Slide 1:Junior Class Presentation '09


MEETING OVERVIEW :MEETING OVERVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION CHAFFEY COLLEGE INFORMATION ROP INFORMATION COLLEGE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS :GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 230 Credits (1 semester class = 5 credits) 4 years English 3 years social science 2 years science 2 years math 2 years physical education 1 year fine art OR foreign language Pass Algebra I PASS CAHSEE (CA High School Exit Exam) Meet computer requirement


CAHSEECalifornia High School Exit Exam :CAHSEECalifornia High School Exit Exam 1 section English/Language Arts 1 section Math You must retake only the section you do not pass Both sections must be passed to receive your RCHS diploma EXIT


CREDIT RECOVERY :CREDIT RECOVERY Summer School: Available to students who failed classes Maximum of TWO required courses offered in the summer Classes are six weeks long in the summer Adult School: Classes may be available, but are Basic, not college prep


Credit recovery, continued :Credit recovery, continued ROP: Taking courses that give you valuable experience AND extra elective credits. Sign up and get info in the Career Center. Work Experience: You must have a job to take this class. This class meets once a week and students earn variable elective credit.


Credit recovery/grade remediation :Credit recovery/grade remediation CHAFFEY COLLEGE You must have a 2.5 to take a class at Chaffey and have completed sophomore year. Classes can also be taken to remediate D grades. Counselor’s approval required for admission. Sign up online at Chaffey College.


Beyond high school!! :Beyond high school!! Two year colleges and Trade/Tech schools will admit you with only a high school diploma. Four year colleges/ universities have specific requirements.


UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA (UC) 10 Total Campuses :UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA (UC) 10 Total Campuses


CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 Total Campuses :CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 Total Campuses


Admission is a two-step process :Admission is a two-step process Step 1: Eligibility Subject requirement: “A-G” courses Scholarship requirement: grades in “A-G” courses Examination requirement: (SAT/ACT) To be “eligible” means you mean the minimum requirements to be considered for freshman admission. Step 2: Selection “Selection” is the process used to select students when not all eligible students can be admitted.


UC vs CSU Requirements :UC vs CSU Requirements The UC and CSU have the same requirements. However, UC and CSU have different admissions practices in most cases. UC: take the top 12.5% of California’s seniors. CSU: take the top 30% of California’s seniors.


1. Subject Requirement (“A-G” Courses) :1. Subject Requirement (“A-G” Courses) History/Social Science – 2 years ( 1 yr. US; 1 yr. World) English – 4 years Mathematics – 3 years, at least thru Algebra II (4 years recommended) Laboratory Science – 2 years (3 years recommended) Natural Science I doesn’t count as lab science Must have one year biol. science; one year phys. science Language Other Than English – 2 years of same language (3 years recommended) Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year (drama, art, dance, chorus) College Preparatory Elective – 1 year (Nat Science I, Psych., Economics, 3rd yr. of foreign language or science, etc.) All classes must be college prep, honors or Advanced Placement and must be passed with a C or better!


2. Scholarship Requirement: GPA :2. Scholarship Requirement: GPA Calculated with 10th and 11th grade in “A-G” courses only Additional grade points given for grades of C or better in limited approved honors or Advanced Placement courses GPA for UC/CSU eligibility is capped at 4 year-long courses of UC–certified honors & AP coursework (no more than 2 yearlong courses in grade 10).


Slide 15:Student must achieve minimum GPA and test score total indicated in the Eligibility Index UC minimum GPA 3.0 CSU minimum GPA 2.0 2. Scholarship Requirement


Relationship between GPA and test scores :Relationship between GPA and test scores In General, The Higher Your GPA, The Less Important Your SAT I or ACT Scores Will Be. Being Eligible and Getting In Are Very Different! The Average UC Freshman had a 1763 on the SAT Reasoning Test and an average GPA of 3.78 (At UC San Diego The Average Freshmen GPA Was 4.04 and had a composite SAT score of 1936 out of 2400)


3. Examination Requirement :3. Examination Requirement ACT Assessment plus Writing ORSAT Reasoning Test, and, for the UC’s: 2 SAT Subject Tests in 2 different areas: History/social studies, English (Literature only), Math (Level 2 only), science or languages Tests must be complete by December of senior year


PSAT :PSAT Excellent practice for the SAT exam Qualifier for the National Merit Scholarship Good scores will initiate college contacts


“TO DO” LIST: GRADE 11 :“TO DO” LIST: GRADE 11 Take challenging courses Continue to monitor grades/attendance Encourage leadership skills in school activities TAKE PSAT October to qualify for NMSQT and prepare for SAT


GRADE 11 (cont.) :GRADE 11 (cont.) Register in winter for spring SAT and SAT SUBJECT TESTS and/ or ACT and Writing test (www.collegeboard.com) (www.actstudent.org) Make college visits/continue research Help select college prep/AP courses for senior year ( No “easy” senior year allowed)


SENIOR YEAR :SENIOR YEAR The senior year is very important. The quality of the year as measured by the type and number of academic courses is closely looked at by the colleges. Colleges look at the quality of academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available at the student’s school. Stay focused!


“TO DO” LIST: GRADE 12 :“TO DO” LIST: GRADE 12 Continue to monitor academic progress/attendance Help set up a calendar for the year to include college application deadlines, visits, test dates, and financial aid deadlines Read “The Senior Bulletin” (mailed home early October) Sign up for SATS/ACT in early Sept. (latest test date is December) Obtain and complete college applications in October and November PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!!!


GRADE 12 (cont.) :GRADE 12 (cont.) Get “Brag Sheet” from counselor if applying for private colleges or scholarships Make sure student applies to at least one “Safe” college (one in which he will likely be accepted and that you can definitely afford) Apply for financial aid --scholarship bulletin --FAFSA and Financial Aid Night (January) At the end of senior year, order final transcript from the registrar to be sent to final college choice.


ADMISSIONS CRITERIA (roughly in order of importance): :ADMISSIONS CRITERIA (roughly in order of importance): Grade point average/Difficulty of curriculum (“A-G” list, AP and honors courses) ACT/SAT ( and Sat Subject scores for UC’s) Class rank Personal essay (UC’s and many private colleges) Recommendations (private) Interviews (private) Activities/awards


How to Choose a College :How to Choose a College Consider the following questions: Why do I want to go to college? What do I hope to achieve in college? What do I want to study or for what job do I want to prepare? Do I want to live away or at home? Do I prefer rural, suburban or urban areas? Would I be happier in s smaller college or larger university? How much can I afford to pay for my education?


NCAA Eligibility :NCAA Eligibility Students entering college fall of 2008 and after (for Division I) 16 core courses: 4 years English 3 years Math (Algebra I, Geom, Algebra II) 2 years social science 2 years science 1 year additional English, math or science 4 years additional courses from any area above OR foreign language


NCAA Clearinghouse :NCAA Clearinghouse Division I has a sliding scale of SAT test score and grade point averages. The Grade Point Average is based on core courses only!!! RCHS course list is online at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Apply online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net during junior year. Have transcripts sent to the Clearinghouse as soon as final grades are in for junior year. Fine Art does NOT count for NCAA!


HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND :HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND Your Future