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COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS• See CJUHSD College and Career video at www.altalomahigh.com

CAREER PLANNINGWhat have we done?• 9th Grade ROP Career Assessment• 10th Grade Career CruisingWhat do we have planned?• 11th Grade California Colleges and Career

Matching• 12th Grade Career/College and Major Search

Work/Internship / Apprenticeshipwww.calapprentiship.org

• Internships • Apprenticeships• World of Work• Military

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES• Career Readiness• Career Fair • Military • College Week• College Major• College Search

Regional Occupation Centers and Program (ROCP)

• ROCPs are designed to provide quality career technical education and workforce preparation.

• Statewide network of more than 74 regional occupational centers. • Numerous programs are offered in such fields as information

technology, business, culinary arts, health care, automotive, and computer science.

• Many courses are articulated for credit with community colleges and universities, while others may lead to certification and employment.

• For more information and a schedule of classes, please see Mrs. Campbell in the Career Center. (Adults pay a registration and material fee per course)

TRADE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL• Career and technical schools

offer a variety of programs in such fields as automotive mechanics, health care, cosmetology, culinary arts, etc.

• Before enrolling in one of these programs, do a cost comparison to see if these programs are offered for considerably less tuition at a ROP Center.

Also,• Carefully check out the school by asking several

questions such as:Is the program approved by the California Bureau for private post secondary and vocational education? Is the school accredited by one of the numerous accrediting bodies in the United States?

TRADE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL

U.S MILITARY WWW.TODAYSMILITARY.COM

• U.S. Military Branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Guard.

• Majors are available in many fields of study. • Tuition, board and room, and medical and dental care are

free of charge. In addition, students also receive a small monthly salary.

• Visit the Career Center and pick up a Staff Sergeant’s card for further details.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN THE CAREER CENTER

Career Technician, Mrs. Debbie Campbell • Military information • ROP• Interest inventories• Career, college and standardized test

information• Pamphlets about careers and jobs• Printed career information• College catalogs and guides• Meetings with college representatives

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSEDivision I

4 years of English 3 years of math 2 years of natural or physical

science 1 extra year of English, math, or

natural or physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of extra core courses

from any category above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy

Division II 3 years of English 2 years of math 2 years of natural or physical

science 2 extra years of English, math, or

natural or physical science 2 years of social science 3 years of extra core courses

from any category above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy

WHAT IF YOU’RE A SCHOLAR ATHLETE? Remember: You are a student first!

• What are the requirements?– Division I– Division II

• Where do I register? www.eligibilitycenter.org

• Which courses meet the requirements at ALHS?

COLLEGE SEARCH

University of California 2015 Incoming Freshman Average GPA

• UC Irvine 4.04• UC San Diego 4.13• UC Santa Barbara 4.05• UCLA 4.18

• UC Riverside 3.78• UC Berkley 4.19• UC Davis 4.07• UC Santa Cruz 3.88

Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity and not as a

predictor of your chance for admission.

California State University Incoming Freshman 2015 Average GPA

• CSU San Bernardino 3.16• CSU San Diego 3.82• CSU Fullerton 3.22• CSU Long Beach 3.07

• Cal Poly Pomona 3.43• CSU SLO 3.43• CSU Bakersfield 3.02• CSU Fresno 3.17

Please be cautious in drawing conclusions from this information. Use it as a general guide to selectivity and not

as a predictor of your chance for admission.

Memorandum of UnderstandingChaffey Joint Union High School has a partnership with:

• Cal State San Bernardino• Cal Poly Pomona• Cal State Bakersfield• University of LaVerne

Please see your counselor for detailed requirements that must be met for specific majors!

ALHS High School DiplomaRequired Coursework for College & Career Preparedness

Subject Requirement Minimum Requirements Recommended

A: Social Science 3 years 3 years

B: English 4 years 4 years

C: Math 3 years 4 years

D: Science 2 years (lab science):* 1 year Biological* 1 year Physical

o Chemistryo Physics

3 years

E: Foreign Language 2 years (of the same language)

3 years

F: Visual/Perf. Art 1 year (same title; same year)

1 year

G: Academic Elective 1 year 1 year

PE 2 years 2 years

Computers 5 credits/pass exam 5 credits/pass exam

CAHSEE Score of 350 Score of 380

Credits needed to graduate 230 230

ONLY GRADES OF “C” OR BETTER COUNT! “D” and “F” GRADES WILL NEED TO BE REPEATED TO MAINTAIN COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS!

