Parent Night Advisement

Current 9-11 StudentsCounselor Webpage:

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html

SUBJECTSUBJECT ALHAMBRA GRADUATIONALHAMBRA GRADUATION

(230 credits minimum) (230 credits minimum)

By the end of 9By the end of 9thth 60 cr., 10 60 cr., 10thth 120 cr., 11 120 cr., 11thth 180 cr.) 180 cr.)

UNIVERSITY OF CA and CA STATE UNIVERSITY OF CA and CA STATE UNIVERSITY (Also known as A-G UNIVERSITY (Also known as A-G requirements)requirements)

(Minimum grade C- A’s & B’s are best)(Minimum grade C- A’s & B’s are best)

EnglishEnglish 4 years                          4 years                          One class at each grade level, can be a combo of One class at each grade level, can be a combo of ELD & EnglishELD & English

4 years         4 years         All must be College Prep Classes All must be College Prep Classes

Fine ArtsFine Arts 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

OROR ANDAND

World LanguageWorld Language 1 year 1 year 2 years-(Same Language)                         2 years-(Same Language)                            (3 years recommended for UC)(3 years recommended for UC)

MathematicsMathematics 3 years:3 years:1 year Algebra1 year Algebra2 years of additional Math2 years of additional Math

3 years: 3 years: Alg. 1, Geometry & Alg. 2 Alg. 1, Geometry & Alg. 2 (4 years (4 years recommended for UC)recommended for UC)

Physical EducationPhysical Education 2 years:                     2 years:                     1 year must be PE 9 1 year must be PE 9

not requirednot required

ScienceScience 2 years:                        2 years:                        1 year Life Science          1 year Life Science          1 year Physical Science 1 year Physical Science

2 years Lab Science:                    2 years Lab Science:                    

1 year Biology                 1 year Biology                 

1 year Chemistry or Physics  (1 year Chemistry or Physics  (3 Year3 Year

recommended for UC)recommended for UC)                                                    

Social ScienceSocial Science 3 years:                     3 years:                     

1 year Modern World 1 year Modern World

1 year U.S. History1 year U.S. History

½ year Civics, ½ year Economics ½ year Civics, ½ year Economics

2 years:                                      2 years:                                      1 yr.  Modern World         1 yr.  Modern World         1 yr. U.S. History                        1 yr. U.S. History                       

ElectivesElectives 8 classes                 8 classes                 (16 semesters) (16 semesters)

1 year College Prep Elective from:                     1 year College Prep Elective from:                     English, Adv. Math, Lab Science, Social English, Adv. Math, Lab Science, Social Sciences, Computers, Arts, History, World Sciences, Computers, Arts, History, World Language, Etc. Language, Etc.

California HS Exit California HS Exit Exam (CAHSEE)Exam (CAHSEE)

The test is taken in 10th grade and students must The test is taken in 10th grade and students must pass both the English and Math portions. pass both the English and Math portions.

not requirednot required

College Entrance TestsCollege Entrance Tests PSAT PSAT

Take October Sophomore yearTake October Sophomore year Take again in Junior year/Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Take again in Junior year/Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

(NMSQT) possibilities(NMSQT) possibilities Test sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing SkillsTest sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Skills Check YES-Student Search ServicesCheck YES-Student Search Services

ACT with WritingACT with Writing Take Spring Junior yearTake Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Test sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, WritingTest sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing Measures “What you know”Measures “What you know”

SATSAT Take Spring Junior yearTake Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Test sections: Critical Reading, Math, WritingTest sections: Critical Reading, Math, Writing Measures “How you know it”Measures “How you know it”

SAT Subject testsSAT Subject tests Starting with the fall class of 2012 the UC’s will no longer be requiring SAT Starting with the fall class of 2012 the UC’s will no longer be requiring SAT

subject tests. However, depending on your student’s major/school, they may subject tests. However, depending on your student’s major/school, they may recommend subject testsrecommend subject tests

Many private colleges require/recommend SAT subject tests Many private colleges require/recommend SAT subject tests If student needs them, take Spring Junior yearIf student needs them, take Spring Junior year Retake Fall Senior year if neededRetake Fall Senior year if needed Offered in a variety of subject areas: History, Literature, Mathematics (Level 2 Offered in a variety of subject areas: History, Literature, Mathematics (Level 2

only), Science or Language Other Than English.only), Science or Language Other Than English.

