10th Grade Presentation 2017

Devin Vergo, MS, PPS

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SGHS Counseling Team

Maritza Cha, MA, PPS

A-F Elaine Jong,

MA, PPS

Lia - Pe Jing Wu, MA, PPS*

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Solinet Wong, MS, PPS

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*Mrs. Wu available M, Tu, Th, and F 8am-2pm.

Robby Jung, MS Assistant Principal of School Counseling

GATEWAY TO SUCCESS

Our Gateway to Success counselors are here to provide support for students who need

additional intervention!

Denise Fernandez, M. Ed, PPS Please contact Ms. Fernandez if you

feel you are in need of extra support!

fernandez_denise@ausd.us

AUSD HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Course/Subject Credits Required

English 40 credits

**Math 30 credits

Science

20 credits Life/Biological (10)

Physical/Earth (10)

      Social Science

30 credits World History (10)

U.S. History (10)

American Government (5)

Economics (5)

  Physical Education 20 credits Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits Elective Courses 60 credits

TOTAL 210 credits

**Math: requirements are subject to modifications for the graduating class of 2018 and beyond to align with new Common Core Standards.

WHERE MIGHT I GO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?

Four year Universities ­ UCLA, CSULA, Cal Poly, USC, UCR, private universities Community College ­ PCC, ELAC, Mt. Sac, Glendale, Rio Hondo Trade Schools ­ LA Trade Tech, FIDM, East LA Skills Center

COMMUNITY COLLEGE   113 campuses

  Entrance Requirement ­  18 years old or high school diploma

  AA/AS and or AA-T/AS-T Degree

  Certificate Programs

  Transfer Programs ­  UC – 2.4 minimum GPA

­  CSU – 2.0 minimum GPA

www.cccapply.edu

*SAT/ACT not required for admission to community college.

The CSU System

• 23 Campus ---Each campus is unique!

www.calstate.edu • Entrance Requirement - Minimum 2.0 GPA

- SAT or ACT • Degrees offered (vary by campus) - B.A., B.S., Masters, Ph.D.

The UC System • 10 Campuses (9 Undergrad) www.universityofcalifornia.edu • Entrance Requirement

�  Minimum 3.0 GPA �  SAT with writing or ACT with writing �  SAT Subject Test depending on

campus and major • Degrees offered (vary by campus) - B.A., B.S., Masters, Ph.D.

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UC/CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS *MUST EARN GRADES OF C OR BETTER*

The A-G Subject Requirements 1 YEAR 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS

(A) Social Science – 2 years One year of US History or US History and American Government, and one year of social science

(B) English – 4 years Composition and literature designated as college preparatory

(C) Mathematics – 3 years Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and advanced mathematics. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be considered

(D) Laboratory Science – 2 years At least one biological science and one physical science

(E) Language Other Than English – 2 years College prep language courses taken in the 8th and 9th grade may be included.

(F) Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year One year sequence course. Art, dance, theater/drama, music.

(G) College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year Any additional courses (not previously listed) that are included in the UC “A-G” list.

11 OF 15 MUST BE

COMPLETED by end of 11th grade

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

UC CSU

SAT or

ACT (writing required)

SAT or

ACT (writing optional)

SAT Subject Tests encouraged!

See the lunch counter counselor for fee waivers, starting in November of your junior year. Must bring copy of 1040 Tax Return and proof of SAT/ACT registration.

* SAT: up to 4 (2 for SAT, 2 for subject); ACT: up to 2: subject to availability

PRIVATE COLLEGES

 They have their own deadlines and requirements.

 Some have a “No Loan” policy.

 Many require an additional financial aid application – The CSS Profile.

 Recommendation letters are usually required.

 Many private schools are on commonapp.org

 Many schools require supplemental essays

PSAT: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

�  Who should take the PSAT? 10th and/or 11th grade students

�  Where do I sign up? �  Student Bank �  $16 �  8am-12pm

�  Scores are NOT reported to colleges

First come first serve!

ABOUT THE TEST…

�  Testing Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (about 3 ½ hours total)

�  The PSAT/NMSQT Measures: �  Critical reading, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that are important for success in

college; accumulative knowledge and skills; ability to reason �  Reading: 47 questions �  Writing/Language: 44 questions �  Math – no calculator: 17 questions �  Math – calculator: 31 questions

�  Scoring: �  Scale of 320–1520 �  Correct answer= 1 point �  Omitted question = no points �  Wrong answers = no points lost

Benefits of PSAT:

1.  Detailed score reports available in January; take time to review your student score report with tips and suggestions to improve at studentscores.collegeboard.org

2.  Can enter the National Merit Scholarship Program (for recognition and scholarship)

3.  Can use Big Future online tool for college/career planning 4.  Receive unique SAT practice recommendations from Khan

Academy based on your performance!

khanacademy.org

THINGS TO CONSIDER IN 10TH GRADE  Establish academic goals

 Attend College Fair on October 19th at SGHS

 Visit the College and Career Center

 Explore Career Cruising www.careercruising.com

USER NAME: sangabriel

PASSWORD: matadors

 Take the PSAT

 Understand your test results and study accordingly

 Make your summer count; plan ahead (example: volunteer work, summer school for advancement, visit local colleges, etc.)

 Be prepared for 11th grade

Handouts

Club List

Clubs and Activities

•  Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) •  Anime Anonymous •  Art Club •  Chinese Chess Club •  Cross Movement •  Cultura Latina •  Gay & Proud Supporters (GAPS) •  Goth Club •  Guitar Club •  Hestory •  Korean Club •  Nutrition Network

•  Origami Art •  Royal Knights Chess •  SK8 club •  Students Advocating for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) •  Students Together Organizing Peace (STOP) •  Soccer Club •  Wood Tech Matadors •  Vietnamese Club • Yes I Can • Yo-Yo club

GENERAL INTEREST

Clubs and Activities ACADEMIC RELATED

•  Academic Decathlon •  Anthropology Club •  Avid •  Conflict Mediation •  California Scholarship Federation (CSF) •  Class Council •  Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) •  Historical Society

• Math Club • Newspaper •  Science Olympiad (NOVA) •  Peer Counseling •  Speech & Debate Team •  Students Advocates for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) •  Yearbook •  Young Aspiring Writers w/ Power (YAWP)

Clubs and Activities

SERVICE RELATED

•  Courtesy Committee •  Environmental Club •  Interactive Community of Medicine (I.C. Med) •  Key club •  Kare Bear •  National Honors Society (NHS) •  Paws Cause •  Red Cross Club

Clubs and Activities PERFORMANCE GROUPS

•  All-Male (Dance) •  Cheer Team •  Choir •  Choreo •  Drama Club •  Drill Team •  Marching Band •  Show Choir

SPORTS Fall

•  Cross Country •  Football •  Girls Tennis •  Girls Volleyball

WINTER •  Boys Basketball •  Girls Basketball •  Boys Soccer •  Girls Soccer

SPRING •  Badminton •  Baseball •  Boys Tennis •  Boys Volleyball •  Swimming •  Softball •  Track

10TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT THURSDAY, 10/5, 6-7 PM

QUESTIONS?

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