Preparing Your Student for College and Career
Presented by:
Bob Anderson
Jacy Carbone
Cara Cerecerez
Jeanette Hooton
Jason Kaylor
See CJUHSD College and Career
video at
www.altalomahigh.com
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Brave Academy
College Planning
Career Exploration
What 10th Graders Should Be Doing Now
Upcoming Events
Resources Available
10th Grade “To Do List”
• Academic Advising
– Goal setting to achieve success
– Update and review 4 year plans
• Educational Development
– Improve and develop study skills
– Recommend tutoring resources
• College Counseling
– Help meet the A-G requirements
– Answer questions about college
• Career Development
– Help identify and discover many career pathways
– Provide information about R.O.P and Vocational Training
• Personal and Social Development
– Help with personal/social problems
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Silent Study and Read (SSR): During SSR,
students in grades 10-12 will have 28 minutes to
work silently on a productive task of their
choosing, work on assignments, or study for their
courses. This time is built into the school day and
intended to support a quiet, productive, and
healthy study environment.
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Brave Tutorial: Is designed to assist students in
grades 10 -12 who need additional help in select
content areas. These tutorials will feature small
class sizes (20 or less), and whenever possible,
peer tutors will be available to help students.
Students may enter or exit the Tutorial as need
dictates.
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Brave Activities: Are designed to provide an
enriching experience for students in grades 10-12
who have earned the opportunity to participate in
these activities and workshops based on their
academic achievement. These activities are
scheduled during the Academy time, Monday
through Thursday, and they are open to students
who have earned at least a 2.5 GPA.
Some of these fun activities include: Film, Reading,
Personal Fitness, Forensics, Dance Studio, PhotoLab,
ArtLab, Music Improv, Piano, AP/Honors Support
Groups, Academic Decathlon, NHS, Volunteer Tutoring
for community service, Brave Buddies, Computer Lab,
AAMP, and more.
ALHS High School Diploma
Required Coursework for College & Career Preparedness
Subject Requirement
Minimum Requirements
Recommended
A: English
4 years
4 years
B: Math
3 years
4 years
C: Science
2 years (lab science):
*1 year Biological
*1 year Physical
oChemistry
oPhysics
3 years
D: Social Science
3 years
3 years
E: Fine Art
1 year
1 year
F: Foreign Language
2 years (of the same language)
3 years
G: Academic Elective
1 year
1 year
PE
2 years
2 years
Computers
5 credits/pass exam
5 credits/pass exam
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 REQUIRMENTS!
UC-approved course lists for California high schools:
www.ucop.edu
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Integrated Math I
Integrated Math II
Integrated Math III
Advanced Math class
Biology
Chemistry
Advanced
Science class
Advanced Science class
PE I
PE II
College Prep
Elective
College Prep Elective
Foreign Language I
Year 2 Foreign
Language
Year 3 Foreign
Language
Fine Arts
College Prep Elective
World History
U.S. History
Government/
Economics
Alta Loma High School Four-Year Plan
ID:_____________________
Counselor: _______________________________________
Career/Personal Goal:______________________________
Post High School Plans: 4-yr
Military Work Other: Major:________________
Classes completed and passed meeting graduation requirements are indicated below:
9th Grade
English I (P) (H)
PE I / ATHLETICS
Science:
Biology (P) (H)
Math:
Integrated Math I (P)
Integrated Math II (P) (H)
Other:
Foreign Language:
Spanish
I II III AP (S)
French
I II III AP
ASL
I II III
Elective:
a.
Focus Area:
Summer School Recommended:
10th Grade
English II (P) (H)
PE II / ATHLETICS
Science:
Chemistry (P) (H) (AP)
Other:
Math:
Integrated Math I (P)
Integrated Math II (P) (H)
Integrated Math III (P) (H)
Other:
World History I (P) (AP)
Foreign Language:
Spanish
I II III AP (S)
French
I II III AP
ASL
I II III
Focus Area:
Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE
Recommendation:
*CAHSEE:
Math:___________
English:________
Computer Studies REQT:
CLASS
OR
SS/AS:
TEST
Summer School
Adult School (Must be 16 Y.O.) *See Counselor for
Referral
ROP/WE:
Regional Occupational Program
Excellent Career training and H.S. elective credit earned
*See the College/Career Center for registration information
Work Experience: Earn H.S. Elective credit while you work
*See Counselor for more information
Student: _____________________________
Community College
Trade/Technical
11th Grade
English III (P) (AP)
U.S. History I (P) (AP)
Math:
Integrated Math I (P)
Integrated Math II (P) (H)
Integrated Math III (P) (H)
Pre-Calculus (P) (H)
Other:
Foreign Language:
Spanish
I II III AP (S)
French
I II III AP
ASL
I II III
Science:
Chemistry (P) (H) (AP)
Biology (AP)
Anatomy/Physiology (P) (H)
Physics (H)
Other:
Electives:
a.
Focus Area:
Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE
Recommendation:
12th Grade
ERWC (P) (AP)
Government/Economics (P) (AP)
Math:
Integrated Math I (P)
Integrated Math II (P) (H)
Integrated Math III (P) (H)
Pre-Calculus (P) (H)
Calculus (AB) (BC)
Statistics
Other:
Foreign Language:
Spanish
I II III AP (S)
French
I II III AP
ASL
I II III
Science:
Chemistry (P) (H) (AP)
Biology (AP)
Anatomy/Physiology (P) (H)
Physics (H)
Other:
Electives:
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b.
c.
d.