College Search College Search ResearchResearch

AHS Counselor Website: AHS Counselor Website: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.htmlhttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html

By the end of Junior year, students should have a List of 3-4 By the end of Junior year, students should have a List of 3-4 Dream/Reach, 3-4 Good/Probable, 3-4 Safe/Acceptable SchoolsDream/Reach, 3-4 Good/Probable, 3-4 Safe/Acceptable Schools

Students should narrow their choices by the fall of their senior year to Students should narrow their choices by the fall of their senior year to the 8-12 schools that they will be applying to which cover the 8-12 schools that they will be applying to which cover dream/good/safe schools.dream/good/safe schools.

Continue to Visit CampusesContinue to Visit Campuses In sessionIn session Take toursTake tours Talk to students on campusTalk to students on campus Schedule interviews with admissions counselors for those schools they Schedule interviews with admissions counselors for those schools they

are serious aboutare serious about Visit college fairsVisit college fairs

In April, St. Mary’s College offers one of the Bay Area’s biggest college In April, St. Mary’s College offers one of the Bay Area’s biggest college fairs.fairs.

Look for the right “fit”Look for the right “fit” SizeSize LocationLocation Type and priceType and price MajorMajor Activities availableActivities available Your academic match (GPA, test scores, course pattern, etc)Your academic match (GPA, test scores, course pattern, etc)

DVC/Community CollegeDVC/Community College AHS would like AHS would like everyevery student to be A-G eligible and able to student to be A-G eligible and able to

apply to 4-year schools at the time of graduation, apply to 4-year schools at the time of graduation, regardless of their post secondary choice. regardless of their post secondary choice.

Diablo Valley CollegeDiablo Valley College Degree in Arts/Science (AA/AS)Degree in Arts/Science (AA/AS) Career/Technical CertificateCareer/Technical Certificate

Over 30 career/technical programs offeredOver 30 career/technical programs offered Transfer to a UC/CSU or private schoolTransfer to a UC/CSU or private school

Know your major/schoolKnow your major/school Open Major is okay Open Major is okay

Spring assessment tests Spring assessment tests Math Math EnglishEnglish SAT/ACT are NOT requiredSAT/ACT are NOT required

Counseling 095 (DVC)Counseling 095 (DVC) Meet with DVC counselor to plan course of studyMeet with DVC counselor to plan course of study Priority registration next FallPriority registration next Fall

Counseling 096 (DVC)Counseling 096 (DVC) For students who have in interest in playing sports in collegeFor students who have in interest in playing sports in college

Vocational/Technical Schools Vocational/Technical Schools Military Service/Other OptionsMilitary Service/Other Options

Vocational or Technical SchoolsVocational or Technical Schools Contact school directly Contact school directly

Find out what is required for enrollmentFind out what is required for enrollment Ask about financial aid Ask about financial aid

Military ServiceMilitary Service Contact a recruiterContact a recruiter

Job/Station choice Job/Station choice Sign up for the Education GI BillSign up for the Education GI Bill

Other OptionsOther Options Job Corps: Job Corps: www.jobcorps.doleta.govwww.jobcorps.doleta.gov 800-733-4527 800-733-4527 Americorps: Americorps: www.americorps.orgwww.americorps.org 800-942-2677 800-942-2677 California Conservation Corps: California Conservation Corps: www.ccc.ca.govwww.ccc.ca.gov 800-952- 800-952-

56275627 Apprenticeship Programs/Building Trades Council: 925 Apprenticeship Programs/Building Trades Council: 925

228-0900228-0900

College Preparation For Senior College Preparation For Senior YearYear

Attend AHS College Night/Financial Aid Night Attend AHS College Night/Financial Aid Night – Do not rule out any colleges at this time because of money. Do not rule out any colleges at this time because of money. – Start searching for scholarships Start searching for scholarships

Check out the weekly AHS Scholarship bulletin on the counseling pageCheck out the weekly AHS Scholarship bulletin on the counseling page– http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulletin.htmhttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulletin.htm

– FAFSA/Cal Grant winter of your student’s senior yearFAFSA/Cal Grant winter of your student’s senior year Get a Social Security CardGet a Social Security Card

– Students will need it for college and financial aid applications Students will need it for college and financial aid applications ApplicationsApplications

– Applications open October 1Applications open October 1st st CSU’s/November 1CSU’s/November 1stst UC’s/Private schools vary UC’s/Private schools vary– UC/CSU applications are due November 30UC/CSU applications are due November 30th/th/Private school deadlines vary.Private school deadlines vary.– DVC applications are completed in the SpringDVC applications are completed in the Spring

Personal statementsPersonal statements– UC’s/Private Schools require, it is not too early to get startedUC’s/Private Schools require, it is not too early to get started

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation– Private Schools require, now is the time for your student to start thinking about Private Schools require, now is the time for your student to start thinking about

who they want to write them. who they want to write them. – You student’s counselor is often required to write a letter. In order for us to do You student’s counselor is often required to write a letter. In order for us to do

this, your student will need to complete a “Brag Sheet”. They can pick one up this, your student will need to complete a “Brag Sheet”. They can pick one up from the Counseling Office.from the Counseling Office.

