CLASS OF 2013

Lisa BerryLisa Berry A – B A – B Dana Galasso Dana Galasso C – GL C – GL Kristen Piña Kristen Piña GO – LGO – LAdam Munguia Adam Munguia M – PM – PTim Roty Tim Roty Q – R & ELDQ – R & ELD Allyson Fellars Allyson Fellars S – ZS – ZBarbara Benavidez Barbara Benavidez All students in special education All students in special education

College Applications, Catalogs and Videos College Admissions Tests & Fee Waivers College Representative Visits Financial Aid Applications Scholarship Bulletin (on Naviance) Career and Military Information Job Corps Information Work Permits Internet Access

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1. Staying Informed2. Your High School Transcript3. High School Graduation Requirements

4. 4-Year University Options and Admission Requirementso UC/CSU, Out-of-State & Private Colleges

5. Community College Option6. College Admission Exams

o SAT and ACT7. NCAA8. NAVIANCE: Career Exploration, Career Survey

Check out the RBV counseling website

Listen to the Daily Announcements

Parent Portal (monitor your grades)

Talk to your teachers

Visit your counselor

Naviance Check your Naviance email often

1. Check your transcript to make sure all information is accurate.

2. You can monitor your graduation status through your Parent Portal.

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SUBJECT CreditsENGLISH 40 CreditsSOCIAL SCIENCE (World His 1, World His 2, US His, Gov/Econ)

40 Credits

MATHEMATICS (Must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry)

30 Credits

SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical) 20 CreditsFINE ART OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10 CreditsPHYSICAL EDUCATION 30 CreditsELECTIVES 50 Credits

TOTAL 220 Credits ******Must pass State-Mandated Health curriculum***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)

4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)o Public: UC or CSUo Private: over 70 in Californiao Out of State Public or Private: over 3,000

2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)

Trade or technical school (varying degrees and certificates)

Military

Work

Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for the 2nd year, usually)

1. Fulfill the minimum A - G course requirements

2. Fulfill the examination requirement - ACT or SAT Reasoning

(CSU does not require the score from the Writing section of the SAT or the ACT.)

3. Admission is determined by an eligibility index.

CSU Admission Requirements

1. Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements

2. Fulfill the examination requirement

• SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing

• **OPTIONAL** -SAT Subject tests

• (Note: Subject tests can be used for validation and some majors may recommend the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency.)

3. Admission is determined by admission index and comprehensive review (GPA, test scores, personal essay, extra-curricular activities, etc…)

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UC Admission Requirements

Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and examination requirements

Students must check with the college admissions office or visit the college website to determine current admission requirements

May use “committee” type admission processo Student applicants are reviewed in the context of their entire application. Extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community service can play a significant role.

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Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance.

SAT/ACT tests ARE NOT required.

Any student may enroll at a California community college if they are 18 years of age, OR have earned a high school diploma OR earned the equivalent of a high school diploma.

Students may participate in guaranteed transfer programs.

All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for RBV is available online at https://doorways.ucop.edu/list

A l History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIREDTwo years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government.

B l English – 4 YEARS REQUIREDFour years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.

C l Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDEDThree years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two and three-dimensional geometry. Must complete Algebra 2.

D l Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDEDTwo years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics.

El Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDEDTwo years of the same language other than English.

Fl Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIREDA single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art.

G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIREDOne year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

SAT I Critical Reading

Includes reading passages and sentence completions. Mathematics

Includes questions on arithmetic operations, algebra, geometry, statistics and probability

Writing Includes a short essay and multiple-choice questions on identifying errors and improving grammar and usage.

SAT II Subject Tests (Optional)Subject Tests are hour-long, content-based tests that allow you to showcase achievement in specific subject areas where you excel. Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements. 14

ACT The ACT (No Writing) consists of four multiple-choice tests:

English Grammar Mathematics (up to Trigonometry)Reading ComprehensionScience Reasoning

The ACT Plus Writing includes the four multiple-choice tests and a Writing Test.

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If you are looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II college or university in the future, follow

these steps in your 11th grade year1. Register with the eligibility center.

2. Make sure you are on course to meet core course requirements (verify you have the correct number of core courses and that the core courses are on your high school's NCAA approved course list).

3. Click here for the 2011-12 NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete.

Career Search and Personality Profile “Do What You Are”

Research colleges & majors o Admissions statistics are available for prior graduating classes

Sign up for college visits o Over 75 colleges visit the RBV College & Career Center

Start creating your “Colleges I’m thinking about” list

Research scholarships

Update your “résumé”

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1. You must complete the Career Interest Profiler In Naviance to be eligible for the Senior Internship Class. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6.

o Mr. Bennett will visit your English class during the first 2 weeks of November to explain the Internship class.

2. You must complete the RBV Career Interest Profiler Survey (in the

“About Me” Tab) to earn credit for your résumé assignment given in your English Class. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30.

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