sophomore parent night class of 2015
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SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHT Class of 2015. COUNSELORS: KERINCE SAYACHAK, JAY CENTER, ERIN GUNN, SEAN FORD, MARCI PANOO, COURTNEY WILSON. AGENDA. Welcome and Handouts CN Sophomore Counseling Presentation ROP Presentation: Gregory Lomack, CUSD ROP - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
SOPHOMORE PARENT NIGHTClass of 2015
COUNSELORS: KERINCE SAYACHAK, JAY CENTER, ERIN GUNN, SEAN FORD, MARCI PANOO,
COURTNEY WILSON
AGENDA Welcome and Handouts CN Sophomore Counseling Presentation
ROP Presentation: Gregory Lomack,
CUSD ROP Health Careers Academy : Nurse Sarah CART Presentation: Josh Olson CART
instructorQuestions
Graduation Requirements
Advanced Placement CoursesAP US
GovernmentAP U.S. HistoryAP World HistoryAP LiteratureAP CompositionAP StatisticsAP BiologyAP Chemistry
AP FrenchAP Environmental
ScienceAP Calculus AB AP Calculus BCAP Spanish LanguageAP PsychologyAP PhysicsAP Macroeconomics
Sample Transcript
CAHSEE: The California High School Exit Exam
Students must pass both sections of the CAHSEE to earn a high school diploma
All sophomores will take the CAHSEEFeb 5, 2013 (ELA)Feb 6, 2013 (Math)
If your student does not pass he or she will have multiple opportunities during his/her junior and senior year to retest and may be placed in intervention courses during summer/school year.
Sophomore Counseling Form
Naviance Family Connectionhttp://connection.naviance.com/cl
ovisnorthGrade-level Career AssessmentComplete your Game PlanSelect Prospective CollegesBuild a ResumeDec 5th and 6th Naviance presentations
PSATThe PSAT is a Practice Test for the SAT
On average students who take the PSAT do better on the SAT
Tests are Given Only Once in October All sophomores took the PSAT on October 17,
2012Counselors will review the results with the
students on January 18thRecommended to take the PSAT junior year
as the student may be Eligible for National Merit Scholarship Competition
PLANThe PLAN is a Practice Test for the ACT
On average students who take the PLAN do better on the ACT
Tests are Given Only Once in October
PLAN Test was given on October 18, 2012
Counselors will review results with the students on December 17th
ACT and SATBest taken during the spring semester of the Junior Year
Register at www.collegeboard.org for SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject information
Register at www.actstudent.org – ACT information
The “EDGE”On campus SAT/PSAT prep course
Recommended for Juniors and Seniors and Sophomores who have completed Geometry.
Offered in Fall and Spring:2/25, 2/27, 3/4, and 3/6 Sign up in Counseling OfficeCost $95.00
Community College Requires high school diplomaTake the Placement Test in EnglishBenefit: Lower cost than 4 year university Can Transfer after 2 years to 4 Year
University“Community College IS College!”
Take math all four yearsCollege Prep throughout high school
UC Testing requirementsMust Take the SAT or ACT with writing
SAT Subject Tests are not required, but some campuses recommend that students vying for slots in competitive majors take the test to demonstrate subject proficency
See individual school for recommendations
California State UniversityTesting Requirements
Either the SAT or the ACT
CSU/ UC Course Requirements (A-G)
11 classes must be taken by end of junior year
History/Social Science - 3 Years Required English - 4 Years RequiredMathematics - 3 Years Required, 4 Recommended Lab Science - 2 Years (1 year Life, 1 year physical) Required, 3 RecommendedForeign Language - 2 Years Required, 3 Recommended Visual/Performing Arts - 1 Year RequiredCollege-Prep Elective - 1 Year Required
Private CollegesAdmission Requirements and Fees will vary depending on the school.
Most will require an Essay and Letters of Recommendation
www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleges.edu
Financial Aid and ScholarshipsStart getting familiar with the websites and begin searching NOW!
Some Scholarships are for Sophomores and Juniors
National Scholarship search through Naviance
Important websites:www.fafsa.ed.gov (Financial Aid)
www.fastweb.com (Scholarships and General college info)
www.collegeboard.org/student/ pay (Scholarships and Financial Aid info)
NCAA Eligibility Center Apply at the beginning of the junior year Register online at: www.eligibilitycenter.org
$60 fee required Print completed registration form for your
recordsNeed to request Official Transcript See your counselor for more specific
informationCN Contact for NCAA – Dr. Jay Center
Co - CurricularSportsClubsCommunity ServiceVolunteer workRecord of Community Service/Co-curricular Activities
Get Involved!
Registration for Junior YearDistribution –February 22nd
Registration – March 4th & 5th
Additional InformationPlanning for College Handbook- available for purchaseCheck our school Website frequently
Club MeetingsUpcoming School-wide ActivitiesDeadlines
Check your Parent Connect on Zangle oftenGradesAttendanceE-mailCafeteria
SOPHOMORE CONFERENCESContact Linda Harris :
327-5056 [email protected]
to schedule your parent/counselor/student
conference
Useful College Search Websites www.californiacolleges.edu (General ) www.cappex.com (General )www.cccco.edu (Community ) www.assist.org (Community /Transfer ) www.csumentor.edu (CSU -California State
Universities) www.ucop.edu/pathways (U C system)www.aiccu.edu (Private)
THANK YOU FOR COMING!