Focus Area:
Summer/Adult School/ROP/WE
Recommendation:
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Cum laude
Golden State Merit
NHS
CSF
Biliteracy
Principal’s Honor Roll
Chaffey Joint Union High School has a partnership with:
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Cal State San Bernardino
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Cal Poly Pomona
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Cal State Bakersfield
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University of La Verne ($5,000)
Please see your counselor for detailed requirements
that must be met for specific majors!
1. Berkeley
2. Davis
3. San Francisco
4. Santa Cruz
5. Santa Barbara
6. Merced
7. Los Angeles
8. Riverside
9. San Diego
10. Irvine
University of California 2015
Incoming Freshman Average GPA
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UC Irvine
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UCLA
4.04
4.13
4.05
4.18
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UC Riverside
UC Berkley
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
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.
3.78
4.19
4.07
3.88
(23 Total)
1. Fresno
2. San Diego
3. Fullerton
4. Long Beach
5. San Jose
6. Northridge
7. Los Angeles
8. Cal Poly
California State University
Incoming Freshman 2015 Average GPA
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CSU San Bernardino
SDSU
CSU Fullerton
CSU Long Beach
3.16
3.82
3.22
3.07
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Cal Poly Pomona
CSU SLO
CSU Bakersfield
CSU Fresno
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.
3.43
3.43
3.02
3.17
• Remember: Don’t just meet the MINIMUM admission
requirements
• Grades must be “C” or better
• Must have a 3.0 non-weighted Academic GPA for grades
10th - 12th
• ACT or SAT (entrance exams)
• To be competitive:
– Highest grades you can achieve
– Additional academic coursework
– Honors, college and advanced placement
• For UC/CSU applicants, a grade
of C or better is required to meet
a subject requirement. D and F
grades do not meet college
entrance requirements.
• Ds and Fs must be repeated
(exact course) or validated
(take higher level course—only
certain subjects apply).
Means…DO OVER!
• ALHS summer school
• Options For Youth (summer school referral)
• Mt. SAC High School Program (summer school
referral)
• Chaffey College High School Partnership Program
• Credit Recovery/E2020
Biology I-1 P
D-
Biology I-1 P
A+
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• Validation applies to Foreign Language and Math.
• Validation occurs when a higher level of Foreign
Language or Math is taken, and a grade of C or
higher is earned.
• Your counselor will work with you regarding
validation rules, if they apply.
If ANY class is failed, these are the options:
1. Summer School (2 classes maximum)
2. ROP (elective credit)
3. Adult School – 11th & 12th (2 classes/ non college prep)
4. Chaffey College – 11th & 12th
(2.5 GPA)
5. Work Experience – (elective credit)
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Community Service
Special talents
Extra curricular activities
Commitment to completion of your
course work.
• If you start a course, you need to
complete that course
– Essay/Recommendations
• UC and Independent Colleges
• Attend the ALHS College and Career Workshop.
– Saturday, October 10th
• Register for the PSAT.
– Wednesday, October 14th
– Students can register in the Student Store ($10).
• Research colleges and careers with helpful online
resources.
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CSUMentor
– Create a free account at www.csumentor.edu.
– Explore the CSU system, research financial aid Information, and plan for
college.
CaliforniaColleges
– Create a free account at www.californiacolleges.edu
– Research California colleges (as well as 400 colleges throughout the United
States), learn about college admissions, test preparation, and financial aid, and
create a portfolio that will help you build a comprehensive plan for your future.
KnowHow2Go
– Log on to www.KnowHow2Go.com to access a step-by-step guide in college
planning.
College Board
– Access https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org for more information about college,
career, financial aid, and the SAT.
• “Think BIG About Your Future” (End of September)
– Presented by counselors in World History classrooms.
• Career Exploration/Project
– Presented by counselors in collaboration with the English
department.
• College and Career Workshop
– October 10th
• PSAT
– October 14th
• Registration (January-February)
Students Will Participate in Career
Exploration
(in English classes):
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Create an on-line portfolio
Take an interest/skill assessment
Research potential careers
Develop a plan to put their career goal in
action
 Courses needed at ALHS
 College plan
 Complete a College/Career paper or
project (English class)
• Explore Career Interest Sites:
– CareerCruising.com
• UserName: Alta
Password: Loma
• Career link
– MyRoad.com
• Must have taken PSAT to get password
– CaCareerzone.org
• Visit the ALHS 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
• If there is a problem with grades, behavior,
homework/assignments, please contact the teacher first.
They see the student daily and have first-hand knowledge
of the student’s success in the classroom.
• ALHS (909) 989-5511
– Ask for teacher’s voicemail
• School Loop http://www.cjuhsd.k12.ca.us/
• Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org
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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
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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
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Harvey Mudd College (beginning 9/9)
Over the phone mathematics and science tutoring
Sunday-Thursday: 6pm-10pm
• TUTORING
– Monday-Thursday 3:00-4:00
– Library
– Independent tutoring is also
available
*Check with your counselor for
additional information
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Sign up for the PSAT
Select challenging classes
recommended for college-bound
students
Monitor academic progress/Progress
report and report cards
Work towards “A”s and “B”s
Monitor attendance and grades
Get to know guidance counselor
Consider and research career
possibilities
8. Encourage variety of school activitiesclubs, athletics, band, etc.
9. Help select appropriate college prep
courses for 11th grade (registration for
next year will begin in February)
10. Help select meaningful summer
activities
(community service)
11. Take time to explore college campuses
12. Attend upcoming events