FRESHMAN ADMISSION POLICYApplicants who meet the following requirements will receive a comprehensive review of their application at each campus to which they apply. Complete at least 11 “A – G ” courses by the end of the

junior year (minimum of “C” grades); 15 by end of senior year.

Earn a 3.0 GPA (with max. 8 honors pts) Take the ACT with writing or SAT reasoning

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO NOW?5 Important Steps to follow:

1) Meet the A-G requirements2) Earn excellent grades (As, Bs)3) Get or stay involved/Become a leader4) Take the SAT/ACT (spring)5) EAP/ELM (SBAC testing, spring)

http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-code-search

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS FOR SPRING• ACT (www.actstudent.org)

– Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing

– Writing component is optional, but recommended– Top composite score is 36

• SAT (www.collegeboard.org)– New SAT test begins March 2016– Consists of three tests: Math, Reading, Writing, and

Essay (optional; but recommended)– Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 with the

Reading and Writing scores combined– With a top combined score of 1600

• SAT Subject Tests- No longer required for UC and many Independent Colleges; however still highly recommended

EAP (ELM, EPT)• EAP (Early Assessment Program)• Two Subjects

• English• Mathematics

• Three Levels• College Ready• Conditional Ready• Not demonstrating college readiness

ELM (Entry Level Math placement test)EPT (English Placement Test)

Biology I-1 H D-

Biology I-1 P A+

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VALIDATION…

Reminder…• When a student seeks to clear a D/F grade through

validation, both the original grade and the grade earned in the higher-level course will be used in calculating the GPA. Only a repeat will replace the D/F grade.

• Pre Calculus will validate the entire high school math sequence, if completed with “C” or better each semester.

Means…DO OVER!

WHAT ARE THE RULES ON REPEATING A COURSE?

• A course in which a D/F is earned can be repeated with a course that has the same curriculum, even if the course title is not identical (e.g., Algebra 1 and Beginning Algebra). If a C or better is earned, the original D/F will not be included in the GPA calculation.

• A course in which a grade of C was earned cannot be repeated*.

• There is no limit to the overall number of repeated courses an applicant may present, but each course can be repeated only once*.

Students must list all courses, including the original course, on their application.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY STUDENT IS...• Credit deficient

– Summer School– Adult School (Does not meet A-G)– ROP (elective credit only)– Work Experience (elective credit only)– Credit Recovery/E2020– Community College

ADDITIONAL HELP• ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP! Most

teachers are here before or after school to tutor

• TUTORING (NOW OPEN)– Monday-Thursday 3:00p-4:00p– Library– Independent tutoring is also available

*Check with your counselor for additional information

RESOURCES AVAILABLEKhan Academy:

www.khanacademy.org– With over 3,300 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and

history and hundreds of skills to practice, they help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.

Bright Storm: www.brightstorm.com– With over 3,000 helpful homework videos, Brightstorm offers help in all your

core subjects: Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalcus and Calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), and English (Writing, Grammar and Literature). These short, detailed videos are taught by experienced teachers – most with Masters and PhDs.

Homework Hotline: 1.877.827.5462 – Harvey Mudd College– Over the phone mathematics and science tutoring– Sunday-Thursday: 6pm-10pm

ARE YOU PREPARED?• To graduate high school May of your senior year• You must choose to take an academically challenging

and rigorous course of study to be prepared for college (2 year or 4 year).

• The JUNIOR year is a critical year for your future!• High school is free. College is expensive!

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PSAT/NMSQT• PSAT benefits…

– Improves learning– Supports college and career planning– Increases participation in AP– Prepares students for the SAT (spring)– Provides entry into scholarship programs (National Merit Scholarship and

National Hispanic Recognition Program)• PSAT…

– More than a test – it’s a comprehensive program that helps put students on the path to college.

– It measures the critical reading, mathematics and writing skills students need to succeed in college.

• The PSAT will be offered here at ALHS on Wednesday, October 14th. Students can register now in the Student Store.

ASVAB– The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures

developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. It is administered annually to more than one million high school and post-secondary students.

ALL Juniors will be taking the assessment on March 17th during the school day!

HARD WORK PAYS OFF…Awards• Cum Laude• Golden State Merit• National Honor Society• California Scholastic Federation• California Seal of Biliteracy• Six Semester Honor Roll• Principal’s Honor Roll