Prospective College AthletesProspective College AthletesCheck out Counselor Student Athlete WebsiteCheck out Counselor Student Athlete Website http://px.martinez.k12.ca.us/ahs-counseling/athletes.htmhttp://px.martinez.k12.ca.us/ahs-counseling/athletes.htm – 4 year plan4 year plan

Check out NCAA Web siteCheck out NCAA Web site– www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org or or www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net – Print the “Guide for the College-Bound Student-AthletePrint the “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.”.”– Register at the end of Junior yearRegister at the end of Junior year– NCAA Core course requirements (Important: The requirements are NCAA Core course requirements (Important: The requirements are

changing)changing)Div 1: 16 core course are still required, but starting August 2015 there are new Div 1: 16 core course are still required, but starting August 2015 there are new academic rulesacademic rulesDiv 2: Starting August 2013 16 core courses not 14 will be requiredDiv 2: Starting August 2013 16 core courses not 14 will be requiredStudents should check the NCAA site for the specificsStudents should check the NCAA site for the specifics

Other OptionsOther Options– National Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics www.naia.orgwww.naia.org – National Christian College Athletic Association National Christian College Athletic Association www.thenccaa.orgwww.thenccaa.org – National Junior College Athletic Association National Junior College Athletic Association www.njcaa.orgwww.njcaa.org

Start athletic resume/video of skills. Start athletic resume/video of skills. Students should talk with their coach about their potential.Students should talk with their coach about their potential.Contact coaches at prospective colleges.Contact coaches at prospective colleges.Participate in tournaments/events where potential college scouts may Participate in tournaments/events where potential college scouts may be.be.Continue college search, make lists of abilities, preferences, personal Continue college search, make lists of abilities, preferences, personal qualities.qualities.

Online Scheduling for Online Scheduling for School Year 2012-2013School Year 2012-2013

March 12March 12thth to March 23 to March 23rdrd

You will need: You will need: A copy of your students transcript which was given to them during their advisement A copy of your students transcript which was given to them during their advisement

sessionssessions Web Address: AHS Home Page: Web Address: AHS Home Page:

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.htmlhttp://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html Student User Name: (Used to log on to school computers) Student User Name: (Used to log on to school computers) Student/Password: (Used to log on to school computers)Student/Password: (Used to log on to school computers) Course Catalog for 2012-2013 which is only available onlineCourse Catalog for 2012-2013 which is only available online Grade level course planning guide given to students during their advisement Grade level course planning guide given to students during their advisement

sessionssessions It is recommended to complete the 4-year course planning guide given to students It is recommended to complete the 4-year course planning guide given to students

during their advisement sessionsduring their advisement sessions Parent/Guardian for Advice/ReviewParent/Guardian for Advice/Review

Changes To Locked ClassesChanges To Locked Classes Pre-AP or AP Classes: sign up as an additional class. We will remove the non-AP Pre-AP or AP Classes: sign up as an additional class. We will remove the non-AP

class from their schedule once the recommendation has been confirmedclass from their schedule once the recommendation has been confirmedAlternate Electives:Alternate Electives:

Be sure to provide alternate choices for each elective class. If students do not, we Be sure to provide alternate choices for each elective class. If students do not, we will.will.

Problems?Problems? Come to the Counseling Office or the Writing Center for help before the Come to the Counseling Office or the Writing Center for help before the March 23March 23rdrd deadline. deadline.Computers are availableComputers are available for student use at the Writing Center and the Library Media for student use at the Writing Center and the Library Media Center during school hours and immediately after school each day.Center during school hours and immediately after school each day.

Websites of interest• AHS Counseling Web Page

• http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/index.html• AHS Webstore

• http://alhambrahs.revtrak.net/tek9.asp • Career Interest Inventory

• http://www.cacareerzone.org/index.html• College Search/SAT/AP Exam Prep

• www.collegeboard.com • ACT

• www.act.org • CollegeWeekLive

• CollegeWeekLive are free, online events designed to connect prospective students with colleges and universities in a live, interactive environment. Go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ for more information or to register for free.

• Financial Aid• AHS Scholarship Bulletin:

http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulletin.htm

• Fast Web: www.fastweb.com• FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Cal Grant: www.calgrants.org