Getting Ready for High School and BeyondFall 2011

Evaluating your school experience so far

How was it decided that you attended Clark? What have you like about Clark? What would you change if you could? How will your high school attendance be

decided? What qualities are you looking for in a High

School?

SDUSD Graduation Requirements:In order to receive a diploma….

Social Studies = 6 credits English = 8 credits Math = 6 credits Science = 6 credits Fine/Practical Art = 3 credits Physical Education = 4 credits Electives = 11 credits

Total of 44 credits

Additional Graduation Requirements

Community Service = 40 Hours (or ten hours for every year of attendance at Hoover)

Internship (Hoover specific) 2.0 Minimum 9-12 G.P.A. (academic & citizenship)

Computer Literacy California High School Exit Exam (English &

Math)

Senior Portfolio/Exhibition

Become College Bound

YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

WILL OPEN THE DOORS TO

COLLEGE

California State University

23 Campuses in CA Target upper 33% of graduating

high school seniors Minimum GPA is 2.0 Applications are due senior year

from October 1st to November 30th

Priority admission for community college transfer students

www.csumentor.edu

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UC Campus

What are the A-G Requirements?

Requirements to get into CSU and UC schools. Most private schools also take the A-G

requirements. For Community Colleges students you do not

need to meet the A-G requirements Students must meet the A-G requirements or

the student CANNOT go to a 4-year college

"A - G" Coursework Requirements

To satisfy this requirement, you must complete the 15 year long high school courses. At least seven of the 15 year long courses must be taken in your last two years of high school.

The courses you take to fulfill the Subject Requirement must be certified by the University as meeting the requirement and must be included on your school's UC/CSU-certified course list.

Check @ https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/site

A-G Requirements – Must Have ‘C’ or Better

Area Subject Years

A.

History and Social Science -2 years including 1 year of U.S. history or 1 semester of U.S. history and 1 semester of civics or American government and 1 year of social science

2

B.

English -4 years of college preparatory English composition and literature

4

C.

Math- 3 years including Algebra I, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, or higher mathematics , take one each year (4 years are recommended) 4

D.Laboratory Science -2 years including 1 biological science and 1 physical science (3 years are recommended, 4 is even better) 2

E.World Language -2 years of the same language; (3 years are recommended, 4 is even better) 2

F.Visual and Performing Arts -1 year of dance, drama or theater, music, or visual art 1

G.College Preparatory Elective -One more year of any college preparatory subject 1

San Diego Unified vs. A-G Requirements

A through G SDUSD

English 4 years 4 years

Math 3 years (recommend 4)

3 years

Science 2 years (recommend 3)

2 years

Social Sciences 2 years 3 years

Visual Arts 1 year 1 year

World Language 2 years

(recommend 3)1 semester or 1 year

Destination: College

Meet with your counselor. Join a school club/sport or other positive activities. Attend school everyday. Get your parents involved. Take challenging courses. Aim for A’s and B’s in all of your classes. Surround yourself with positive support. Develop good study habits.

NACAC Admission TrendsAnnual Survey 2007

Admission officers rank as most important: School Achievement 89% Test Scores 85% Essay 43% Letters of Recommendation 48% Activities 30% Interviews 33%

College Avenue Compact Requirements

Enrollment by 9th grade @ Hoover High Complete all A-G requirements Maintain a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses Satisfy the ELM (Entry Math Placement Test) Satisfy the EPT (Entry Level English Placement Test)

Have taken the SAT or ACT Test Pass the California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE) Graduate from Hoover High School Guaranteed Admission to SDSU!

Review – Please discuss at your tables….

What are the A-G requirements for? What is the minimum GPA in A-G courses? What is the name of the exam that I must pass in order to

graduate from high school ? What is the required minimum GPA to graduate from high

school? How many credits do you need to graduate from high school? What are the additional graduation requirements? Handouts (Homework): How can I start to think about college? page 25 Your map to buried (college) treasure page 28 Internet sites focused on college exploration page 30

The Four Systems of

Higher Education in California

Community Colleges Nearby

CA Community Colleges 110 campuses Transfer programs available CSU and UC gives priority to

transfer students Certificates and Associate

Degrees available Open Admission www.cccco.edu

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High School Prepares You for College and College Helps You Prepare for Life!

Plans for your future should not be made by chance or by accident. As you take the responsibility to

plan for your education, you take control of your future!

Thank you!