Junior Class Guidance Information
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Transcript of Junior Class Guidance Information
Mrs. Jackie Valdez (A-K)
(925) 682-7474 Ext. 3113
Mr. Steve Nares (L-Z)
(925) 682-7474 Ext. 3127
Ms. Sarah Lovick
(925) 682-7474 Ext. 3151
Scholarships
College Speakers
Resume Builder
Available During
(Bruch/Lunch)
Mrs. Maribel Herrera-Student Services
(925) 682-7474 Ext. 3139
Mrs. Helen Bendoyro-Registrar
(925) 682-7474 Ext. 3109
– Before school
– During break
– During lunch
– After school
Write First/Last Name
Reason you need 2
be seen
Students are welcome to
email their Academic
Counselors, or leave
phone messages.
Graduation Requirements To graduate from CVCHS
students must:
1. Complete 210 semester credits in the specific subject requirements. (Each semester class is worth 5 credits and students are enrolled in 30 credits of coursework each semester).
2. Pass and complete Algebra I
3.
English 40 credits
World History (10th) 10 credits
U. S. History (11th) 10 credits
Government (12th) 05 credits
Economics (12th) 05 credits
Life Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
*Mathematics 20 credits
Physical Education 20 credits
Fine Arts/Foreign Lang. 10 credits
Electives 70 credits
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Total 210 credits
CAHSEE Exam (Math/English)
Completion of Algebra 1
We strongly encourage all students to collect hours of
community service for the following reasons…
(example: www.volunteereastbay.org) Contact # 472-5760
Scholarships Resume Letters of recommendation List volunteer work on college applications Give back to the community
UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements
A- G Requirements
COURSES Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social
Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English 4 years: College Prep English
C. Math 3 Years of college prep math. 4 years is highly
recommended. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science 2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is
recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
E. Language other than
English
2 years same language*; 3 years is recommended.
* Students with competency in a language other than English may
qualify for an exemption.
F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater.
G. College Preparatory
Elective
1 year of college prep electives
Test Requirements SAT or ACT
High School Requirements
College Entrance Requirements
Grades (C’s or higher)
Math (Algebra II or higher)
Foreign Language (at least two years of
the same language)
Visual Performing Arts (Fine Arts)- 1 year!
Tests- SAT/ ACT
College readiness will open the door to
various financial opportunities. (Algebra II)
College Entrance Exams
PSAT/NMSQT - The Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT/NMSQT
measures: critical reading skills, math problem-solving
skills, and writing skills. The PSAT is only
administered one time per year in October
(PSAT @ CVCHS-Oct 20th Last Day to Sign up Oct. 17th)
www.claytonvalley.org
SAT - The SAT is a measurement of the critical
thinking skills needed for academic success in college.
The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and
seniors.
www.collegeboard.com
College Entrance Exams
ACT –The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of tests in: Mathematics, Reading, Science and combined English/Writing. The ACT results are accepted by almost all U.S. colleges and universities. It is also preferred by many private colleges and public universities.
www.act.org
Choosing your Campus
Location!!!!!!!
Major/Program
courses offered in specific major(s)
Go on campus
housing
size
What’s available on campus
Explore the city/town
Distance/travel from home
Cost/affordability
4 Systems of Education
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
Number of Campuses
110 campuses
23 CSU campuses 10 UC Campuses
76+ institutions
COSTS Fees or Tuition (Room & Board Excluded)
Currently, $36/unit a semester for California residents, no cap. ($936 /year for 12 units a
semester)
Approximately $6, 806 per year, plus books & supplies , room and board.
Approximately $11,285
per year, plus books, & supplies, Room & Board.
Tuition at Stanford is $40,050’; Tuition at USC is
$42,162 (examples)
NATURE OF PROGRAM
Two-year college 1) Career & job entry majors 2) Transferable courses 3) A.A. and A.S. degrees
4) Vocational Certificates
Four-year school with graduate programs (Teaching-Practical Focus) 1) Various undergraduate programs 2) Pre-professional majors 3) Bachelor Degree (BA & BS) 4) MA & MS some Doctoral Degrees 5) Teaching Credential
Four-year school with Graduate programs (Research & Theory) 1) Various majors 2) Pre-professional programs 3) Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) 4) Masters Degree (MA/MS) 5) Doctoral, Professional Degrees
6) Teaching credentials
Two & four-year schools. Various majors & academic programs are offered at each campus. They range from highly specialized to liberal studies.
