes

•Register for Spring SAT and/or ACT tests

•Do Test Prep for SAT and ACT

Junior Check Sheet Spring•Visit several colleges; take campus tours•Develop a list of top 5 - 10 colleges•Review each college web site for admissions requirements•Take SAT and/or ACT•Work over summer to strengthen any academic weaknesses•Pick your classes for senior year carefully

REMINDERS

• Study, study, study!!!• Check your grades and credits each

semester• Make up any failed class for graduation• See your counselor on a regular basis• Turn in your Community Service Hours

QUESTIONS

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