FRESHMAN REQUIRE-
MENTS
No subject
requirement. Can
be high school
graduate or 18
years of age.
A – G Requirements
Below a 3.0 requires SAT or
ACT
A – G Requirements
A minimum of 3.0GPA in A-G
Requirements
Prefer students to have met the UC subject requirement pattern,
REQUIRED EXAMS
English and/or Math Placement exam. .
SAT/ACT test
SAT or ACT Test Check the college catalog for specific test requirements.
University of California Campuses
CSU Campuses
Early Assessment Program Earn an exemption from the CSU on required English
and/or Math placement exams.
Identify additional preparation needed for college level courses.
Adjust senior year coursework to prepare for college level courses.
Avoid spending time and money on college remediation courses that do not count towards a B.A. degree.
CSU Placement Tests
EPT=English Placement Test
ELM=Entry Level Math Test
Independent Colleges
(Private Schools) Academy of Art University, San Francisco
Alliant International University, San Diego
Allied American University, Laguna Hills (Online)
American Heritage University of Southern California, San Bernardino, California
American Jewish University, Los Angeles
American Sports University, San Bernardino
Anaheim University, Anaheim (Online)
Antioch University, Culver City
Apollos University, Huntington Beach (Online)
Argosy University, Alameda
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
Berean Bible College, Poway
Biola University, La Mirada
Brandman University, Irvine
Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara
California Baptist University, Riverside
California Coast University, Santa Ana
California College of the Arts, San Francisco
California College San Diego (CCSD), San Diego
California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, Indio[1]
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia
California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar (Online)
International Technological University, San Jose, California
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks
California Miramar University (formerly Pacific Western University), San Diego
California National University, Northridge
California Pacific University, Escondido
California South Bay University, Sunnyvale
California Southern Law School, Riverside
California Southern University, Santa Ana (online)
California Takshila University, Santa Clara
California University of Management and Technology, San Jose
California University of Management and Sciences, Anaheim[2]
Capital Bible College, Sacramento
CapStone University, Pasadena (online)
Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View
Chapman University, Orange
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles
Claremont Colleges, Claremont
Claremont McKenna College
Harvey Mudd College
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Scripps College
Claremont Graduate University
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
Cogswell College, Sunnyvale
Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana
Concordia University Irvine, Irvine
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena
Dominican University of California, San Rafael
Design Institute of San Diego[3]
Epic Bible College (formerly Trinity Life Bible College), Sacramento
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena
Golden Gate University, San Francisco
Herguan University, Sunnyvale
Holy Names University, Oakland
Hope International University, Fullerton
Hult International Business School, San Francisco
Humphreys College, Stockton
ICDC College, Culver City
Imago Dei College, Oak Glen
John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill
John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego
Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach
La Sierra University, Riverside
Life Pacific College, San Dimas
Lincoln University, Oakland
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Grades
UC/CSU Campuses consider a “D” grade in
a required subject, a subject omission.
Students who have received a “D” grade in
a required course need to repeat the course
in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or
CSU campus!
See your Academic Counselor for more
information.
Community Colleges
… Gain valuable skills for your career
Meet new people
Study abroad/explore new places
Opportunity to learn about interesting career fields/options
Advancement/Salary Increase/Stability
Learn about cutting edge research
Grow and Discover
Become more Independent!!!!!
Your income goes up dramatically
as your education increases!!!!
Vocational/Trade Schools
Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an
associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate.
Military of the United States
http://www.defense.gov/RegisteredSites/RegisteredSites.aspx
To Do List….. Get Good Grades!!
Be proactive
– tutoring, talk to teachers, come to school and ask for
HELP!
Explore college/major/career searches
www.californiacolleges.edu
www.whodouwant2b.com
College Tours
Take PSAT (Oct), Plan on SAT (Spring)
Continue to Challenge yourself !!!!!
Activity
Log onto www.whodouwant2b.com
Go to: High School Student > Quiz (take a
career assessment by answering a few simple
questions)
Explore Pathways and/or Wage Reports by
clicking on the career category below the quiz.
